NIST 800-53 REV 5 • PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
PE-13(1) — Detection Systems — Automatic Activation and Notification
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CMMC Practice Mapping
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NIST 800-171 Mapping
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Related Controls
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Supplemental Guidance
Organizations can identify personnel, roles, and emergency responders if individuals on the notification list need to have access authorizations or clearances (e.g., to enter to facilities where access is restricted due to the classification or impact level of information within the facility). Notification mechanisms may require independent energy sources to ensure that the notification capability is not adversely affected by the fire.
Practitioner Notes
Fire detection systems must activate automatically and notify both internal personnel and emergency services. You cannot rely on someone happening to notice smoke.
Example 1: Configure your fire alarm system to automatically notify the local fire department through a monitored alarm service (like ADT, SimpliSafe commercial, or a local alarm company). Also configure it to send alerts to your facilities team and security staff via text or email.
Example 2: Install networked smoke detectors that integrate with your building management system (BMS). When smoke is detected in the server room, the BMS can automatically shut down HVAC to prevent smoke spread, alert the building manager, and activate pre-action fire suppression if confirmed.