Chapter 5
Site Preparation
Facility Guidelines
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In the event that the flooring is being replaced or a new floor is being installed, Tate Access Floors
recommends its Series 1250 all-steel access floor with bolt-together stringers and 24 in. (61.0 cm) by 24 in.
(61.0 cm) floor panels be used to support the Superdome installation.
Figure 5-6 Tate Series 800 Floor Bracing
NOTE If the specific floor being evaluated or considered is other than a Tate Series 800 floor, the
specific floor manufacturer must be contacted to evaluate the floor being used.
Table 5-4 lists specifications for the Tate Access Floors Series 800 raised-floor system.
Windows
Avoid housing computers in a room with windows. Sunlight entering a computer room may cause problems.
Magnetic tape storage media is damaged if exposed to direct sunlight. Also, the heat generated by sunlight
places an additional load on the cooling system.
Table 5-4 Tate Series 800 Raised-Floor Tile Specifications
Item Rating
Dead load 7 lb/ft 2 (34.2 kg/m2)
Live load 313 lb/ft 2 (1528.3 kg/m2)
Concentrated load
a
a. With 0.08 in (0.2 cm) of span maximum deflection
1250 lb (567 kg)
Ultimate load 4000 lb (1814 kg) per
panel
Rolling load 400 lb (181 kg)
Average Tile load 500 lb (227 kg)
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Floor panel
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