9.7 Electrical Systems
GSA will provide emergency and secondary power
distributed as a basic requirement.
Normal building distribution systems should be designed
to comply with Chapter 6. They will include a special
electrical distribution system, consisting of an isolation
transformer with associated branch circuit distribution
equipment, and should be designed to serve the data
network system and associated equipment supporting
non-linear loads.
Uninterruptible power will be provided to serve localized
security, emergency smoke evacuation, and any other
critical systems. This system should also be connected to
the emergency power distribution system. (Other UPS for
equipment is to be provided by tenants with their
equipment.)
Spare Capacity. General design requirements for office
and courtroom areas should be based on anticipated loads
and requirements outlined in Chapter 6. The capacity of
the feeders serving all areas of the building needs to
accommodate growth to the extent shown in the 30 year
long range plan for the facility.
Number of Outlets. The number of outlets provided
in U.S. Court Facilities should be in accordance with:
Table 9-3, Electrical Power Requirement/Outlets, electrical
codes and good practice.
Grounding. The GSA will provide grounding as indicated
in Chapter 6.
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9.7 Electrical Systems
Revised March 2005 PBS-P100
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