2011 Obo-ics Ibc

2011 BUILDING CODE OF OVERSEAS BUILDINGS OPERATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

OBO Supplement to 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC)

OBO-ICS 2011 Overseas Buildings Operations-International Code Supplement JANUARY 2011 United States Department of State IBC TOC - 1

The 2011 OBO International Codes Supplement adopts the 2009 IBC and amends its provisions on a chapter-by-chapter basis. Sections listed in the chapters below are amended or added by this supplement. Where a section is not listed, provisions of the IBC section are adopted by OBO in their entirety. A number of IBC chapters are adopted in their entirety without amendment as indicated. Appendixes are adopted or amended per Subsection 101.2.1 of the IBC. CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION

101 General 102 Applicability 103 Authority Having Jurisdiction 104 Not Adopted 105 Not Adopted 106 Not Adopted 107 Design Submittal Standards 108 Not Adopted 109 Not Adopted 110 Not Adopted 111 Not Adopted 112 Not Adopted 113 Not Adopted 114 Not Adopted 115 Not Adopted 116 Not Adopted

CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS

201 General 202 ICC Definitions 203 OBO Terms and Abbreviations

CHAPTER 3 USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION

303 Assembly Group A

CHAPTER 4 SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON USE AND OCCUPANCY 402 Not Adopted 408 Not Adopted 411 Not Adopted 414 Hazardous Materials 417 Not Adopted 421 Special Fire Protection Requirements for All Occupancies

422 Physical Security Requirements for Occupancies 423 Other Security Requirements for Occupancies 424 Technical Security Requirements for Occupancies 427 Staff Housing 428 Representational Housing



CHAPTER 5 GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREAS 508 Mixed Use And Occupancy 510 Building Area

CHAPTER 6 TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION No Amendments CHAPTER 7 FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES

705 Exterior Walls 707 Fire Barriers 708 Shaft Enclosures

CHAPTER 8 INTERIOR FINISHES

803 Wall And Ceiling Finishes 804 Interior Floor Finish 806 Furniture CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

901 General CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS

1008 Doors, Gates And Turnstiles 1009 Stairways 1011 Exit Signs 1022 Vertical Exit Enclosures 1029 Emergency Escape and Rescue

CHAPTER 11 ACCESSIBILITY 1101 General CHAPTER 12 INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT 1204 Temperature Control 1205 Lighting 1207 Sound Transmission and Noise Reduction CHAPTER 13 ENERGY EFFICIENCY 1301 General CHAPTER 14 EXTERIOR WALLS 1401 General 1403 Performance Requirements 1408 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) CHAPTER 15 ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURES 1503 Weather Protection 1507 Requirements for Roof Coverings 1510 Reroofing of Existing Buildings and Roofing for Additions 1511 Vegetated Roofs



CHAPTER 16 STRUCTURAL DESIGN 1601 General 1604 General Design Requirements 1607 Live Loads 1608 Snow Loads 1609 Wind Loads 1610 Soil Lateral Load 1613 Earthquake Loads 1615 Configuration Irregularities 1616 Seismic Design Requirements For Nonstructural Components 1617 Seismic Design Requirements For Seismically Isolated Structures 1618 Blast Analysis And Design CHAPTER 17 STRUCTURAL TESTS AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS No Amendments CHAPTER 18 SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS 1801 General 1803 Geotechnical Investigations

1805 Damproofing and Waterproofing 1808 Foundations

1810 Deep Foundations CHAPTER 19 CONCRETE 1901 General

1903 Specifications for Tests and Materials 1904 Durability Requirements 1905 Concrete Quality, Mixing and Placing 1907 Details of Reinforcement 1908 Modifications to ACI 318 1910 Minimum Slab Provisions 1917 Joint Requirements

CHAPTER 20 ALUMINUM No Amendments CHAPTER 21 MASONRY No Amendments CHAPTER 22 STEEL 2201 General

2205 Structural Steel 2209 Cold-Formed Steel

CHAPTER 23 WOOD No Amendments CHAPTER 24 GLASS AND GLAZING

2410 Blast Resistance Requirements



CHAPTER 25 GYPSUM BOARD AND PLASTER No Amendments CHAPTER 26 PLASTIC No Amendments CHAPTER 27 ELECTRICAL 2702 Emergency and Standby Power Systems CHAPTER 28 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS No Amendments CHAPTER 29 PLUMBING SYSTEMS 2902 Minimum Plumbing Facilities CHAPTER 30 ELEVATORS AND CONVEYING SYSTEMS 3001 General 3002 Hoistway Enclosures 3003 Emergency Operations CHAPTER 31 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 3107 Signs 3109 Swimming Pools and Enclosures 3115 Non-Permanent Structures CHAPTER 32 ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY No Amendments CHAPTER 33 SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION No Amendments CHAPTER 34 EXISTING STRUCTURES 3411 Accessibility For Existing Structures

3420 Physical Security For Existing Buildings CHAPTER 35 REFERENCED STANDARDS Additional Standards Referenced by OBO APPENDIX A Not Adopted APPENDIX B Not Adopted APPENDIX C Not Adopted APPENDIX D Not Adopted APPENDIX E Not Adopted APPENDIX F RODENT PROOFING No Amendments



APPENDIX G FLOOD-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION No Amendments APPENDIX H SIGNS H101 General H102 Definitions H103 Design and Construction H104 Electrical H105 Wall Signs H106 Referenced Standards H107 General Graphic Standards H108 Interior Graphic Standards H109 Interior Sign Types APPENDIX I PATIO COVERS No Amendments APPENDIX J GRADING J103 Not Adopted J104 Not Adopted J105 Not Adopted J106 Excavations J107 Fill J110 Erosion Control APPENDIX K METRICATION K101 General K102 Cost Estimation Quantities K103 Architectural Conventions K104 Civil Conventions K105 Structural Conventions K106 Electrical Conventions K107 Mechanical and Plumbing Conventions APPENDIX L DESIGN SUBMITTAL STANDARDS L101 General L102 Reports, Calculations, and Related Documentation L103 Specifications L104 Product Literature L105 Presentation Materials L106 Architectural Finishes Manual L107 Drawings L108 BIM Models L109 Quick Reference Guide L110 LEED Documentation



APPENDIX M TECHNICAL SECURITY DETAILS FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPENDIX N SECURITY DETAILS FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPENDIX O DoS RELIABILITY CENTERED MAINTENANCE MANUAL O101 General

END OF IBC TABLE OF CONTENTS

2011 BUILDING CODE OF OVERSEAS BUILDINGS OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION Chapter 1

OBO-ICS 2011 Overseas Buildings Operations-International Code Supplement JANUARY 2011 United States Department of State IBC 1 - 1

CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION

SECTION 101 GENERAL

Replace Section 101.1 with the following: 101.1 Title. The 2009 International Building Code (IBC) as amended by the 2011 OBO International Codes Supplements (OBO-ICS) shall be known as the 2011 Building Code of Overseas Buildings Operations, herein referred to as this code.

1. The OBO International Codes Supplements include the Unclassified OBO-ICS and the Classified OBO-ICS. Replace Subsection 101.2 with the following: 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code, shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

1. The provisions of this code shall apply to all Marine Security Guard Quarters (MSGQs). 2. The provisions of this code shall apply to on-compound staff housing in accordance with Section 427. 3. The provisions of this code shall apply to on-compound and off-compound representational housing in

accordance with Section 428. 4. Detached one- and two-family staff dwellings and multiple single family staff dwellings (townhouses) not more

than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the Residential Code of Overseas Buildings Operations.

Add the following sentence to Subsection 101.2.1: 101.2.1 Appendixes. The OBO-ICS Table of Contents for each code indicates which ICC I-Code Appendixes are adopted by OBO. Replace Subsection 101.4.1 with the following: 101.4.1 Electrical. The provisions of the 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC) published by the NFPA shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and appurtenances thereto. The ICC Electrical Code (IEC) is not adopted. Subsection 101.4.5 is not adopted; Delete in its entirety. Subsection 101.4.7 is not adopted; Delete in its entirety.


Add the following new subsections: 101.4.8 Site. Provisions of the International Zoning Code (IZC) are adopted. 101.4.9 Private Sewage Disposal. Provisions of the International Private Sewage Disposal Code (IPSDC) are adopted. 101.5.1 Sustainability Requirements.

