Requirements for Removing Power Distribution Boxes in Computer Rooms
Article 645 will apply if all the following are met: (1) Disconnecting means are provided that are in accordance with Section 645. 10; (2) a separate HVAC system is provided for the room, or another system in another area is used if fire/smoke dampers which operate from smoke. Let's explore an example of how rules within Chapter 6 modify the general requirements contained in chapters 1–4. In large facilities such as data centers, it is common for IT equipment to be installed in a single room or data center. In 2011, the National Electrical Code (NEC) introduced some major changes for areas identified as ITE spaces per Art. Key changes to be noted in this version of the NEC include: It is now explicitly clear that use of Art. Power Distribution Equipment is a term generally used to describe any apparatus used for the generation, transmission, distribution, or control of electrical energy.
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