NFPA 75-2009 Standard for the Protection of Information Technology Equipment

NFPA Technical Committee Document Proposal NOTE All Proposals must be received by 500 pm EST/EDST on the published Proposal Closing Date. For further ination on the standards-making proces NFPA Technical Committee Document Proposal NOTE All Proposals must be received by 500 pm EST/EDST on the published Proposal Closing Date. For further ination on the standards-making proceSequence of Events Leading to Issuance of an NFPA Committee DocumentStep 1 Call for Proposals Proposed new Document or new edition of an existing Document is entered into one of two yearly revision Risk considerations ................................... Chap. 4, Annex C Telecommunications risks ............................................. 4.27522 PROTECTION OF INATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT-Fire stops .............................................................. 5.5.1 Interior finish ......................................................... 5.3.17521INDEXFire windows ..................Indexin thereproducedConsole definition ................................................. 3.3.4Construction ........ Chap. 5； see also Fire-resistant-rated constructionAir space ....................NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems,2008 edition.NFPA 12A, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems,2009 edition.NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2008 edition.NFPA 8While these systems have proven to be effective and rela- The rapid introduction of gas can cause a pressure buildup7518 PROTECTION OF INATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT--,,,,,,,,,,,--result in a loss of data. Dirty tapes will stick and break causing 1 Damage to functioning ination technology equip-7517ANNEX Dloss of data. Emergency one-time cleaning of contaminatedtapes andA.11.2 A damage control plan should provide a means for at combustion by-products. Smoke exposure during the fire for a7516 PROTECTION OF INATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENTleast the following1 Preve7515ANNEX A--,,,,,,,,,,,--,,,,,,,---DescriptionFire alarm control panelFire alarm annunciator panelSmoke control panelFire fighter accessNo fire fighter accesscontamination hazof damage. At the same time, this sophisticated protection ap- ogy equipment area be protected against lightning in accor-7514 PROTECTION OF INATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENTproach requires that all eRamp 7513ANNEX Apersonnel, a of automatic detection should be pro-vided to automatically de-energize the electronic equipmentas quickly as possible.To minimize damage to electronic computer eqauthority. For insurance purposes, an insurance inspection de- A.5.3.2 In multistoried buildings, the floor above the infor-7512 PROTECTION OF INATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT--,,,,,,,,,,confine fire or products of combustion to within the zone. 2 An orientation walkthrough of the facility to address all7511ANNEX AException Installations qualifying under the provisions of NFPA 70,grounding of ination technology equipment and systems, installed in accordance with the requirements of NFPA70,7510 PROTECTION OF INATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT--,,,,,,,,,,,--tion solid-stream and water-spray nozzles. It shall be installedChapter 9 Records Kept or Stored in Ination759UTILITIESand maintained in accordance with NFPA 14, Standard for theInstallation of SUnits and Systems； UL 1950, Standard for Safety of Ination 8.1.1.2* An automatic sprinkler system, a carbon dioxide extin-758 PROTECTION OF INATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENTTechnology Equipment； U5.4.2 Decking for raised floors shall be one of the following equipment room if noncombustible containers are provided757CONSTRUCTION OF INATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT1 Noncombustible2 Pressur3.3.14 Records. 1 A building constructed in accordance with NFPA 220, Stan-756 PROTECTION OF INATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT3.3.14.1 Important Records. Records that could be repro-duced only at co2.3.2 UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 3.2.6 Should. Indicates a recommendation or that which is755DEFINITIONSPfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.UL 72, Standard for Tests fNFPA 75installations that existed or were approved for construction754 PROTECTION OF INATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENTStandard for theProtection of InationTechnology Equipment2009 EditionIMPORTANTContentsChapter 1 Administration ................................. 7541.1 Scope ................................................ 7541.2 Purpose .............................................. 7541.3Technical Committee on Electronic Computer SystemsBernhard G.Rep. FireAlastair R. BrSEThomas M. Burke,CA RTThomas M. Child,Thomas G. Deegan,Rep. NationalJerry D. DempsterThomas Goonan,Robert L. LaCopyright 2008 National Fire Protection Association. All Rights Reserved.preparedNFPissuedand2008.Boardrecommendationsthewas1976,Thetheequipment”tionaremationtivelyalignNFPscopetheindicateflame751ADDITIONAL NOTICES AND DISCLAIMERSUpdating of NFPA DocumentsUsers of NFPA codes, standards, recommended practices, and guides should be aware thatthese documents may be superseded at any time by the iIMPORTANT NOTICES AND DISCLAIMERS CONCERNING NFPA DOCUMENTSNOTICE AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY CONCERNING THE USE OF NFPA DOCUMENTSNFPA codes, standards, recommended practices, and guides, of which theNFPA75 Standard for the Protection of Ination Technology Equipment 2009 Edition NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471 An International Codes and Standards Organization --,,,,,,,,,