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Enhancing Building Security

The document outlines practical measures to enhance building security as part of Singapore's National Security Strategy against terrorism. Key recommendations include providing stand-off distances, assessing building resistance, configuring emergency response systems, and implementing various security measures. It emphasizes the importance of rigorous assessments and specific architectural designs to mitigate risks.

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Enhancing Building Security

The document outlines practical measures to enhance building security as part of Singapore's National Security Strategy against terrorism. Key recommendations include providing stand-off distances, assessing building resistance, configuring emergency response systems, and implementing various security measures. It emphasizes the importance of rigorous assessments and specific architectural designs to mitigate risks.

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Enhancing Building Security Useful and Practical Measures S ® & Bulking and Constucion Authority Singapore CWI Defence Force tntemal Secu Oepartment Singapore Paice Frcs The Fight Against Terror Singapore's National Security Strategy “We have committed ourselves to the global campaign against terrorism. In this, we must not waver. We may face setbacks, but terrorism cannot defeat us unless we allow it to. | am confident Singaporeans will rise to the challenge.” Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam Deputy Prime Minister Coordinating Minister for Security and Defence August 2004 BCA, SCDF, ISD and SPF are the joint authors of this publication. No part of this publication shall be reproduced in whole or in part in any form without prior written consent. Jan 2005 10. "1 12. 13. 14. 15 Enhancing Building Security ~ Contents ~ Introduction Provide Stand-Off Distance Check Fire Proofing Assess Building Resistance to Progressive Collapse Provide Emergency Evacuation Measures Configure Services Systems for Emergency Response Provide Various Security Measures Provide Reinforced Concrete Lift Shafts and Staircase Cores Avoid Use of Scissors Staircases Keep Air Intakes Out of Reach Provide Smoke Stop Lift Lobbies Provide Cell Enhancers Provide Separation Between Higher Risk Areas and Main Building ‘Complex Avoid Common Lift Systems, Limit Access Points and Provide Clear Signage Carry Out Rigorous Assessment and Analysis of Building Systems Protect Against Flying Glass Further Reading Page 10 "1 12 13 17 18 19

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