Security Principles and Practices Flashcards

Under ICC guidelines, which type of lock cylinder offers the highest resistance to picking, drilling, and key duplication?

Answer: High-security cylinder with restricted keyways and anti-pick pins

High-security cylinders incorporate patented restricted keyways, hardened steel anti-drill pins, and anti-pick features for superior resistance.

What ICC code principle requires that security features not impede the rapid evacuation of building occupants during emergencies?

Answer: Life safety precedence over security

ICC codes consistently give life safety precedence, requiring that security measures never prevent or significantly delay emergency egress.

In ICC and referenced NFPA standards, what device integrates fire alarm and access control to release locked doors during a fire alarm?

Answer: Electromagnetic lock tied to fire alarm control panel (FACP)

Mag-locks and electric strikes must be connected to the FACP so that a fire alarm signal automatically releases all controlled doors on the egress path.

According to ICC security references, what is the purpose of a 'crime prevention audit' for an existing building?

Answer: To identify physical security vulnerabilities and recommend design-based improvements

A crime prevention audit systematically evaluates a building's physical features against CPTED principles to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.

Which ICC-referenced document provides guidance specifically on the security design of schools and educational facilities?

Answer: I Codes plus references to DHS/FEMA K-12 School Security Guide

ICC codes work in conjunction with DHS and FEMA guidance documents for K-12 school security, addressing access control, perimeter, and safe rooms.

In ICC security provisions, 'layered security' (defense in depth) means:

Answer: Using multiple overlapping security measures so that defeating one layer still leaves others in place

Layered security uses multiple independent measures (perimeter, building skin, interior zones) so no single failure compromises overall security.

Under ICC standards, which condition would automatically disqualify a door assembly from being used as a required fire exit in a high-security occupancy?

Answer: The door requires a key to operate the latch from the egress side without a listed exception

Requiring a key to exit from the inside is prohibited on required egress doors unless specific listed exceptions (delayed egress, access-controlled egress) apply.