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Table 5 Asset evaluation form with examples

From: Selection and evaluation of fire related scenarios in multifunctional buildings considering antagonistic attacks

Asset evaluation form

 

Support systemsa

   
 

Asset

Electricity

   

Switchgear/ transformer

Cables

Heat

Cooling

Tele-comm.

 

Data system

X

X

   

Prot. Obj.

RTO 8 h

Max 4 h outage due to 4 h reboot

   

Damage Criteria

200°C on critical cables, smoke in both server rooms

360°C on linings

   

Construction & HVAC

3 h fire rated, separate vent sys, holes in wall

2 gypsum on metal studs, ventilation direct to outside

   

Occupancy

Comp. equip, regular comb.

    

Exposure

Electrical fault, hot work, targeted attack with flam liq

    

Protection/ Security

Clean agent extinguishing sys., steel door, access control, back-up of data off site

    

Possible Scenarios

Fire in comp. equip., fire in reg. comb., flam liq fire in both server rooms (Antagonistic)

    
  1. aNot all possible support systems are listed, just examples, others might include but is not limited to, server room, computer room, control room, water, evacuation alarm, structural frame, ventilation, gas, sewer, personnel, customers etc.