BS 7083:1989
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
Recommendations for the accommodation and operating environment of computer equipment
Hardcopy , PDF
15-12-1996
English
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
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