GSA Site Security Design Guide
General Services Administration facility security design standards
What you'll receive:
- Scored gap report showing your compliance level
- AI-generated findings prioritized by severity (Critical, High, Medium, Low)
- Actionable recommendations for each finding
- Professional PDF report for leadership and auditors
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Overview
The GSA Site Security Design Guide provides security design standards and guidelines for federal facilities. It addresses site planning, perimeter security, building design, access control, and security systems to protect federal employees, visitors, and assets. The guide is used by architects, engineers, and security professionals in the design and construction of new federal facilities and major renovations of existing facilities.
Key Features
Security design standards for federal facilities
Site planning and perimeter security requirements
Building envelope and structural hardening
Access control and screening areas
Electronic security systems design
Blast and ballistic protection criteria
Integration with ISC security standards
Benefits
Required for federal facility design and construction
Incorporates security early in design process
Reduces vulnerability to attacks and threats
Protects federal employees and visitors
Supports compliance with federal security requirements
Provides cost-effective security solutions
Improves facility resilience and survivability
Who Should Use This Framework
Federal agencies and GSA
Architects and engineers designing federal facilities
Security consultants and designers
Federal facility project managers
Contractors building federal facilities
State and local governments adopting federal standards
Sample Assessment Questions
Get a preview of the types of questions included in this assessment. Our comprehensive questionnaires help you identify gaps and strengthen your security posture.
Have you incorporated security requirements into facility design from the earliest stages?
Do you meet standoff distance requirements for vehicle approach to the building?
Have you designed perimeter barriers (fencing, bollards) to prevent vehicle intrusion?
Do you have designated screening areas for visitor and package inspection?
Have you incorporated blast-resistant design for high-risk facilities?
Do you have progressive layers of access control from perimeter to interior?
Have you designed security lighting to eliminate dark areas and shadows?
Do you integrate electronic security systems (CCTV, intrusion, access control)?
Have you designed emergency egress routes that maintain security?
Do you meet GSA security standards for building envelope and glazing?
Note: These are just a few examples. The complete assessment includes comprehensive questions across all control areas, with AI-powered guidance to help you implement improvements.
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