EXHIBIT O - (1) ADDITIONAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS - 1.docx

3.1 The requirements of this chapter supplement other related VA standards for construction, space and facility planning criteria, design guides, design manuals, specifications, and details, which remain in full force and effect. Specifically, all requirements of VA Handbook 0730, Security and Law Enforcement, Appendix B, (which covers physical security requirements for VA facilities), the VA Fire Protection Design Manual (which covers all VA construction), and ICT standards on the TIL remain in effect.

Risk Management Process for Federal Facilities: An ISC Standard, Appendix B 2019.

7.5 Anti-Ram Resistance

Both active and passive barriers must be tested and certified to be capable of stopping a 4,000- pound (1,800 Kg) vehicle at a speed of 30 miles per hour (48 Km/hr) with a maximum penetration distance of 3.3 feet (1m); see also section 3.6 Anti-Ram Rated Vehicle Barriers.(Need to be put in place)

8.2.4 Alteration/Renovation of Existing VA Facilities — Utility Entrances Facilities must relocate existing mechanical and electrical equipment to comply with the requirements of sections 8.2.1.3 Protection of Utility-Owned Service Equipment (Mechanical) and 8.2.2.3 Protection of Utility-Owned Service Equipment (Electrical). Where existing equipment cannot be relocated to within an existing building envelope, protect the equipment with screen walls or barriers that comply with Chapter 6 Building Envelope and Chapter 7 Structural System.

9.3 Electrical Systems

9.3.1.1 Standby Generators: Generators for the standby electrical system must be diesel compression engine type, rated as defined by ISO 8528 as Emergency Standby Power or Limited Running Time Power as most applicable to project needs and goals. The standby power system and the EES may be combined when the system as a whole meets NFPA 99, NFPA 110, other applicable codes, and VA criteria. The standby electrical system generators must provide power at the highest practicable voltage level, preferably the medium voltage utility service entrance voltage, and be connected into the normal power electrical system at a point as close as possible to the utility service entrance. The designer is to develop a design based on actual project requirements and conditions, including utility demand data, operational considerations, projected load reductions or growth, emergency community support operations, and applicable codes and VA criteria.

9.3.1.2 Location: Generators, paralleling equipment, and associated fuel and electrical components for the standby electrical system and the EES must be located above grade and above the defined flood elevation41 and within dedicated, environmentally-controlled structures or rooms. Standby electrical systems must be located a minimum distance of 50 feet (15 m) or greater in all directions from high risk areas.

9.3.1.3 Emergency Connections: Include an exterior emergency quick connection and all associated equipment for the EES at or near the location of the EES distribution equipment.

Provide uninterruptible power supply (UPS) equipment for critical telecommunications, computer, power quality-sensitive critical equipment and controls, and security systems and equipment. UPS equipment provides power during the time gap between loss of utility power and energization of the EES or standby electrical systems. UPS also provides power for an orderly shutdown of equipment in the event that EES or standby electrical systems do not operate properly.

3.8.1.4 Signage and Wayfinding: Wayfinding must be enhanced by site lighting, including providing improved security by assisting pedestrians and vehicles to locate their destinations expeditiously. For signage and wayfinding criteria, refer to the VA Signage Design Guide on the VA CFM TIL at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spclRqmts.asp#SIGN. (https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/signs/Signage07-Mandatory.pdf for mandatory VA Policy Signs; https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/signs/Signage04-Exterior.pdf -exterior signs)