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FSR 2011 FREIGHT SUPPLIERS MINIMUM SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Section 2 Specifications

Transported Asset Protection Association 20002012,

FSR 2011 FREIGHT SUPPLIERS MINIMUM SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Section 2 Specifications
January, 2011
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As stated by TAP A
"Freight Security Requirements (FSR) have been established to ensure the safe and secure in-transit storage and warehousing of any TAPA members (Buyers)
assets throughout the world. The FSR specifies the minimum acceptable standards for security throughout the supply chain and the methods to be used in
maintaining those standards. The FSR outlines the process and specification for Suppliers to attain TAPA certification for their facilities and transit operations. It is
the intention of TAPA members to select Suppliers that meet or exceed TAPA certification requirements. The successful implementation of the FSR is dependent
upon Suppliers, TAPA Certified Auditors and Buyers working in concert."
"A": (1) Independent Auditor: Certification audit conducted 1st year ,valid for three years, then re-certification is required; and, (2)Supplier Self Assessment:
Annually and submitted to theTAPA CA (who performed the original audit) within two weeks of original certification anniversary dates.
"B": (1) Independent Auditor: Certification audit conducted 1st year ,valid for three years, then re-certification is required; and, (2)Supplier Self Assessment:
Annually and submitted to theTAPA CA (who performed the original audit) within two weeks of original certification anniversary dates.
"C": (1) No audits by Buyer or independent auditor required; and, (2)Supplier audits, when requested by Buyer.
R = Requirement M = Requirement & Mandatory to Pass Audit
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FSR 2011 FREIGHT SUPPLIERS MINIMUM SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Section 2 Specifications

FSR 2011 FREIGHT SUPPLIERS MINIMUM SECURITY

REQUIREMENTS: Section 2 Specifications
1.0.0 Perimeter Security
1.1.0 Perimeter Fencing (including gates)
1.1.1 Cargo handling and shipping and receiving yards are
enclosed by perimeter fencing.
1.2.0 CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) Systems
1.2.1 CCTV external coverage of shipping and receiving yard,
including entry / exit points, cover movement of
vehicles and visitors.
1.2.2 CCTV covers all external dock areas.
1.2.3 CCTV system are able to view exterior sides of the
facility.
1.3.0 Lighting
1.3.1 Flood lighting are used in all loading/unloading areas.
1.3.2 Dock doors should be illuminated externally at night.
1.3.3 Exterior and interior lighting levels support high quality
CCTV images and recordings.
1.4.0 Perimeter Alarm Detection
1.4.1 All facility external doors are alarmed to detect
unauthorized opening and are linked to the main alarm
system.

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1.5.0 Perimeter Windows, Doors & Other Openings

1.5.1 All windows and any other openings in the warehouse
walls and roof are secured.
1.5.2 Floor-mounted warehouse windows (at ground floor)
and street-level dock doors are protected by anti-ram
posts or other physical barriers. N /A if no windows.
1.5.3 Dock doors are of sufficient strength to delay forced
entry by use of portable hand tools or ramming by
vehicles.
1.5.4 Exit doors from warehouse are reinforced (steel doors
and frames or suitable alternative).
1.5.5 Exterior walls and roof are designed and maintained to
resist penetration (by removing building fabric, cutting,
or ramming by vehicle) and/or are alarmed.

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1.5.6 External access to roof (e.g. ladder or stairs) are secured

M M R
. N /A if no external roof access.

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