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1224.5 Communications Systems

California Building Code 2016 (Vol 1 & 2) > 12 Interior Environment > 1224 [OSHPD 1] Hospitals > 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.

1224.5.1 Telecommunications Service Entrance Room

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.

1224.5.2 Technology Equipment Center

1224.5.2.1 Number

Each hospital shall have at least one technology equipment center space that is not used for any purpose other than electronic data storage, processing, and networking.

1224.5.2.2 Size

The technology equipment center shall be sized to provide space to meet the service requirements for the required equipment.

1224.5.2.3 Location

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.

1224.5.3 Technology Distribution Room

1224.5.3.1 Number

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.

1224.5.3.2 Size

  1. 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)
  2. 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).

1224.5.3.3 Location

Technology distribution rooms shall be provided throughout the facility as necessary to meet the maximum cable distance requirement for the cabling system specified.

1224.5.4 SPC/NPC Compliance

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

1224.5.5 Access

Access to the spaces required by this section shall be controlled and not require passage through patient-care or sterile space.

1224.5.6 Combining Spaces

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.

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