Fire protection in ICT centres

Sa？etak Organizations that use computers and networks to support their vital business processes should provide adequate working environment for them. Failure to do so may lead to an increase in operating costs caused by frequent interruptions. From the time of their creation, ICT centres face a universal threat - fire. Extensive use of the fire protection system in ICT centres does not derive from a high probability of fire occurrence or from significant danger to human life, but it is primarily intended to curb potential damage to the business that may be caused by fire. It is therefore necessary to discuss the likelihood and consequences of the business interruption, independently of the potential damages that may be caused by fire in ICT centres. This paper presents the key issues in fire protection in ICT centres and the relevant legal obligations in force in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina