Description

Updated guidelines and procedures for BSE co-location facility access, equipment installation, and visitor management through BEFS portal.

Summary

BSE has issued revised guidelines for co-location facility and related services, introducing new procedures for equipment installation and visitor management. The guidelines include mandatory equipment declaration forms and a digital system for physical access management through the BEFS portal.

Key Points

  • New equipment declaration form (Annexure 5) required for all equipment installations
  • Digital visitor management system implemented through BEFS portal
  • Restricted access during market hours (08:00 AM to 05:00 PM)
  • Maximum 5 racks can be selected per access request
  • Equipment ownership and maintenance responsibility remains with members
  • Mandatory testing and safety compliance for all equipment

Regulatory Changes

  • Introduction of formal equipment declaration process
  • Digital work permit system replacing manual procedures
  • Time-based access restrictions with potential charges for market hour visits
  • Enhanced security and safety requirements for equipment installation

Compliance Requirements

  • Complete Equipment Declaration Form (Annexure 5) with detailed asset information
  • Submit work permit requests through BEFS portal for DC access
  • Ensure equipment undergoes appropriate testing before installation
  • Maintain insurance coverage for installed equipment
  • Comply with DC safety standards including fire prevention and electrical safety
  • Authorized signatory and stamp required on declaration forms

Important Dates

  • Effective immediately for all new equipment installations and visitor requests
  • Market hours restriction: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM daily
  • Non-market hours access: 05:00 PM to 08:00 AM

Impact Assessment

  • Enhanced security and operational control over co-location facilities
  • Potential delays in equipment installation due to new documentation requirements
  • Improved tracking and management of member assets and visits
  • Possible additional charges for emergency market hour access
  • Streamlined digital process may improve efficiency for routine access requests

Impact Justification

Operational guidelines affecting trading infrastructure and member access procedures