Items Prohibited in Federal Facilities - An Interagency Security Committee Standard - 2022 Edition

Oct 3, 2026

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Items Prohibited in Federal Facilities: An Interagency Security Committee Standard (2022 Edition) defines which items are considered prohibited in federal facilities and explains the security rationale for controlling such items. The standard provides procedures for applying the policy consistently at screening checkpoints, including how to manage exceptions and exemptions, and what to consider for items already present when adoption occurs. It also details categories of prohibited items, outlines controlled items handling, and includes applicability, references, and supporting sections for implementation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages16

Reading Time40 min

AccessFree to download

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Background

3.0 Applicability and Scope

4.0 How to Apply This Standard

5.0 Lists of Prohibited Items

5.1 Firearms and Projectile Weapons

5.2 Bladed, Edged, or Sharp Tools or Implements

5.3 Club-like Items and Striking Devices

5.4 Destructive Devices, Explosives, or Combustible Chemical Compounds and Mixtures

5.5 Disabling Chemicals and Other Dangerous Items

6.0 Procedures for Exceptions and Exemptions to Prohibited Items

6.1 General

6.2 Procedures

7.0 Controlled Items

7.1 Tools of the Trade

7.2 Training Aids

7.3 Sporting Equipment

8.0 Glossary

9.0 References

Items Prohibited in Federal Facilities An Interagency Security Committee Standard 2022 Edition U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Interagency Security Committee Message from the Interagency Security Committee Chair The Interagency Security Committee (ISC) vision statement is: “Federal facilities, the people who work at them, and those who visit them are safe and secure throughout the country.” The ISC achieves its vision by establishing security policies, ensuring compliance, and enhancing the quality and effectiveness of security and protection of federal facilities. The ISC consists of 64 departments and agencies who work collaboratively to achieve its vision. As the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) Chair, I am pleased to introduce Items Prohibited in Federal Facilities: An Interagency Security Committee Standard. This standard updates procedures for establishing control of prohibited items in federal facilities. An established list of prohibited items provides consistency and prevents confusion at screening checkpoints. Consideration should be given to the specific process for granting exemptions or exceptions and should include a statement relating to those items already inside the facility at the time this standard is adopted. Facility Security Committees or tenant representatives for single tenant facilities are encouraged to document their prohibited and controlled items policies in their facility security plans (FSPs) and include them in briefings to new employees as part of their on-boarding process. This document represents exemplary collaboration within the ISC Standards Subcommittee and across the entire ISC. David Mussington, Ph.D., CISSP Executive Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Items Prohibited in Federal Facilities: An Interagency Security Committee 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 3 1.0 Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 4 2.0 Background ............................................................................................................................................ 5 3.0 Applicability and Scope ........................................................................................................................ 5 4.0 How to Apply This Standard ................................................................................................................. 6 5.0 Lists of Prohibited Items....................................................................................................................... 7 5.1 Firearms and Projectile Weapons.................................................................................................................................. 7 5.2 Bladed, Edged, or Sharp Tools or Implements ........................................................................................................ 7 5.3 Club-like Items and Striking Devices ........................................................................................................................... 8 5.4 Destructive Devices, Explosives, or Combustible Chemical Compounds and Mixtures .......................... 8 5.5 Disabling Chemicals and Other Dangerous Items.................................................................................................. 8 6.0 Procedures for Exceptions and Exemptions to Prohibited Items ...................................................... 9 6.1 General..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 6.2 Procedures ....

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Interagency Security Committee standard on prohibited items?

It establishes security policies to control prohibited items in federal facilities, helping ensure consistency at screening checkpoints and reducing confusion. It also supports compliance and improved quality of security and protection.

How does the standard address exceptions and exemptions for prohibited items?

It provides procedures for granting exemptions or exceptions and requires consideration of how to handle items already inside the facility at the time the standard is adopted. It includes general guidance and specific procedures.

What categories of items does the standard list as prohibited?

The standard organizes prohibited items into categories including firearms and projectile weapons; bladed, edged, or sharp tools or implements; club-like items and striking devices; destructive devices, explosives, or combustible chemical compounds and mixtures; and disabling chemicals and other dangerous items.

Oct 3, 2026

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