1. The provisions of LEED Green Building Design and Construction Rating System (Version 3), as developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) shall be used to obtain a minimum LEED Certified Rating for OBO projects.

2. The required LEED rating referenced in Paragraph1 shall be obtained for no less than the following project elements: A. Construction of new office buildings. B. Major renovation of office buildings C. Compound sitework associated with new compound sites.

101.5 Effective Date of the Building Code of Overseas Buildings Operations.

1. The 2011 Building Code of Overseas Buildings Operations is effective January 1, 2011. 2. The applicable International Building Code version is the 2009 Edition.

A. The International Code Council Supplements to the International Codes are not adopted by OBO. 3. The applicable National Electrical Code version is the 2008 edition.

A. NFPA supplements to the NEC are not adopted by OBO. 101.6 Host Country Codes and Standards. Latest editions and supplements of the Host Countrys local building

codes, including zoning requirements and product standards, as of the contract date are also applicable to the building project. In cases where the Host Countrys codes and standards are more stringent, the contractor shall submit an RFI to the COR for resolution.

101.7 Marginal Markings Indicating Updates. Solid vertical lines in the margins within the body of the

supplement indicate a change or an addition from the technical requirements of the previous edition of the OBO-ICS. Deletion of requirements is indicated by arrows in the margins. OBO-ICS supplements to the codes cited in Section 102 are marked accordingly. Examples of these markings are as follows:

Change or Addition:


Deletion:

SECTION 102 APPLICABILITY

Replace Section 102.6 with the following: 102.6 Existing Structures. The occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as specifically covered in this code and the International Fire Code (IFC),



and their supplements, or as is deemed necessary by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public. Replace the title of Section 103 as follows:

SECTION 103 AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION

Replace Subsection 103.1 with the following: 103.1 Creation of Enforcement Office. The OBO Office of Design and Engineering (OBO/PDCS/DE) shall be the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Replace Subsection 103.2 with the following: 103.2 Appointment. The Office Director of the OBO Office of Design and Engineering shall appoint building officials deemed necessary for enforcement of this code. Delete Subsection 103.3. Replace the title of Section 107 with the following:

SECTION 107 DESIGN SUBMITTAL STANDARDS

Replace section 107 in its entirety with the following: 107.1 Standard Submittal Requirements. Design submittals shall be provided in accordance with the documentation requirements of IBC Appendix L. 107.2 Metrication. The design documentation shall be developed using the metric system of measurement and in accordance with the metric standards of IBC Appendix K. 107.3 Code Analysis: Provide code analysis of the applicable requirements of this code and host country code(s) for all proposed facilities. Content of analysis shall be consistent with the International Code Council - Plan Review Record. Exception. Other code analysis forms may be used if approved in advance by the by contracting officer. 107.4 Professional Seals and Signatures. Affix proper seals and signatures by registered design professional(s), for design phases identified in Appendix L, in accordance with the following:

1. A registered design professional shall sign and seal each drawing, specification cover sheet(s), report cover sheet(s), or other documents that are required to be signed and sealed only if the following requirements are met: A. The design professionals shall possess valid, current, professional registration.



B. The registered design professional is competent in the subject matter of those documents by virtue of education or experience, or both;

C. The registered design professional has served in one of the following roles in the project:

1) Personally prepared the documents: had direct technical knowledge and responsible control over the content of technical submissions during their preparation;

2) Approved the documents: performed substantive review and authority to make revisions with regard to the preparation of submissions..

Sections 107 through 110 are not adopted. Sections 112 through 114 are not adopted.

END OF CHAPTER IBC-1 AMENDMENTS

2011 BUILDING CODE OF OVERSEAS BUILDINGS OPERATIONS DEFINITIONS Chapter 2


CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS

SECTION 201 GENERAL

Delete this section in its entirety and replace with the following: 201.1 Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this code, have the meanings shown in this chapter. 201.2 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, or International Fire Code, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those codes. 201.3 Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined through the methods authorized by this chapter, such terms shall have ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context implies.

SECTION 202 ICC DEFINITIONS

Replace definition with the following: HISTORIC BUILDINGS. See Culturally Significant Buildings in Section 203.

SECTION 203 OBO TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

ABA. Architectural Barriers Act. Refer to Chapter 11 - Accessibility, for applicability. ABB. American Broadcasting Bureau. ACAO. Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer (Public Diplomacy). ACCEPTED. This term shall be use in conjunction with Project Directors/CORs responses to submittals, requests, applications, inquiries, reports, claims, notices and similar actions by Contractor. Neither the use of this term nor the action it describes shall be presumptive. By its acceptance of any Contractor submittal or deliverable, the US Government (USG) will not be considered at risk for patent or latent deficiencies in either the design or in the works as installed. The Contractor shall retain full responsibility for al actions in fulfillment of the Contract Documents. In no instance will the Project Directors/CORs acceptance be interpreted as release of the Contractor from its contractual responsibilities. ACCESS CONTROL. Control of entry by means of physical barriers, devices and/or inspection procedures.



ACCESS DENIAL SYSTEM. A nonlethal crowd control measure intended to protect a facility against riots or disturbances by causing the mob to disperse or become incapacitated. DOS usually employs electronically-fired tear gas grenades for this purpose, although aqueous foam generators have also been used. ACCESSIBLE. (1) A site, building, facility, or portion thereof that complies with the requirements of the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) for accessibility to sites, facilities, buildings and elements by individuals with disabilities. (2) Referring to building exterior walls and windows, anything located 5.00 m or less above grade or accessible platform. ACCESSIBLE PLATFORM. Referring to exterior walls, any platform (common roofs and walls, trees and ledges, etc.) located within 5.00 m above grade level, within 2.75 m from exterior wall and 2.75 m horizontal distance from the perimeter wall.: also Referring to exterior walls, any platform (common roofs and walls, trees, and ledges, etc.) located within 5.00 m above grade level, within 2.75 m from exterior wall and 2.75 m horizontal distance from the perimeter wall. ACCESSIBLE WINDOWS/OPENINGS. All ground and higher floor windows/openings (includes vents, sidelights, air conditioners, etc.) easily reached from outside (generally, without the use of ladders, rope or other climbing aid) and greater than 625 cm2 (96 square inches). ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS. A documented process whereby procedures required to accomplish a work activity are outlined, actual or potential hazards of each step are identified, and measures for elimination or control of those hazards are developed. AD (OBO/PDCS/DE/AD). Architectural Design Division in the Office of Design and Engineering. ADA. Americans with Disabilities Act. Not applicable to OBO. See ABA and refer to Chapter 11 - Accessibility. ADJACENT AREA AND CONTIGUOUS SPACE. Space surrounding Controlled Access Area(s) (CAA) besides/below/above; includes adjoining spaces extending beyond external walls/floor/ceiling of CAA through such spaces to next set of walls/floors/ceilings of building. ADMINISTRATIVELY CONTROLLED AREA. An area into which unescorted access is limited to authorized personnel, either foreign national or American (e.g., cashiers, unclassified computer rooms, unclassified mail rooms, medical unit). ADOC. Associate Director of Communications. ADS. Associate Director for Security (a regional officer). A/E. Reference to an Architectural and Engineering firm under contract to OBO to provide professional design services for Embassy buildings; also shown as A&E. AETN. American Embassy Television Network; managed by the International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB). AGR/ATT. Agricultural Attach. AHJ. See Authority Having Jurisdiction. AID. Agency for International Development; See USAID.



