Information technology - Data centre facilities and infrastructures - Part 2: Building construction

Designation Number:
CSA ISO/IEC TS 22237-2:19
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
Reaffirmation
ICS code(s):
35.020
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
Posted On:

Scope:

This document addresses the construction of buildings and other structures which provide accommodation for data centres based upon the criteria and classification for physical security within ISO/IEC TS 22237-1 in support of availability.

This document specifies requirements and recommendations for the following:

a) location and site selection;
b) building construction;
c) building configuration;
d) fire protection;
e) quality construction measures.

Safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements are outside the scope of this document and are covered by other standards and regulations. However, information given in this document may be of assistance in meeting these standards and regulations.

Conformance of data centres to the present document is covered in Clause 4.

Project need:

To review the Standard within the required 5 year period.

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