Policy 7230A - Department of Administration
Policy 7230A - Department of Administration
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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