BS 7083:1996
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Guide to the accommodation and operating environment for information technology (IT) equipment
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Withdrawn date
01-01-2014
Language(s)
English
Published date
15-12-1996
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Foreword
Guide
Introduction
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Planning and implementation
4.1 General
4.2 Project inception
4.3 Design development
4.4 Procurement and implementation
4.5 Completion
5 Construction
5.1 General
5.2 Space planning - work station layout
5.3 Space planning - general and dedicated IT rooms
5.4 Power and data cable distribution
5.5 Structural design of buildings
5.6 Surface finishes
5.7 Raised access floor
5.8 Equipment rooms and dedicated IT rooms
5.9 Suites of rooms for dedicated IT use
5.10 Access
5.11 Physical security
5.12 Fire precautions
6 Environmental conditions
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Conditions for an IT room
6.3 Control of environmental conditions
6.4 Acoustic
6.5 Refrigeration
6.6 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
6.7 Electro-static discharge
7 Visual environment
7.1 General lighting
7.2 Display screen equipment
7.3 Emergency and standby lighting
7.4 Lighting for maintenance
8 Electric power
8.1 Electricity power supply
8.2 Earthing and protection
8.3 Protection of power supply
8.4 Lightning
9 Cabling
9.1 General
9.2 Guidance
9.3 Cautionary considerations
9.4 Potential problems
10 Legislation
10.1 Workplace legislation
10.2 Workplace regulations
10.3 Building control legislation
10.4 Continuing fire safety legislation
10.5 Legislation controlling services
11 Health and safety considerations
11.1 General
11.2 Health and safety features
12 Security
12.1 Introduction
12.2 General considerations
12.3 Key controls for information security
13 Maintenance
13.1 General
13.2 Building
13.3 Staff
13.4 Services
13.5 Maintenance procedures
Tables
1 European Union Directives
2 Principal UK workplace legislation requirements
Figure
1 Workstation design
Index
List of references
Covering construction and accessibility; environmental conditions; electrical power requirements; operational safety and security.
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ICT/1
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 7083(1989) & 96/641266 DC. (03/2005) Inactive for the new design. (03/2009)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
46
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Withdrawn
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| Supersedes |
| DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC1-7/1(2008) : 2008 | HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTIONS 1-7 - OVERALL CONTENTS/SCOPE |
| DEFSTAN 00-250(PT1)/1(2008) : 2008 | HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 1: OVERARCHING PEOPLE-RELATED REQUIREMENTS |
| DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC11/1(2008) : 2008 | HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 11 - TRAINING |
| DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC8/1(2008) : 2008 | HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 8 - PEOPLE IN SYSTEMS |
| DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC9/1(2008) : 2008 | HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 9 - PEOPLE CHARACTERISTICS |
| DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC10/1(2008) : 2008 | HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 10 - SYSTEMS SAFETY |
| DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC13/1(2008) : 2008 | HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 13 - THE WORKPLACE |
| DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC15/1(2008) : 2008 | HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 15 - WORK EQUIPMENT |
| DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC14/1(2008) : 2008 | HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 14 - THE ENVIRONMENT |
| DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC12/1(2008) : 2008 | HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 12 - OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT |
| DEFSTAN 00-250(PT2)/1(2008) : 2008 | HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 2: PARTICULAR PEOPLE-RELATED REQUIREMENTS |
| DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC16/1(2008) : 2008 | HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 16 - LIVING SPACES |
| DEFSTAN 00-25(PT19)/1(2004) : 2004 | HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 19: HUMAN ENGINEERING DOMAIN |
| BS 6266:2002 | Code of practice for fire protection for electronic equipment installations |
| BS 4783-5:1991 | Storage, transportation and maintenance of media for use in data processing and information storage Recommendations for 12.7 mm magnetic tape cartridges for data interchange, recording at 1491 data bytes per millimetre on 18 tracks |
| BS 6266:1992 | Code of practice for fire protection for electronic data processing installations |
| BS 5925:1991 | Code of practice for ventilation principles and designing for natural ventilation |
| 93/68/EEC : 1993 AMD 2 1998 | COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 93/68/EEC OF 22.7.93 AMENDING DIRECTIVES 87/404/EEC, 88/378/EEC, 89/106/EEC, 89/336/EEC, 89/392/EEC, 89/686/EEC, 90/384/EEC, 90/385/EEC, 90/396/EEC, 91/263/EEC, 92/42/EEC AND 73/23/EEC |
