KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
HIGH COMMISSION FOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY

SECURITY DIRECTIVES
FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES

SEC-03

Security Gate

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Ministry of Interior ‫وزَارَة الداخليـَّـة‬
High Commission for Industrial Security ‫اهليئة العليب لألمن الصنبعي‬
Secretariat General ‫األمبنة العبمة‬
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Table of Contents

1.0. ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................................ 3

1.1. SCOPE ...................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2. APPLICATION ............................................................................................................................. 3
1.1. CONFLICTS & DEVIATIONS............................................................................................................ 3
2.0. DEFINITIONS......................................................................................................................... 4
3.0. REFERENCES ......................................................................................................................... 5
4.0. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................... 6
4.1. PRELIMINARY INSPECTION CHECKPOINT (PIC) .................................................................................. 6
4.2. VEHICLE APPROACH SPEED MANAGEMENT (VASM)......................................................................... 7
4.3. AUXILIARY GATE......................................................................................................................... 8
4.4. GATEHOUSE .............................................................................................................................. 8
4.5. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT............................................................................................................. 11
4.6. ADDITIONAL INSPECTION AREA ................................................................................................... 12
4.7. OVERWATCH ........................................................................................................................... 12
4.8. SUPPORT BUILDING .................................................................................................................. 13
4.9. COMMUNICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 13
4.10. LIGHTING ................................................................................................................................ 14
4.11. ENVIRONMENTAL ..................................................................................................................... 14
4.12. ACCESS MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................. 14
4.13. SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS ........................................................................................................... 15
4.14. RESPONSE ZONE....................................................................................................................... 16
4.15. GATE CLEARANCES ................................................................................................................... 17
4.16. POWER SYSTEMS ...................................................................................................................... 17
4.17. TEMPORARY GATE CLOSURES ..................................................................................................... 17
5.0. APPLICATION OF REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................... 18
6.0. SAMPLE DRAWINGS ........................................................................................................... 19

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Ministry of Interior ‫وزَارَة الداخليـَّـة‬
High Commission for Industrial Security ‫اهليئة العليب لألمن الصنبعي‬
Secretariat General ‫األمبنة العبمة‬
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1.0. Administration

1.1. Scope

This Directive provides the minimum requirements for companies and

establishments that are subject to the supervision of the High Commission for
Industrial Security (HCIS), Ministry of Interior, for gates to industrial
facilities.

1.2. Application

This Directive is applicable to all facilities, including new projects, the

expansion of existing facilities, and upgrades. For application to existing
facilities, the Operator shall assess his facilities against the requirements of
these Directives and coordinate with the General Secretariat of the High
Commission for Industrial Security (HCIS) to comply with the Security,
Safety, and Fire Protection requirements according to these Directives and add
to or modify the existing facilities as required. Where the HCIS has assessed
deficiencies in existing facilities during a survey, comparing the current state
of the facilities to the requirements of these Directives, those identified
deficiencies shall be corrected by the Operator.

1.1. Conflicts & Deviations

Where implementation of a requirement is unsuitable or impractical, where
other equivalent company or industry Standards and Codes are followed, or
where any conflict exists between this Directive and other company standards
and Codes, the deviations shall be resolved by the HCIS. Deviation lower
than the requirements of this directive shall be listed and submitted in a report
of compliance or non-compliance, with justification and reason, for each
applicable requirement of these security directives, and approval shall be
received from the HCIS prior to implementation. The documents shall be
retained by the company in its permanent engineering files.

