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1224.5 Communications Systems
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Technology and medical
communication rooms shall comply with the California Electrical
Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing
Code and the requirements of this section.
The telecommunications service entrance room houses
the point at which outside carrier data and voice circuits
and services enter the facility and outdoor cabling
interfaces with the building's internal cabling infrastructure.
Each hospital facility shall have at least one
telecommunications service entrance room, and each
room that is provided shall be dedicated to the telecommunications
function with related support facilities and
meet the requirements of this section.
The technology equipment center shall
be sized to provide space to meet the service requirements
for the required equipment.
The technology equipment center
shall be located to minimize the risk of water damage,
both from internal and external sources. The technology
equipment center shall be located above any floodways
or flood hazard areas as described in the
National Flood Insurance Program.
There shall be a minimum of one
technology distribution room on each floor of the facility.
Exception: For existing facilities not undergoing
major renovation, a technology distribution room
may serve adjacent floors.
- Technology distribution rooms shall be sized
based on the area of the floor being served, with
minimum clear dimensions as follows:
Area Served in
Square Feet (m2)Minimum Technology
Distribution Room Size≤ 8,000 square feet
(740 m2)10 feet by 10 feet
(3.05 m by 3.05 m)8,001 — 15,000 square feet
(1400 m2)10 feet by 12 feet
(3.05 m by 3.66 m)15,001 — 25,000 square feet
(2325 m2)10 feet by 14 feet
(3.05 m by 4.27 m)> 25,000 square feet
(2325 m2)12 feet by 14 feet
(3.66 m by 4.27 m) - Where ceilings are provided, the minimum clear
height shall be 9 feet (2.75 m).
Exception: Existing buildings shall be permitted to have a minimum clear height of 8 feet (2.44 m).
The location of spaces
required by this section shall meet the requirements of
California Building Code, Section 3416A Compliance
Alternatives for Services/Systems and Utilities
The combining of the telecommunications
service entrance room, technology equipment
center and technology distribution room shall be
permitted, provided that the requirements for each of the
individual spaces are met.