5SC0131 Agency Space Requirements.pdf

UNCLASSIFIED / LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS & EXPLOSIVES

ATF SPACE REQUIREMENTS

Date: May 27, 2025

ATF SPACE REQUIREMENTS May 27, 2025

UNCLASSIFIED/LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE

Table of Contents

A. GENERAL SPACE REQUIREMENTS

1. OFFICES

2. OFF-SITE FACILITIES

3. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL / WAREHOUSE FACILITIES

4. SECURITY

5. SPACE PLANS

6. SIGNAGE

8. SECURITY CLEARANCE

9. KEY CONTROL

10. DAYTIME CLEANING, RENOVATION, AND MAINTENANCE

11. ANTENNA SPACE

12. SYSTEMS FURNITURE WHIPS

13. TENANT’S ACCEPTANCE OF SPACE

14. TELECOMMUNICATIONS / LAN ROOM REQUIREMENTS

15. LAN ROOM COMPLETION

B. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

1. PRELIMINARY DESIGN DOCUMENTS

2. STANDARD FINISH, DOOR, CEILING, INTERIOR LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS

3. DEMISING WALLS

4. PERIMETER DOORS

5. VENTS AND DUCTS ALONG DEMISING WALLS

6. EMERGENCY / FIRE EXITS

7. SECURITY AND DOOR HARDWARE

8. TELEPHONE AND SECURITY SYSTEM EQUIPMENT

9. BLAST MITIGATION LAMINATE FILM

10. EXPLOSIVE TECHNOLOGY GROUPS

C. STANDARD REQUIREMENTS & ROOM DESCRIPTIONS

1. DIVISION OFFICES / FIELD OFFICES / SATELLITE OFFICES

SECURE FOYER

LAN ROOM

DIVISION CONFERENCE ROOM

CONFERENCE ROOM (FIELD OFFICES)

SUPPLY ROOM

MAIL AND COPY ROOM (DIVISION OFFICE ONLY)

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION ROOM

POLYGRAPH OFFICE

BREAKROOM

TRAINING ROOM (DIVISION OFFICE ONLY, UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE)

SECURE FILE ROOM

INTERVIEW ROOM

DEFENDANT PROCESSING ROOM

SECURED / EVIDENCE STORAGE (FIELD AND SATELLITE OFFICES)

SECURED /SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION STORAGE

IRS PLOTTER

COMMUNICATION ROOM (DIVISION OFFICE ONLY)

LOCKER ROOM (OFFICE AREAS)

2. OFF-SITE FACILITIES / WAREHOUSES

SECURE VESTIBULE

SECURED / EVIDENCE STORAGE

EQUIPMENT / LAN ROOM

SECURE FILE ROOM (MAY BE REQUIRED)

GENERALY SUPPLY ROOM

CONFERENCE ROOM

TOO WORKSHOP

SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE

FIREARM TRAINING ROOM (F.A.T.’S ROOM)

