For medium and large systems, greater than 50kva, the
Building Engineer's Office. Even if not included in the
UPS system shall be provided with standby generator
building program, office space for the building engineer
back-up to limit the battery capacity. The UPS system
shall be evaluated. Most GSA buildings require such a
equipment and batteries shall be in separate rooms,
space, which houses the consoles for the Building
located on the lowest level, because of the weight of the
Automation System and satellite annunciators for other
batteries and the noise of the UPS equipment.
critical systems such as fire alarm, generator status,
miscellaneous alarm systems and lighting control systems.
Allow space for storage of safety equipment, such as
This space is normally located near the loading dock or
goggles and gloves. Special attention shall be given to
main mechanical spaces.
floor loading for the battery room, entrance door
dimensions for installation of the UPS and ceiling height
Security Control Center. Each GSA building with a local
for clearance of the appropriate HVAC systems and
security force shall have a control center. In the event that
exhaust systems.
the building will not be served by a local security force,
this room could be combined with the building engineer's
Fire Command Center. The Fire Command Center (FCC)
office or the fire control center.
shall be provided in all high rise Federal buildings. It shall
be located so that it will be readily accessible to the local
The security control center shall be generally located
fire department in the event of an alarm. The FCC shall
within the most secure area of the building and shall be
be sized to contain the following equipment:
sized to house the command station for the security
guards and their equipment for current as well as future
Fire, smoke and sprinkler alarm control panels
building needs.
Amplifier rack for voice alarms
Graphic Annunciator
Spaces for Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS) and
Batteries. Since all UPS systems are considered above
Fire-fighters smoke control panel in accordance with [F]
standard for GSA space, the requirement for a UPS system
Section 909 Smoke Control Systems of the ICC including
will be a tenant agency requirement. In order to establish
Pars. [F] 909.16, 909.16.1, 909.16.2 & 909.16.3
the proper size, location and environmental requirements
Fire alarm system computer and printer
for the system, the designer shall arrange to meet with the
Status of emergency generator annunciator
architect and a representative of the tenant agency to
Status of transfer switches annunciator
determine the required/estimated load and physical size
requirements, and nature of the critical loads. Refer to the
Elevator Status Panel
UPS and battery manufacturers' installation instruction
The FCC shall be a minimum of 10 meters square
for weights, dimensions, efficiency, and required
(100 sq. ft.).
clearances in the design.
See Chapter 7: Fire Protection & Life Safety for additional
For small systems, up to 50kva, the UPS modules and
requirements.
sealed cabinet batteries shall be installed in the room with
the equipment being served.
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ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING
6.6
Space Conditions
Revised March 2005 PBS-P100
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