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PE-15 WATER DAMAGE PROTECTION


Overview

Number Title Impact Priority Subject Area
PE-15 Water Damage Protection LOW P1 Physical And Environmental Protection

Instructions
The organization protects the information system from damage resulting from water leakage by providing master shutoff or isolation valves that are accessible, working properly, and known to key personnel.
Guidance
This control applies primarily to facilities containing concentrations of information system resources including, for example, 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.

Enhancements
PE-15 (1) Automation Support HIGH
Automated mechanisms can include, for example, water detection sensors, alarms, and notification systems.

The organization employs automated mechanisms to detect the presence of water in the vicinity of the information system and alerts Assignment: organization-defined personnel or roles.