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Implement redundancy in life-safety systems.


CONTROL ID
02228
CONTROL TYPE
Physical and Environmental Protection
CLASSIFICATION
Preventive

SUPPORTING AND SUPPORTED CONTROLS



This Control directly supports the implied Control(s):
  • Establish, implement, and maintain organizational facility continuity plans., CC ID: 02224

There are no implementation support Controls.


SELECTED AUTHORITY DOCUMENTS COMPLIED WITH



  • Security and life-safety systems should have back-up systems that operate in standby mode. If the main system fails, it should automatically be switched to the back-up system. Redundant paths should be used for transmission lines, displays, and recording devices. (Pg 6-I-12, Protection of Assets Manual, ASIS International)