PE-13—Fire Protection
IL4 Mod
IL4 High
IL5
IL6
>Control Description
Employ and maintain fire detection and suppression systems that are supported by an independent energy source.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.
>Discussion
The provision of fire detection and suppression systems applies primarily to organizational facilities that contain concentrations of system resources, including data centers, server rooms, and mainframe computer rooms. Fire detection and suppression systems that may require an independent energy source include sprinkler systems and smoke detectors. An independent energy source is an energy source, such as a microgrid, that is separate, or can be separated, from the energy sources providing power for the other parts of the facility.
>Related Controls
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What policies govern fire protection systems and controls for areas housing information systems?
- •How does the organization coordinate fire protection requirements with facilities management and local fire codes?
- •What is the process for testing and maintaining fire detection and suppression systems?
- •How are fire protection system deficiencies escalated and remediated?
- •What governance exists for ensuring fire protection systems are appropriate for the information systems they protect?
Technical Implementation:
- •What fire detection and suppression systems are deployed?
- •How are fire protection systems configured and zoned for different areas?
- •What types of suppression agents are used, and why were they selected?
- •How do fire protection systems integrate with building management and alarm systems?
- •What automatic notifications occur when fire protection systems activate?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •Provide fire protection system specifications and coverage diagrams.
- •Provide fire system inspection, testing, and maintenance records from the past year.
- •Provide documentation of suppression agent selection rationale.
- •Provide evidence of coordination with local fire authorities and code compliance.
- •Provide records of any fire system activations or false alarms.
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