AIO. Assistant Information Officer (Public Diplomacy). A/LM/AQM: Acquisitions Division for OBO in the DOS Administrative Bureau. AMBASSADOR: The highest-ranking diplomat appointed to represent the President of the United States in a foreign country; also, the Chief of Mission. ANTI-CLIMB: Description of a wall or fence, at least 2.75 m in height, without handholds or footholds. ANTI-RAM: Description of a barrier meeting the specification for anti-ram, SD-STD-02.01; sufficient, at the maximum threat, to arrest a 6800 kg (15,000 lb.) gross-weight vehicle traveling at a maximum of 80 kilometers per hour (50 mph) perpendicular to the barrier. APO: Army Post Office (Defense Department postal service available at some Posts). APPROVED: Acceptable to the building official. When used in conjunction with Project Directors/CORs responses to submittals, requests, applications, inquires, reports, claims, notices, and similar actions by Contractor, its meaning will be as that defined for Accepted. It shall not connote that the USG has assumed, at Approval of the works or portion thereof, responsibilities fixed by the documents to the Contractor. Contract Documents are changed by Modification only: also - Means "acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction." ARSO: Assistant RSO. ASE. Acoustic Shielded Enclosure. See also Certified Shielded Enclosure. ASSISTANT/ALTERNATE CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE (ACOR). With duty station located in Washington, DC, this individual serves as the US liaison. As applicable, may have warrant authority similar to that granted to the Project Director/COR. ATO. Area Telecommunications Office or Officer. ATT. Attach (an officer of the US Government attached to a Post for specific areas of interest) ATTACK SIDE. Public (or exposed) side of a perimeter barrier, hardline wall, door, or window. For vehicle barriers, the direction of approach for uninspected vehicles. See protected side. AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION: (1) The governmental agency which regulates the construction process. (2) For Department of State projects, the Office of Design and Engineering (OBO/PDCS/DE) in the OBO Program Development, Coordination, and Support Directorate, is the Authority Having Jurisdiction. A/V. Audio visual. AVLOS. Automated Visa Lookout System (a telegraphic terminal usually in the NIV branch of the Consular Section). BALLISTIC RESISTANCE. Products and designs certified by DS/PSP/PSD under the provisions of SD-STD-01.01 (see 12 FAH-5 H-011, subparagraph (4)) to withstand a minimum of 7.62/5.56 mm rifle rounds fired from approximately 6.00 m without penetration of spalling. BCR. Built-in Conference Room.



BERM. A natural or man-made terrain feature that serves as a vehicle barrier. B&F. Budget and Fiscal (part of the Administrative Section of the Embassy). BFO. Budget and Fiscal Officer. BICSI. Building Industry Consulting Service International B&M. Budget and Management. BMO. Building Maintenance Officer. BOLLARD. Concrete-filled steel pipes used to channel or restrict vehicular traffic. BOM. Bill of Materials BR. Ballistic Resistance or Ballistic-Resistant (formerly HPR). BTL. Build-to-Lease. CA. DOS Bureau of Consular Affairs. CAA. Controlled Access Area. CAC. Compound Access Control. CAG. Cleared American Guard. CAO. Cultural Affairs Officer, Public Diplomacy (generally the second ranking officer), also Commercial Attach Office. CAT. (1) Consular Assistance Team (an ad hoc multi-discipline team providing operations and planning advice to the consular section at a Post) (2) Common Access Terminal. CFSM. Construction, Facility and Security Management Directorate of OBO. CM (OBO/CFSM/CM). Office of Construction Management in the Construction, Facility and Security Management Directorate of OBO. COST (OBO/PDCS/COST). Office of Cost Management Division in the Program Development, Coordination & Support Directorate of OBO. CSE (OBO/PDCS/DE/CSE). Civil/Structural Engineering Division of the Office of Design and Engineering. CCR. Classified Computer Room. CCTV. Closed-Circuit Television (generally used for security surveillance).



CENTRAL RECEIVING/CONSOLIDATION POINT (CRP). The location and warehouse or other Contractor-provided facility in U.S. where Contractor receives Controlled Access Area (CAA) products/materials/equipment and consolidates/prepares/packs these for secure shipment to Project Site. Contractor must select warehouse, which is certified as secure warehouse by Diplomatic Security, and compliant with security requirements of Attachment A of Section 01610, Secure Shipment. CFE. Contractor Furnished Equipment. CG. (1) Consul General (the senior consular officer at a large Embassy or principal officer of a Consulate-General); or (2) Consulate-General (a consulate of greater size or importance of which the principal officer is a Consul General). CGR. Consul General's Residence. CHANCERY/CONSULATE. The place in which the business of an embassy is conducted. Facility containing highly classified and sensitive information or equipment, occupied by U. S. Government interests and activities. May include an office annex containing U. S. citizens on the same compound as the chancery or consulate. CHARGE D'AFFAIRES. The highest ranking diplomat in an Embassy during the Ambassador's absence. CHIEF OF MISSION. The highest ranking diplomat at a mission. See Ambassador CIHS/PDS. Classified Information Handling System. Protected Distribution System. CIPE. Classified Information Processing Equipment. CIT/PPT. Citizenship and Passport (a branch of an Embassy's Consular Section). CLAN. Classified Local Area Network. CLEAR ZONE. On NEC compounds, a 6 m (20 ft.) area, extending inward from the protected side of the perimeter barrier, which is free of any auxiliary structures, parking areas, or other man-made features. CLEARED AMERICAN ESCORT (CAE) Locally Employed, Cleared U.S. Citizen who has been provided suitable training in relevant construction surveillance procedures, as provided in the CST Field Manual and other written instructions, by qualified security personnel (Site Security Manager (SSM), Construction Surveillance Technician (CST), Security Engineering Officer (SEO), or the Regional Security Officer (RSO)). CLEARED AMERICAN GUARD (CAG). Cleared U.S. citizen (Top Secret), who is selected, professionally trained, and assigned to Project for purpose of protecting security integrity of Site, building, materials, furniture, fixtures, equipment and other items scheduled for inclusion in controlled access area(s) (CAA). CLEARED U.S. CITIZEN. U.S. citizen possessing current validated security clearance (minimum SECRET) as required by DOD Form 154 Contract Document, and authorized by the Project Director/COR to be at the Final Construction Site, Support Site, and any Secure Storage Area (SSA). CLO. Community Liaison Office. CMP. Compound.



CMR. Chief of Missions Residence (replaces EMR which may still be found in some DOS documents). The official, private residence of the United States Ambassador and family in a foreign country. CO. Contracting Officer. COB. Consulate Office Building. COM. Chief of Mission. COMMON USE MATERIALS. Construction materials used throughout the building without regard to specific locations. Examples include reinforcing steel (rebar), wallboard, light fixtures, carpet tile, ceiling tiles and wire conduit. These materials shall be used in CAA and non-CAA areas. Specifically excluded are materials that will only be used in the CAA. COMMON WALL. A wall, floor, ceiling, or other physical barrier separating USG-controlled spaces from adjoining non-USG-controlled spaces. COMPOUND ACCESS CONTROL (CAC). System of gates, barriers, and guard booths, used to pre-screen personnel and vehicles entering a secure perimeter. COMPROMISE. Unauthorized disclosure of classified information, or unauthorized access to secured products/materials/equipment. CONFINED SPACE. Any area which has limited openings for entry and exit that would make escape difficult in emergency, has lack of ventilation, contains known and potential hazards, or is not designed or intended for continuous human occupancy. CONSEC. Construction surveillance procedures. CONSTRUCTION SECURITY PLAN (CSP). Project specific security plan developed by the USG to ensure that construction activities are undertaken in manner consistent with applicable USG regulations, policies, procedures, and standards. The CSP is the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the Project and is the working document intended as primary procedural guidance for the Project Director/COR and the Site Security Manager. CONSTRUCTION SURVEILLANCE TECHNICIAN (CST). Cleared U.S. Citizen (TOP SECRET), experienced in related construction technology and professionally trained in USG surveillance techniques, who is assigned to the Project to ensure security integrity of Project Site, building, controlled access area(s) (CAA), and materials scheduled for inclusion in the CAA. CONSUL. A senior officer of the Consular Section or the principal officer of a consulate. CONSULAR AGENCY. One- or two-person office of non-direct hire personnel, typically part-time, not collocated in any USG office building or compound. CONSULAR SECTION. The section of an Embassy that issues visas to enter the United States and provides citizenship services.



