Standard for fire protection of DOE electronic computer/data processing systems

The standard which applies to all essential electronic computer data processing equipment and the storage facilities, associated utilities, and air conditioning systems is outlined. The types of construction necessary for a computer building and computer rooms are described, which includes location and perimeter separation anc certain operating requirements. Fire protection systems that may be employed for computer equipment protection are described. The necessary utilities required in a computer area and the emergency controls required for shutdown of these utilities and the types of storage and records and the protection required for each type are discussed. Specific requirements are listed unique to mobile equipment. Emergency operations programs for firefighting and for the restoration of damaged records are described.