Pittsburgh sits at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers. This geography creates persistent humidity that challenges computer room air conditioning systems year-round. Summer dew points regularly exceed 65 degrees, forcing precision cooling systems to work harder to maintain the 40-55 percent relative humidity servers require. Facilities near the rivers in areas like the North Shore and the Strip District experience higher ambient moisture levels. Your cooling system must dehumidify incoming air while maintaining temperature setpoints. Systems not designed for Pittsburgh's humidity conditions will short-cycle, waste energy, and fail to protect your equipment adequately.
Allegheny County enforces the International Mechanical Code with specific amendments for commercial refrigeration systems. Inspectors verify that server room cooling installations include proper condensate drainage, adequate ventilation for equipment rooms, and appropriate electrical disconnects. Contractors unfamiliar with local code requirements create delays during inspection and sometimes require expensive rework. Apex HVAC Pittsburgh maintains relationships with local inspectors and understands the specific documentation they require. We pull permits, coordinate inspections, and ensure your installation meets all applicable codes on the first review. This local knowledge prevents the delays that out-of-area contractors create.