| BS EN 100015-1:1992 | Basic specification. Protection of electrostatic sensitive devices Harmonized system of quality assessment for electronic components. Basic specification: protection of electrostatic sensitive devices. General requirements |
| BS 7698-5:1993 | Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets Specification for generating sets |
| BS 5588-9:1989 | Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for ventilation and air conditioning ductwork |
| 1992/31/EEC : 1992 | COUNCIL DIRECTIVE OF 28 APRIL 1992 AMENDING DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY |
| BS 7042:1988 | Specification for high security intruder alarm systems in buildings |
| BS 5588-2:1985 | Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for shops |
| BS 8210:1986 | Guide to building maintenance management |
| EN 55024 : 2010 AMD 1 2015 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT - IMMUNITY CHARACTERISTICS - LIMITS AND METHODS OF MEASUREMENT (CISPR 24:2010/A1:2015) |
| BS 7698-6:1993 | Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets Test methods |
| BS 8800:1996 | Guide to occupational health and safety management systems |
| EN 50174-1:2009/A2:2014 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - CABLING INSTALLATION - PART 1: INSTALLATION SPECIFICATION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE |
| BS 6079(1996) : AMD 10794 | GUIDE TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT |
| BS 7799(1995) : AMD 9911 | CODE OF PRACTICE FOR INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT |
| BS 5839-1:1988 | Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for system design, installation and servicing |
| BS 7671:1992 | REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS |
| BS 5306-5.2:1984 | Code of practice for fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. Halon systems Halon 1211 total flooding systems |
| BS 7698-2:1993 | Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets Specification for engines |
| BS 5839-6:1995 | Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for the design and installation of fire detection and alarm systems in dwellings |
| BS EN 55024 : 2010 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT - IMMUNITY CHARACTERISTICS - LIMITS AND METHODS OF MEASUREMENT |
| BS 5954:1980 | Specification for dimensions of panels and racks for electronic equipment |
| BS 7273-1:1990 | Code of practice for the operation of fire protection measures Electrical actuation of gaseous total flooding extinguishing systems. |
| BS 5958-2:1991 | Code of practice for control of undesirable static electricity Recommendations for particular industrial situations |
| BS 8213-1:1991 | Windows, doors and rooflights Code of practice for safety in use and during cleaning of windows and doors (including guidance on cleaning materials and methods) |
| BS 5306-6.1:1988 | Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. Foam systems Specification for low expansion foam systems |
| BS 5306-7:1988 | Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Specification for powder systems |
| BS 4783-5:1991 | Storage, transportation and maintenance of media for use in data processing and information storage Recommendations for 12.7 mm magnetic tape cartridges for data interchange, recording at 1491 data bytes per millimetre on 18 tracks |
| BS 6132:1983 | Code of practice for safe operation of alkaline secondary cells and batteries |
| BS 4783-7:1993 | Storage, transportation and maintenance of media for use in data processing and information storage Recommendations for optical data disks (CD-ROM) |
| BS EN 50091-1:1993 | General and safety requirementsSpecification for uninterruptible power systems (UPS) |
| PD 1001:1996 | A guide to electromagnetic compatibility and structured cabling |
| BS 4163:1984 | Code of practice for health and safety in workshops of schools and similar establishments |
| BS 5306-0:1986 | Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Guide for the selection of installed systems and other fire equipment |
| BS 8206-2:1992 | Lighting for buildings Code of practice for daylighting |
| BS 4783-1:1988 | Storage, transportation and maintenance of media for use in data processing and information storage Recommendations for disk packs, storage modules and disk cartridges |
| BS 6270-2:1985 | Code of practice for cleaning and surface repair of buildings Concrete and precast concrete masonry |
| EN 50174-3:2013/A1:2017 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - CABLING INSTALLATION - PART 3: INSTALLATION PLANNING AND PRACTICES OUTSIDE BUILDINGS |
| BS 7179-5:1990 | Specifications for VDT workstationsErgonomics of design and use of visual display terminals (VDTs) in offices |
| BS 7698-4:1993 | Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets Specification for controlgear and switchgear |
| BS 7430:1991 | Code of practice for earthing |
| BS 7629:1993 | Specification for thermosetting insulated cables with limited circuit integrity when affected by fire |
| BS EN 29241-1:1993 | General introductionErgonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs) |
| BS 5588-6:1991 | Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for places of assembly |
| BS 5588-10:1991 | Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for shopping complexes |
