U.S. Courts Design Guide
The electrical system must provide clean power for personal computers, network
servers, related data and communications hardware, and security systems. Computer
and security equipment must be connected to systems with dedicated grounding
systems and panel boards. Security equipment must be connected to emergency power
systems.
Battery Back-Up. Areas where emergency lighting requires local battery back-up in
the event of power failure to maintain camera and direct visual surveillance include the
following:
Courtrooms
Courtroom holding cell areas
Judges' chambers
Vehicular sallyport
Controlled circulation areas
Central cell block areas
USMS Command and Control Center
Prisoner processing areas
Prisoner attorney interview room
Grounding Systems. In addition to the building grounding system prescribed by the
National Electrical Code (NEC), separately derived grounding systems must be
dedicated to the outlets, devices, and equipment of the security systems. Another
separately derived grounding system must be dedicated to the computer systems,
including networks.
Power Outlets. Adequate power outlets must be provided throughout the judges'
chambers suites and other judiciary-related offices to accommodate a wide variety of
automated and regular office equipment.
For additional guidelines, refer to Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings
Service.
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