Reference · 137 documents
Reference Library
The public directives, standards, manuals and specifications behind SCIF Answers, with the version each answer relies on. Always confirm the current version with your AO or CSA before you design to it.
Intelligence Community
| Document | Issuer | Version / date | What it’s for | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICD 705, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities | ODNI | 26 May 2010 (posted copy carries later technical amendments) | Top-level policy: SCI only in accredited SCIFs; accreditation, waiver and reciprocity authority | Open ICD 705, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (opens in a new tab) |
| ICS 705-1, Physical and Technical Security Standards for SCIFs | ODNI / NCSC | 17 Sep 2010 | Mandatory standards for perimeter, IDS (UL 2050 Extent 3), access control, TEMPEST, acoustics and PEDs | Open ICS 705-1, Physical and Technical Security Standards for SCIFs (opens in a new tab) |
| ICS 705-2, Standards for the Accreditation and Reciprocal Use of SCIFs | ODNI / NCSC | 22 Dec 2016 | Accreditation, re-evaluation, de-accreditation, reciprocity and co-use | Open ICS 705-2, Standards for the Accreditation and Reciprocal Use of SCIFs (opens in a new tab) |
| IC Tech Spec for ICD/ICS 705, Technical Specifications for Construction and Management of SCIFs | NCSC | v1.5.1, 26 Jul 2021 (latest public version found) | The build-to specification: walls, doors, penetrations, IDS, ACS, acoustics, PEDs, telecom, operations and forms | Open IC Tech Spec for ICD/ICS 705, Technical Specifications for Construction and Management of SCIFs (opens in a new tab) |
| IC Tech Spec (superseded) | NCSC | v1.5, 13 Mar 2020 | Prior version, for change comparison only | Open IC Tech Spec (superseded) (opens in a new tab) |
| IC Tech Spec (superseded) | NCSC | v1.4, 27 Jun 2017 | Prior version; later change histories list no Chapter 7 (IDS) changes | Open IC Tech Spec (superseded) (opens in a new tab) |
| SCIF Fixed Facility Checklist (blank form) | NCSC | v1.5 | Accreditation checklist, Sections A–I; a filled-in FFC may be CUI or classified | Open SCIF Fixed Facility Checklist (blank form) (opens in a new tab) |
| SCIF Compartmented Area Fixed Facility Checklist (blank form) | NCSC | v1.5 | Checklist for Compartmented Areas inside a SCIF | Open SCIF Compartmented Area Fixed Facility Checklist (blank form) (opens in a new tab) |
| SCIF Pre-Construction Checklist (blank form) | NCSC | v1.5 | Early project and site security information for the AO | Open SCIF Pre-Construction Checklist (blank form) (opens in a new tab) |
| SCIF TEMPEST Checklist (blank form) | NCSC | v1.5 | Facts the CTTA needs for the TEMPEST countermeasure review | Open SCIF TEMPEST Checklist (blank form) (opens in a new tab) |
| Construction Security Plan template | NCSC | v1.5 | Plan the SSM completes and the AO approves before contract award | Open Construction Security Plan template (opens in a new tab) |
| ICD 703, Protection of Classified National Intelligence, Including SCI | ODNI | 21 Jun 2013 | Safeguarding rules for classified national intelligence | Open ICD 703, Protection of Classified National Intelligence, Including SCI (opens in a new tab) |
| ICD 704, Personnel Security Standards and Procedures Governing Eligibility for Access to SCI | ODNI | Signed 1 Oct 2008; amended copy posted 20 Jun 2018 | Eligibility for SCI access | Open ICD 704, Personnel Security Standards and Procedures Governing Eligibility for Access to SCI (opens in a new tab) |
| NCSC CI & Security Governance / Regulations page | NCSC | Current | Where NCSC lists the ICS 705 documents, Tech Spec and forms | Open NCSC CI & Security Governance / Regulations page (opens in a new tab) |
| TSG approved endpoints list | NCSC (Telephone Security Group) | May 2026 | Approved telephone endpoints for SCIF use | Open TSG approved endpoints list (opens in a new tab) |