FIC STORAGE ROOM

CANINE HANDLERS

SHIPPING / RECEIVING ROOM

COMPUTER SPECIALIST STORAGE ROOM

SRT SECURE STORAGE ROOM

ETB TRAINING/PROP/CONSTRUCTION/SHIPPING/ROOM

ETB EXAMINATION ROOM

RADIO WORKSHOP

LOCKER/SHOWER ROOM

D. ADJACENCY, FINISH, AND WALL TYPE TABLES

1. ADJACENCY TABLE - DIVISION OFFICES / FIELD OFFICES / SATELLITE OFFICES . 26

2. ADJACENCY TABLE - OFF-SITE FACILITIES / WAREHOUSES

E. EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT #01: POLICE CHECK INQUIRY FORM

EXHIBIT #02: 9 GAUGE WIRE MESH

EXHIBIT #03A: SLAB TO SLAB, STC 45 RATING W/ EXPANDED SECURITY MESH

EXHIBIT #03B: SLAB TO SLAB, W/ BULLET RESISTANT ARMOR

EXHIBIT #03C: SLAB TO SLAB, W/ TYPE ‘X’ GWB

EXHIBIT #03D: SLAB TO SLAB, W/ TYPICAL GWB

EXHIBIT #03E: SLAB TO SLAB, W/ EXPANDED SECURITY MESH

EXHIBIT #03F: SLAB TO CEILING, NO STC RATING

EXHIBIT #03G: SLAB TO SLAB, W/ SOUND INSULATIONS STC 45 RATING

EXHIBIT #03H: SLAB TO CEILING, W/ SOUND INSULATIONS ABOVE CEILING

EXHIBIT #04: SECURITY SYSTEM AND LOCK SYMBOLS

EXHIBIT #05: ELECTRONIC PORTAL CONTROLS

EXHIBIT #06: SECURITY ARMOR

EXHIBIT #07: BULLET RESISTANT DOOR

EXHIBIT #08: BULLET RESISTANT TRANSACTION WINDOW

EXHIBIT #09A: SINK CABINET ELEVATION

EXHIBIT #09B: SINK CABINET SECTION

EXHIBIT #10: HANDCUFF BAR and D-Ring

EXHIBIT #11: LONG GUN RACK

EXHIBIT #12: PEGBOARD DETAIL

EXHIBIT #13A: SECURED STORAGE GATE – ELEVATION

EXHIBIT #13B: SECURED STORAGE GATE – SECTION

EXHIBIT #13C: SECURED STORAGE GATE – SLIDING DOOR HARDWARE

EXHIBIT #14: TYPICAL TELEPHONE / LAN ROOM

EXHIBIT #15: WORKBENCH – TOO & ETB

EXHIBIT #16: LIGHTING SPECIFICATION

EXHIBIT #17: EYE / FACE WASH

EXHIBIT #18: FUME HOOD

EXHIBIT #19: PARKING

EXHIBIT #20A: FINISH OPTION 1

EXHIBIT #20B: FINISH OPTION 2

EXHIBIT #21A: EVIDENCE VAULT – CONVENTIONAL LAYOUT

EXHIBIT #21B: EVIDENCE VAULT – HIGH DENSITY LAYOUT

EXHIBIT #22A: DOOR SECURITY HARDWARE – LOCK PLAN INFO

EXHIBIT #22B: DOOR HARDWARE – LOCK PLAN CUT SHEETS

A. GENERAL SPACE REQUIREMENTS

The following is an overview of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm and Explosives’ (ATF’s) general space requirements. ATF offices can be classified as: Headquarter Offices, Division Offices, Field Offices, Satellite Offices, and Flex-Office Space. Office locations are preferred in Class A office buildings while Flex- Office Spaces are usually located at light industrial/warehouse facilities. In addition to offices, there are Off- Site Facilities that are usually located in light industrial/warehouse facilities and consist of warehouse, office and parking spaces. Descriptions of these basic requirements are noted in the following sections.

1. OFFICES

BUILDING LOCATION: The safety and security of employees, contractors and others employed by ATF is our primary concern. ATF will occupy space in Federally owned or leased buildings, that can meet a minimum Facility Security Level (FSL) II requirements. Office spaces must be located in a multi-story building with the occupancy of entire floors preferable to partial floor occupancy, above the first floor unless their is no practical alternative. Light industrial and warehouse space is excluded from this restriction.

a. CRITERIA THAT ELIMINATE BUILDINGS FROM CONSIDERATION FOR NEW OFFICE SPACE:

i. The office space, in a shared multistory building, is on or below the first floor.

ii. The office space, in a shared multistory building, is on the top floor and rooftop access is located within ATF space.

iii. The building houses immigration, probation, public defenders and/or social services offices and does not have a separate entrance, elevator and parking facility for ATF personnel and visitors.

iv. The only available office space in a proposed building has immigration, probation, public defenders, and/or social services offices on the same floor.

v. The office space is inside a shopping mall or shopping center.

vi. The building houses daycare facilities, abortion clinics, mental health clinics and/or drug rehabilitation clinics.

vii. There is public parking underneath or within the building and/or there is metered or public parking directly in front, behind or next to the building.

viii. The building is less than 1,000 feet from residential areas, places of worship, schools, hospitals, prisons, abortion clinics, mental health clinics and/or day care facilities.

ix. Secured parking for ATF official vehicles, either onsite or adjacent to the building site is not available.

x. The building resides in a crime statistical area that is 10 times greater than the national average.

Note: This criterion will be measured by utilizing the CRIMECAST model. The CRIMECAST model is based on the criminological theory of social disorganization, which states that there is a proven correlation between the social disorganization in a neighborhood and the amount of loss that occurs there by analyzing neighborhood demographics (excluding race, religion and gender), crime statistics and other databases with known indicators of crime, we are able to provide precise scores indicating a site’s risk of crime in comparison to national, state and county averages. A score of 1000 on this analysis indicates 10 times the national average.

xi. Any exceptions or variances to the above listed criteria must be approved in writing, by the Chief, Physical Security Programs Branch. If ATF cannot find a building within the central business district (see Executive Order 12072), which satisfies our security requirements, then ATF must be allowed to expand the delineated area so that a safe, secure building can be found.

b. CRITERIA FOR AWARD OF COMMERCIAL OR LEASED SPACES:

i. A copy of the floor plan for the specific floors being offered by a Lessor must be provided to

ATF for review before acceptance of the specific floor and building.

ii. Floors in a specific location that have multiple building core items (multiple elevator banks, multiple stairwells, and multiple mechanical rooms) will not be accepted when they are not centrally located in the center of a space. These items cannot be within ATF space.

c. PARKING FOR OFFICE SPACES:

i. Secured parking spaces are required for Government vehicles. ATF requires a parking garage with a secure fenced/divided area or on-grade lot within a secure fenced area. Access to the parking area is required at all times - 24 hours a day/7 day a week (24/7). It is desirable that only ATF personnel have access to the parking area. If parking cannot be provided on-site (i.e.

basement garage, attached building garage, or site lot), parking should be located within a two-block radius of the office. Access to the parking lots must be controlled. Parking spaces cannot be in a shared lot with buildings that house agencies or tenants listed on page 1.

Note any waiver from this requirement will require a review of the specific location by the ATF Physical Security Programs Branch. A waiver may be considered if the market area does not have any locations that can provide a secure parking garage or secure fenced parking.

The minimum requirements for secure parking enclosure are as follows:

i. A 9 gauge chain link fence that is a minimum of 8 feet high.

ii. A top-guard, which is an overhang of three strands of barbed wire, along the top of the 8 feet high fence, shall be installed at a 45 degree angle facing outward.

iii. Opaque privacy slats pre-inserted or opaque privacy screening.

iv. An automated sliding vehicle gate that is 12 feet wide and a separate pedestrian entrance with pushbutton lock or card reader.

v. Minimum of three strands of barbed wire running horizontally and continuously along the top of the 8 feet high fence.

vi. All vertical fence posts shall be embedded in concrete.

Prior to signing the lease, the landlord should notify GSA if there are any concerns regarding the parking enclosure. All cost associated with the fence enclosure will be charged against the Tenant improvement allowance or paid by ATF through the initial construction build-out.

2. OFF-SITE FACILITIES

a. LOCATION

Safety, functionality and security of ATF employees are our primary concerns. A delineated area will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Our preference is to locate ATF Off-Site facilities in areas away from Federal Buildings, building that house probation, public defenders, courts, and/or social services offices.

