PE-15—Water Damage Protection
IL4 Mod
IL4 High
IL5
IL6
>Control Description
Protect the system from damage resulting from water leakage by providing master shutoff or isolation valves that are accessible, working properly, and known to key personnel.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
DoD FedRAMP+ Parameters
DSPAV must be used.
>Discussion
The provision of water damage protection primarily applies to organizational facilities that contain concentrations of system resources, including data centers, server rooms, and mainframe computer rooms. Isolation valves can be employed in addition to or in lieu of master shutoff valves to shut off water supplies in specific areas of concern without affecting entire organizations.
>Related Controls
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What policies govern water damage protection for areas housing information systems?
- •How does the organization assess water damage risks and implement appropriate safeguards?
- •What is the process for testing water detection systems and shutoff valves?
- •How are water damage incidents documented and investigated?
- •What governance exists for coordinating water damage protection with facilities management?
Technical Implementation:
- •What water detection systems are deployed, and where are sensors placed?
- •How do water detection systems alert personnel and automated systems?
- •What automatic shutoff valves or mechanisms are installed?
- •How are water-sensitive areas identified and protected?
- •What integration exists between water detection and building management systems?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •Provide water damage protection documentation and sensor placement diagrams.
- •Provide water detection system testing records from the past year.
- •Provide evidence of automatic shutoff valve locations and testing.
- •Provide records of any water damage incidents or near-misses.
- •Provide documentation of water damage risk mitigation measures.
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