scope:

This standard provides best practices and implementation methods that complement TIA, CENELEC, ISO/IEC and other published data center standards and documents. It is primarily a design standard, with installation requirements and guidelines related to implementing a design. The standard includes other installation requirements and guidelines for data centers, where appropriate.

Purpose

This standard provides a reference of common terminology and design practice. It is not intended to be used by architects and engineers as their sole reference or as a step-by-step design guide but may be used by such persons to determine design requirements in conjunction with the data center owner, occupant, or consultant.

This standard is intended primarily for:

• Data center owners and operators.

• Telecommunications and information technology (IT) consultants and project managers.

• Telecommunications and IT technology installers.

Additionally, individuals in the following groups are also served by this standard.