The Off-Site property must be located 1000 feet away from churches, childcare facilities, shopping centers, residential areas, schools, flood plain areas, power plants, electrical transformers farms, night clubs, bars and in close proximity to airport radar dishes and aircraft flight paths. Access to the building must be large enough to accommodate large, long, tall, Tractor-Trailer size vehicles.

b. BUILDING REQUIREMENTS The buildings should be a single story structure, however a two-story building will be considered providing ATF occupies the first and second floors and the building meets ADA requirements. Minimum ceiling clearance in the workshop areas must be 15 feet or greater and the building must have at least one (one) 14 feet high by 12 feet wide electrically operated overhead coiling garage door. The garage door entry must be grade level or have an adequate ramp to drive vehicles in and out of the space. Two (2) garage doors are preferred. If the building does not have existing garage doors, the building must be able to accommodate 14 feet high doors. ATF will not consider any space or facility where other tenants are located above or below them. An additional dock level entry door is desirable.

c. EXISTING OR CUSTOM BUILDING ATF prefers an existing building, however if after a reasonable search time and GSA has been unable to find a suitable building, ATF will consider a build-to-suite facility. This is the least preferable as it increases the duration from award to occupancy and poses greater risk of increased expense to ATF.

d. PARKING FOR OFF-SITE FACILITIES Secured onsite parking spaces are required for Government vehicles. Access to the parking area is required at all times (24/7). It is desirable that only ATF personnel have access to the parking area.

Parking must be provided on-site. Access to the parking lots must be controlled when possible. Parking lot(s) must be fenced and well lit at all times to ensure safety (i.e. a minimum of 10 feet candle level of illumination is required). Fencing shall be accomplished with standard galvanized chain link fencing 8 feet high with a 2 feet outrigger at the top at an angle of 45 degrees pointing outward. Three strands of barbed wire must be installed on the top of the fence. ATF may park very large vehicles such as Command Vehicles, NRT trucks, Bomb Trailers, Antenna Trailers, Mobile Lab vehicles, etc. (maximum size of 45 feet long by 10 feet wide) at the facility.

3. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL / WAREHOUSE FACILITIES

a. LOCATION

The off-site facility depending on the specific functions and occupants will have an office section and a warehouse section. The warehouse section of the light industrial space must be accessible by vehicle. It is preferred to have a single story building with drive-in capability for large vehicles. For reference purposes some ATF vehicles could be approximately 45 feet long and the entrance to a storage area must accommodate the maneuvering of vehicles of this magnitude.

b. WAREHOUSE SPACE REQUIREMENTS The warehouse space shall have the following requirements within the facility:

i. Slab to ceiling, minimum 15’-0” clear height to the bottom of joist

ii. A minimum of 25’ column to column spacing

iii. Drive-in capability (i.e. slab on grade access or ramp access)

iv. At least one (1) 12’ wide by 14’ tall electrically operated overhead garage door

v. Floor drains will be required near inside overhead garage doors

vi. Office space with men’s and women’s handicap restrooms

vii. The space shall be protected with fire sprinklers (non-sprinkler buildings will not be considered)

viii. The work area within the interior vehicle parking space shall be heated

ix. The garage area of some locations will be provided with limited air conditioning

x. Separate HVAC controls for the office and warehouse areas are required

xi. The LAN Room shall be equipped with a 24/7 stand-alone HVAC system

xii. Slab on grade sealed concrete capable of supporting tractor trailer trucks – 6” slab thickness with concrete vapor barrier

xiii. Frost-proof exterior hose bib shall be available for ATF use at the 14’ high door location.

xiv. Exterior secured fenced parking

xv. Antenna roof rights

xvi. Some facilities shall require a shipping and receiving space

Note these warehouse requirements may vary from project to project and shall be adjusted as required to support the mission of specific group housed in the facility.

4. SECURITY

a. OFFICES

i. All security related components shall be furnished and installed by the Lessor such as the motion detectors, cameras, etc. unless otherwise noted on the space plans or program requirements prepared by ATF.

ii. Security Camera Location – Cameras will be potentially placed in all perimeter entrances and adjacent corridors on ATF occupied floor(s) as well as stairwells. A drawing will be provided to the Lessor prior to installation of cameras.

b. OFF-SITE / WAREHOUSE FACILITIES

i. ATF Security requirements for light industrial warehouse facilities shall be determined by the

ATF Physical Security Programs Branch on a case-by-case basis. ATF prefers a building with a minimum of windows. All security related components shall be furnished and installed by the Lessor unless otherwise noted on space plans or program requirements prepared by ATF. Items such as motion detectors, cameras, etc. unless otherwise noted on the space plans or program requirements prepared by ATF. Electrical power requirements for these items shall be shown on the ATF Preliminary Design Documents (PDD’s) and provided by the Lessor.

ii. In some cases, windows may require an application of blast mitigation laminate. ATF Physical Security will determine where and what level of protection is to be provided. The safety, cost and functionality will be considered when selecting a location.

5. SPACE PLANS

ATF’s Real Property Branch (RPB) will develop the space plans unless otherwise noted. The Lessor must provide baseline background drawings in AUTOCAD. The drawings must provide the location of all core elements such as: doors, openings, skylights, shafts, stairwells, elevators, columns, enclosures for fire pump, electrical or piping chases, UPS, bearing walls or walls that would influence the basic ATF layout.

6. SIGNAGE

No external signage identifying ATF presence in a facility is permitted.

a. OFFICES: Internal signage is permitted on the floor where ATF is located.

b. OFFSITE WAREHOUSES / FACILITIES: Internal signage is discouraged but may be permitted after review and approval by ATF Physical Security Programs Branch.

c. The Lessor shall provide all interior signage within ATF’s secured space. The naming of the signage must be approved by ATF prior to installation.

7. EMPLOYEE PARKING / PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

a. OFFICES: Regularly scheduled public transportation and/or sufficient parking to cover commuting needs of employees must be located within reasonable and safe walking distance of the office.

b. OFFSITE WAREHOUSES / FACILITIES: Regularly scheduled public transportation and/or sufficient parking to cover commuting needs of employees must be considered, however the nature of the Off-Site operation does not lend itself to the typical office environment. Most off-site locations will include specialized ATF vehicles. It is ATF’s desire to locate facilities and vehicles remotely and away from public view.

