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  [Withdrawn: Incorporated into PE-10.]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.