PUBLISHER
BICSI
EDITION
ANSI/BICSI 002-2024
PRIMARY SCOPE
Data center design
SOURCE STATUS CHECKED
23 August 2026
01
Project basis
Identify which provisions apply to the facility boundary, design stage, procurement package, and contractual requirements.
02
Coordination
Apply it with relevant codes, regulations, utility requirements, manufacturer instructions, operating constraints, and other project standards.
03
Boundary
Using ANSI/BICSI 002 does not by itself establish a TIA rating, Uptime Tier, facility certification, legal approval, or operating outcome.
Scope and stage
Which parts of the project and which design stage are in scope?
Contract basis
Which provisions are requirements for the contract and which are guidance?
Conflicts
How will conflicts with local code or another project standard be resolved?
Evidence
What evidence will show that an adopted provision has been addressed?
Related frameworks
Is a separate resilience, operations, security, or certification framework also needed?
Publisher source
BICSI data center standards storeSource status checked
23 August 2026
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