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PE-10 EMERGENCY SHUTOFF

Control:

  • a. Provide the capability of shutting off power to [ Assignment: organization-defined system or individual system components ] in emergency situations;**
  • b. Place emergency shutoff switches or devices in [ Assignment: organization-defined location by system or system component ] to facilitate access for authorized personnel; and
  • c. Protect emergency power shutoff capability from unauthorized activation.

Discussion: Emergency power shutoff primarily applies to organizational facilities that contain concentrations of system resources, including data centers, mainframe computer rooms, server rooms, and areas with computer-controlled machinery.

Related Controls: PE-15.

Control Enhancements:

  • (1) EMERGENCY SHUTOFF | ACCIDENTAL AND UNAUTHORIZED ACTIVATION
    [Withdrawn: Incorporated into PE-10.]

References: None.

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