Architectural and Engineering Design Standards

Telecommunications Design 13

e. Exposed structural steel

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K. Security

1. Provide access control at each TR. Architect shall specify approved electrified locking hardware.
   Technology design shall extend the existing campus-wide Software House system to each TR
   door.


2. See “Access Control” section for more detail.

L. Wall Phone

1. A wall mounted phone shall be installed at 18-24” from the door frame entering the room.

M. Rough-in Height

1. Standard work area outlets in offices, administrative areas shall match the same rough-in height as
   the electrical devices. Coordinate this on a per project basis.


2. Rough-in serving wall phones shall be mounted at 45” above finished floor from the center line of
   the box to comply with ADA Guidelines.

N. Other Building Systems, Equipment and Infrastructure Not Mentioned

1. Equipment not related to the support of the TR such as hydronic and vent piping, sanitary, roof
   drain lines, duct work, and electrical distribution for building power shall not be located or pass
   through the TR.


2. The TR shall not be shared with building or custodial services.


3. The fire alarm control panel (FACP) shall be placed in either a dedicated room outside of the
   telecommunications room or in a coordinated location with the Safety and Security department. The
   fire alarm system shall not reside inside any new telecommunications room.

November 1, 2016