This standard covers requirements including procedures to identify and manage contaminants and atmospheric conditions that can be present in telecommunications battery rooms and enclosures. Purpose The purpose of this standard is to develop industry-wide requirements including methods and procedures for the control of battery room and enclosure environments. This includes adequate ventilation of battery?Cgenerated gases@ the dissipation of battery-generated heat@ the control of room and enclosure temperature@ the management of battery electrolyte spills@ and -- in general -- the control of any contaminates within the battery room or enclosure. Applications This standard is intended to: a) Establish maximum limits of battery room or enclosure contaminants and atmospheric conditions; b) Provide engineering methods for the management and control of the battery room and enclosure environment; and c) Provide guidance for the battery room and enclosure design.