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BS 7083:1989

Superseded
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Recommendations for the accommodation and operating environment of computer equipment
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-12-1996

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-06-1989

Foreword
Committees responsible
Recommendations
1. Scope
2. Siting and construction of computer room
2.1 Siting
2.2 Floor area and layout of accommodation
2.3 Provision for services
2.4 Height
2.5 Raised floor
2.6 Floor loading
2.7 Suspended ceiling
2.8 Access
3. Operating environment
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Recommended conditions
3.3 Air-conditioning: general
3.4 Air-conditioning: dedicated computer rooms
3.5 Cleanliness
3.6 Noise
3.7 Lighting
3.8 Electromagnetic fields
3.9 Anti-static floor covering
4. Electricity supply
4.1 General requirements
4.2 Mains conditioning equipment
4.3 Conducted interference on data lines
4.4 Protection of power supply
4.5 Other power supplies
4.6 Earthing
4.7 Residual-current devices
5. Safety and security
5.1 General
5.2 Fire
5.3 Emergency-stop button
5.4 Water shortage
5.5 Lighting
5.6 Telephones
5.7 Bombs
5.8 Preservation of programs and data files
5.9 Restricted access
5.10 Staffing levels
5.11 Check list of procedures
Appendix
A. Bibliography
Tables
1. Temperature, relative humidity and dust levels
Figures
1. Components of a dedicated computer room
2. Psychometric chart for typical locations

Recommends accommodation of computer equipment, including advice on: construction and accessibility, operating environment, electric power requirements and operational safety and security. Applies both to large computer installations housed in purpose-built computer rooms and to smaller computer installations that require a less critically controlled environment. Intended for those concerned in planning accommodation for computer equipment, not for equipment manufacturers.

Committee
ICT/1
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
18
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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