Can the computer room battery cabinet be placed in the basement

Are battery cabinets safe?

Authorized personnel must be trained in battery safety. Battery cabinets must enclose the batteries behind locked doors accessible only to authorized personnel. As long as the cabinets are kept locked, they can be located in a computer room or other rooms accessible by non-battery technicians.

Where can batteries be installed?

They can be located in: Batteries installed on open racks almost always require installation in a battery room. Sometimes they are installed in the same room as the UPS (i.e., electrical equipment room). Local or regional codes may dictate whether batteries are permitted in an electrical room.

Why do you need a battery cabinet?

Ease of use is one of the principle selling points for battery cabinets. It is convenient to service the equipment when the UPS and the battery (ies) are right next to each other. Conversely, it is inconvenient to have to go to a separate room when open-rack batteries are installed. Accessibility

Can you put a battery in an electrical room?

Local or regional codes may dictate whether batteries are permitted in an electrical room. Smaller UPS systems (e.g, up to 250 kVA) are commonly installed directly in the computer room along with their respective battery cabinets.