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Ministry of Interior ‫وزَارَة الداخليـَّـة‬
High Commission for Industrial Security ‫اهليئة العليب لألمن الصنبعي‬
Secretariat General ‫األمبنة العبمة‬
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2.0. Definitions

HCIS High Commission for Industrial Security. The HCIS is part

of the Ministry of the Interior. It is responsible for the
development, and implementation, of security, safety and
fire protection strategies Kingdom-wide.
Operator: Company or owner of a facility.
Shall: Indicates a mandatory requirement.
Should: Indicates a recommendation or that which is advised but not
required.
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS), also known as an
uninterruptible power source, is a device which maintains a
continuous supply of electric power to connected equipment
by supplying power from batteries when utility power is not
available.
Auxiliary A steel gate installed close to the gate house to permit the
Gate closure of gatehouse vehicle or pedestrian lanes when they
are not being used.
Chicane A sharp double bend created by placing barriers on the road
or by design of the roadway.
CMU Concrete Masonry Unit
A Concrete masonry unit (CMU) [US], concrete block, or
breeze block [UK], cinder block or foundation block [US],
clinker block (if bottom ash or clinker is used as an
aggregate) is a large rectangular brick used in construction.
Concrete blocks are made from cast concrete, i.e. portland
cement and aggregate, usually sand and fine gravel in the
case of blocks. They are formed typically in the shape of two
squares joined on one side to form a rectangle, with the
insides of the squares hollow.
FDB Final Denial Barrier
The FDB is a certified crash barrier constructed inside the
facility that can stop vehicles if they penetrate the gatehouse

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Ministry of Interior ‫وزَارَة الداخليـَّـة‬
High Commission for Industrial Security ‫اهليئة العليب لألمن الصنبعي‬
Secretariat General ‫األمبنة العبمة‬
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area.
LAN Local Area Network
NIJ National Institute of Justice
PIC The preliminary inspection checkpoint (PIC) permits the
interdiction of vehicles at a distance from the main
gatehouse and provides early warning to main gate
personnel of potentially hazardous payloads.
PTZ Pan / Tilt / Zoom
A method for mounting cameras whereby the camera can be
panned, tilted or zoomed from a remote location.
VASM Vehicle Approach Speed Management (VASM) limits the
speed of vehicles approaching a gatehouse by the
incorporation of design features in the approach road.

3.0. References

This directive adopts the latest edition of the references listed.

The selection of material and equipment, and the design, construction,
maintenance, operation and repair of equipment and facilities covered by this
Security Directive shall comply with the latest edition of the references listed
in each Security Directive, unless otherwise noted.

NFPA 70 National Fire Protection Association: National Electrical

Code
ANSI C2 American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/ Institute of
Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE): National
Electrical Safety Code

NIJ 0108.01 Ballistic Resistant Protective Materials

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High Commission for Industrial Security ‫اهليئة العليب لألمن الصنبعي‬
Secretariat General ‫األمبنة العبمة‬
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4.0. General Requirements

The gate architecture specified in this Security Directive specifies the

minimum requirements for gates to facilities.
The gate architecture is based on managing the approach to a facility,
inspection and response. Collectively these facilities are referred to as the
“security gate” and the layout comprises the gate architecture. The gate
architecture consists of the elements to manage the approach, inspection and
response of vehicles and pedestrians to a facility.
Full containment and control of all vehicles and personnel is required at all
gates. This shall be achieved through a combination of active and passive
barrier systems managed by on-site security personnel.
Each element is detailed in the following sections.

4.1. Preliminary Inspection Checkpoint (PIC)

The function of the PIC is to permit the interdiction of vehicles at a distance

from the main gatehouse and provide early warning to main gate personnel of
potentially hazardous payloads.
The requirement for the PIC at any facility shall be jointly determined by the
Operator and HCIS. The PIC shall be manned by government forces.
The PIC shall meet the following requirements:
4.1.1. The PIC shall be located at least 300m before the main gate of the
facility.
4.1.2. Traffic approaching the PIC, and all the way through the main gate,
shall be channelized using medians, or other separation obstacle, to
divide incoming and outgoing traffic. The median height shall be at
least 152mm.
The median shall start at least 10m before the PIC.
4.1.3. The PIC shall have checkpoint lighting installed as specified in SEC-
04 “Lighting”.

