Building Definition Language

A Dependency defines a condition in which one Entity, function, state, or capability requires another Entity, resource, service, or condition.

Each Dependency shall define:

Dependency ID;

dependent Entity;

required Entity or capability;

dependency Type;

criticality;

minimum required capacity;

permitted interruption duration;

fallback;

loss behavior;

restoration sequence;

lifecycle applicability.

Example:

dependency HVAC_Power_Dependency {

dependent: @HVAC_Cartridge_01;

requires: @Electrical_System.power_capability;

minimum_capacity: 4.5 kW;

criticality: operational;

on_loss: controlled_shutdown;

}

Dependencies may be:

mandatory;

optional;

conditional;

redundant;

temporary;

commissioning-only;

emergency-only.

Common dependencies shall be represented explicitly:

];

provider: @BIOS_Control_Network;

}