8. SECURITY CLEARANCE

ATF requires the Lessor to submit complete personal history statements for each employee of the Lessor as well as employees of the Lessor's contractors or subcontractors who will provide continuing building operating services for the property in which the leased space is located. ATF reserves the right to require completed fingerprint charts. ATF also requires this information for employees of the Lessor, his contractors, or subcontractors who are hired to perform alterations or emergency repairs for the property.

All contract personnel (i.e. cleaning personnel, maintenance personnel, contractor, sub-contractor, etc.) who are hired to perform alterations or emergency repairs for the property are required to complete a Personnel Security Request (PSR) and pass ATF security background checks before working in ATF space. (See

EXHIBIT #1)

ATF through the GSA contracting officer or Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative will advise the Lessor in writing if an employee is found to be unsuitable or unfit for his assigned duties. Effective immediately, such an employee cannot work or be assigned to work in ATF owned or leased space. The Lessor will be required to provide the same data within 10 working days for the addition of new employee(s) to the work force.

In the event the Lessor's contractor/ subcontractor is subsequently replaced, and the new contractor/ subcontractor hires employees who were already cleared, then it is not necessary for them to be cleared again.

The contracting officer may require the Lessor to submit Form FD-258 and GSA Form 176 for every employee covered by this clause, on a recurring 3-year schedule.

The contractor and subcontractors shall take steps to assure control of the construction drawings. Contractors shall provide a system of controlling access and the safe keeping so to mitigate the possibility of loss of control of ATF drawings. Control of construction drawings shall be a priority item.

Law Enforcement Sensitive material shall not be posted on any websites by contractors/subcontractors to include specifications, drawings or photos.

9. KEY CONTROL

It is ATF’s intent to control keys for ATF space and ATF reserves the right to change the entrance locks to all ATF space within the building. If the Lessor and/or building manager require access into ATF space after work hours, the Lessor and/or building manager must inform ATF and receive permission to gain access into ATF space. Normally the contractor shall provide construction cores in the door locks and ATF will change the core to meet ATF requirements. ATF personnel must be present at all times to escort non-ATF personnel.

10. DAYTIME CLEANING, RENOVATION, AND MAINTENANCE

Daytime cleaning shall be included as part of the fully serviced lease that ATF is required to support. Daily cleaning, renovation in existing space, and scheduled maintenance must be conducted during regular business daytime hours between 8 AM to 4:00 PM. All after-hour work must be scheduled through ATF. ATF personnel must be present at all times to escort non-ATF personnel.

11. ANTENNA SPACE

Outside roof space will be required for the installation of up to three antennas (to be supplied by ATF). A location as close to the antennas as possible for installation of radio equipment consisting of one cabinet with a footprint of 24”x24” and a maximum height of 60” with 36” of clearance front and back (cabinet to be supplied by ATF) in a roof top equipment room where available. The antenna mounts require that it be made from 3” rigid conduit that is a minimum of 4’ in length and extends a minimum of 4’ above the highest point of the roof. The roof must be equipped for routing coaxial cable between the antenna and the equipment cabinet. If conduit is required, the Lessor shall provide conduit with a minimum of 4” inside diameter rigid conduit from the antenna mount to the equipment cabinet location. Weather head on the end that penetrates the building will also be required. Not to exceed 280 degrees of bend, all 90-degree bends shall be sweeps, no junction boxes or line boxes. A pull string/Mule tape shall be installed with a minimum of 1500 pound breaking strength. The Lessor shall provide a duplex AC outlet within 5’ of equipment cabinet that is a 20 amp/110 Volt dedicated circuit. A grounding wire with sufficient length to allow installation inside equipment cabinet, 6 AWG minimum connected to earth ground (building ground). This ground must not be connected to electrical ground. The exact location of the antennas and equipment cabinet must be coordinated with ATF.

12. SYSTEMS FURNITURE WHIPS

In all ATF projects that incorporate systems furniture, the General Contractor shall be responsible for hardwiring one end of the whip (electrical connecting wire) to the building electrical circuits. Note that ATF’s systems furniture contractor will install the opposite end of the whip or make the direct connection to the systems furniture.

13. TENANT’S ACCEPTANCE OF SPACE

The Lease Contracting Officer will formally accept the space for ATF in lease space projects. At a minimum, ATF will require that the build-out of the perimeter of the space (i.e. walls, wire mesh, door installation, and hardware) must be complete prior to completion of the interior build-out of the space. This will help to ensure that perimeter security is in place to protect agency equipment that may be installed or staged in the space prior to full beneficial occupancy.

14. TELECOMMUNICATIONS / LAN ROOM REQUIREMENTS

ATF’s Infrastructure Services Branch (ISB) will locate all jacks for voice and data during the design process.

Telecommunications/LAN rooms are to be located in ATF controlled space.

ISB requires a 3”conduit run between ATF’s telecommunications/LAN closet and the building’s local telecommunication’s Demarc location (first point of presence). This must be a continuous run with no access points or pull boxes. This is to insure security integrity for all voice circuits, data network circuits, security alarm lines and Title III intercept lines. When these lines traverse spaces outside ATF controlled space, it is the utmost priority to insure telecommunications line security.

Rigid, EMT or FMC is required for all conduits specified in this section.

MULTIPLE FLOOR LOCATIONS

Single 3” conduit runs required between ATF’s main telecommunications/LAN closet and each satellite closet on other respective floors. Required for voice riser cabling and the fiber LAN switched backbone. When these lines traverse spaces outside ATF controlled space, it is the utmost priority to insure telecommunications & network security.

MULTIPLE CLOSETS ON SAME FLOOR

Provide one (1) 3” conduit run required between ATF’s main telecommunications/LAN closet and each satellite closet. This is only required if backbone runs traverse non-ATF controlled space.

