PAS 700 Provision of ICT facilities and services in workplaces. Specification
When an occupier moves into a workplace there is usually some effort required to set up ICT facilities and services. This could either be a simple task or a major challenge depending on what is already in place. There may be unforeseen costs in bringing in a broadband connection from a distant telephone exchange or routing telecommunications cables through solid concrete floors.
The extent of installed ICT facilities, and the ease with which ICT services can be deployed has become a significant consideration for organizations choosing to relocate.
This Publicly Available Specification (PAS) specifies the requirements for the provision of ICT facilities and services in a workplace.
ICT facilities and services are implemented in layers. PAS 700 splits ICT facilities and services in buildings across four layers. Layers 1 and 2 are facility based. Layers 3 and 4 are service based. Each layer is dependent on the layers below it for operation, i.e. layer 3 services require layer 2 facilities to work.
Layer 1: Building – covers the characteristics and facilities of the building itself and their suitability for ICT usage. It includes ductwork, risers and other permanent facilities necessary for the deployment of cabling. It also covers aspects of flooring, lighting, power and physical security that relate to ICT usage.
Layer 2: Infrastructure – covers the ICT facilities within the building such as cabling, communications rooms, wiring closets, wireless networking, network security, power supplies and the availability of external services such as the Internet.
Layer 3: Basic services – covers essential services such as telephone and Internet connections and their related support.
Layer 4: Extended services – layer 4 ...