9.10 Drop-off Areas

Facilities that support frequent use and access by visitors should provide a vehicle drop-off area, when possible, such as headquarters, child development centers, schools, dining facilities, recreational facilities, clubs, and barracks.   Such areas must meet required anti-terrorism setbacks. Antiterrorism standards state that the access drive must be clearly defined and marked and that their intended use is clear to prevent parking of vehicles in those areas and that drop-off lanes will not be located under any inhabited portion of a building (UCF 4-010-01, Paragraph B-1.4).  It is recommended that physical barriers be used to define the area.  These barriers may include curbing, planters, or other barriers together with signage to identify and restrict access.  The driveway shall be configured so that vehicles can be restricted during times of high alert.  Access to the driveway shall be located outside the standoff area with the initial approach parallel to the building, or a barrier must be directed to prevent direct vehicular movement toward the building. 

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