Lack of automatic emergency lighting and exits can cause injury and/or death to employees and emergency responders. Lack of automatic emergency lighting can also cause a disruption in service. REFERENCES: 32 CFR 117 and 32 CFR 2001 and 2003 as well as DOD Manual 5220.32 Volume 1 NIST Special Publication 800-53 (SP 800-53), Rev 4, Controls: PE-12 and PE-12(1) NIST SP 800-12, An Introduction to Computer Security: The NIST Handbook NIST SP 800-100 Information Security Handbook: A Guide for Managers
Check that emergency lighting and exits are located in IT areas. NOTES: This requirement should not be applied to a tactical environment, unless it is a fixed computer facility supporting missions in a Theater of Operations. The standards to be considered for applicability in a tactical environment are: 1) The facility containing the computer room has been in operation over one year. 2) The facility is "fixed facility" - a hard building made from normal construction materials - wood, steel, brick, stone, mortar, etc.
Emergency lighting and exit signage must be installed in areas containing information systems.