What is an EMS system?

The EMS system consists primarily of radio equipment which is used for voice and telemetry communications with ground and air ambulances. Multiple radios are used at each location and the basic task for the designer is to provide site support for the equipment.

What is included in a communications room?

The area shown is indicative; the size of the Communications Room will vary according to engineering consultant advice based on systems to be accommodated. Head end units for security, nurse call, BMS, TMV, IPTV/MATV to be accommodated as required.

What is a communications equipment system?

Some communications equipment systems include detectors and alarms that transmit to centralized control centers within the system itself. High-rise buildings often utilize a second dedicated facility alarm and can be included as part of a central alarm system connected to the local fire department.

What size should a telecommunication room be?

SIZE: Telecommunication Rooms (TR) shall be sized according to the usable floor space that will be served from that room. These are minimum sizes for TRs and the use of the TR should be considered when determining size. All TRs shall have a minimum ceiling height of 8 1⁄2’ above finished floor.

What is entrance telecommunications room (ETR)?

Entrance Telecommunications Room (ETR): An enclosed architectural space for housing telecommunications equipment, cable terminations, and cross-connect cabling. This room is where outside communication services enter the building.

What is a communications room?

A secure room for engineering services to accommodate racks, backbone cabling and interface control panels for information and communication systems. The area shown is indicative; the size of the Communications Room will vary according to engineering consultant advice based on systems to be accommodated.