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PETC-1 Temperature Controls


Overview

Temperature controls are installed that provide an alarm when temperature fluctuations potentially harmful to personnel or equipment operation are detected; adjustments to heating or cooling systems may be made manually.

MAC / CONF Impact Subject Area
MACIII Low Physical and Environmental

Details

Threat
Refer to PETC-2.

Guidance
1. Ensure that temperature controls (i.e., thermostats) are equipped with an alarm that alerts system or facilities administrators when temperature fluctuations potentially harmful to personnel or equipment operation are detected.
2. Adjustments to heating or cooling systems may be made manually, but shall be documented in accordance with building, fire, and facility codes and system and organizational standard operating procedures.

References

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