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High Commission for Industrial Security ‫اهليئة العليب لألمن الصنبعي‬
Secretariat General ‫األمبنة العبمة‬
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4.1.4. Parking for at least 5 full sized vehicles, as generally encountered at

the facility, shall be provided adjacent to the PIC. Additional parking
shall be catered for if traffic estimates require it.
4.1.5. The PIC shall be within line-of-sight of the main gate operated by the
Operator. If the PIC is not within line-of-sight due to terrain or other
considerations, a hotline between the main gate and PIC shall be
established.
4.1.6. The PIC shall be located so that there are no alternate routes between
the PIC and the main gate.

4.2. Vehicle Approach Speed Management (VASM).

4.2.1. The roadway approaching a gatehouse shall have a chicane or zigzag

design to retard the speed of incoming vehicles. This may be
augmented by additional speed retardation devices and designs if so
required by the Operator. A 90 degree turn leading to the gatehouse
shall be an acceptable alternative to the chicane.
4.2.2. Where space for a chicane is not available the Operator shall utilize
other speed control devices to implement the intent of the VASM.
4.2.3. The chicane shall be designed in such a fashion that traffic shall be
forced to slow down while traversing the chicane. The VASM shall be
designed so that the maximum speed through the VASM for an ASTM
2656 M50 (15,000 lbs@50mph) or a PAS68 (7500kgs @ 80kph)
vehicle (see SEC-06, section 4.3.3) shall be no more than 48kph.
4.2.4. The approach to the gatehouse after the chicane shall be no longer than
50m in order to minimize the distance the vehicle has available to
accelerate to the gatehouse.
4.2.5. The sides of the roadway in the chicane shall have barriers that shall
prevent a vehicle from driving or cutting across the chicane.
4.2.6. The chicane shall be designed to allow long loads and articulated loads
to pass safely through. Any design elements that facilitate the passage
of such loads shall not compromise the intent of the VASM.
4.2.7. The VASM shall not obstruct the line-of-sight between the PIC and
main gate.

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High Commission for Industrial Security ‫اهليئة العليب لألمن الصنبعي‬
Secretariat General ‫األمبنة العبمة‬
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4.3. Auxiliary Gate

4.3.1. The auxiliary gate shall provide the capability to shutdown pedestrian
or vehicle lanes or the entire gate as needed.
4.3.2. When the auxiliary gate is deployed to close a lane or lanes, the crash
barriers in those lanes must be deployed. Closure of a lane may be for
administrative or maintenance purposes.
4.3.3. It shall consist of a steel gate that can be used to close selected entry or
exit lanes or to close all lanes when they are not needed.
4.3.4. Chain link gates shall not be acceptable.
4.3.5. The auxiliary gate shall be designed to prevent any person entering the
facility when the gate is closed.
4.3.6. The Operator shall ensure that anti-personnel measures are
incorporated in the gate design to prevent an intruder from entering
through or climbing over the gate when it is closed.
4.3.7. Gates shall be constructed of strong steel elements that present a
reasonable degree of anti-vehicle protection.
4.3.8. The auxiliary gate shall be at least 3.0m high and shall be able to cover
all lanes. Multiple segments shall be used for the gate.
4.3.9. The auxiliary gate shall be located on the outside of the facility and
within 3m - 10m of the gatehouse.
4.3.10. All gate segments shall have positive locking mechanisms to retain
gate integrity and security.
4.3.11. Locks used on this gate shall be fully compliant with SEC-10 “Locks”.
4.3.12. The gate shall use either a motorized sliding or swing mechanism for
deployment depending on what is recommended by the risk assessment
or by HCIS.

4.4. Gatehouse

The gatehouse shall house security personnel and security system components
to manage access to the facility.

