Technical Specifications for Construction and Management of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities
Version 1.5.1
IC Tech Spec – for ICD/ICS 705
Chapter 3
E. SCIF Door Criteria
1. Door type definitions:
- Primary door: A SCIF perimeter door recognized as the main entrance.
- Secondary door: A SCIF perimeter door employed as both an entry and egress door that is not the Primary door.
- Emergency egress-only door: A SCIF perimeter door employed as an emergency egress door with no entry capability.
SCIF Certified Door
Krieger’s door and frame assembly is SCIF certified and can be used as the primary door, secondary door, or emergency egress-only door.
2. Primary door criteria:
- There shall be only one Primary door to a SCIF.
- The Primary door shall be equipped with the following:
- A GSA-approved pedestrian door deadbolt meeting the most current version of Federal Specification FF-L-2890. Previously AO-approved FFL-2740 integrated locking hardware may be used. Additional standalone and flushmounted dead bolts are prohibited.
Meets FF-L-2890
Both the Sargent & Greenleaf and Lockmasters locking devices offered are GSA-approved and meet Federal Specification FF-L-2890.
- A combination lock meeting the most current version of Federal Specification FF-L- 2740. Previously AO-approved combination lock or deadbolt lock type may be used.
Meets FF-L-2740
The Kaba X-10 digital dial, which comes with either the Sargent & Greenleaf and Lockmasters locking device, meets Federal Specification FF-L-2740.
- An approved access control device (see Chapter 8). May be equipped with a by-pass keyway for use in the event of an access control system failure.
- Include requirements in E.5 below.
3. Secondary door criteria:
- Secondary doors may be established with AO approval and as required by building code, safety and accessibility requirements,
- Secondary doors shall:
- Be equipped with a GSA-approved pedestrian door egress device with deadbolt meeting the most current version of Federal Specification FF-L-2890 for secondary door use. An AO-approved Chapter 3 Fixed Facility SCIF Construction 16 alternate device with similar functionality may be authorized. Additional standalone and flush-mounted deadbolts are prohibited.
AO-Approved Option
Where permissible in a facility, the Von Duprin 98-EO-ALK-F locking device provides all the required functionality of a Type X locking device, with the benefit of being cost effective.
- Have approved access control hardware (see Chapter 8). The access control system must be deactivated when the SCIF is not occupied, or as determined by the AO.
- Include requirements in E.5 below.
4. Emergency Egress-only doors shall:
- Be installed as required by building code, safety and accessibility requirements.
- Be equipped with GSA-approved pedestrian door emergency egress device with deadbolt configuration meeting the most current version of Federal Specification FFL-2890 for exit only door use. An AO-approved alternate device with similar functionality and no exterior hardware may be authorized. Additional standalone and flush-mounted deadbolts are prohibited.
- Be alarmed 24/7 and have a local audible annunciator that must be activated if the door is opened.
Alarmed 24/7
The Von Duprin 98-EO-ALK-F locking device is alarmed 24/7 and provides local audible annunciation when opened. The horn is rated at 85 decibels. The locking device includes both a 24VDC Input and External Inhibit standard.
- Include requirements in E.5 below.
5. Criteria for all SCIF perimeter doors:
- All SCIF perimeter doors shall comply with applicable building code, safety, and accessibility requirements as determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
100% ICD Certified
Krieger’s 705 SCIF Door and Lock Package meets all current building, safety, and accessibility requirements.
- Ensure SCIF Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) includes procedures to ensure all doors are secured at end of day.
- All SCIF perimeter pedestrian doors shall be equipped with an automatic, nonhold door-closer which shall be installed internal to the SCIF.
Closer Included
Krieger’s 705 SCIF Door and Lock Package includes a closer.
- Door hinge pins that are accessible from outside of the SCIF shall be modified to prevent removal of the door, e.g., welded, set screws, dog bolts, etc.
- SCIF perimeter doors and frame assemblies shall meet acoustic requirements as described in Chapter 9 unless declared a non-discussion area.
Sound Groups 3 and 4
Krieger’s 705 SCIF Door and Lock Package is available in the following:
- SCIF Sound Group 3 (STC 45)
- SCIF Sound Group 4 (STC 50)
Now, add optional radio frequency 40 dB protection .
- All SCIF perimeter doors shall be alarmed in accordance with Chapter 7.
Optional Electrified Hinge
Krieger’s 705 SCIF Door and Lock Package can be electrified to meet your facility’s security system.
- SCIF Perimeter doors shall meet TEMPEST requirements per CTTA guidance.
Add Radio Frequency Protection
To meet TEMPEST requirements for perimeter doors, Krieger’s 705 SCIF Door and Lock Package is available in the following:
- SCIF Sound Group 3 (STC 45) with Radio Frequency Protection 40 dB
- SCIF Sound Group 4 (STC 50) with Radio Frequency Protection 40 dB
- When practical and permissible, SCIF entry doors should incorporate a vestibule to preclude visual observation and enhance door acoustic protection.
6. SCIF door fabrication and unique criteria:
- Wooden SCIF doors shall be 1 ¾ inch-thick solid wood core (i.e. wood stave, structural composite lumber).
- Steel doors shall meet following specifications:
- 1 ¾ inch-thick face steel equal to minimum 18-gauge steel.
- Hinges reinforced to 7-gauge steel and preferably a lift hinge.
- Door closure installation reinforced to 12-gauge steel.
- Lock area predrilled and/or reinforced to 10-gauge steel.
Designed for the 705 Specification
The door panel for Krieger’s 705 SCIF Door and Lock Package is 1 ¾" thick, constructed of 16-gauge steel, which is thicker than 18-gauge steel, and comes with Krieger’s Cam Lift Hinges, which exceeds the 7-gauge steel requirement.
The door closure meets the 12-gauge steel requirement and the lock area is reinforced with 10-gauge steel.
- Vault doors shall not be used to control day access to a facility. To mitigate both security and safety concerns, a vestibule with an access control device may be constructed for the purpose of day access to the vault door.
- Roll-up Doors shall be minimum 18-gauge steel and shall be secured inside the SCIF using dead-bolts on both the right and left side of the door and alarmed in accordance with Chapter 7.
- SCIF perimeter Double Door Specifications:
- The fixed leaf shall be secured at the top and bottom with deadbolts.
- An astragal shall be attached to one door.
- Each leaf of the door shall have an independent security alarm contact.
- Adjacent SCIF adjoining doors:
- Doors that join adjacent SCIFs, not required for emergency egress, shall:
- Be dead bolted on both sides.
- Be alarmed on both sides according to chapter 7.
- Meet acoustic requirements as required.
- Be covered by AO SOP.
- Other door types shall be addressed on an individual basis as approved by the AO.
