en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Analytical Center under the Russian government is drafting a "Guillotine 2.0" roadmap aimed at massively removing regulatory barriers in the data center industry to simplify the construction and operation of data centers in the country. The draft involves over 15 legislative and regulatory acts, with the core idea being: if the country needs new data centers, the processes for their construction and operation should be more convenient.

According to reports, one of the key proposals is to officially classify data centers as a separate business category. The roadmap suggests creating a dedicated OKVED code for data centers and fixing them as an independent type of land use in urban planning documents. Additionally, the draft recommends simplifying the allocation of land for data center construction, the laying of cable infrastructure, and the process of converting existing buildings into data centers.

In the energy sector, the industry proposes designating data centers as particularly important electricity consumers and removing restrictions on connecting facilities with self-generated power capacity exceeding 25 megawatts to the unified power grid. Another initiative concerning fire safety establishes special rules for data centers, considering the unattended operation mode of server rooms, which may allow waiving some traditional requirements, such as mandatory water-based fire suppression systems.

These changes will also affect investment projects. It is suggested that the data center registry include not only operational facilities but also sites under construction or in the design phase. According to the document's authors, this could shorten the investment cycle by 6-12 months. Regarding talent development, the roadmap includes proposals to create specialized educational courses and professional standards for industry experts.

Currently, the document is still in the discussion phase. Market sources indicate that some initiatives may be adjusted, but the overall trend is clear: authorities are beginning to view data centers as an independent strategic industry, rather than merely a type of communication facility.

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