Data Centre & IT Infrastructure Facility
Specialist compliance consulting for data centres, IT parks, and server room infrastructure — covering TIA-942 Tier classification, electrical redundancy, precision cooling, fire suppression, and physical security standards.
Applicable regulations & standards
Our services in this sector
Tier Classification Design Review (TIA-942)
TIA-942 Tier I to Tier IV classify data centres by redundancy level. Banks, insurance companies, and government agencies typically require Tier III (N+1 redundancy, 99.982% uptime). We audit designs against Tier requirements before construction.
- Power path redundancy: single feed (Tier I) to 2N fully redundant dual-path (Tier IV)
- Cooling redundancy: N, N+1, or 2N precision air conditioning units
- UPS system: runtime calculation, battery room design (ventilation, spill containment)
- Generator: automatic transfer switch (ATS), fuel tank sizing for 72-hour runtime
- Critical load calculation and power density per rack (kW/rack)
Precision Cooling & Raised Floor Design
- Hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment design for optimal airflow
- CRAC (Computer Room Air Conditioning) unit sizing and placement
- Raised floor: 600 mm minimum height, load capacity for server rack point load
- Perforated tile placement planning for uniform cold air distribution
- Humidity control: 45–55% RH maintained year-round in Gujarat's climate
Fire Suppression for IT Environments
Water-based sprinklers damage servers and are avoided in IT rooms. Clean-agent systems (FM200, Novec 1230) are used. These require specific room integrity and hold-time calculations.
- Clean-agent system design: FM200 or Novec 1230 concentration and hold time (10 minutes)
- Room integrity test (door fan test) to verify agent retention
- Pre-action sprinkler system for sub-floor and above-ceiling areas
- Fire detection: very early smoke detection apparatus (VESDA) for laser particle counting
- NFPA 75 compliance documentation for insurance and RBI (for bank data centres)
Physical Security Infrastructure
- Multi-factor access control: biometric + card reader for server hall entry
- Man-trap (airlock) for server room entry
- CCTV: all access points, server aisles, loading dock — 90-day retention
- Visitor management and escort policy reflected in physical layout
- Perimeter fence and bollards for facility-level vehicle attack prevention
Critical sector considerations & benefits
- Tier certification enables co-location revenue from corporate clients requiring SLA uptime
- Optimised PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) reduces electricity cost by 25–40%
- Insurance premium reduction for FM200/VESDA-equipped facilities
- RBI / IRDAI / SEBI compliance for regulated entity data centres
Engagement process & milestones
Preliminary Statutory & Revenue Audit
2-3 Working Days
Scrutiny of 30-year revenue records, AnyROR entries, and applicable sector regulations.
Site & Spatial Ground Verification
3-5 Working Days
On-ground ETS survey, boundary demarcation, and physical setback verification.
NOC & Regulatory Compliance Scrutiny
4-6 Working Days
Cross-checking zoning, master plan reservations, fire safety, and environmental clearances.
Title Clearance & Legal Opinion Delivery
2 Working Days
Issuance of comprehensive advocate certified legal opinion and digital verification certificate.