CONSULAR SERVICE LINE. Interior hardline separating U. S. consular personnel from the consular section waiting room, usually incorporating transaction windows. CONSULATE. See chancery/consulate. CONTAINER/SEA CONTAINER. Standard sea container commonly used for international shipment of materials or cargo by ocean-going container ships or, in applicable sizes, by cargo aircraft. The terms are synonymous in these Contract Documents. CONTRACT DRAWINGS OR DRAWINGS. Where indicated by the context, means those drawings specifically listed in the executed construction contract or as later incorporated into the contract by contract modification or change order. CONTRACT A/E. Refers to the Architect/Engineer (A/E) firm or firms that produces the Contract Documents and related information which defines work of Project to be performed by Design/Build Contractor. Definition is extended to include similar services performed directly by the USG and its engaged consultants, and includes similar terms which may be used in the Contract Documents, such of Architect, Designer, Engineer, or Consultant, where used in similar general context as for Contract A/E.. CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE (COR). See Project Director; also a person designated and appointed in writing by the Contracting Officer. The COR shall be the Governments representative on the project for technical operations. Certain and specific Contracting Officer duties may be delegated by the Contracting Officer to the COR. The COR is authorized to act on behalf of the Contracting Officer to perform only those duties expressly delegated by the Contracting Officer and as specifically set forth in the Contract Documents. CONTRACTOR/CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. In addition to the General Contractor, these terms include all employees, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to General Contractor. CONTROLLED. The state of being directly protected by 24-hour presence of Cleared American Personnel, or being under protection of technical devices approved and installed by Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS). CONTROLLED ACCESS AREA (CAA). The only area(s) within a building where classified information or materials may be handled, stored, discussed, or processed. All unauthorized personnel must be under constant escort and observation. There are two categories of CAAs: core and restricted. CONTROLLED AREA. An area where an individual has passed one or more inspection points in order to gain entry, but in which no national security information is processed. This area must be behind the building hardline. COR. Contracting Officer's Representative. CORE AREA. Those areas of the CAA where unescorted access is limited to authorized U.S. citizens holding a TOP SECRET clearance. Authorized U.S. Citizens with a SECRET clearance may have access to core areas, but must be under constant escort and observation. Certain areas also require special access authorization. CP. Consolidation Point. CPO. Communications Programs Officer. CPS. Citizen and Passport Service (part of an Embassy's Consular Section).



CR. Consul Residence CRF. Compound Recreational Facility. CSE. Certified Shielded Enclosure. CSP. Construction Security Plan. CST. Construction Surveillance Technician. CTF. Common Transmission Facility. CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS. Buildings designated by the Department of State as historically, architecturally, or culturally significant. CWE. Current Working Estimate. DAO. Defense Attach Officer (the senior Defense Attach). DC (OBO/PDCS/DE/DC).. Design Coordination Division of the Office of Design and Engineering. DCAA. Defense Contract Audit Agency. DCM. Deputy Chief of Mission (the second most senior diplomat in an Embassy). DCR. Deputy Chief of Mission Residence. DE (OBO/PDCS/DE). Office of Design and Engineering in the Project Development, Coordination & Support Directorate of OBO. DEA. Drug Enforcement Administration. DEAL TRAY. The subassembly of a transaction window which enables routine passage of materials of limited size between sides of the window. The window may be fixed, have a convoluted design, or include moveable elements to enhance security. DEPARTMENT. The United States Department of State. DESIGN-BID-BUILD. The project delivery approach where the Owner commissions an architect or engineer to prepare drawings and specifications, and separately selects a builder either by negotiation or competitive bidding. (Design-Build Institute). DESIGN-BUILD. Also known as "design-construct" or "single responsibility," design-build is a system of contracting under which one entity performs both architecture/ engineering and the construction under one single contract. (Design-Build Institute).



DESIGNATED AUTHORITY. The senior person in charge, appointed as the representative for the Project, by OBO. Unless otherwise indicated, this refers to on-site Project Director/COR, and is identified as such in these specifications. DETACHMENT COMMANDER. See NCOIC. DIPLOMATIC POUCH. A container or mailbag that is exempt from inspection by host country authorities and, if classified, transported and accompanied by United States government couriers. DIRECTED (AND SIMILAR TERMS: SELECTED, REQUESTED, PERMITTED, AUTHORIZED). Unless further defined, will mean as directed by the Project Director/COR, or as selected by the Project Director/COR, and similar phrases, except that such terms shall not be interpreted to extend the Project Directors/CORs responsibilities into areas of the Contractor's specific responsibilities for the execution of the work, e.g., to include construction supervision.

DIRECT-HIRE EMPLOYEE. A person hired by the US Government as a full-time Foreign or Civil Service employee. DIRECTOR. Director of Overseas Buildings Operations. DIS. Defense Investigative Service. DISINTEGRATOR. A DOS-approved machine for destruction of material into a powder-like form which affords more secure destruction than a shredder. DOC. Director of Communications. DOS. U. S. Department of State. DPAO. Deputy Public Affairs Officer (high ranking Public Diplomacy officer, where the position exists). DRS. Diplomatic Record System. DS. Diplomatic Security, Bureau of. DS-APPROVED NONMAN-PASSABLE. A system that has been tested to meet 5-minute forced entry (FE) barrier system protection requirements by a single attacker using improvised tools available within the public access area behind the hardline and certified in accordance with Department of State certification standard, SD-STD-01.04, Revision B. This terminology is to distinguish from the 5-minute FE protection provided at building exteriors and interior hardlines in which the test criteria simulates a mob. DSS (DS/DSS). Diplomatic Security Service. DTE. Data terminating equipment. DTS. Diplomatic Telecommunications Service. EE. (OBO/PDCS/DE/EE).Electrical Engineering Division of the Office of Design and Engineering.



E/E. Entry/Exit points. E&E. Emergency and evacuation (a plan for such developed by Post). EAP. Emergency Action Plan. EDO. See USTC/EDO. EER. Energy-Efficient Ratio. EES. Earth Electrode Subsystem. EMBASSY. (1) The diplomatic mission, representing the United States to another country, and typically consisting of an Ambassador and staff. (2) The building(s) containing the offices of an ambassador and staff. EMCS. Energy management and control system. EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY. The designated utility-independent source of power necessary to operate ventilation, lighting, telephone, power, security and other essential support systems, most importantly in the safe haven or safe area. EMI. Electromagnetic interference EMR *. Obsolete for Ambassadors Residence; see CMR EMT. Electrical Metallic Tubing. EOB. Existing Office Building. EPO. Emergency Power Off. EQUIPMENT. Is often used to indicate product with operational parts, whether manually or automatically operated, or whether connected by piping, wires, or similar services. ER. Equipment Room ES. Emanation Security. ESC. Engineering Service Center. A regional security engineering group. ESCAPE HATCH. A horizontally or vertically mounted non-door assembly. ESO. Engineering Service Office or Officer (a regional or resident security engineering office). EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING (EOB). In terms of physical security for overseas USG facilities, there are two types of existing office building (EOB): (1) DOS-designed office buildings or compounds which were at the 35% design development stage prior to July 1991; and (2) Office buildings or compounds not designed by DOS which were acquired through purchase, lease, or other means, prior to July 1991.


FACP. Fire alarm control panel. FAIM. Foreign Affairs Information Management. FAIS. Foreign Affairs Information System. FAR. Federal Acquisition Regulations. FBIS. Foreign Broadcast Information Service. FBU. Federal Benefits Unit (a part of the Consular Section). FCS. Foreign Commercial Service; a United States Department of Commerce tenant in an Embassy or Consulate. FE. Forced Entry. FE/BR. Forced Entry/Ballistic Resistant. FEDBIZOPPS. The single point-of-entry for federal procurements of over $25,000. FF&E. Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment. FINISH WORK. Work, other than general construction as defined below, including insulation, partition/ceiling systems, finishes, cabinet work, conveyor systems, specialties, building furnishings/fixtures/equipment, and mechanical/electrical services and equipment including those specialized for fire protection, security, communication, control, energy conservation, safety, comfort, convenience, and similar purposes. FIR (OBO/OPS/FIR). Office of Fire Protection within the Operations Directorate. Flying Fragments. Fragments generated by the destruction of "unhardened" (not blast-resistant) features such as perimeter walls, adjacent structures, sunscreens, veneers, ornament, exposed mechanical, electrical equipment, etc. FM(OBO/CFSM/FM). Office of Facility Management in the Construction, Facility and Security Management Directorate of OBO. FOC. Fiber Optic Converter. FOI. Fiber Optic Isolator. FOO. Field Operations Officer (Public Diplomacy). FSN. Foreign Service National; a direct-hire, non-U.S. citizen employee at a foreign service Post. FSO. Foreign Service Officer; a direct-hire, U.S. citizen, career employee in the Foreign Service. FURNISH. Except as further defined for specific work, means supply and deliver to Project Site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar handling as applicable for each instance of use.