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High Commission for Industrial Security ‫اهليئة العليب لألمن الصنبعي‬
Secretariat General ‫األمبنة العبمة‬
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4.4.1. The gatehouse shall be sized to accommodate security personnel

assigned to the gate. Gatehouse sizing shall be approved by HCIS
prior to construction.
4.4.2. The gatehouse windows shall comply with the requirements for
ballistic-resistant glass specified in SEC-06 “Security Devices”.
Windows for document inspection are permitted as long as they
comply with the requirements of SEC-06 “Security Devices”. All
openings in the windows shall comply with the requirements of SEC-
06 “Security Devices”.
4.4.3. The walls of the gatehouse shall provide ballistic protection to level
IIIA of NIJ 0108.01.
The walls shall be constructed of CMU. The CMU openings shall
have a steel rebar mesh and shall be filled with grout in every core of
every block. Solid walls or steel walls shall be permitted as long as
they provide the required level of ballistic protection.
Alternative methods of construction, such as prefab panels, prefab
gatehouses or polymer reinforcements, shall be acceptable as long as
ballistic protection to level IIIA of NIJ 0108.01 is provided.
This protection level shall be certified by the manufacturer when
prefab construction is used. This certification shall be traceable to a
recognized source.
4.4.4. The gatehouse shall have 360o degree visibility.
4.4.5. The gatehouse shall be installed on a base raised a minimum of 500mm
above the roadway.
4.4.6. The side of the gatehouse facing the outside and inside shall be
protected by a concrete barrier.
This barrier shall be located on the gatehouse base and consist of a
raised circular barrier at least 70cm high across the full width of the
gatehouse. It shall be constructed of steel reinforced concrete
anchored 300mm below grade to increase resistance to impact. The
barrier height shall not impede visibility from the gatehouse. The
barrier shall be located within 3m of the gatehouse building.
4.4.7. All entrances to the interior of the gatehouse shall be on the sides of
the gatehouse facing inside the facility.

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High Commission for Industrial Security ‫اهليئة العليب لألمن الصنبعي‬
Secretariat General ‫األمبنة العبمة‬
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4.4.8. Gatehouse interior lighting shall comply with the requirements of

SEC-04 “Security Lighting”.
4.4.9. The gatehouse shall have LAN connectivity that connects the
gatehouse to the corporate network.
4.4.10. All electrical switchgear for gatehouse devices shall be on the side of
the gatehouse facing inside the facility or off to the side inside the
perimeter fence and within 5m of the gatehouse.
4.4.11. Power to the gatehouse shall clearly distinguish between commercial
power and UPS power by the use of distinct outlets for each power
source. Power outlets sourced from UPS power shall only be used for
designated security devices and no extra outlets, other what are
required, shall be installed.
4.4.12. Power to the gatehouse and all security devices shall comply with the
requirements of SEC-07 “Power Supply”.
4.4.13. The gatehouse shall have adequate clearance above the windows to
permit installation of large screen displays for security systems without
impeding the view from inside the gatehouse.
4.4.14. The area above the gatehouse and inspection lanes shall be covered
with a sunshade. The sunshade shall have adequate clearances to allow
trucks and vehicles to enter the facility.
The sunshade shall extend to an adequate distance on both sides of the
gate to cover positions where security personnel will conduct
inspections. The sunshade extension to cover these positions shall
allow for gate orientation and the suns position to optimize coverage at
all times of day.
4.4.15. An audible and visual alarm shall be provided that shall be activated
during an emergency.
The intensity of the audible alarm shall be audible to all personnel in
the gate area. The visual alarm shall be placed in multiple locations if
needed to ensure clear visibility to all personnel in the gate area.
Activation of the alarm shall be by a pushbutton in the gatehouse. The
pushbutton shall be protected against accidental activation but shall not
be locked at any time.
Activation of the alarm shall annunciate an alarm at the Security
Control Center that is monitoring the gate.

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High Commission for Industrial Security ‫اهليئة العليب لألمن الصنبعي‬
Secretariat General ‫األمبنة العبمة‬
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4.4.16. An X-ray unit, compliant with SEC-06 “Security Devices” shall be

installed close to the gatehouse for inspecting packages entering the
facility. The X-ray unit shall be installed so that it does not obstruct
gatehouse visibility and it shall be housed in an environmentally
controlled enclosure.

