Construction work, fire incidents and water damage can significantly affect sensitive IT environments. COM.SAR begins IT remediation by clarifying the contamination and affected areas. We then agree appropriate cleaning measures with your responsible teams and other specialists involved.
When remediation may be needed
Not every type of contamination is suitable for routine cleaning. Its nature, spread and possible residues determine the next steps.
- Construction dust following refurbishment, fit-out or installation work
- Soot and dust ingress associated with fire incidents
- Contamination associated with water or moisture damage
- Heavy deposits in IT and technical areas that have not been regularly maintained
Assess the situation first
Before work begins, we clarify affected surfaces, access, potential hazards and approvals. Unknown or potentially hazardous residues may require additional analysis and specialist assessment. Particle counting alone does not identify the chemical composition or hazards of a residue.
Define the scope and responsibilities
Depending on the incident, remediation can cover room surfaces, racks, servers, switches and other IT devices inside and out. Building services, low- and high-voltage equipment and transformers can also form part of the customer-specific scope. Opening, disassembly, access and necessary isolation are clarified with the responsible system managers beforehand.
Consider ESD and documentation
Your site's ESD and safety requirements remain applicable during remediation. We coordinate equipment, work areas and the documented process accordingly. Before-and-after airborne particle measurements can form part of the agreed scope.
Plan for recommissioning
A cleaned room alone does not establish that damaged equipment is safe to operate. Required electrical and functional testing, and decisions on recommissioning, remain with the responsible qualified parties and the operator.
Frequently asked questions
Can all damaged hardware be reused?
This cannot be guaranteed. The type and extent of damage and the results of necessary tests determine whether further use is appropriate.
Is particle measurement useful after remediation?
It can document airborne particle concentration. Chemical residues and other contamination may require additional investigations depending on the incident.