| 12 FAM 710 series (Department of State SCI security) | Department of State | Current online FAM | State SCIF, co-use, PED and visitor rules, including Chief of Mission SCIFs | Open 12 FAM 710 series (Department of State SCI security) (opens in a new tab) |
DoD issuances
| Document | Issuer | Version / date | What it’s for | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoDM 5105.21 Vol. 1, SCI Administrative Security Manual | USD(I&S) | 19 Oct 2012, Change 2 effective 6 Oct 2020 | SCI information handling; DIA's centralized accreditation role | Open DoDM 5105.21 Vol. 1, SCI Administrative Security Manual (opens in a new tab) |
| DoDM 5105.21 Vol. 2, Administration of Physical Security, Visitor Control, and Technical Security | USD(I&S) | 19 Oct 2012, Change 2 effective 2 Nov 2020 | DoD SCIF physical security, accreditation packages, visitor control and technical security | Open DoDM 5105.21 Vol. 2, Administration of Physical Security, Visitor Control, and Technical Security (opens in a new tab) |
| DoDM 5105.21 Vol. 3 | USD(I&S) | 19 Oct 2012, Change 2 effective 14 Sep 2020 | SCI personnel security, industrial security and special activities | Open DoDM 5105.21 Vol. 3 (opens in a new tab) |
| DoDM 5205.07, Special Access Program Security Manual (consolidated) | USD(I&S) | 17 Jan 2025 (cancels Vols. 1–3) | Current SAP security manual; SAPF physical security in Section 15 | Open DoDM 5205.07, Special Access Program Security Manual (consolidated) (opens in a new tab) |
| DoDM 5205.07 Vol. 4, SAP Security Manual: Marking | USD(I&S) | 10 Oct 2013, Change 2 effective 8 Sep 2020 | SAP marking and control | Open DoDM 5205.07 Vol. 4, SAP Security Manual: Marking (opens in a new tab) |
| DoDD 5205.07, Special Access Program Policy | DoD | Current version not verified | Top-level DoD SAP directive | Open DoDD 5205.07, Special Access Program Policy (opens in a new tab) |
| DoDI 5205.11, Management, Administration, and Oversight of DoD Special Access Programs | USD(I&S) | 12 Sep 2024 | SAP governance and oversight roles | Open DoDI 5205.11, Management, Administration, and Oversight of DoD Special Access Programs (opens in a new tab) |
| DoDM 5200.01 Vol. 3, Protection of Classified Information | USD(I&S) | 24 Feb 2012, Change 3 | Collateral storage, secure rooms and IDS for Secret and Top Secret | Open DoDM 5200.01 Vol. 3, Protection of Classified Information (opens in a new tab) |
| DoD 5200.08-R, Physical Security Program | DoD | Change 1, 27 May 2009 | Baseline DoD physical security program | Open DoD 5200.08-R, Physical Security Program (opens in a new tab) |
| DoDI 8523.01 | DoD | 6 Jan 2021 | DoD implementation of CNSSP 300 and CNSSI 7000; the public document that cites those restricted TEMPEST issuances | Open DoDI 8523.01 (opens in a new tab) |
| SECDEF memo, Security Review Follow-On Actions | Secretary of Defense | 30 Jun 2023 | PED certifications and direction to program for electronic device detection in DoD SCIFs and SAPFs | Open SECDEF memo, Security Review Follow-On Actions (opens in a new tab) |
| DoD CIO memo, use of wearable devices in DoD accredited spaces (with FAQ) | DoD CIO | 2016 | Fitness trackers in collateral spaces; the FAQ says it does not apply to SCIFs or SAPFs | Open DoD CIO memo, use of wearable devices in DoD accredited spaces (with FAQ) (opens in a new tab) |
| DISA Traditional Security Checklist (public mirror) | DISA (mirror: stigviewer.com) | Mirror shows Version 2, 9 Aug 2024; newer release unverified | Inspection items for collateral vaults, secure rooms, IDS, PDS and TEMPEST; confirm the current release on DoD Cyber Exchange | Open DISA Traditional Security Checklist (public mirror) (opens in a new tab) |
NISPOM, DCSA & CDSE
| Document | Issuer | Version / date | What it’s for | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) | DoD (eCFR) | Current eCFR; replaced DoD 5220.22-M on 24 Feb 2021 | Federal rule for cleared contractors | Open 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (opens in a new tab) |
| 32 CFR 117.15, Safeguarding Classified Information | DoD (eCFR) | Current eCFR | Storage, open storage areas and IDS: CSA approval, NRTL certification, response times, Extent 5 | Open 32 CFR 117.15, Safeguarding Classified Information (opens in a new tab) |
