DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings

Robert E. Merton, P.E.

Course Outline

While terrorism is not a new concept, the need to develop common antiterrorist measures to protect Department of Defense (DoD) facilities and structures has recently been clearly demonstrated. As the result of this need, common criteria and construction standards have been developed to minimize the threat, as well as damage and casualties in the event of a terrorist attack. This 6 hour course examines the minimum requirements to be put in place in DoD facilities.

This course is intended for civil engineers, electrical engineers, fire protection engineers, mechanical engineers, architects, facility planners, intelligence personnel, security personnel, contractors, and students.

This course requires the completion of a multiple-choice quiz at its conclusion in order to obtain the necessary certification.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course the student should be familiar with:

• The references used in the development of antiterrorism standards and design requirements;
• The applicability of antiterrorism standards;
• Exemptions to the antiterrorism standards;
• Which UFC is the starting point for any project that is likely to have security or antiterrorism requirements;
• The general philosophy associated with the development of the antiterrorism standards;
• The design strategy associated with the development of the antiterrorism standards;
• The assumptions associated with the development of the antiterrorism standards;
• Minimum antiterrorism site planning design measures for new and existing buildings;
• Minimum standoff distances and unobstructed space requirements;
• When the standards must be put in place in existing buildings;
• Criteria for the replacement of windows in new and existing buildings;
• Application of these standards to leased buildings;
• The difference between the required minimum standards and recommended additional measures;
• Minimum antiterrorism structural design measures for new and existing buildings;
• Minimum antiterrorism architectural design measures for new and existing buildings;
• Minimum electrical and mechanical antiterrorism design measures for new and existing buildings;
• Recommended additional site planning antiterrorism design measures for new and existing buildings;
• Recommended additional structural and architectural antiterrorism design measures for new and existing buildings;
• Minimum antiterrorism standards for expeditionary structures; and
• Antiterrorism recommendations to improve security for expeditionary structures.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for civil engineers, electrical engineers, fire protection engineers, mechanical engineers, architects, facility planners, intelligence personnel, security personnel, contractors, and students.

Benefit to Attendees

Attendees of this course will understand the antiterrorism standards and design requirements for DOD facilities.

Course Introduction

The need to insure that DoD facilities and structures are as safe as possible from terrorist attacks has resulted in the requirement for all DoD components to adopt and adhere to common criteria and construction standards. While all DoD components may set more stringent antiterrorism building standards, certain minimums must be put in place. This course will examine the minimum design requirements and standards to be put in place for DoD facilities.

Course Content

In this course, you are required to study Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 4-010-01, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings.

DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings

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Course Summary

This course will briefly examine the following topics and will provide references for further in-depth information and study:

General Introduction
Standards and recommendations
Levels of protection
Applicability
Exemptions
Historic preservation compliance
Design submittals
Information sensitivity
The philosophy behind the standards
Design strategies
Assumptions
Dod minimum antiterrorist standards for new and existing buildings
Recommended additional antiterrorism measures for new and existing buildings
DoD minimum antiterrorism standards for expeditionary structures

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.

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