4.5. Traffic Management

4.5.1. Each lane in the gatehouse inspection area shall have medians
separating each lane of traffic. The medians shall be sized to allow
installation of equipment and permit a safe location for personnel to
stand on. The height of the median shall be sized as needed for
operational needs but shall be at least 152mm high.
4.5.2. The traffic management design shall incorporate a rejection lane where
vehicles denied access shall be able to turn around without entering the
facility. The rejection lane turning radius shall be sized for the largest
vehicle expected to enter the facility.
4.5.3. There shall be adequate parking on the inside and outside of each gate
to allow parking of gate personnel and visitors without obstructing
traffic flow.
4.5.4. Each lane shall have a clearly visible traffic light type setup that will
inform users from a distance if a lane is open or closed.
4.5.5. All lanes and traffic flow directions shall be clearly marked on the
roadway.
4.5.6. Roadway containment in the inspection area shall prevent inbound
vehicles from unauthorized access and shall extend from the inspection
area to the final denial barrier where deployed.
The containment shall consist of passive barriers on either side of the
roadway that shall deny a vehicle entry to the facility until past the
final denial barrier. The passive barriers on either side of the roadway
shall be rated the same as the final denial barrier.
Lower classified facilities that do not use final denial barriers shall use
roadway containment to ensure traffic follows an orderly flow along
the proper roadway.

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Secretariat General ‫األمبنة العبمة‬
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4.6. Additional Inspection Area

4.6.1. The additional inspection area is a space where detailed inspections or

document inspection can be carried out without obstructing traffic
flow.
4.6.2. There shall be adequate space adjacent to the gatehouse for gate
security personnel to conduct additional vehicle inspections without
obstructing traffic flow.
4.6.3. A shaded or enclosed location shall be provided in the additional
inspection area where K-9 services shall be located when needed by
the local security requirements.
4.6.4. The additional inspection area shall be located as close as possible to
the gatehouse.
4.6.5. This area shall always be within line-of-sight of gatehouse personnel.

4.7. Overwatch

The overwatch position sets up a location where heavy, mounted weapons can
be deployed to support gatehouse personnel. Manning of the overwatch
position shall be at the discretion of the Operator, HCIS and Saudi
Government security agencies assigned for facility protection.
4.7.1. The Operator shall establish an overwatch position, covered with a
small sunshade, that will allow additional mounted weapons to be
deployed with the gatehouse in clear line of sight.
4.7.2. The overwatch position shall be within 300m of the gatehouse and
shall be located within the facility.
4.7.3. Where possible, the overwatch position shall be located at a higher
vantage point to provide an unobstructed field of fire to support
gatehouse security personnel.
4.7.4. Overwatch positions shall only be required at main gates to facilities.

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High Commission for Industrial Security ‫اهليئة العليب لألمن الصنبعي‬
Secretariat General ‫األمبنة العبمة‬
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4.8. Support Building

Support buildings are used to house gate related systems and facilities. They
shall be located within the perimeter fence.

4.8.1. Gates with access control system or intrusion detection system

deployments shall require a support building with toilet facilities and
rooms for security system installation.
4.8.2. Gates without access control system or intrusion detection system
deployments shall only require toilet facilities in a support building if
the nearest existing toilet facilities are more then 20m away.
4.8.3. Network equipment shall be installed in a dedicated room in the
support building or, if space permits, in the gatehouse. Equipment
installed in the gatehouse shall not interfere with gatehouse operations
or affect visibility.
4.8.4. The buildings housing security system components shall be of CMU
with rebar and grout in every core of every block or reinforced
concrete construction.
4.8.5. Entry doors shall be fully compliant with the requirements of SEC-09
“Security Doors”.
4.8.6. Locks shall be fully compliant with SEC-10 “Security Locks”.
4.8.7. The entry door to the room housing security system components shall
be within line-of-sight from the gatehouse.
4.8.8. The environmental system shall comply with the requirements of SEC-
05 “Integrated Security System” for housing security system
components.

4.9. Communications

4.9.1. Communication systems deployed at the gatehouse shall comply with

the requirements of SEC-08 “Communications”.
4.9.2. SEC-08 “Communications” compliant hotlines and radios shall be
provided to the security control center and other facilities as needed.