| 32 CFR 117.3, Definitions | DoD (eCFR) | Current eCFR | Closed area, restricted area and security-in-depth definitions | Open 32 CFR 117.3, Definitions (opens in a new tab) |
| 32 CFR 2001.43, Storage | ISOO (eCFR) | Current eCFR | Supplemental controls and response times for Top Secret and Secret; combination changes | Open 32 CFR 2001.43, Storage (opens in a new tab) |
| 32 CFR 2001.53, open storage areas | ISOO (eCFR) | Current eCFR | Construction standard for collateral open storage areas | Open 32 CFR 2001.53, open storage areas (opens in a new tab) |
| Executive Order 13526, Classified National Security Information | White House (posted by ISOO) | Current posting | Access requires eligibility, a nondisclosure agreement and need-to-know | Open Executive Order 13526, Classified National Security Information (opens in a new tab) |
| DCSA Form 147 FSO guide (open storage area approval) | DCSA | June 2025 | How contractors request DCSA approval of open storage areas and their IDS | Open DCSA Form 147 FSO guide (open storage area approval) (opens in a new tab) |
| DCSA National Industrial Security Program Oversight | DCSA | Current | NISP hub for cleared contractors | Open DCSA National Industrial Security Program Oversight (opens in a new tab) |
| DCSA ISL 2006-02 | DCSA (legacy) | 22 Aug 2006 | Legacy data-network IDS criteria written under DoD 5220.22-M; confirm current applicability with DCSA | Open DCSA ISL 2006-02 (opens in a new tab) |
| ISL 2014-03 | DSS/DCSA (legacy) | 2014 | DoD IDS as an alternative to UL 2050 systems in some conditions; NIMS background | Open ISL 2014-03 (opens in a new tab) |
| DoW SAP Security Compliance Inspection Checklist | DCSA | January 2026, v2 | SAPF inspection items, including IDS items that cite Tech Spec Chapter 7 | Open DoW SAP Security Compliance Inspection Checklist (opens in a new tab) |
| NISPOM Rule Video Series #4: UL 2050 Intrusion Detection Systems | DCSA (on DVIDS) | 23 Sep 2021 | Explainer on UL 2050 certified IDS for cleared contractors | Open NISPOM Rule Video Series #4: UL 2050 Intrusion Detection Systems (opens in a new tab) |
| CDSE SA501, ICD 705 Physical Security Construction Requirements for SAP | CDSE | eLearning; student guide Nov 2024 | Closest CDSE course to SCIF and SAPF construction | Open CDSE SA501, ICD 705 Physical Security Construction Requirements for SAP (opens in a new tab) |
| CDSE SCI101 student guide | CDSE | February 2023 | SCI roles, T-SCIF basics and DoD accreditation authority | Open CDSE SCI101 student guide (opens in a new tab) |
| CDSE Fixed Facility Checklist short (student guide) | CDSE | April 2025 | Walkthrough of the Tech Spec Fixed Facility Checklist | Open CDSE Fixed Facility Checklist short (student guide) (opens in a new tab) |
| CDSE PY250, Electronic Security Systems | CDSE | eLearning | IDS, ACS and CCTV subsystems and baseline design requirements | Open CDSE PY250, Electronic Security Systems (opens in a new tab) |
| CDSE Physical Security Toolkit | CDSE | Current | Index of physical security courses, shorts and job aids | Open CDSE Physical Security Toolkit (opens in a new tab) |
| NARA General Records Schedule 5.6, Security Management Records | NARA | Current posting | Federal retention schedule for visitor logs and access card records | Open NARA General Records Schedule 5.6, Security Management Records (opens in a new tab) |
UL standards & certification
| Document | Issuer | Version / date | What it’s for | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UL 2050, National Industrial Security Systems | UL Standards & Engagement | Edition 6, 7 Apr 2025 | The standard behind Extent 3 IDS certification for SCIF, SAPF and NISPOM areas | Open UL 2050, National Industrial Security Systems (opens in a new tab) |
| National Industrial Security System certification | UL Solutions | Current | Program overview; listing categories CRZH and CRZM | Open National Industrial Security System certification (opens in a new tab) |
