TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
MANAGEMENT OF SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION FACILITIES
VERSION 1.1 IC Tech Spec‐for ICD/ICS 705
Intelligence Community Directive
(ICD) 705, Physical and Technical Security Standards for Sensitive
Compartmented Information Facilities (ICS-705-1) and Standards for
Accreditation and Reciprocal Use of Sensitive Compartmented Information
Facilities (ICS-705-2) and supersedes Director of Central Intelligence
Directive (DCID) 6/9.
SCIF Window Criteria (pg. 13)
1. Every effort should be made to minimize or eliminate
windows in the SCIF especially on the ground floor.
2. Windows shall be non-opening.
3. Windows shall be protected by security alarms in
accordance with Chapter 7 when
they are within 18 feet of the ground or an accessible
platform.
4. Windows shall provide visual and acoustic protection.
5. Windows shall be treated to provide RF protection when
recommended by the CTTA. (Visit www.signalsdefenses.com for RF window film specifications. SD1000 SD1010 SD2500 SD2510
6. All windows less than 18 feet above the ground or from
the nearest platform
affording access to the window (measured from the bottom of
the window), shall be
protected against forced entry and meet the standard for the
perimeter.
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