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Ministry of Interior ‫وزَارَة الداخليـَّـة‬
High Commission for Industrial Security ‫اهليئة العليب لألمن الصنبعي‬
Secretariat General ‫األمبنة العبمة‬
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4.9.3. Each gatehouse shall have at least 2 dedicated telephone lines.

4.10. Lighting

4.10.1. The gate area, starting with the PIC and up to, and including the area
under the gatehouse sunshade, shall have checkpoint lighting installed
that is fully compliant with SEC-04 “Lighting”.
4.10.2. The area along the roadway centered at the gatehouse and 100m on
both the entry and exit side shall have area lighting installed that is
fully compliant with SEC-04 “Lighting”.

4.11. Environmental

4.11.1. All enclosed structures deployed for compliance with the requirements
of this Security Directive shall have air conditioning that is fully
compliant with SEC-01 “Application of Security Directives”.
4.11.2. All equipment deployed for compliance with the requirements of the
Security Directives shall be certified for extended, continuous
operation under the environmental conditions stated in SEC-01
“Application of Security Directives”.
4.11.3. The gatehouse shall be air conditioned to meet the environmental
requirements specified in SEC-01 “Application of Security
Directives”.

4.12. Access Management

4.12.1. Operator shall develop documented procedures for vehicle, pedestrian

and documentation inspection in each lane. Security personnel shall
execute this procedure at the gatehouse after receiving adequate
training as specified in SEC-01 “Application of Security Directives”.
The procedures shall be available in the gatehouse for inspection by
HCIS.

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Ministry of Interior ‫وزَارَة الداخليـَّـة‬
High Commission for Industrial Security ‫اهليئة العليب لألمن الصنبعي‬
Secretariat General ‫األمبنة العبمة‬
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4.12.2. The area around the gatehouse and around the entire perimeter shall be
fenced so that visitors cannot enter the facility without being cleared
by gatehouse personnel.

All entry points in the gatehouse area leading into the facility shall be
fenced off with gates where needed. Fences shall be adequately sized
to deter any attempt to climb them.
4.12.3. All access management devices deployed for implementing Security
Directives shall meet the requirements of SEC-05 “Integrated Security
System” and SEC-06 “Security Devices”.
4.12.4. Operator shall implement an X-ray examination system using X-ray
units fully compliant with the requirements of SEC-06 “Security
Devices”. This X-ray system shall be used to examine all packages
entering the facility.
4.12.5. No personal vehicles shall be permitted in restricted areas.
4.12.6. Gates leading into industrial facilities shall deploy access control
systems as specified in SEC-05 “Integrated Security System”.

4.13. Surveillance Cameras

4.13.1. Operator shall use fixed cameras for surveillance and PTZ cameras for
assessment in the gate area.
4.13.2. These cameras shall have an adequate field of view and focal length to
view both sides of the gate and the gatehouse. They shall have a clear
view of pedestrian and vehicle traffic entering and exiting the facility.
4.13.3. Cameras shall be monitored at the security control center monitoring
the facility.
4.13.4. Security control center personnel shall be provided with a full set of
controls to manage and view the PTZ camera imagery.

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Ministry of Interior ‫وزَارَة الداخليـَّـة‬
High Commission for Industrial Security ‫اهليئة العليب لألمن الصنبعي‬
Secretariat General ‫األمبنة العبمة‬
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4.14. Response Zone

