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Posted By Ashley Williams
Is anyone aware of any specific UK legislation or regulations that stipulate that server rooms should have an emergency power cut off cord, button or switch?
Thanks
Ash
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Posted By Ashley Williams
So did I stump us all?
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Posted By John D Crosby
Ashley
Not aware of any specific regs but it is normal to have a power cut off in the event of a fire in the room. This is often connected to the fire alarm itself and/or any extinguishing system for the room.
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John C
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Posted By Bill Elliott
Ashley, an open ended question you pose - it depends entirely, I would suggest, on the server size, load, use, building fabric, etc etc. The regs that would apply would surely be Fire and therefore the risk assessment should address the problem.
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Posted By Dave Wilson
Ashley,
From a purely safety point of view dont think their is.
Now what you and the IT / IM Management should be thinking about is
"If we lose this server what impact will it have on the business?"
"Can the businees cope and more importantly will it survive if this happens?"
protection should then be devised and implemented accordingly.
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Posted By Michelle Driscoll
Would your cut off also take into account a UPS?
Generally servers don't like being switched off suddenly and much prefer a controlled power down.. Your IT manager would probably reist putting a total shut down in place.
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Posted By MICK MELIA
Ashley
For what it's worth.
Your insurers may have specific requirements, and if they are a U.S. based insurer they may quote F.M. standards.
Rgds
Mick Melia
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