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Figure 2-18 Conference Room
2.7.2.1.11.3 The locations of the break area and vending alcove are
flexible, based on Tenant preference, but the break area should be
located away from the entry, lobby and formal spaces of the facility
to minimize noise and food odors transmitting to those spaces. A
central location is preferable for Tenant convenience. The vending
alcove is frequently collocated with the break area, but can be
broken into smaller spaces to distribute vending machines
throughout a larger facility.
2.7.2.1.11.4 Mechanical, electrical and telephone rooms should be
located, and distributed through the building, for efficiency of
function and building distribution. The main mechanical room should
be on an exterior wall with exterior access to a drive for ease of
maintenance, repair, and replacement work. Architectural,
mechanical and electrical disciplines must coordinate size and
location of building support spaces to provide sufficient space for
equipment installation, operation and maintenance, as well as
efficient distribution of services.
2.7.3 OMS Functional Relationships
2.7.3.1 An optimal space arrangement for an OMS would have
several of the OMS spaces opening directly into the workbays.
NFPA 101 no longer allows occupants from a corridor to exit
through another space; any corridors must be arranged to provide
the required number of exits without exiting through the maintenance
bays. In addition, any corridor which leads to a maintenance bay
must not exceed required dead-end distances. Larger facilities
should have corridor arrangements similar to those shown in the
Figures in this Section.
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