Wall jack locations for offices, rooms and other wall locations are to have a junction box with 1” conduit to above ceiling with a pull string. This is to provide easy access to install cabling in walls that may have wire mesh or sound insulation. It also provides an easy means to install additional cabling at a later date without having to damage walls. Wall mounted phone locations are to have junction boxes, with conduit and pull string. This provides adequate mounting integrity for wall phone mounting hardware.

System furniture cabling feed point locations are to have a junction box with 1 1/2” conduit to above the ceiling with pull string. This is to provide easy access to install cabling in walls that may have wire mesh or sound insulation. It also provides an easy means to install additional cabling at a later date without having to damage walls.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS / LAN CLOSETS

a. Provide ½” plywood on all walls, from corner to corner, mid-point floor to ceiling, with white or grey paint. (Fire Rated).

b. Furnish with 24/7 air conditioning to provide cooling for all telephone & network equipment, network routers and switches, alarm system and radio equipment. AC equipment needs to handle a minimum sensible load of 12,500 BTU. Locate AC equipment outside the telecommunications/LAN room and duct air into room or provide a water safety pan with shut off under the AC system to prevent water damage to equipment in case of a leak.

c. The room is to have four (4) circuits, dedicated quad outlets, 20 amp/120 volts. One (1) for telephone equipment, one (1) for LAN network equipment, and one (1) for security alarm equipment and one (1) for radio equipment.

d. Provide two (2) “Approved Ground” #6 grounding conductors to building’s central grounding point.

Reference National Electric Code, Section 250. Locate one (1) grounding point/conductor on the wall next to the telephone equipment location and one (1) next to the Data/LAN rack location.

e. Provide a 2” conduit run from telecommunications/LAN closet to the radio equipment room (if located outside ATF controlled space) or to the roof with roof penetrations (for antenna).

ANTENNA NETWORK CABLE

Two network cables are required from the ATF LAN room office space to within 5’ of the equipment cabinet, terminated in a surface mount. Termination in the LAN room will be located with all other network cable terminations. All radio network cables will have matching specifications as the computer network cables within the ATF office space, jack color will be green. Radio network jacks within the office specific locations will be coordinated with ATF.

15. LAN ROOM COMPLETION

The LAN room static resistant vinyl composition floor tile, drywall partition, door/frame/hardware (with lockable hardware), plywood blocking, ceiling lights, power outlets (for the security, telephone and data), and air-conditioning unit must be completed once the secure perimeter walls/doors have been erected. This will allow for ATF communications and computer infrastructure to be incorporated into the space as part of the construction process prior to beneficial occupancy. The LAN room completion date shall be coordinated at the pre-construction meeting.

END OF GENERAL SPACE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS

B. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

1. PRELIMINARY DESIGN DOCUMENTS

ATF will provide the preliminary design documents.

2. STANDARD FINISH, DOOR, CEILING, INTERIOR LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS

a. STANDARD FINISHES

ATF’s standard finishes are as follows (unless noted otherwise):

i. 26 - 28 ounce (face weight) carpet;

ii. continuous vinyl cove base;

iii. eggshell paint on walls;

iv. semi-gloss on doors and door frames;

v. solid core doors with minimum dimensions of 3’-0” x 7’-0” x 1-3/4” doors and hollow steel door frames;

vi. 2’ x 4’ or 2’ x 2’ acoustical ceiling tiles and ceiling grid;

vii. 2’ x 4’ or 2’ x 2’ – Manufacturer: Focal Point, Model: Luna or equal , 3-Lamp, T8 recessed indirect w/ perforated center standard basket. See EXHIBIT #16 for further specifications.

b. FINISHES FOR OFF-SITE FACILITIES The finishes for off-site facilities are similar except for the doors and floor finish. Interior doors shall be solid core wood with knock down hollow metal frames and building exterior doors shall be insulated metal doors. Concrete floors in the warehouse area shall be cleaned and sealed so that concrete dust is not released into the atmosphere.

3. DEMISING WALLS

Note in construction, Perimeter and Demising walls may describe two (2) different types of walls. In construction, Perimeter walls are described as the exterior walls of the building while the demising walls are described as the exterior walls of the ATF’s space. Personnel in the security industry may describe the exterior walls of the secured space as the Perimeter walls. For the purpose of this document, ATF will use the term Perimeter Walls and Demising Walls interchangeably, but its meaning will remain the same - i.e. exterior walls of ATF space.

Demising walls of ATF facilities must be acoustically separate from neighboring buildings or from other tenants sharing space in the same building. All perimeter walls separating ATF space from building common areas or other tenants, whether government or non-government, must be separated with wall partitions that extend from the structural floor to the structural ceiling. Demising walls must have a minimum sound transmission class (STC) of 45 and contain 3” sound blanket insulation between 5/8” gypsum partitions. This includes public corridor walls. (See EXHIBIT #3A.) Acoustical sealant shall be applied on both sides of the metal stud runner at both slabs. On floors/ceilings with composite metal decks, the partition, sound insulation, and acoustical sealant shall extend between the flutes of the metal decks. All service boxes shall be sealed. All through wall penetration for electrical conduit cables shall be plugged with an acoustical lining and constructed to impede sound transmission.

In addition, a minimum of ¾” #9 Standard or 9 gauge expanded carbon steel (expanded metal) shall be mounted to the outer side of the wall studs and run from slab-to-slab. In Federal buildings, 5/8 plywood can be used instead of the 9 gauge expanded carbon steel. In cases where the upper slab is extremely high (above approx. 18’-0”) the space shall be caged. The ceiling shall have expanded metal. The opening in the expanded metal shall be no greater than 2” along the longest side of the opening. (See EXHIBIT #2).