| UL Product iQ | UL Solutions | Current (free registration) | Verify CRZH alarm companies, CRZM monitoring stations and listed components | Open UL Product iQ (opens in a new tab) |
| Instructions for completing UL Form CS-ASD-NISS | UL Solutions | 2019 (V1); revised February 2024 | Defines extent of protection and lists extent, monitoring and response-time options | Open Instructions for completing UL Form CS-ASD-NISS (opens in a new tab) |
| UL Form CS-ASD-NISS (Alarm System Description) | UL Solutions | 2019; 2024 digital form | The system description completed for each protected area; CSA signs prior-approval items | Open UL Form CS-ASD-NISS (Alarm System Description) (opens in a new tab) |
| UL 2050 types of monitoring (NISPPAC briefing) | UL via NISPPAC (NARA) | Edition 5 era | GCMS, NIMS, central station and law-enforcement monitoring rules | Open UL 2050 types of monitoring (NISPPAC briefing) (opens in a new tab) |
| UL 2050 automation system proposals (NISPPAC) | UL via NISPPAC (NARA) | Edition 5 era | Central-station automation requirements referencing UL 1981 | Open UL 2050 automation system proposals (NISPPAC) (opens in a new tab) |
| UL 2050 communication infrastructure proposals (NISPPAC) | UL via NISPPAC (NARA) | Edition 5 era | Geographically diverse signal pathways for monitoring stations | Open UL 2050 communication infrastructure proposals (NISPPAC) (opens in a new tab) |
| Security alarm service certification | UL Solutions | Current | Annual audits of listed alarm companies; UL 681 and UL 827 basis | Open Security alarm service certification (opens in a new tab) |
| Demo mercantile burglar alarm certificate | UL Solutions | 2016 posting | Shows certificate fields; a mercantile (CVSG) certificate is not a UL 2050 certificate | Open Demo mercantile burglar alarm certificate (opens in a new tab) |
| UL 1076, Proprietary Burglar Alarm Units and Systems | UL (ANSI webstore listing) | Edition 6, 2018 | PCU listing path; the Tech Spec requires FIPS 140-2 encryption for UL 1076 PCUs | Open UL 1076, Proprietary Burglar Alarm Units and Systems (opens in a new tab) |
| UL 681, UL 634, UL 639, UL 294 and UL 827 | UL Standards & Engagement | Current editions not verified | Extent requirements, high security switches, motion sensors, access control units and central stations | Open UL 681, UL 634, UL 639, UL 294 and UL 827 (opens in a new tab) |
Locks, containers & federal specs
| Document | Issuer | Version / date | What it’s for | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoD Lock Program | NAVFAC EXWC | Current | DoD technical authority for locks, safes, vaults, seals and containers | Open DoD Lock Program (opens in a new tab) |
| DoD Lock Program: Directives & Guidance | NAVFAC EXWC | Current | Stable mirrors of ICD/ICS 705, Tech Spec 1.5.1, DoDM 5105.21 and UFC 4-010-05 | Open DoD Lock Program: Directives & Guidance (opens in a new tab) |
| DoD Lock Program: Federal Specifications & QPLs | NAVFAC EXWC | Current | Specification and qualified products list PDFs | Open DoD Lock Program: Federal Specifications & QPLs (opens in a new tab) |
| DoD Lock Program: Combination Locks | NAVFAC EXWC | Current | Approved FF-L-2740B locks and related door hardware | Open DoD Lock Program: Combination Locks (opens in a new tab) |
| FF-L-2740B, Locks, Combination, Electromechanical | GSA | 15 Jun 2011; Amendment 2, 21 Aug 2018 | Combination locks for containers, vault doors and SCIF door deadbolts | Open FF-L-2740B, Locks, Combination, Electromechanical (opens in a new tab) |
| QPL-FF-L-2740-10 | GSA | 25 Nov 2013 | Qualified products for FF-L-2740 | Open QPL-FF-L-2740-10 (opens in a new tab) |
| FF-L-2890C, Lock Extensions (Pedestrian Door Lock Assembly Preassembled, Panic and Auxiliary Deadbolt) | GSA | 22 Feb 2019 | SCIF pedestrian door deadbolts and exit devices, Types I–X | Open FF-L-2890C, Lock Extensions (Pedestrian Door Lock Assembly Preassembled, Panic and Auxiliary Deadbolt) (opens in a new tab) |
| QPL-FF-L-2890-5 | GSA | 21 Mar 2022 | Qualified FF-L-2890 products | Open QPL-FF-L-2890-5 (opens in a new tab) |
