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SSP501.21

Main Communications Room

The Main Communications Room is a specifically dedicated to contain the school’s primary telecommunications server and data storage equipment. This space is primarily used by ITD and school staff responsible for the maintenance of the schools network system and accomodates the schools campus distributor cabinets.

Room Relationships

This space is found in the Library Unit.

This room should be physically located centrally on the site and building to minimize cable pathways.

Maximum fixed cable pathway length is 90M, Use 70M radius as approximate working guide for cable coverage.

To be located in a secure location with no external or student access.

Technical Data

Acoustics R2R ROOM TO ROOM NOISE Noise to and from adjacent rooms should be considered. Refer to DG / ACOUSTICS / ROOM TO ROOM NOISE CONTROL	Ceiling ACC ACOUSTIC CEILING TYPE Standard ceiling. Refer to DG / CEILING	Communications CO COMMUNICATIONS/TELEPHONE POINTS 4 Dual Data Point required. Refer to DG / COMMUNICATIONS WAP WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS The rooms to be wireless enabled Refer to DG / COMMUNICATIONS
Cooling MC MECHANICAL COOLING Mechanical Cooling required in all regions (24/7/365) Refer to DG / COOLING	Doors DT DOOR TYPE No Window Door Other Minimum opening height 2100mm Minimum opening width 1000mm	Drainage N/A
Fire Protection PFE PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER/BLANKET Portable fire extinguisher required.Comply with NCC. Refer to DG / BUILDING REGULATIONS & BUILDING CODE OF AUSTRALIA / SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT FHR FIRE HOSE REEL Fire hose reels as required to comply with NCC. Refer to DG / BUILDING REGULATIONS & BUILDING CODE OF AUSTRALIA / SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT	Floor FF FLOOR FINISH Anti-static vinyl/Linoleum finish Refer to DG / FLOOR	Gas N/A
Heating N/A	Illumination OTH OTHER 2 lights minimum, illuminating front and rear of cabinets LUX LUX LEVEL 500 Lux Refer to DG/LIGHTING LC LIGHTINING CONTROL Manual with motion timer ‐ 30 minutes Refer to DG / LIGHTING	Keying KY KEYING GENERAL Keyed Alike ‐ Building Communications Room (SA) Refer to SG455 / DOOR HARDWARE / KEYING MKY MASTER KEYING Master keyed - Administration & Staff Facilities (AF). Refer to SG455 / DOOR HARDWARE / KEYING
Light N/A	Planning m^2 AREA 15.5m2. Refer to DG / AREA OTH CRITICAL DIMENSION Minimum ceiling height 2400mm Minimum room depth 3100mm Minimum room width 5000mm Refer to DG / AREA	Power CM CABLE MANAGEMENT Cable management to be considered. Refer to DG / POWER GPO GENERAL POWER OUTLETS 4 Double Socket Outlets. Refer to DG / POWER OTH POWER - OTHER 8 captive 15A pendant sockets Each on dedicated Circuit Refer to DG / POWER Additional General Power Outlets may be required for Security Equipment. Refer to Security Specifications. Other power considerations may apply Refer to DG / POWER, DG/SPECIAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Security D SECURITY LEVEL Category D ‐ Moderately High Security Level applies Refer to DG / SECURITY CATEGORIES FOR OPENINGS	Signs DSF DOOR SIGNAGE Door signage required. Suggested text "Communications Room". Refer to DG / DOOR SIGNS OTH SIGNS - OTHER Hazard danger sign "ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - AUTHORISED PERSONNEL ONLY" on the exterior of door. Refer to DG / DOOR SIGNS	Ventilation EXH GENERAL EXHAUST Provide general exhaust if communications rack is in room. Refer to DG / VENTILATION
Wall N/A	Water N/A	Windows N WINDOWS - N Windows are not required for this space. Refer to DG / WINDOWS OB OBSERVATION WINDOWS Observation windows required. Refer to DG / WINDOWS VP VISUAL PRIVACY Visual privacy is required from other spaces Refer to DG / WINDOWS

Suggested Fixtures

There are no suggested fixtures for this space.

Suggested Furniture

Sample Plans & Details

Main Communication Room - JPEG

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PS501.21 - Communications Room