METHODS FOR PROTECTING THE PERSONS, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER CONTENTS IN THE DATA CENTER INCLUDE CONTROLLING ACCESS, USING FIRE PREVENTION AND OTHER SAFETY TECHNIQUES, AND ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO EMERGENCY CONDITIONS. ENFORCEMENT IS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH EMPLOYEE SCRUTINY, SUPERVISORY AND MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY, PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE, AND THE USE OF A POLICE OFFICER. SECURITY PROCEDURES ARE DESCRIBED FOR ACCESS TO THE CENTER DURING REGULAR WORKING HOURS AND AT OTHER TIMES, INVOLVING THE MAINTENANCE OF ACCESS LISTS, ACTION IN CASES OF UNAUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE OR VISITOR ACCESS; THE USE OF MONITORED DOORS; AND FIRE PREVENTION, DETECTION, EVACUATION, AND OTHER EMERGENCIES. MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURES ARE ALSO OUTLINED, INVOLVING RESTRICTIONS ON ANIMALS AND VEHICLES, PARKING LOT LIGHTS, AUTOMOBILE IDENTIFICATION, AND DUTIES OF SECURITY GUARDS. SAMPLE FORMS USED IN SECURITY PROCEDURES ARE PROVIDED. PROCEDURES FOR REVISING SECURITY PRACTICES ARE ALSO INCLUDED. (RCB)