4.14.1. The response zone is the area past the main gate house where security
personnel can activate a Final Denial Barrier (FDB) which shall
prevent unauthorized vehicles from entering the facility after passing
the inspection point.
Typically the FDB shall be a certified vehicle crash barrier fully
compliant with the requirements of SEC-06 “Security Devices”.
4.14.2. The length of the response zone shall be calculated based on the
configuration of the gate.
If the gate always has crash barriers deployed then the crash barriers
may be located as needed on the inside of the fence. If the crash
barriers are generally retracted then the length of the response zone
shall be calculated based on the velocity of the threat vehicle when
detected, subsequent rate of acceleration, and the response time.
A shorter response zone length may be used if speed control measures
are put in place that limit initial vehicle velocity at the gate.
4.14.3. FDB’s shall be located in both entry and exit lanes. FDB deployment
shall be via gatehouse personnel or security control center personnel.
Retraction of the FDB after emergency deployment shall require a key
switch or security control center activation. Keys shall be maintained
offsite.
4.14.4. Gatehouse personnel shall have a clear view of the roadway between
the FDB and the gatehouse to ensure routine FDB deployment will not
cause problems when vehicles are traversing the roadway.

Active sensors shall be used to ensure that vehicles will not be affected
by FDB deployment. These sensors shall be wired into the routine
deployment switch but shall be ignored if an emergency deployment is
activated.
4.14.5. Roadway containment shall be installed from the gatehouse up to the
FDB. The containment shall prevent a vehicle from taking any
alternate route other then the roadway.

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Interior ‫وزَارَة الداخليـَّـة‬
High Commission for Industrial Security ‫اهليئة العليب لألمن الصنبعي‬
Secretariat General ‫األمبنة العبمة‬
SEC-03 Security Gate

4.15. Gate Clearances

Refers to the minimum distance, past the FDB, at which a critical facility
inside a Class 1, 2, or 3 facility may be located.

Critical elements located inside the facility are items such as, but not limited
to, main electrical facilities, storage tanks (non water), pump stations, control
rooms and processing facilities. Operator shall determine critical elements
needed for the facility and ensure clearances are complied with. HCIS shall
have the right to designate elements to comply with clearance requirements.

Such critical items shall be located at least 100m-200m past the FDB.

These clearances apply to the distance that critical elements are located from
the FDB. This does not apply to non-critical elements which can be located
closer to the FDB as long as safety and building codes are complied with.

4.16. Power Systems

All power systems deployed to support facility gates shall comply with the
requirements of SEC-07 “Power Supply”.

4.17. Temporary Gate Closures

Class 1 & 2 facility gates that are not manned 24/7 shall have surveillance
cameras and intrusion sensors that are activated when the gate is unmanned.
The cameras and sensors shall be monitored at the local security control
center. The cameras and sensors shall provide the same level of monitoring as
the rest of the perimeter.

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Interior ‫وزَارَة الداخليـَّـة‬
High Commission for Industrial Security ‫اهليئة العليب لألمن الصنبعي‬
Secretariat General ‫األمبنة العبمة‬
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5.0. Application of Requirements

This section lists how the elements of this security directive apply to facilities
depending on their classification using the criteria stated in section 4.2 of SEC-01.

APPLICATION
ELEMENT Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4

Preliminary Inspection Checkpoint (PIC)  

Vehicle Approach Speed Management
(VASM)
  
Auxiliary Gate    
Gatehouse    
Traffic Management   
Additional Inspection Area  
Overwatch  
Support Building    
Communications    
Lighting   
Environmental    
Access Management    
Surveillance Cameras   
Response Zone  
Gate Clearances   
Power Systems    
Temporary Gate Closures  

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Interior ‫وزَارَة الداخليـَّـة‬
High Commission for Industrial Security ‫اهليئة العليب لألمن الصنبعي‬
Secretariat General ‫األمبنة العبمة‬
SEC-03 Security Gate

6.0. Sample Drawings

This section contains sample drawings of various aspects of the Security Gate.
These drawings are provided as a guideline only. It is up to the Operator to
meet the SD requirements.

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 Figure 1: Main Gate Elevation
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 Figure 2: Main Gate Overview
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 Figure 3: Alternate Gate Design Overview
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 Figure 4: Main Gate Elevation
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 Figure 5: Main Gate Sunshade
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 Figure 6: Gatehouse Plan
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 Figure 7: Gatehouse Elevation
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 Figure 8: Gatehouse Detail
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 Figure 9: Auxiliary Gate
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 Figure 10: Auxiliary Gate Details
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