scope:

This specification establishes the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) functional, performance, interface, development, and installation requirements for the retrofit of environmental remote monitoring subsystems (ERMS) at selected National Airspace System (NAS) facilities.

Purpose. It is intended that the ERMS shall be a stand-alone RMMS consisting of hardware and software, suitable for retrofit into existing NAS facilities, to monitor and control the environmental equipment installed within these facilities. The facility environmental equipment includes electrical power systems, environmental conditioning systems, smoke and fire detection systems, and security and safety systems. The ERMS shall accomplish its functions through the use of computer hardware and software, sensors, and data communications systems. The installed ERMS will improve safety, the availability of equipment and services, and the cost effectiveness of NAS facilities maintenance. The ERMS will provide for more effective utilization of human resources, improved span of control, and structured maintenance levels (i.e., systems, restoration, repair), and will support such ongoing and future intra-administration programs as the FAA's Airway Facilities (AF) and General NAS Sector (GNAS) management.