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I have seen no reports of such code activity. Shutdown for smoke or operator choice is required in computer rooms, but not required as part of a general building alarm. Any building shutdown of ventilation would have to be coordinated in some cases since smoke evacuation is sometimes a planned function of ventilation systems in large building and atrium spaces.
Bob Johnson ITE <http://www.itesafety.com/> Safety From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Friday, May 23, 2003 1:31 PM To: [email protected] Subject: AC shut-down I wonder if anybody can substantiate or debunk a rumor that in New York City, and maybe in New York State, there is a new requirement to shut off air conditioning systems in buildings in case of emergency, a post 9/11 measure. It is an important issue: Since the computer systems can continue to function, the computer room temperature can quickly shoot up to as high as 140F (60C), there maybe no risk of fire, but a multimillion system can overheat and self-destruct. Leo Simon Consulting Compliance Engineer EMC Corporation 80 South St. Hopkinton, MA 01748 Tel 508-249-5022 Fax 508-249-5500Title: AC shut-down
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I have seen no reports of such code activity. Shutdown for smoke or operator choice is required in computer rooms, but not required as part of a general building alarm. Any building shutdown of ventilation would have to be coordinated in some cases since smoke evacuation is sometimes a planned function of ventilation systems in large building and atrium spaces.
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I wonder if anybody can substantiate or debunk a rumor that in New York City, and maybe in New York State, there is a new requirement to shut off air conditioning systems in buildings in case of emergency, a post 9/11 measure. It is an important issue: Since the computer systems can continue to function, the computer room temperature can quickly shoot up to as high as 140F (60C), there maybe no risk of fire, but a multimillion system can overheat and self-destruct. Leo Simon |
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