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IntroductionANSI/TIA-942 is a quality standard for data centres that represents worldwide consensus from industry leaders on data centre design and build. TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) is the leading trade association representing the global information and communications technology (ICT) industry through standards development, policy initiatives, business opportunities, market intelligence and networking events. TIA is accredited by ANSI (American National Standards Institute) as a "Standards Developing Organisation” (SDO).
The ANSI/TIA-942 Conformity Audit conducted by EPI provides an extensive and meticulous assessment for conformity to the requirements of the standard involving over 2,600 criteria encompassing Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical, Telecommunication, Security and Safety. The audit helps verify whether your mission critical infrastructure is aligned to your business requirements.
Why ANSI/TIA-942?ANSI/TIA-942 is by far the most popular standard when it comes to data centre design. Independent research has shown that 78% of data centre operators/owners use the ANSI/TIA-942 standard as the basis for their data centre design.
Designers, operators and owners of data centres stated, among others, a number of key reasons:
• ANSI/TIA-942 is the most popular standard because it is a real and comprehensive standard.
• ANSI/TIA-942 is an open standard available to all. It provides clear and detailed guidance for designers, and provides great transparency for data centre operators/owners on the requirements for their data centres depending on the rating level chosen.
• ANSI/TIA-942 is issued by a non-pro�t standards issuing body.
• ANSI/TIA-942 covers all aspects of the physical data centre including, but not limited to; site location planning, architecture, electrical, mechanical, telecommunications, �re suppression, security requirements, etc.
• ANSI/TIA-942 consulting and audits can be performed by a variety of independent organisations, there is no single-vendor lock-in.
• ANSI/TIA-942 audits are one of the most cost e�ective quality assurance audits.
ANSI/TIA-942 AUDIT & CERTIFICATION SERVICES
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Audit ProcessThe EPI Certi�cation Audit is based on ISO 19011 methodology. Below is an overview on some key activities of the audit process.
There are two distinct ‘technical phases’ in the audit process which are detailed below.
DCDV - Data Centre Design Validation The objective of the DCDV phase is to ensure that the proposed design drawings for new-build or ‘as-built’ drawings of existing data centres, are complete and that the design (on paper) meets the requirements of the standard. It is an in-depth veri�cation of the design drawings, compared against the rating levels described in the ANSI/TIA-942. This phase is especially important for a data centre before the build to ensure conformity to the standard once the site has been built. The outcome is a comprehensive report indicating the non-conformities and high level suggestions for improvements. The scope is limited to an o�site review of design plans and drawings.
The objective of the DCCC phase is to verify the data centre has been implemented in conformity to the validated designs in the DCDV phase and the requirements speci�ed in the ANSI/TIA-942. This phase comprises of an on-site audit of the physical data centre facilities against the rating levels described in the ANSI/TIA-942. The outcome is a comprehensive report indicating non-conformities (if any). Once all the non-conformities are addressed, a “Conformity Certi�cate” will be issued and the data centre will be listed on the ANSI/TIA-942 website (www.tia-942.org).
Initial Audit DCDV DCCCPrepare forAudit
• Proposal• Purchase Order• Consulting agreement• NDA
• Prepare design documents
• O�site review of design documents
• Onsite physical facilities audit
Reporting CorrectiveActions
Issue ofCerti�cate
Certi�cateMaintenance
• O�site analysis of audit �ndings• Report writing
• Propose �x of gaps• Evaluate/ approve• Implement
• Issue of conformity certi�cate
• Report changes• Evaluate impact• Recertify
EPI activity Customer activity
DCCC – Data Centre Conformity Certi�cation
Certi�cation Life CycleThe certi�cation audit is based on ISO 19011 methodology and the validity of the certi�cate is three years. In order to upkeep the certi�cation, the customer will need to undergo a yearly surveillance audit and a re-certi�cation audit at the end of the third year.
Certi�cationAudit 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year
Award of Certi�cate
1st surveillance audit
2nd surveillance audit
Re-certi�cation audit
About EPIEPI is a company of European origin operating world-wide in over 50 countries through direct operations and a large partner network. EPI o�ers an extensive range of data centre services on consultancy, auditing, certi�cation and training. EPI’s focus is on mission critical, high-availability environments. Established in 1987, EPI has developed an international reputation for delivering high quality technical expertise, with �exible and innovative services, techniques and methodologies and is the world’s largest provider of accredited data centre facilities training as well as the largest provider of ANSI/TIA-942 compliance audit and certi�cation services. EPI is the owner and developer of the ANSI/TIA-942 training programs (CTDC®, CTIA® and CTEA®) as well as the ANSI/TIA-942 audit methodology and certi�cation scheme.
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About TIAThe Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is the leading trade association representing the global information and communications technology (ICT) industry through standards development, policy initiatives, business opportunities, market intelligence and networking events. With support from hundreds of members, TIA enhances the business environment for companies involved in telecom, broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite, uni�ed communications, emergency communications and the greening of technology. TIA is accredited by ANSI. The roles of TIA are being the developer and owner of the ANSI/TIA-942 standard, and maintaining the standard continuously to be aligned with the ever changing needs of the data centre industry.
More information: www.tiaonline.org
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