| BS 5655-6:1990 | Lifts and service lifts Code of practice for selection and installation |
| EN 50174-2 : 2009 AMD 2 2014 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - CABLING INSTALLATION - PART 2: INSTALLATION PLANNING AND PRACTICES INSIDE BUILDINGS |
| BS 4783-2:1988 | Storage, transportation and maintenance of media for use in data processing and information storage Recommendations for magnetic tape on open spools |
| BS EN 50082-1:1998 | Electromagnetic compatibility. Generic immunity standard Residential, commercial and light industry |
| BS 7698-1:1993 | Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets Specification for application, ratings and performance |
| BS 7698-3:1993 | Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets Specification for alternating current generators for generating sets |
| BS 5588-5:1986 | Fire precautions in the design and construction of buildings. Code of practice for firefighting stairways and lifts |
| BS 4737-4.2:1986 | Intruder alarm systems in buildings. Codes of practice Code of practice for maintenance and records |
| BS ISO/IEC 2382-1:1993 | Information technology. Vocabulary Fundamental terms |
| BS 5306-6.2:1989 | Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. Foam systems Specification for medium and high expansion foam systems |
| BS 5306-1:1976 | Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Hydrant systems, hose reels and foam inlets |
| BS 7273-2:1992 | Code of practice for the operation of fire protection measures Mechanical actuation of gaseous total flooding and local application extinguishing systems |
| BS 4783-6:1993 | Storage, transportation and maintenance of media for use in data processing and information storage Recommendations for optical disk cartridges (ODC) |
| BS EN 29241-3:1993 | Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs) Visual display requirements |
| BS 5588-3:1983 | Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for office buildings |
| BS 5588-8:1988 | Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for means of escape for disabled people |
| BS 6270-3:1991 | Code of practice for cleaning and surface repair of buildings Metals (cleaning only) |
| BS EN 29241-2:1993 | Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs) Guidance on task requirements |
| BS EN 100015-3:1994 | Basic specification. Protection of electrostatic sensitive devices Requirements for clean room areas |
| BS 3928:1969 | Method for sodium flame test for air filters (other than for air supply to I.C. engines and compressors) |
| BS 4737-4.1:1987 | Intruder alarm systems in buildings. Codes of practice Code of practice for planning and installation |
| BS 5588-4:1978 | Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for smoke control in protected escape routes using pressurization |
| BS EN 100015-4:1994 | Basic specification. Protection of electrostatic sensitive devices Requirements for high voltage environments |
| BS EN 779:2012 | Particulate air filters for general ventilation. Determination of the filtration performance |
| BS 4434:1995 | Specification for safety and environmental aspects in the design, construction and installation of refrigerating appliances and systems |
| BS 4783-8:1994 | Storage, transportation and maintenance of media for use in data processing and information storage Recommendations for 4 mm and 8 mm helical scan tape cartridges |
| BS 7179-6:1990 | Ergonomics of design and use of visual display terminals (VDTs) in offices Code of practice for the design of VDT work environments |
| BS 5306-4:1979 | Carbon dioxide systemsCode of practice for fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. |
| BS EN 100015-2:1994 | Basic specification. Protection of electrostatic sensitive devices Requirements for low humidity conditions |
| IP 14 : 2015 | PETROLEUM PRODUCTS - DETERMINATION OF CARBON RESIDUE - RAMSBOTTOM METHOD |
| BS 5588-1:1990 | Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for residential buildings |
| BS 7697:1993 | Nominal voltages for low voltage public electricity supply systems |
| BS 5306-3:1985 | Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers |
| BS 6396:1995 | Specification for electrical systems in office furniture and office screens |
| BS 6701:1994 | Code of practice for installation of apparatus intended for connection to certain telecommunication systems |
| BS 4737-4.3:1988 | Intruder alarm systems in buildings. Codes of practice Code of practice for exterior alarm systems |
| BS 4783-4:1988 | Storage, transportation and maintenance of media for use in data processing and information storage Recommendations for magnetic tape cartridges and cassettes |
| BS 4783-3:1988 | Storage, transportation and maintenance of media for use in data processing and information storage Recommendations for flexible disk cartridges |
| BS DISC PD0007(1995) : 1995 | GUIDE TO THE BRITISH STANDARD CODE OF PRACTICE FOR INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT |
| BS 6270-1:1982 | Code of practice for cleaning and surface repair of buildings Natural stone, cast stone and clay and calcium silicate brick masonry |
| BS 6399-1:1996 | LOADING FOR BUILDINGS - PART 1: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DEAD AND IMPOSED LOADS |
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