Environmental IA Controls - Fire Detection and Suppression

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-30992	EC-08.03.01	SV-41037r2_rule	PEFD-1 PEFD-2 PEFI-1 PEFS-1 PEFS-2	Low

Description
Failure to provide adequate fire detection and suppression could result in the loss of or damage to data, equipment, facilities, or personnel.

STIG	Date
Traditional Security	2013-07-11

Details

Check Text ( C-39659r2_chk )
1. Check to ensure a fully automatic fire suppression system is installed that automatically activates when it detects heat, smoke, or particles. 2. Check that a servicing fire department receives an automatic notification of any activation of the smoke detection or fire suppression system. 3. Check for periodic fire detection and suppression test logs.

Fix Text (F-34804r2_fix)
An adequate fire detection and suppression must be installed and must be periodically tested.