| DoD Lock Program: Pedestrian Door Deadbolt Devices | NAVFAC EXWC | Current | Device types, approved products and AHJ coordination advice | Open DoD Lock Program: Pedestrian Door Deadbolt Devices (opens in a new tab) |
| FF-L-2937, Combination Lock, Mechanical | GSA | Revision not verified | AA&E and non-NSI mechanical lock; not for SCIF doors or classified containers | Open FF-L-2937, Combination Lock, Mechanical (opens in a new tab) |
| AA-D-600D, Door, Vault, Security, and QPL-AA-D-600-12 | GSA | 15 May 2000 (Amendment 4, 2010); QPL 1 Apr 2026 | Class 5-A, 5-B and 5-V vault doors | Open AA-D-600D, Door, Vault, Security, and QPL-AA-D-600-12 (opens in a new tab) |
| AA-V-2737, Modular Vault Systems | GSA | 25 Apr 1990 (Amendment 3, 2013) | GSA modular vaults accepted by the Tech Spec | Open AA-V-2737, Modular Vault Systems (opens in a new tab) |
| FED-STD-832, Construction Methods and Materials for Vaults | GSA | 1 Sep 2002 | Class A, B and C vault construction | Open FED-STD-832, Construction Methods and Materials for Vaults (opens in a new tab) |
| DoD Lock Program: GSA-Approved Security Containers | NAVFAC EXWC | Current | Container classes, labels and black-label phase-out | Open DoD Lock Program: GSA-Approved Security Containers (opens in a new tab) |
| DoD Lock Program: GSA-Approved Vault Doors | NAVFAC EXWC | Current | Vault door classes and their locks | Open DoD Lock Program: GSA-Approved Vault Doors (opens in a new tab) |
| GSA Global Supply: security containers | GSA | 2026 program guide | How agencies and contractors buy GSA-approved containers and vault doors | Open GSA Global Supply: security containers (opens in a new tab) |
| ISOO Notice 2021-01 | NARA ISOO | 2021 | Rescission of approval for pre-1989 GSA safes | Open ISOO Notice 2021-01 (opens in a new tab) |
| Black-label container phase-out briefing | GSA / IACSE via NISPPAC (NARA) | 2021 | Phase-out dates for black-label Class 1–4 and Class 5–6 containers | Open Black-label container phase-out briefing (opens in a new tab) |
| SF 700, SF 701 and SF 702 | GSA Forms Library | Current | Container information, end-of-day checklist and open/close log | Open SF 700, SF 701 and SF 702 (opens in a new tab) |
| CDSE job aid: DoD-approved locks | CDSE | Date not stated | Quick reference to approved locks and door devices | Open CDSE job aid: DoD-approved locks (opens in a new tab) |
Identity & PACS
| Document | Issuer | Version / date | What it’s for | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIV standards and supporting documentation (FIPS 201-3 and SP 800-73/-76/-78 series) | NIST | FIPS 201-3, January 2022 | The federal PIV credential standard and its companions | Open PIV standards and supporting documentation (FIPS 201-3 and SP 800-73/-76/-78 series) (opens in a new tab) |
| NIST SP 800-116 Rev. 1, Guidelines for the Use of PIV Credentials in Facility Access (announcement) | NIST | 29 Jun 2018 | Controlled, limited and exclusion areas and matching authentication factors | Open NIST SP 800-116 Rev. 1, Guidelines for the Use of PIV Credentials in Facility Access (announcement) (opens in a new tab) |
| FIPS 140-3 transition effort | NIST CMVP | FIPS 140-2 validations move to the Historical List 21 Sep 2026 | Cryptographic module validation status for IDS and ACS encryption | Open FIPS 140-3 transition effort (opens in a new tab) |
| FIPS 201 Evaluation Program | GSA (IDManagement.gov) | Current | How PACS products are tested for the APL | Open FIPS 201 Evaluation Program (opens in a new tab) |
| FICAM / FIPS 201 Approved Products List | GSA (IDManagement.gov) | Current | APL categories for PIV cards and PACS, plus the Removed Products List | Open FICAM / FIPS 201 Approved Products List (opens in a new tab) |
| PACS training and architecture | GSA (IDManagement.gov) | Current | Federal PACS concepts and topologies | Open PACS training and architecture (opens in a new tab) |
| PACS Customer Ordering Guide | GSA | 1 Dec 2025 | GSA MAS ordering, CSEIP integrator requirement and FedRAMP for cloud PACS | Open PACS Customer Ordering Guide (opens in a new tab) |
