T2.3.2 - SUPPORTING UTILITIES Implementation Guidance
The entity shall protect equipment from disruptions caused by failures in supporting utilities.
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Supporting utilities (e.g., electricity, telecommunications, water supply, natural gas, sewage, heating ventilation and air conditioning- should:
- A. Conform to equipment manufacturer’s specifications and local legal requirements
- B. Be appraised regularly for their capacity to meet business growth and interactions with other supporting utilities
- C. Be inspected and tested regularly to ensure their proper functioning
- D. If necessary, be alarmed to detect malfunctions
- E. If necessary, have multiple feeds with diverse physical routing
Emergency lighting and communications should be provided. Emergency switches and valves to cut off power, water, natural gas or other utilities should be located near emergency exits and/or equipment rooms.
