Purpose

This Control sets the requirements which govern Enterprise Data Center fire suppression and detection devices/systems.

Scope

This Control applies to Fire Prevention for all University Enterprise Data Centers.

The process offers the following Enterprise Data Centers NIST level unless otherwise specified below:

• 1155 – Moderate
• Hinds – Low
• POD-A – Moderate
• POD-B - Moderate
• POD-C - Moderate

Policy

• All Data Centers will adhere to state and local fire codes
• Smoke detection systems will report to campus DSS for alarming
• Smoke detection and/or suppression systems will be inspected annually
• Appropriate use handheld fire extinguishers will be available in all Data Centers

PROCESS

• Data Centers will have active smoke detection systems
• Smoke detection system will automatically report any alarms by campus Police
• Fire pumps
  • Building fire pumps will have flow tests performed annually
  • Fire pump tests will be performed by campus approved vendors
• 1155
  • Ionized smoke detector system will be maintained to provide event monitoring and alarming
  • 1155 space to be staffed 24x7
  • Staff will have access to appropriate fire extinguishers
• Hinds
  • Ionized smoke detector system will be maintained provided event monitoring
  • There is no automated suppression system in use
  • Appropriate use handheld fire extinguishers will be available
• POD-A, POD-B, POD-C (HIGH)
  • VESDA is utilized monitoring the Data Center, Electrical, and Mechanical rooms
  • An automatic, pre-action, dry pipe sprinkler system is distributed to the Data Center, Electrical and Mechanical rooms
  • Any flow in the pre-action water pipe or loss of pressure will issue a trouble alarm to Campus Police as well page out via the Building Automation system
• Annual inspection
  • All detection systems will be inspected and test annually
  • Any issues detected during inspection will be resolved

Responsibilities:

Listed below are the individuals involved with this PROCESS and the major scope of their responsibility:

• Executive Director for Enterprise Applications and Services
  • Support Data Center Policy
• Senior Consultant, Data Center Strategy
  • Implement Power Policy

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PROCESS Review & Approval

Management will perform an annual review of this PROCESS. Based on the review, management may change this PROCESS to reflect its intentions and compliance requirements. Both IT Services and business users will be informed of any changes to this PROCESS and will be provided with a revised PROCESS.