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by badnh

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We are in the process of creating a new data center in a new building and I have some concerns about our location in the new building. The datacenter will be on the 3rd floor of a 3 story building off to one side of the building.
(No say in the location)
Here are some of my concerns:
1. The pipes for the fire sprinklers outside of the datacenter will run over the top of the datacenter. The general contractor doesn't see this as a problem, I see the potential for a broken pipe soaking the datacenter. Any alternatives?
2. A/C units will be on the roof directly overhead of the datacenter. Is there the possibility of the A/C units running overhead causing issues in the datacenter.
3. A generator is proposed for the roof as well. Again will the generator running overhead of the datacenter cause any issues?

If you have come across these situations or have any advice please let me know
THX

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by hal 9000

But first how old is the building?

If it is fairly new burst pipes shouldn't be too much of an issue but a leaking AC unit might be. Also can rain penertrate this area? The generator should not prove to be much of a problem other than noise and making it hard to work in the area if it is constantly run but I suspose there is always the posibility of a fuel leak that would be a potential fire hazard.

What type of fire suppersion systems do you have in place?

But as most of these areas have been burried in the subbasments enjoy the view at least you'll get some sunshine in the windows unlike being constantly exposed to Fluro lights and needing them all the time.

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