In some cases, ATF will move to existing office space. The existing demising walls shall be reinforced with slab-to-slab expanded metal. It is preferable to weld the expanded metal on the outside face of the walls, but if this is not possible, securing the expanded metal on the inside face of the walls is acceptable. (Note, welding may not be possible if the existing stud gauge is too thin or if the space on the opposite side of ATF’s space is occupied.) ATF will allow the installation of the expanded metal on the ATF side of the demising wall with non-removable screws and metal retaining clips in these instances. Concrete walls need not be covered with expanded steel metal.

The prospective Lessor shall be responsible for identification of the current condition of the demising partition and shall report these conditions to ATF. ATF will then determine the modifications that are required to insure that the demising partition results in at least a 3A partition type.

The prospective Lessor / GSA must notify ATF within 72 hours of receipt of the Design Intent Drawings to report these conditions.

4. PERIMETER DOORS

All perimeter doors (i.e. entrance, second entrance/exit, or stairwell doors) that swing out into public space from ATF’s space should have hinge pins that are spot-welded, braided, provided with non- removable pin hinges, or security stud hinge to prevent removal of perimeter entrance doors. (A security stud hinge has a metal stud on the face of one (1) hinge leaf and a hole in the face of the other leaf. As the door closes, the stud enters the hole and penetrates the full thickness of the leaf, which create s a "bolting" or "locking" effect.)

a. OFFICES

Office perimeter entrance doors (from the public corridor) are required to be solid wood construction with a minimum thickness of 1-3/4” with an automatic door closure. These doors shall have long-throw, high-security, single-key deadbolt locks installed for secured hours. Doors will be tight fitting with 1/2” x 1/8” solid neoprene stop on three (3) sides and threshold. There will be no transparent panels installed on these doors. All corridor doors (public and suite) will have a door sweep to stop sound transmission. Main entrances to all Division offices from the building lobby shall have solid core wood double doors.

b. OFF-SITE FACILITIES Off-Site facilities perimeter doors shall be insulated metal doors. Overhead roll-up coiling doors in the garage area shall be provided with electrical door openers and remote controllers. Manual dead bolt locks shall be installed on the overhead doors at ground level. Warehouse perimeter doors shall be insulated metal doors.

c. PERIMETER DOOR CONTROL ATF will maintain control of all perimeter door keys. Emergency access to ATF space will be by ATF authorization only. All perimeter doors will have lock covers to prevent forced entry.

d. DOOR SECURITY HARDWARE ATF preference for door hardware on perimeter doors is a vanguard style. This hardware allows the handle to freely turn even in the locked position to prevent a force break of the hardware allowing unauthorized entry. Any Perimeter Door that swings into Public Space to include the Ballistic Door must have a Cover Plate "Pick Plate / Latch Cover" installed to protect the door latch.

5. VENTS AND DUCTS ALONG DEMISING WALLS

Vents and Ducts and all other openings along the demising walls with a total dimension of more than 90 square inches will be protected by the installation of hardened steel round bars, 3/8” in diameter, meeting a 600 Brinell hardness rating, spaced on 6” centers. The steel bars shall be welded to a ¼” steel angle iron frame. The steel frame and its supports shall be supported to the building structure by welding or the use of tamper free anchoring devices. Where feasible, the hardened steel bars and steel angle iron frame shall be anchored to the masonry wall by drilling holes into the wall and using tamper proof anchors epoxy glued into the wall or weld steel angle iron frame to the expanded metal within the demising partition. Expanded steel wire web is unacceptable in duct work.

6. EMERGENCY / FIRE EXITS

Emergency/Fire Exits shall be equipped with panic bars and a quick-release long-throw dead bolt lock for after hours. These doors must be alarmed. Hinges shall meet the requirements outlined above for perimeter entrance doors.

7. SECURITY AND DOOR HARDWARE

ATF will provide supplemental requirements and specifications during the Construction Document phase (See EXHIBIT #4 for a sample of the Security System and Lock Symbols). If the specifications noted within this document conflict with the specifications provided by PPB during the Construction Document phase, the supplemental requirements and specifications from PPB will supersede the specifications noted in this document.

The General Contractor shall furnish and install all door hardware and electric strikes noted on the construction documents unless otherwise noted. Electric strikes shall conform to ATF’s minimum standards identified on EXHIBIT #5 - Security Electronic Portal Controls (Electric Strikes). Prior to purchasing and installation of the electric strikes, the contractor must submit manufacture’s detailed information of the electric strikes (i.e. cut sheet, brochure description, etc.) for ATF’s approval. All electric strikes shall have the following options: 12 or 24-volt power and fail secure options.

Changes to any security related issues must be approved by ATF’s Physical Security Branch.

8. TELEPHONE AND SECURITY SYSTEM EQUIPMENT

All telephone and security alarm system equipment are to be located WITHIN the ATF controlled office area.

Telephone and computer closets will be secured by commercial grade locking devices. ATF will maintain key control. Ventilation and/or cooling shall be provided to these spaces.

9. BLAST MITIGATION LAMINATE FILM

LEVEL III - Bullet/Blast resistant window:

Frame assembly: Constructed of ballistically tested aluminum or steel extrusions.

Framing: Factory representative must assess windows on site.

Pre-tested Windows are certified and existing by licensed manufacture for installation meeting the Level III lamination levels as stated below.

LEVEL III - Blast mitigation laminate film glazing:

Frame assembly: Constructed of ballistically tested aluminum or steel extrusions.

Framing: Factory representative must assess windows on site.

Lamination will meet load test protocol of a minimum of 500 LBS, low hazard level and high protection level from a ten feet at ground level or 300 LBS, low hazard level and high protection from a ground floor blast at 10 feet.

A clear ballistic laminate level 2 with 0.007 mm (Milar) film on exterior of the window. This will have a glazed finish on the exterior side of the windows.

Interior side of windows will have an opaque ballistic laminate and ballistic resistant film level 3.008 mm (Milar) with metal or aluminum capture frame inside. The capture frame is defined as metal or aluminum frame that securely holds the ballistic laminate against the interior glass.