GAO. General Administrative Officer or Government Accounting Office. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION. Construction activity for completion of building foundations, structure, and enclosure or shell. Utility work that penetrates the exterior plane of the building and the installation of doors, windows and faade work are not considered general construction. Any reinforcement work done to increase load-bearing capacity in existing buildings is not considered general construction. GENERAL WORK AREA. Areas of building in which access by the public is restricted: also - Work space occupied by U.S. citizen and Foreign Service National (FSN) personnel in which Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information may be handled, stored, discussed, or processed. Examples include administrative and consular offices. . GFCI. Government Furnished and Contractor-Installed materials and/or equipment. GFE. Government Furnished Equipment. GFGI. Government Furnished and Government-Installed materials and/or equipment. GFI. Government Furnished Information. GFM. Government Furnished Materials. GRADE LEVEL. Highest level of ground within 2.75 m. GRADE FLOOR OPENING. A window or other opening located such that the sill height of the opening is not more than 1120 mm (44 inches) above or below the finished ground level adjacent to the opening. GSO. General Services Officer. HARDLINE. Term referring to a system of barriers surrounding a protected area which afford degrees of forced entry, ballistic resistant, or blast protection, or combinations of these three. A hardline may include walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, windows, doors, or non-window openings, all of which must provide the level of protection specified for that hardline. HAZARD. Potential interaction between people, equipment, material, or environment which could result in damage to property or equipment, disruption of mission, contamination of environment, or substantial personal injury resulting in time loss. HHMD. Hand-Held Metal Detector. HOST COUNTRY. The country in which the project is located; also - The nation to which a United States Embassy is accredited. IACSE. Interagency Advisory Committee on Security Equipment. IAHB. Interagency Housing Board. IBB. Obsolete for International Broadcasting Bureau; an independent federal entity. See ABB. IBB/B/ETS. Office of Engineering and Technical Support in the International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB).



ICE. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ID. (OBO/PDCS/DE/ID). Interior Design Division in the Project Development, Coordination & Support Directorate of OBO. IDS. Intrusion Detection System. IGE. Independent Government Estimate. IM (M/IM). Information Management office in the DOS Bureau of Administration. IMO. Information Management Officer. IMPACT STATEMENT. An analysis and program for the security systems for a particular Post provided by the Department. INDICATED. Refers to means of recording requirements for performing work of Contract Documents, and similar texts. Where term such as shown, specified, noted, or scheduled is used, it is for purpose of helping reader locate requirements in contract Documents, and no limitation of location or requirements is intended. INNER PERIMETER. The fence line separating the operations area of a VOA relay station from the remainder of the facility. INSPECTABLE MATERIAL. Materials that can be inspected through means approved by Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) or Security Management Division (OBO/PE/SM). Examples include sections of single wall ductwork, sheets of gypsum board, pieces of wood, and non-electrical fixtures. INSTALL. Except as further defined for specific work, means primary operations at Project Site, including, but not limited to, unloading, unpacking, assembly, erection, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, during, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations, as applicable for each unit of work. INSTALLER. The entity (person or firm) engaged by Contractor or any of its subcontractors, at any tier of responsibility, for performance or installation of particular unit of work at Project Site, either singly or in conjunction/cooperation with other installers for portions of unit of work and adjoining work. It is a basic requirement that each installer be qualified for and equipped for operations it is engaged to perform.

Experienced Installer. Installer qualified with at least five years of experience in operations engaged to perform, who meets or exceeds requirements for staffing, training, testing, certifying, licensing, tooling, equipping, and similar requirements as specified and otherwise implied in each instance, for type/quality of workmanship indicated, and who has demonstrated proficiency, safety, and compliance with regulations by recognized authorities having expertise or jurisdiction. Specialist. Where indicated, installation must be performed by specially qualified specialists, who are recognized experts in the work required as demonstrated by certificates of testing and performance, appropriate and applicable in each instance. Where indicated, the Contractor shall engage the related product manufacturer as specialist for installation of unit of work. Compliance with these requirements will neither be held to relieve Contractor of responsibility for fulfilling requirements of Contract Documents, nor interpreted to provide a basis for conflicts with applicable regulations, trade unions, and local authorities jurisdictions.



IO. Information Officer and Press Attache (Public Diplomacy). IPC. Information Programs Center. IPM. DOS Integrated Approach to Pest Management. IPS. Initial Planning Survey; newly developed, planning document that is superceding, the Engineering Feasibility Study (EFS). IQC. Indefinite Quantity Contract. IRS. Internal Revenue Service. ISC. Information Service Center. ISO. Information Systems Office; also International Organization for Standardization. ISS (DS/ST/ISS). Information Systems Security Division of the Security Technology Office in the DOS Bureau of Diplomatic Security. ITC. Information Technical Center. IV. Immigrant Visa (a branch of the Consular Section in an Embassy). JAO. Joint Administrative Office or Officer; a single administrative function serving several U.S. functions. JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS. A documented process whereby duties or tasks of an employees job are outlined, actual or potential hazards of each duty are identified, and measures for elimination or control of those hazards are developed. JOT. Junior Officer Trainee. LAA. Limited Access Area. LEG/ATT. Legal Attach. LIAISON ATTACHE. An attach to the Political Section. See POL. LIMITED ACCESS AREA. An area of U.S. control between the CAA and the general work areas. See Section 422.2.10.3 Areas of Control. LOCK AND LEAVE FACILITY. A Department of State overseas office facility officially certified and designated as a (classified or unclassified) facility without 24-hour cleared U.S. presence. LTL. Long Term Lease. LWF. Lease-with-Fitout.



M/. DOS Bureau of Management. MAAG. Military Assistance Advisory Group. MAN-PASSABLE. An opening having the minimum area required for an intruder to physically pass through a barrier and enter a secured area. In accordance with DS/PSP/PSD specifications (SD-STD-01.01), the minimum area considered passable is 625 cm2 (96 square inches) with its smallest dimension equal to, or larger than, 150 mm. also - Under the provisions of DS Certification Standard SD-STD-01.01, the minimum area considered passable is 625 cm2 with its smallest dimension equal to, or larger than, 150 mm. Nominal dimensions are as follows: Square Opening: 250 mm x 250 mm; Rectangular Opening: 150 mm by 400 mm; Circular Opening: 300 mm. MATERIAL. All materials, fixtures and other articles incorporated in or which are intended to remain with the project: also - is often used to indicate naturally-occurring or manufactured product which has been substantially cut, shaped, worked, mixed, processed, finished, refined, or otherwise fabricated/installed to form part of the work of this Project. MAXIMUM DEMOLITION. As applied to the CAA, the removal of all finish work material down to the elements or materials defined as general construction. This includes overhead ceiling material, wall and ceiling plaster, gypsum board, flooring, doors/frames, electrical wiring, light fixtures, electrical switches, receptacles, telephone wiring, conduit, window/frames and heat radiators. MDF. Main Distribution Frame. MDL. Message Distribution Locker. ME. (OBO/PDCS/DE/ME). Mechanical Engineering Division of the Office of Design and Engineering. M/IM. See IM. MINISTER. An honorific title of rank for a senior diplomat. MISSION. A delegation or representation of the United States headed by an Ambassador, such as to an international organization; also, a generic term for the U.S. presence in a host country. M/MED. Office of Medical Services in the DOS Bureau of Management. M/OBO. See OBO. MPR. Multi-Purpose Room. MRV. Machine Readable Visa; a laser-printed visa issued by the Embassy's Consular Section as part of the NIV program. MSG. Marine Security Guard. MSG-1. See Post One. MSGQ. Marine Security Guard Quarters. MTS. Main Terminal Space