| Two-person integrity (glossary) | NIST | Current | Definition supporting two-person rule designs | Open Two-person integrity (glossary) (opens in a new tab) |
TEMPEST & CNSS
| Document | Issuer | Version / date | What it’s for | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNSSP No. 300, National Policy on Control of Compromising Emanations | CNSS | April 2004 | National TEMPEST policy. Not publicly releasable; content not reproduced | Open CNSSP No. 300, National Policy on Control of Compromising Emanations (opens in a new tab) |
| CNSSI No. 7000, TEMPEST Countermeasures for Facilities | CNSS | May 2004 | Facility countermeasure selection and inspectable space. Not publicly releasable; content not reproduced | Open CNSSI No. 7000, TEMPEST Countermeasures for Facilities (opens in a new tab) |
| CNSSAM TEMPEST/1-13, RED/BLACK Installation Guidance | CNSS | 17 Jan 2014 per public listings (unverified) | Current RED/BLACK installation guidance, marked U//FOUO. Not publicly releasable; separation values come only from your CTTA | Open CNSSAM TEMPEST/1-13, RED/BLACK Installation Guidance (opens in a new tab) |
| CNSSI No. 7003, Protected Distribution Systems (PDS) | CNSS | Date and public availability unverified | PDS for unencrypted classified lines through areas of lesser control; referenced in UFC 4-010-05 | Open CNSSI No. 7003, Protected Distribution Systems (PDS) (opens in a new tab) |
| CNSS instructions and policies indexes | CNSS | Current (could not be fetched during research) | Official listings of CNSSP and CNSSI titles | Open CNSS instructions and policies indexes (opens in a new tab) |
| TEMPEST (glossary definition) | NIST, citing CNSSI 4009-2022 | Current | Public definition of TEMPEST | Open TEMPEST (glossary definition) (opens in a new tab) |
| Media Destruction Guidance | NSA/CSS | Current | Sanitization and destruction guidance for classified media | Open Media Destruction Guidance (opens in a new tab) |
| NSA/CSS Evaluated Products Lists | NSA/CSS | Current | Approved shredders, degaussers and disintegrators | Open NSA/CSS Evaluated Products Lists (opens in a new tab) |
Sources DoDI 8523.01 · UFC 4-010-05 · NIST CSRC, TEMPEST
Design criteria & life safety
| Document | Issuer | Version / date | What it’s for | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UFC 4-010-05, SCIF/SAPF Planning, Design, and Construction | DoD (via WBDG) | 26 May 2023 | DoD design criteria for SCIFs and SAPFs; essential for A/E and GC teams | Open UFC 4-010-05, SCIF/SAPF Planning, Design, and Construction (opens in a new tab) |
| UFC 4-021-02, Electronic Security Systems | DoD (via WBDG) | 2013, Change 1 | IDS, ACS and CCTV design on DoD facilities | Open UFC 4-021-02, Electronic Security Systems (opens in a new tab) |
| UFC 4-026-01, Design to Resist Forced Entry | DoD | 4 Mar 2020 | Forced-entry resistant construction | Open UFC 4-026-01, Design to Resist Forced Entry (opens in a new tab) |
| UFGS 13 49 20.00 10, RFI/EMI Shielding | DoD (via WBDG) | Revision not verified | Guide specification for shielded enclosures, filters and penetrations | Open UFGS 13 49 20.00 10, RFI/EMI Shielding (opens in a new tab) |
| Protective Design Center SCIF training | USACE Omaha District | Current | SCIF planning and design course for engineers and designers | Open Protective Design Center SCIF training (opens in a new tab) |
| IDS and ACS for Secured Spaces design guideline (Eielson AFB) | USACE Alaska District | 22 Aug 2017 | Base-specific example design guide; not a national requirement | Open IDS and ACS for Secured Spaces design guideline (Eielson AFB) (opens in a new tab) |
| NFPA 101, Life Safety Code | NFPA | Edition adopted by your AHJ | Egress rules behind SCIF door hardware, panic hardware and delayed egress | Open NFPA 101, Life Safety Code (opens in a new tab) |
| 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design | U.S. Department of Justice | 2010 | Accessibility requirements for doors, clearances and reader heights | Open 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (opens in a new tab) |