MANUFACTURERS MEETING ATF SPECIFICATIONS

CPFilms Inc. - Blast event safety glazing films R-20 SRPS8, blast event safety glazing SCL SR PS7, or manufacture suggestion for window thickness at location. Phone: 1-800-255-8627

Madico Inc. - SafetyShield 800, SafetyShield 1500, or manufactures suggestion for window thickness at location. Phone: 1-800-225-1926

Insulgard Corporation - Bullet resisting transaction windows SV. Phone: 1-800-638-6718

Bullet Guard Corp. - Bullet Resistant Products, UL-752 Ballistic Material, or manufacture suggestion for window thickness at location. Phone: 1-800-233-5632

Intellimar, Inc. - Glass Fragment Hazard Reduction, Condition I or II (GSA Level 3 or 4), or manufacture suggestion for window thickness at location. Phone: 301-596-8500 or 410-461-3886

10. EXPLOSIVE TECHNOLOGY GROUPS

ETB locations shall be provided with usual office and office support areas. Additionally they will be provided with examination rooms, research/prep/training and construction rooms. Some of these functions may be consolidated into a specific room as determined by the ATF designer, and the number of personnel assigned to a particular location.

Certain groups such as Explosive Technology Branches (ETB) will require an offsite laboratory environment, requiring special ventilation requirements. These area may require the installation of eye wash fountain(s) and/or safety shower(s). Specific specifications will be provided and tailored to each location. At least one (1) explosion-proof, 4’-0” wide laboratory fume hood ducted using 8” diameter galvanized duct to the exterior of the building shall be required at each ETB location. Specific specifications are as follows:

New ETB offices (Flex-Spaces) shall have fume hoods provided and installed, usually in or near the examination room. Fume Hoods shall be Labconco Corporation (800) 821-5525 or equal as follows:

4’-0” Protector Hood 4’-0” Fiberglass fume hood with integral explosion proof blower and EP incandescent light, no service fixture.

4’-0” Dished epoxy work surface, no cup sink cutout.

4’-0” Spluent cabinet, duel doors

Substitutions must get prior approval from ATF. SEE EXHIBIT #18

Outside secure parking areas will be provided for special vehicles such as bomb trailers. SEE EXHIBIT #19

END OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

C. STANDARD REQUIREMENTS & ROOM DESCRIPTIONS

1. DIVISION OFFICES / FIELD OFFICES / SATELLITE OFFICES

SECURE FOYER

1) FROM BUILDING LOBBY TO SECURE FOYER

i. Purpose

Main entrance secure foyer will be designed to affect positive control and identification of visitors. The secure foyer has two (2) doors – the Suite Entrance Door and the Reception Door. Visitors enter the reception room from the public space through the Suite Entrance Door, but visitors may only pass through the Reception Door after receiving clearance from a ATF staff.

ii. Special Items

a) Hardware for the suite entrance door is as follows: a standard levered lockset, latch plate cover, a door closer, single cylinder long-throw deadbolt, and bottom and side mounted door seals. If the doors swing out into the corridor, provide latch protectors and non-removable hinge pins.

b) Demising partition shall be slab to slab with 45 STC and with a minimum of a 9 gauge welded expanded metal. See EXHIBIT #2.

2) FROM RECEPTION ROOM TO ATF SPACE

i. Special Items

a) Walls around the secure foyer

• Bullet Resistant treatment is required on all the walls within the secure foyer.

See wall Type 3B. Specifications of the bulletproof wall must meet minimum UL ratings that are capable of withstanding bullets fired from a 44 magnum or a 9-mm submachine gun at close range (UL Level 3 rating). See EXHIBIT #6 – Security Armor.

• Demising partitions shall be slab to slab with 45 STC and with 9 gauge welded expanded metal. This is the partition between the secure foyer and public hallway See wall Type 3A.

b) Bullet Resistant Doors Bullet Resistant doors are required along walls with bullet resistant treatment only. The bullet proof doors shall meet minimum UL ratings that are capable of withstanding bullets fired from a 44 magnum or a 9 mm submachine gun at close range (UL Level 3 rating). See EXHIBIT #7.

c) Bullet Resistant Windows The landlord and/or architect should coordinate the window size with ATF’s design intent drawings. See EXHIBIT #8. ATF will notify the Lessor and/or architect if the existing bullet resistant transaction windows at their present location will be relocated to the new space. The height of the window off the floor must be 2’-10”.

LAN ROOM

1) Purpose

This room shall house the security, telephone, Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN) equipment.

2) Special Items

i. Provide five (5) 20 amp quad outlets for the following:

a) Two (2) quad outlets for the LAN/WAN equipment

b) Two (2) quad outlets for the Telephone equipment

c) One (1) quad outlet for the security system. In addition, the contractor shall provide two

(2) 3’-0” power strip/plug mold on each side of the security system outlet.

ii. Provide six (6) painted, fire-retardant plywood sheets, 4’-0” x 8’-0” x ¾” – two (2) for the security equipment, two (2) for the telephone system, and two (2) for the LAN equipment.

(See EXHIBIT #14 the layout for the typical LAN room.)

iii. Install two (2) #6 dedicated ground for the telephone equipment.

iv. A mechanical engineer shall design an air-conditioning system that maintains the temperature in the LAN room between 70-74 degrees Fahrenheit 24/7.

DIVISION CONFERENCE ROOM

Used for staff meetings, briefings, Critical Incident Management Response Team (CIMRT), press conference, and joint seminars with other law enforcement agencies.

2) Special Items

i. Provide blackout drapery if the conference room is located along the window wall.

ii. Provide at least one (1) general-purpose outlet on every wall and one (1) voice/data outlet on each wall. Quantity and location to be determined by ATF designer.

iii. Provide support for white board.

iv. Provide a separate/supplemental HVAC unit for this room with thermostat.

