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MEDIA CENTERS (Continued) Lighting Standards Comments and Recommendations Spaces Footcandles Stacks and storage areas 30 Lighting controls should be convenient and capable of Main room and support areas 70 darkening or dimming specific areas. The RLV should have a switch at the entry to control some general light- ing.Electrical outlets(some with surge protection)should be coordinated with the furniture and equipment plan. HVA/C System Recommendations Computer and electronic equipment will require more The HVA/C system should be separately zoned electrical outlets than required by code. Use fluorescent from those parts of the building which are not lighting in most areas.Metal halide lighting may be used mechanically conditioned all year.Special attention in the main area.Incandescent fixtures should be limited must be given to adequate ventilation and humidity to special-effect lighting. control to prevent mold and mildew.Computer hardware and software must be protected from tem- Windows should neither admit distracting light nor hinder perature extremes. space utilization and should be equipped with draperies or darkening shades. Windows Recommendations Windows are recommended in the main media center Television outlets should be conveniently located no room (RLV), but are not recommended for electronic higher than 48"above the floor. equipment storage rooms.They are recommended in the support areas,but are not necessary if there are windows Intercom speaker(s) should have independent volume into the main room (RLV), control(s). Wet Areas Standard Consideration should be given to providing a MATV/ The work/production room requires a sink. CCTV system for the school (Specialized satellite in- structional television). Provisions should be made to re- Other Planning Data From: ceive signals from the University of North Carolina Cen- •School Planning ter for Public Television and bring it into the media cen- •Media and Technology Services ter workroom. Handicapped access to the media center must meet the requirements of the North Carolina State Building Code, except that the 32" clear spacing for existing shelving will not apply to renovated or remodeled public schools. The spacing between movable furniture must allow for handicapped access. 18