MIL-HDBK-1034
Location. Areas housing electronic equipment must be isolated from
4.9.1.3
areas accessible to the public. In one-story buildings, consider locating
these areas away from the main lobby. In two-story buildings, consider
locating these areas on the second floor. Electronic equipment areas should
not be located adjacent to or below toilet areas, kitchens, or other areas
containing plumbing, drain lines, or water piping.
Construction. The following criteria shall be used in construction
4.9.2
planning. Material and building system selection shall be based on:
4.9.2.1
Exterior Walls. One of the following: concrete masonry units or
brick, reinforced concrete (where required), or lightweight steel frame with
metal curtain walls of galvanized metal, aluminum, or similar material.
4.9.2.2
Floors. In areas housing extensive equipment, provide floor systems
for electrical flexibility. (Refer to Paragraph 4.4.)
4.9.2.3
Windows. In areas housing electronic equipment, windows can be
provided if such provision does not reduce operating efficiency of the
equipment or create a security hazard. Windows, if provided, should be placed
high, except where they occur in offices or workstations. Double or triple
glass windows with thermal barriers may be required, depending on outside
design temperature. Window construction and finish should be of a type that
requires minimum maintenance. For glazing requirements, refer to ANSI
Specification Z97.1, Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings, and
NFGS-08800, Glazing.
Heating and Ventilating Requirements. These standards and criteria
4.9.3
apply primarily to planning and design of ventilating and air conditioning
systems. They fulfill temperature and humidity control requirements for
operation of electronic data computer systems and related areas, such as tape
storage rooms, machine repair rooms, administration areas, and planning areas
supporting an electronic data processing facility. Use NAVFAC DM-3 Series for
general design criteria for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning
equipment. For special heating, ventilating, and air conditioning
requirements in communication areas, refer to NAVFAC DM-12.01. Climate and
weather conditions can be obtained from P-89, Engineering Weather Data.
4.9.4
Fire Protection. See MIL-HDBK-1008 for details of fire protection
requirements for air conditioning equipment and for electrical distribution
installation.
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