EN 50600 verification and certification for data centres
Planning a new data centre or reviewing an existing site? Bureau Veritas assesses designs, infrastructure and operations against the relevant EN 50600 requirements. You get a clearer view of availability, physical security and energy performance.
How we can support your project
Decisions about power, cooling, physical security and operations shape how well it can support critical services. Bureau Veritas Solutions helps you apply the relevant parts of EN 50600 and identify where your facility or plans can be improved.
How we can help
New data centres
- Design verification and certification: we assess the building, power supply, cooling, cabling and physical security. The review also covers the intended availability and protection classes and concurrent maintainability.
- Construction inspections: we check whether selected works and installations match the approved design and technical specifications.
- Commissioning: as an independent commissioning agent (CxA), we review test evidence and witness agreed tests before handover.
Existing data centres
- Gap assessment: we review infrastructure, operations and maintenance against EN 50600, including Part 3-1. You see where gaps exist and which ones to address first.
- Operational certification: we assess the site for certification and carry out periodic surveillance of the certified scope.
- Energy performance: we verify indicators from the EN 50600-4 series, including PUE, renewable energy use and water use.
What is EN 50600?
EN 50600 is the European series of standards for data centre facilities and operations. Its parts cover:
- design principles and classifications (Part 1)
- building construction, power, cooling, cabling and physical security (Part 2)
- operations and maintenance (Part 3)
- performance indicators, including energy and water use (Part 4)
Availability and protection classes help set requirements that reflect the facility’s purpose and risks.
Why Bureau Veritas Solutions?
Bureau Veritas Solutions brings together expertise in technical safety, buildings and asset management, energy efficiency and sustainability. Our specialists tailor their support to the facility and project stage.
Discuss your data centre project
Tell us about your facility or planned development and the questions you want to resolve. We can discuss which EN 50600 topics are relevant and what support would be useful.