| Decoded: SCIF security and egress requirements | Allegion, I Dig Hardware (practitioner) | January 2025 | Code-focused explanation of FF-L-2890 hardware and egress | Open Decoded: SCIF security and egress requirements (opens in a new tab) |
| Control vestibules and interlocks | Allegion, I Dig Hardware (practitioner) | 2021; 2023 | Why interlocked vestibules need AHJ approval | Open Control vestibules and interlocks (opens in a new tab) |
Sources UFC 4-010-05 (WBDG) · NFPA 101 · ADA Standards
Manufacturers & technical references
| Document | Issuer | Version / date | What it’s for | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCIF composite single-chassis EMI power line filters | Premier EMC | Current web page | Vendor data for SCIF power line filters | Open SCIF composite single-chassis EMI power line filters (opens in a new tab) |
| EMI filter installation best practices | Premier EMC | Current web page | Filter placement, wiring separation and bonding | Open EMI filter installation best practices (opens in a new tab) |
| EMI filters and generator startup failure (low-kVAR filters) | Premier EMC | Current web page | kVAR effects of filters on generators | Open EMI filters and generator startup failure (low-kVAR filters) (opens in a new tab) |
| How EMI/RFI filters work | Genisco | Current web page | Low-pass power filter basics | Open How EMI/RFI filters work (opens in a new tab) |
| Communication filters | Genisco | Current web page | Signal, telephone, data and fire alarm line filters | Open Communication filters (opens in a new tab) |
| EMI/EMP filter installation and operation manual | ETS-Lindgren | Rev. C (posted December 2025) | Installation, grounding, stored-charge safety and maintenance | Open EMI/EMP filter installation and operation manual (opens in a new tab) |
| LPRX and LFPRX series power line filters | ETS-Lindgren | Current web page | Two-compartment line/load filter design | Open LPRX and LFPRX series power line filters (opens in a new tab) |
| DKE RF shielded door datasheet | ETS-Lindgren | Rev. 1.1 (2026 posting) | Knife-edge and finger-stock RF door data | Open DKE RF shielded door datasheet (opens in a new tab) |
| EMI/RFI shielded waveguide air vents datasheet | ETS-Lindgren | Rev. 1.0 (2026 posting) | Honeycomb vent attenuation data | Open EMI/RFI shielded waveguide air vents datasheet (opens in a new tab) |
| Architectural shielding datasheet | ETS-Lindgren | Rev. 1.0 (2026 posting) | Foil and fabric shielding applied over drywall | Open Architectural shielding datasheet (opens in a new tab) |
| Velocity Security Management System datasheet | Hirsch | Revised 11 Feb 2026 (Velocity 3.9) | Velocity features (manufacturer claims) | Open Velocity Security Management System datasheet (opens in a new tab) |
| Velocity Federal datasheet | Hirsch | Revised 13 May 2026 | FICAM features and the APL #10103 claim | Open Velocity Federal datasheet (opens in a new tab) |
| Mx Controller datasheet | Hirsch | Revised 11 Feb 2026 | UL 294 and UL 1076 listings; FIPS 140-3 cryptography claim | Open Mx Controller datasheet (opens in a new tab) |
| SNIB3 datasheet | Hirsch | Revised 25 Feb 2026 | Controller network board encryption options | Open SNIB3 datasheet (opens in a new tab) |
| TS ScramblePad readers datasheet | Hirsch | Revised 10 Feb 2026 | Scrambled-keypad readers; UL 294 and GSA APL claims | Open TS ScramblePad readers datasheet (opens in a new tab) |
| Velocity IDS with DMP integration datasheet | Hirsch | Current posting | DMP XR150 and XR550 integration with Velocity 3.8 or later | Open Velocity IDS with DMP integration datasheet (opens in a new tab) |
| HSS L2C installation instructions | Magnasphere | July 2025 posting | Mounting conditions for a concealed UL 634 Level 2 switch | Open HSS L2C installation instructions (opens in a new tab) |
| HSS UL 634 Level 2 high security door contact CSI specification | Magnasphere | July 2025 posting | Specification text for surface-mount high security switches | Open HSS UL 634 Level 2 high security door contact CSI specification (opens in a new tab) |
