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Description / Abstract:
This Outline of Investigation covers Modular Data Centers (MDC).
The Modular Data Centers covered by these requirements are
pre-fabricated units consisting of an outer enclosure housing ITE
and various support equipment such as electrical service and
distribution equipment, HVAC systems and the like. Some
configurations may have the support equipment housed in a separate
enclosure. A typical construction may use a standard ISO shipping
container or other structure as the outer enclosure, racks or
cabinets of ITE, NEC compliant service entrance equipment and power
distribution components, power storage such as a UPS and an air or
liquid cooling system.
These factory-built modules incorporate pre-installed materials
and equipment which, after installation, may be concealed and may
not be accessible for inspection at the final installation
site.
The modular data centers covered by these requirements are
intended for fixed installation either indoors or outdoors based on
their construction and resistance to environmental conditions. MDCs
intended for outdoor use shall be identified with a NEMA
environmental class rating.
These requirements are intended to demonstrate compliance with
the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70 and other national
Codes such as Building, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, and the like.
Where state or local codes differ from the national codes
anticipated by these requirements, determining compliance with
these codes is the responsibility of the local authority having
jurisdiction.
When these requirements do not cover a specific technology or
construction feature, the applicable requirements of the National
Codes shall be used.
This Outline of Investigation assumes that the final
installation of the MDC will be performed by qualified service
personnel in accordance with the applicable installation
instructions, installation practices and national installation
codes. These MDCs are intended for installation subject to approval
by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.