CONFERENCE ROOM (FIELD OFFICES)

Used for meetings, briefings, and/or interviews with the staff or the public.

2) Special Items

i. Provide blackout drapery if the conference room is located along the window wall.

ii. Provide at least one (1) general-purpose outlet on every wall and one (1) voice/data outlet on each wall. Quantity and location to be determined by ATF designer.

iii. Provide support for white board.

SUPPLY ROOM

Required for general office supplies.

2) Special Items

Provide a dedicated outlet for each photocopier.

MAIL AND COPY ROOM (DIVISION OFFICE ONLY)

Required for photocopiers, facsimile machines, shredders, and the storage of paper, toner cartridges, recycling bins, and general office supplies.

Provide a dedicated outlet for each photocopier and each shredder.

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION ROOM

The Polygraph Examination Room is required only at the Field Division offices when a Polygraph Examiner is on staff.

2) Special Items Install an “IN USE” outside of the Polygraph Room Door to indicate that a polygraph test is in progress with a separate light switch. Locate the center of the “IN USE” light fixture 66” above the finished floor adjacent to the door. Also, place a sign for the “In Use” light switch below the cover plate inside the Polygraph Examination room. The sign should read: “Turn on when room is in use.”

POLYGRAPH OFFICE

1) Special Items

i. Provide a 24” high x 30” wide one-way mirror window between the polygraph examiner’s office and polygraph examination room. The bottom of the window must be 48” above the finished floor. In addition, provide one (1) 1” wide mini blind on the “office side” of the window.

ii. Provide two (2) down-light fixtures on a dimmer switch. Place the down-light fixtures on the opposite side of the room from the one-way mirror.

BREAKROOM

1) Special Items

General Contractor is to provide the sink and cabinetry (See EXHIBIT #9). Also provide space for a standard refrigerator and coordinate with the field office.

TRAINING ROOM (DIVISION OFFICE ONLY, UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE)

2) Special Items

i. Provide a separate/supplemental HVAC unit for this room with thermostat.

ii. Provide a 3” raised access floor as required by ATF designer.

iii. Provide carpet tile.

iv. Provide and install manual room darkening shades.

v. Standard acoustical ceiling with standard lighting and downlights around perimeter of room.

Lights must be on dimmer switches.

vi. Provide and install vinyl wallcovering.

vii. Provide and install chair rail in specified locations.

viii. Provide plywood blocking for TV mounts. Locations and quantities to be determined by

ATF designer.

ix. Provide and install movable partition.

x. Provide minimum of 500 SF storage room for tables and chairs when space allows. ATF designer to provide drawing.

xi. Provide an AV closet or closet area for AV equipment.

xii. Provide electrical and voice/data outlets in raised floor and other locations. Quantity and location to be determined by ATF designer.

SECURE FILE ROOM

Used to store investigative material and other sensitive files.

None.

INTERVIEW ROOM

Interview rooms are small conference rooms used to interview defendants. Note, not all Field or Satellite offices require separate Conference and Interview Rooms. Architect is to confirm program of requirements if the Conference Room is also used as an Interview Room.

i. Install Handcuff Bar or D-Ring (See EXHIBIT #10)

ii. Install an “IN USE” outside of the Interview Room Door to indicate that an interview is in progress with a separate light switch. Locate the center of the “IN USE” light fixture 66” above the finished floor adjacent to the door. Also, place a sign for the “In Use” light switch below the cover plate inside the Interview Room. The sign should read: “Turn on when room is in use.”

DEFENDANT PROCESSING ROOM

This room is used to photograph, fingerprint, and process defendants. For offices with five (5) or less special agent personnel assigned, a combination Interview/Defendant Processing Room shall be provided.

2) Special Item

i. Base cabinet and Sink

Provide base cabinet with 20 gauge stainless steel, 8” deep sink with garbage disposal, and running hot and cold water. Base cabinet/sink height and faucet shall conform to the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS). See EXHIBIT #9.

ii. Handcuff Bar or D-Ring

a) Handcuff Bar

Provide a handcuff bar described on EXHIBIT #10. Handcuff bar must be welded to stainless steel flanges and anchored to the wall to withstand a force of 900 pounds. Flanges and cover plates must be 18 gauge, type 304 stainless steel tubing with a satin finish. All handcuff bars must have a 1-½” wall clearance. Position the handcuff bar horizontally 36” above the finished floor.

b) D-Ring Provide two (2) wall mounted D-Rings mounted on two (2) stainless steel kick plates. The rings should be mounted 5" AFF and 25" AFF. The D-Rings are screwed to wood blockings behind the drywall partition. Grind all bolts down or use tamper proof screws to prevent anyone from removing the D-rings from the wall (See EXHIBIT # 10).

SECURED / EVIDENCE STORAGE (FIELD AND SATELLITE OFFICES)

Each field office or group requires a secured storage room to safely store ammunition, weapons, investigative equipment, and evidence.

2) Special Items

i. Long Gun Rack. See EXHIBIT #11 space plan for the number of long gun racks.

ii. 4’x8’ pegboard for a hand gun rack. See EXHIBIT #12 space plan for the number of pegboard and location.

iii. Use partition Type 3E.

iv. Vents and Ducts and all other openings inside the security storage area with a total dimension of more than 90 square inches will be protected by the installation of hardened steel round bars, 3/8” in diameter, meeting a 600 Brinell hardness rating, spaced on 6” centers. The steel bars shall be welded to a ¼” steel angle iron frame. The steel frame and its supports must be supported to the building structure by welding or the use of tamper free anchoring devices. Where feasible, the hardened steel bars and steel angle iron frame shall be anchored to the masonry wall by drilling holes into the wall and using tamper proof anchors epoxy glued into the wall or weld the steel angle iron frame to the expanded metal within the secured partition.

v. Separate Investigative Area -- Divide the storage room with a slab to slab…