MUTOA. Multiple User Telecommunications Outlet Assembly. NAB. Newly Acquired Building. NATIONAL SECURITY. Refers to national defense and foreign relations of United States of America. NCEL. Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory. NCOIC. Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Marine detachment at a Post; Senior Marine at a Post, see De-tachment Commander. NEC. New Embassy Compound. Also, National Electrical Code. NET AREA. Also referred to as "Net Floor Area". The area of space measured from the inside faces of the enclosing walls and partitions. "Net Area" differs from "Net Useable Space" in that it includes all spaces tabulated in the design space program, including storage rooms and closets, laundry rooms, mechanical/utility rooms and entrance foyers. Hallways are not included. NET USABLE SPACE. Also referred to as "Useable Space" or "Useable Living Space." All primary living space of a residential unit, measured from the inside faces of enclosing walls and partitions. Does not include storage rooms and closets, laundry rooms, hallways, mechanical/utility rooms or entrance foyers. The terms "Net Useable Space," "Useable Space, and "Useable Living Space" are not applicable to Chapter 9.0, which is concerned solely with the design and construction of new housing by the United States Government. These terms apply only to evaluations of existing buildings that are leased as described in the DOS Foreign Affairs Manual, 6 FAM 700. See ICS-IBC Chapter 5, General Building Heights and Areas. NEW OFFICE ANNEX (NOX). In terms of physical security for overseas U.S. Government (USG) facilities, a new office annex (NOX) is an office building constructed on an existing compound by or on behalf of USG. NEW OFFICE BUILDING (NOB). In terms of physical security for overseas U.S. Government (USG) facilities, a new office building (NOB) is an office building or compound constructed by or on behalf of USG which was at the 35% design development stage subsequent to June 1991. NEWLY ACQUIRED BUILDING (NAB). In terms of physical security for overseas USG facilities, a newly acquired building (NAB) is an office building or compound not constructed by or on behalf of USG which was acquired by purchase, lease, or other means, subsequent to June 1991. NIV. Non-Immigrant Visa (a branch of the Consular Section in an Embassy). NOB. New Office Building. NON-INSPECTABLE MATERIAL. Materials that cannot be inspected through means approved by Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) or Security Management Division (OBO/PE/SM). Examples include pre-cast concrete as well as assembled electrical/electronic units such as light fixture ballast, switches, motors, and breaker panels. NON-MICROPROCESSOR FIRE ALARM. This type of system will monitor specific zones of protection, instead of annunciating the exact device location. The system annunciation will indicate the area of protection and activate devices



based on the zone in alarm. This system is the more simplistic form that will initiate an alarm light showing the area of origin and sound audible throughout the areas of protection. NOTICE TO PROCEED. A written notice to the Contractor from the Contracting Officer authorizing the Contractor to incur obligations and proceed with the work under the contract as of a date set forth in the Notice. NOX. New Office Annex. NSU. Naval Support Unit (see also Seabees). NTP. Notice To Proceed. OBC. Office building, Chancery. OBO. Overseas Building Operations. OBO STARDARD SPECIFICATIONS (OBO-SPEC). A system of construction specifications sections developed by OBO for DOS building projects. OBO INTERNATIONAL CODES SUPPLEMENT (OBO-ICS). Amendments to various International Code Council (ICC) I-Codes describing additional requirements for the design and construction of U.S. Diplomatic Mission buildings. OBX. Office Building Annex; an addition to an existing building or a new office building constructed adjacent and connected to an existing office building. OIC. Officer in Charge. O&M. Operations and Maintenance. OMC. Office of Military Cooperation (similar to MAAG). OPS (OBO/OPS). Operations Directorate of OBO. OPS/FIR/FPE. Fire Protection Engineering Branch of the Office of Fire Protection. "OPTIMA" CABINET. A proprietary metal electronic equipment mounting rack with cabinet, generally supplied by the Department of State and usually located in MSG booths. OSP. Outside Plant. PAC. Public Access Control, a personnel screening process inside all CACs and office building entrances that admit the public. PAO. Public Affairs Officer (Public Diplomacy). PBX. Private Branch exchange. P&C. Press and Cultural Section at an Embassy (formerly the USIS function in Soviet bloc countries); also, the Press and Cultural Officer at a Post.



PCC. Post Communications Center. An area within the Chancery or Consulate where post communication activity takes place. Also - An area within the Chancery/Consulate requiring the highest levels of protection where intelligence, cryptographic, security, and other particularly sensitive, and other particularly sensitive or compartmentalized information may be handled, stored, discussed or processed. The PCC normally includes the common transmission facility (CTF), information program center (IPC), information technical center (ITC), and the communications support activity (CSA). PCO. Post Contracting Officer (the official at the Post authorized to exercise certain Contracting Officer responsibilities). PD. Project Director. PDC (OBO/PDCS/PDC). Office of Project Development & Coordination Division in the Program Development, Coordination & Support Directorate of OBO. PDCS (OBO/PDCS). Project Development, Coordination & Support Directorate of OBO. PDS. Protected Distribution System. PER. Personnel Section of the Administrative Section. PERIMETER. The outermost area over which the post has control and is normally defined by the property line. PERIMETER BARRIER. A wall, fence, structure, or a natural topographic feature which provides protection to the compound. The outer defensive tier of the compound. PIN. Personnel Identification Number. PIT. Part-time, intermittent or temporary employee, generally resident at Post. PLANTER. Reinforced concrete vehicular barricade used in restricting and channeling vehicular traffic. PLC. Power Line Carrier. PMC. Program Management Contractor. PME. Prime Mission Equipment. PO. Principal Officer (usually the senior officer of a consulate or consulate general). POL. Political Section. See Liaison Attach. POR. Principal Officer's Residence. POSHO. Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer. Responsible for the conduct of a post's Safety, Health & Environmental Management Program. POST. The United States diplomatic post for whose use the project is being constructed, unless otherwise designated by the Contracting Officer: also - Any presence representing the United States (such as an Embassy, consulate, consulate-general, or mission); also refers to the physical location.



POST ONE. Marine security guard location generally staffed on a 24-hour basis. Post One is the primary guard booth for a DOS facility and is normally located at the main PAC E/E to a diplomatic facility. Secondary guard booths at the same facility will be designated as Post Two, Post Three, etc, and are staffed by MSGs, CAGs, local FSN guards, or receptionists. Also known as "MSG-1" and "Guard Post 1." POUCH. See diplomatic pouch. PRIMARY BUILDING. Typically the Chancery, Consulate or New Office Building (NOB) of a United States diplomatic mission. A 24 hour/day Marine Security Guard (MSG) Post is normally located in this primary building. PRODUCT. Defined to include purchased item for incorporation in the work, regardless of whether produced specifically for Project or taken from stock, and to include material, equipment, system, and similar terms designating such usage. PROJECT DIRECTOR (PD). The Contracting Officers Representative (COR) on all matters pertaining to the project. The Project Director is responsible for ensuring that all project design and construction activities are accomplished in a manner that complies fully with applicable statutes and security regulations. The Project Director acts as the interface between the Contractor and the USG as owner and is the only individual authorized to stop work for security purposes. Also - A professional construction manager representing OBO at a project site through the Office of Construction Management (CFSM/CM) in the Construction, Facility and Security Management Directorate of OBO. PROJECT EXECUTIVE. Manages project execution after contract award for capital and non-capital projects Office of Construction Management (CFSM/CM) in the Construction, Facility and Security Management Directorate of OBO. Provides stateside assistance to Project Director PROJECT SITE. As further defined elsewhere in these contract documents, Project Site defines space available at project location for Contractors use in performing the work, either exclusively or shared with the US Government and separate contractors performing other work as part of the Project. Contract Drawings show extent of Project Site, which may or may not be coincident with description of land upon which project is located. PROTECTED AREA. Any area protected solely by perimeter security measures that are not behind the building hardline. PROVIDE. When used in connection with performance of work, means furnish and install, complete and ready for intended use. PSD. Physical Security Division (DS/PSP/PSD) . PSO. Post Security Officer. PSP. Physical Security Programs (DS/CIS/PSP) PTPE. Plain Text Processing Equipment. PTT. Post Telephone and Telegraph. PTZ. Pan-Tilt-Zoom.



