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Policy 7230A - Department of Administration

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10.2.1.b Power Delivery Specifications<br />

• Power cabling and power equipment should be placed within<br />

facilities such that it is protected from direct access by visitors<br />

and is sheltered from direct damage.<br />

• High risk and very high risk system components should be<br />

provided with redundant power connections.<br />

• Short-term redundant power protection should be provided in<br />

the form <strong>of</strong> an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).<br />

• Long-term redundant power protection should be provided in<br />

the form <strong>of</strong> a dedicated generator.<br />

• Emergency lighting with sufficient coverage and capacity to<br />

allow for orderly evacuation in the event <strong>of</strong> a power failure<br />

should be provided.<br />

• Within-facility remote shut<strong>of</strong>f capabilities for all system<br />

components should be provided in the event that the power<br />

supply must be terminated but the system is inaccessible.<br />

10.2.1.c Fire Response Specifications<br />

• Fire detection systems that automatically activate and provide<br />

notification <strong>of</strong> activation should be provided.<br />

• Fire suppression systems that automatically activate and<br />

provide notification <strong>of</strong> activation should be provided.<br />

10.2.1.d Water Protection Specifications<br />

• A master water shut<strong>of</strong>f valve that, at a minimum, controls<br />

water distribution to all areas that house system components<br />

should be provided.<br />

• Agencies should ensure that the master water shut<strong>of</strong>f valve is<br />

operational by testing on an at least monthly basis.<br />

10.2.1.e System and Component Placement<br />

• Systems and system components should be placed within<br />

facilities such that their exposure to natural hazards (external<br />

fire, external flood, tornado, etc.) is minimized.<br />

• Systems and system components should be placed within<br />

facilities such that their exposure to man-made hazards<br />

(vandalism, internal fire, internal flood, etc.) is minimized<br />

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