| HSS Level 2 installation accessories | Magnasphere | July 2025 posting | Brackets, spacers and shims for difficult door frames | Open HSS Level 2 installation accessories (opens in a new tab) |
| IEEE Std 299-2006, Standard Method for Measuring the Effectiveness of Electromagnetic Shielding Enclosures | IEEE | 2006; P299 revision in development | Shielding effectiveness test method for enclosures | Open IEEE Std 299-2006, Standard Method for Measuring the Effectiveness of Electromagnetic Shielding Enclosures (opens in a new tab) |
| ASTM E90, E413 and E336 | ASTM International | E90-09(2016); E413-22; E336-20 | Laboratory transmission loss, rating classification and field sound isolation tests | Open ASTM E90, E413 and E336 (opens in a new tab) |
| SCIF and radio frequency secured facility design, Parts 1 and 2 | In Compliance Magazine (practitioner) | 2022 | Practical shielding, door and penetration pitfalls | Open SCIF and radio frequency secured facility design, Parts 1 and 2 (opens in a new tab) |
Historical documents (FOIA)
| Document | Issuer | Version / date | What it’s for | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSA Specification 94-106, Specification for Shielded Enclosures | NSA | 24 Oct 1994; FOIA release 30 Dec 2000 | Historical: shielded-enclosure performance and test structure; superseded | Open NSA Specification 94-106, Specification for Shielded Enclosures (opens in a new tab) |
| NSTISSAM TEMPEST/2-95, RED/BLACK Installation Guidance | National TEMPEST series (pre-CNSS) | 12 Dec 1995; FOIA release | Historical: RED/BLACK concepts; its separation tables are not current values | Open NSTISSAM TEMPEST/2-95, RED/BLACK Installation Guidance (opens in a new tab) |
| NACSIM 5000, TEMPEST Fundamentals | National TEMPEST series | 1 Feb 1982; redacted release December 2000 | Historical: early RED/BLACK and controlled-space concepts | Open NACSIM 5000, TEMPEST Fundamentals (opens in a new tab) |
| NSTISSI 7000, TEMPEST Countermeasures for Facilities | National TEMPEST series (pre-CNSS) | 29 Nov 1993; FOIA release 1 Jan 2001 | Historical: countermeasure review logic; superseded by CNSSI 7000 (May 2004) | Open NSTISSI 7000, TEMPEST Countermeasures for Facilities (opens in a new tab) |
| NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, Compromising Emanations Laboratory Test Requirements, Electromagnetics | National TEMPEST series (pre-CNSS) | 15 Dec 1992; partial FOIA release 21 Oct 1999 | Historical: equipment emanation test levels | Open NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, Compromising Emanations Laboratory Test Requirements, Electromagnetics (opens in a new tab) |
| TEMPEST: A Signal Problem | NSA (declassified article) | Issue date unverified | Historical: the Bell 131-B2 discovery and early control zones | Open TEMPEST: A Signal Problem (opens in a new tab) |
| MIL-HDBK-232A, RED/BLACK Engineering-Installation Guidelines | DoD | 20 Mar 1987; Notice 1, 25 Jul 1988 | Historical background: grounding, bonding, filtering and separation concepts. EverySpec lists the handbook as Active (Notice 3, 25 Aug 2014); not a FOIA release, and not current RED/BLACK guidance | Open MIL-HDBK-232A, RED/BLACK Engineering-Installation Guidelines (opens in a new tab) |
| MIL-HDBK-1195, Radio Frequency Shielded Enclosures | DoD (Navy) | Date unverified | Historical: shielded-enclosure construction and testing background; not for procurement | Open MIL-HDBK-1195, Radio Frequency Shielded Enclosures (opens in a new tab) |
| DoDM 5205.07 Vol. 3, SAP Security Manual: Physical Security | USD(I&S) | 23 Apr 2015, Change 3 8 Dec 2020; cancelled 17 Jan 2025 | Historical: prior SAPF physical security manual | Open DoDM 5205.07 Vol. 3, SAP Security Manual: Physical Security (opens in a new tab) |
| DCID 1/21 | Director of Central Intelligence | Superseded | Historical: pre-ICD 705 Intelligence Community physical security guidance | Open DCID 1/21 (opens in a new tab) |