PUBLIC ACCESS AREA. Areas within building where services are provided to general public. PUBLIC ACCESS CONTROL (PAC). An area provided for the screening of visitors and employees before admittance into areas behind the hardline. PUBLIC AREA. An area not normally occupied and used only for circulation of the public (i.e., elevator lobbies and corridors). Waiting areas in consular sections of new and existing office buildings are considered as public areas. PUBLIC OFFICE FACILITY. Facility which exists for use of public functions such as libraries and cultural centers. It is located in a commercial or residential building not collocated with the chancery or consulate. No classified material is maintained. U. S. Government may or may not be sole occupant. QUALIFIED PERSON. One who by possession of a recognized degree, certificate or professional standing, or extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated ability to solve or resolve problems related to subject matter, the work, or the project. Qualified person shall be capable of identifying existing and predictable safety and health hazards in the working environment, as well as working conditions which are hazardous to personnel, and who has authorization by the Contractor to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate hazards. RAA. Restricted Access Area. RANDOM PROCUREMENT. An approved method, which must be executed in accordance with Office of the Procurement Executive (A/OPE) Procurement Policy Directive No. 5, whereby vendor is selected at random from among number of possible vendors (usually 3 or more), each of whom has been identified as able to supply required item in required quantity from shelf stock. The required quantity of item is procured and immediately taken into controlled possession by cleared U.S. Citizen, and transported to Controlled Access Area(s) (CAA) or secure storage area (SSA), without vendors prior knowledge of intended procurement, and without referrals to or from vendor. This process is generally limited to procurement of low-volume and emergency items involving CAA. Cleared U.S. Citizen (e.g. Contractor or Contracting Officer) is required to make random selection of required units from vendors shelf stock. RANDOM SELECTION. A process in which a limited percentage of materials, originally procured without security restriction for non-specific common use, are randomly selected upon receipt of bulk shipment materials for specific use in Controlled Access Area(s) (CAA). RAW MATERIALS. Unfinished materials, normally unprocessed natural materials, and non-fabricated products, for use in construction, manufacture, or assembly of building components. Examples include water, aggregate, sand, and cement/gypsum/lime. RBFO. Regional Budget and Fiscal Office or Officer. RCDD. Registered Communications Distribution Designer REGISTRY. A central, securable location for consolidation of classified storage containers. REGULATION. Refer to laws, statutes, ordinances, orders, and similar required compliance, required by either governing authorities or by provisions of Contract Documents.



RESTRICTED AREA. Those areas of the CAA where unescorted access is limited to authorized U. S. citizen personnel possessing at least a SECRET clearance. Uncleared personnel must be under the continuous escort of appropriately cleared U.S. citizen personnel. RETO. Regional English Teaching Officer (Public Diplomacy). RFI. Radio Frequency Interference; also Request For Interpretation. RF SHIELDING. Radio Frequency Shielding. RFO. Regional Finance Officer. RFP. Request For Proposal. RLC. Regional Library Consultant (Public Diplomacy). RMO. Regional Medical Officer; also, the Resource Management Office in OBO. RMO/P. Regional Medical Officer/Psychiatrist; also, the Policy and Program Analysis Division of the Resource Management Office in OBO. RMS. Roof Maintenance Shed. ROC. Regional Office of Communications. RPMAO. Regional Post Management Assistant Officer (Public Diplomacy). RSO. Regional Security Officer. SAFE AREA. A designated area within a building that serves as an emergency sanctuary and provides at least 15-minute forced-entry and ballistic-resistant (FE/BR) protection, emergency power, ventilation, communications, and emergency escape. SAFE HAVEN. A designated area within a building that serves as an emergency sanctuary and provides at least 60-minutes forced entry and ballistic-resistant (FE/BR) protection, emergency power, ventilation, communications, and emergency escape. SALLYPORT. An enclosed area used for verifying identity and conducting inspections before allowing a vehicle or pedestrian to continue into the protected area. Usually incorporates double barriers to prevent tailgating. SBU. Sensitive But Unclassified; a special administrative classification labeling limiting access to information to individuals who have a need to know. SBU/NOFORN. Sensitive But Unclassified / No Foreign Dissemination; a special administrative classification labeling limiting access to information to individuals who have a need to know; and that prohibits release of material to non-US citizens. SCC. Security control center.



SCS. Special Consular Services (in the Consular Section). SD-STD-01.01. DS Certification Standard SD-STD-01.01 Forced Entry and Ballistic Resistance of Structural Systems. Available upon request and with a need to know. For projects using the GPE program, OBO has addressed the product requirements associated with this standard. SDA. Staff Officer's Residence. (Derived from obsolete term Staff Diplomatic Apartment.) SEABEE. Naval construction units (construction battalion) from the Naval Support Activity, typically regionally located to provide construction, maintenance, and repair services in sensitive areas. SEB (CFSM/SM/SCD/SEB). Security Engineering Branch in the Construction, Facility and Security Management Directorate of OBO. SECTION C. See SOW. SECURE AREA *. Obsolete. See Safe area and Safe haven. SECURE ROOM. A specifically designated room used to house security containers protecting classified information and/or equipment. See Section 422.2.5.6. SECURE PROCUREMENT. An approved method of acquiring materials destined for Controlled Access Area(s) (CAA). Shipment of materials is done by secure transit. SECURE STORAGE AREA (SSA). Independently fenced and alarmed area, container, structure, or portion of structure, secured by Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS)-approved means (e.g., approved locks, CCTV, contact and volumetric alarms, FPS alarm, under continuous 24-hour control of cleared American personnel), and located at Project Site. Inspectable and non-inspectable materials destined for use in Controlled Access Area(s) (CAA). Options include: Specifically prepared secure room with door-to-ceiling, slab-to-slab construction of some substantial material with minimum solid wood core or steel clad door and equipped with approved controlled security-keyed deadbolt or integral changeable combination lock. Secure shipping container located within secure perimeter and continuously monitored by cleared U. S. Citizen employee. Room or outside location enclosed by secure perimeter under direct observation of cleared U.S. Citizen employee. Within the Controlled Access Area. SED. Standard Embassy Design. Drawings, specifications and other criteria that serve as the base standard to be site-adapted to produce project Construction Documents. SEO. Security Engineering Officer. SETBACK. The distance from the interior face of the perimeter anti-ram barrier to the exterior face of a building. Refer to OBO-IZC ICS Chapter 6 for minimum requirements. SHALL. Indicates a mandatory requirement. SHEM (OBO/OPS/SHEM). Office of Safety, Health & Environmental Management of OBO. SHIELDING ARCHITECTURAL. An area of the building which has undergone special treatment which includes the addition of a liner to cover walls, floor and ceilings.



SHOULD. Indicates a recommendation or that which is advised but not required. SHREDDER. A DOS-approved machine for destruction of paper by cutting and chopping into confetti-like particles; provides a lower level of destruction than a disintegrator (see Disintegrator). SIC. Systems Interface Cabinet. SITE SECURITY MANAGER (SSM). Designated USG representative responsible to the Project Director/COR for all site security matters involving CAA construction projects. SLA. Site Lot Acreage. SLAVE FACP. An independent fire alarm system that protects a designated area within the primary building. The Slave FACP exchanges selected zone information with the Master FACP. The Master FACP maintains certain control aspects over the Slave FACP such as, resetting the Slave FACP sounding devices after a Master FACP alarm initiation. SM (OBO/CFSM/SM). Office of Security Management in the Construction, Facility and Security Management Directorate of OBO. SO. Security Officer. A title given an FS officer at a small Post where no RSO is present. SOLE OCCUPANT OF BUILDING/COMPOUND. Stand-alone facility (not a Chancery/Consulate) on its own compound or in a commercial office building with U. S. Government (USG) as sole occupant. May hold a limited amount of classified material and hosts a limited number of tenant agencies (USIA, Agriculture, Commerce, USAID). Formerly Type 2 facility. SOO. Security Operations Officer (a regional officer). SOW. Statement of Work (also used interchangeably for Scope of Work); located in a Contract as Section C. SPALL/SPALLING. Target or bullet material which is broken free due to ballistic impact and projected into the surrounding area. SRWF. Shatter Resistant Window Film. SSM. Site Security Manager (an on-site officer responsible for security matters related to construction). SSO. Senior Security Officer in charge. STANDOFF. See Setback. STE. Secure Telephone Equipment. Digital-based secure telephone device. It replaces the Secure Telephone Unit third generation (STU-III). STL. Short Term Lease. SUB FACP. An independent stand-alone fire alarm system that will report a general alarm, supervisory or trouble condition to the Master FACP. Typically a Sub FACP will protect an out-building such as an EMR, Marine Residence or large warehouse.



