HEFP SEP Design Alert 9 - TE Physical Security 09JAN2023.pdf

HEFP SEP/09JAN2023

There are specific circumstances when construction of a conditioned Telecommunication Room (TR) is infeasible or impractical in non-clinical buildings such as engineering/maintenance buildings, warehouses, temporary modular trailers, and quarters converted to administrative space. In cases where existing space, structural conditions, or other constraints do not practically allow for construction of a TR, the use of a Telecommunication Enclosure (TE) is appropriate, See Design Alert 7. However, the Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual (PSRDM) does not provide clear direction for the physical security of a TE.

When a TE is appropriate, physical security of the enclosure is required. Due to the nature of the enclosure, it is not possible to provide the same physical security required by the PSRDM for Telecommunication Rooms, Section 9.4.3 and Appendix B (Security System Matrix). In this instance, the TE must meet the same standards as the building in which it is placed. For example, if the TE is located within a building classified as Life Safety Protected in accordance with the PSRDM, then the electronic security of the TE is to be protected to that same level (e.g., keyed access, door position switch, video monitoring), to the maximum extent possible (i.e., PIV readers for TEs are not available). Layered security measures must be in place to ensure the TE meets PSDRM criteria to the greatest extent possible.

The site should make every reasonable effort to comply with the PSRDM, Appendix B for all TEs as if it were a TR. Use the following requirements below as guidance.

Requirements:

TEs must be in areas not readily accessible to general foot traffic, conditioned, away from high heat sources and can be secured, either by key lock or card reader such as an office, break room, copier room, etc. If in doubt regarding the proposed location, submit a Station Inquiry.

Comply with the power and cooling requirements for a TE as described in the Design Alert 7 - Telecommunications Enclosure Design Guide.

Secure the door(s) of the TE with a door position switch, connected to the Physical Access Control System (Appendix B, 10.4 PACS & 10.5 IDS).

Use a fixed camera with passive infrared (PIR) supplemental lighting (Appendix B, 10.6 SSTV).

o Note: Due to issues regarding privacy and union contractual requirements, the use of digital masking is required to ensure that only the TE is recorded in the field of view (FOV).

Incorporate the TE keys into the existing key management program.

HEFP SEP (SOCAMES 6) Design Alert 9

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