SUBSTITUTION. Includes Contractor-requested change in use of products/methods that have been identified as acceptable in Contract Documents. Changes requested by the USG or by governing authorities are not substitutions. SUPPORT SITE. Any off-site facility or shop location at which materials are fabricated or assembled for use in Controlled Access Area(s) (CAA). SYSTEM SUPERVISION. A method to monitor the status of the installed fire detection and suppression systems. System supervision will notify the appropriate individuals of abnormal conditions with the fire detection or suppression system, or of a potential fire condition. SYSTEMS INTERFACE CABINET (SIC). The terminal wiring interface for all electrical security systems within a building, such as alarms. This cabinet will be in a dedicated room located as close to the MSG booth as possible. The door to the SIC room must be alarmed. The room will normally possess an interior area of at least 75 square ft. (7 m2). TBBIC. Telecommunications Bonding Backbone Interconnecting Conductor. TCN. Third-country national (a foreign national from a country other than the host country). TDY. Temporary Duty; a short-term assignment to a foreign service Post on a temporary basis; also, a reference to a trip to and from a foreign service post. TELECOMMUNICATIONS BONDING BACKBONE (TBB). This is a conductor that interconnects all TGBs with the TMGB. Its basic function is to reduce or equalize potential differences between telecommunications system bonded to it. It extends throughout the building using the telecommunications backbone pathways and connects TGB(s) in all of the telecommunications rooms and equipment rooms. A TBB is a dedicated conductor. TEMPORARY FACILITIES. Defined, by custom in the building construction industry, to include those materials, services, actions, constraints, special devices/tools, and similar items needed to complete permanent work of the Project; but which, usually, do not become an integral part of the permanent work. TELECOMMUNICATIONS GROUNDING BUSBAR (TGB). Serves as the common central point of connection for telecommunications systems and equipment in the locations served by the telecommunications room or equipment room. It is also an extension of the TMGB and located in each telecommunications room and equipment room. TELECOMMUNICATIONS MAIN GROUNDING BUSBAR (TMGB). Serves as the dedicated extension of the ground electrode system for the telecommunications infrastructure. It also serves as the central attachment point for the TBB and equipment. It also serves telecommunications equipment that is located within the same room or space. TEMPORARY SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES (TSEF). All apparatus, services, cameras, sensors, supporting utilities, lay-down yards, containment areas, warehouses, fencing, gates, control points, inspection areas and the like, used to effect appropriated levels of security during the construction phase. This equipment and facilities may be, but are usually not included in the permanent facility; they are established to ensure the security of the process of creating the permanent facility. TENANT OF COMMERCIAL OFFICE. Facility (not a chancery/consulate) which is located in a commercial office building with non-U.S. Government (USG) organizations and which maintains no classified material and has no control over access to the building. USG is not sole occupant. Formerly Type 3 facility.



TESTING LABORATORY. An independent entity engaged to perform specific inspecting and/or testing of work, either at Project Site or elsewhere, to report results of such inspections and testing, and, where required, to provide interpretations of such inspecting, testing, and reporting. TG. Tear Gas. TGS. Tear Gas System; a means of remotely activated deployment of tear gas in grenade form or by electronically activated fixed canisters. TMP. Transportation Motor Pool. TRADES. Contract Document terminology oriented to recognize names of building trades and crafts (e.g. Carpentry); it is not intended to imply that certain construction activities must be performed/installed solely by tradespersons, unionized or non-union, or corresponding generic name (e.g. Carpenters). It also does not imply that related requirements apply exclusively to work performed by trades persons of matching generic name. TR. Telecommunications Room TSEF. Telecommunications Service Entrance Facility TTG. Thermally Tempered Glass. TVRO. Television receive-only. UCR. Unclassified Computer Room. U-LAN. Unclassified Local Area Network. UNCLASSIFIED WAREHOUSE. Facility under the control of the GSO or other foreign affairs agencies and used exclusively as a warehouse or terminal building for unclassified material. U. S. citizen employees may or may not be present. Commissary facilities are typically included in this category for physical security standards purposes. UN-CLEARED WORKER. Any worker, including U.S. Citizen, who does not possess Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS)-approved security clearance. UNCONTROLLED (AREA). Any area outside the PAC or an area controlled by measures that can be circumvented surreptitiously or forcibly. UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS). Equipment designed to provide continuous electrical power. A UPS may be used with a voltage regulator but not as a substitute. The batteries of UPS systems are normally designed to provide 15-minute utility-independent electrical power to support both transfers to/from generator power as well as computer operations during brief power outages. UNRESTRICTED PROCUREMENT. The acquisition (purchase and shipment) of any material for use on Project without security control or safeguard. Use of such material in Controlled Access Area(s) (CAA) may be subject to other security controls (e.g., secure storage, random selection, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS)-approved inspection techniques).



USFCS. United States and Foreign Commercial Service. USABLE LIVING SPACE. See Net Usable Space. USAID. United States Agency for International Development. USG. United States Government. USLO. United States Liaison Office. USTC/EDO. United States Trade Centers are essentially exhibit halls for U.S. product displays and trade promotion seminars. Officially called Export Development Offices (EDOs), their location within or outside of the Embassy is decided on a case-by-case basis. VAULT. A space constructed to enclose and safeguard sensitive material or operations. VE. Value Engineering. VISA. A document permitting entry to the country under prescribed conditions; a non-immigrant visa (NIV) is for a short-duration stay such as for tourism, business, study, etc.; an immigrant visa (IV) is for a stay that anticipates permanent residence or citizenship. VISITOR. (1) Personnel seeking access to Construction Site, Support Site, or Secure Storage Area (SSA) who do not have processed and approved Optional Form 612, or similar approved form, on file with Project Director/COR. (2) Persons seeking access to a diplomatic mission in official or business capacity. VOA. Voice of America ; in the American Broadcasting Bureau (see ABB). VRD. Vehicle Restraint Device. WHE. Warehouse. WILL. Action anticipated to be performed by the Government, or by entity other that Contractor as directed by or coordinated by Government. WINDOW GRILLE. Spaced, rigid bars which are mounted over exterior windows (or other man-passable penetrations of the host structure) to prevent access. WITNESS PANEL. See DS Certification Standard SD-STD-01.01. WORK. Any and all permanent construction, which is intended to be incorporated into the finished project and required to be performed or otherwise provided by the Contractor under this contract, unless otherwise indicated by the context. WORLDNET. A global interactive television programming network. Used for news and public affairs broadcasting (see IBB). WTMD. Walk-Through Metal Detector. ZONE I. Building exterior surfaces - entrances, walls, and roof.



ZONE II. Exterior areas near buildings - roadways and walkways.

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CHAPTER 3 USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION

SECTION 303 ASSEMBLY GROUP A

Expand Subsection 303.1 A-2 definition to include:

Representational spaces in on-compound and off-compound representational housing in accordance with

Section 428.

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CHAPTER 4 SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON

USE AND OCCUPANCY

SECTION 414 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Add the following Subsection: 414.8 Supplemental Hazardous Materials Requirements

414.8.1 Exclusion. Hazardous materials are not permitted in the design of new buildings or renovations of existing buildings, including but not limited to the following materials:

1. Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM): Materials with asbestos content greater than 1%. 2. Lead Paint: Paint with lead content greater than 0.5 percent. 3. PCB Transformers

414.8.2 Abatement. Unless directed otherwise, the general construction contractor will not perform abatement of hazardous materials. A construction contractor is referred to OBO Division 1 Section 01533 when suspected hazardous materials are encountered. Abatement procedures will be contracted to a separate contractor under the direction of OBO. Hazardous materials abatement will be coordinated with OBO/CFSM/FM.

SECTION 421 SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

FOR ALL OCCUPANCIES Add the following Section: 421.1 Windowless Buildings (All Occupancies). All buildings with non-operable windows, windows not readily breakable, or without windows shall be provided with approved automatic sprinkler systems. Refer to OBO-ICS IFC Section 903 for requirements. 421.2 Computer, Telephone Switch/Frame Rooms and EC/SIC Rooms. These rooms shall be provided with automatic fire detection/fire sprinkler protection. In facilities where no fire sprinkler system is installed, automatic fire detection requirements shall be provided. 421.3 Construction Requirements for Electronic Equipment Areas. All walls, floors, and ceilings surrounding the communications room and the structural members shall be provided with at least 1 hour fire resistive protection. The principal supporting members (including columns, trusses, girders, and beams) between the room and the building foundation shall be at least 1-hour fire rated construction.

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SECTION 422 PHYSICAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR OCCUPANCIES

Add the following Section: 422.1 Scope. The provisions of this section apply to new construction for U.S. Diplomatic Mission Buildings overseas. In addition, standard physical security details for buildings are included in Appendix N. Physical security requirements associated with a site are identified in the IZC in either Section 503 for Residential Zone, 603 for Office Compound Zone, or 703 for Support Facilities Zone, as applicable to a project. Standard physical security details for site work are included in Appendix A of the IZC. The introduction to each of the building type in this section identifies that applicability of requirements outside of this sect