PLUS^SM – Building Security Rating Program

New Approach to Building Security

PLUS stands for Promoting Logical Unified Security. PLUS is a point-based program and the first to use a rigorous, quantified approach to evaluate building security. A voluntary program, PLUS rates building security according to 5 progressive categories, based on a facility's construction features, nearby environment and loss or impact resulting from a major security incident.

Based on Accepted Practices for Security

PLUS ratings use mitigation steps found in the federal and military agency criteria. PLUS has been vetted by the Department of Homeland Security and recognized as a qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology under The SAFETY Act.

PLUS Recognizes Complexity of Building Security

PLUS used a whole buildings approach to rating building security by recognizing the combined contribution of architectural, engineering and landscaping features, along with operations & maintenance (O&M) procedures and security controls and procedures to the level of security a facility offers.

PLUS goes beyond the building's perimeter to factor in potential security threats in the nearby environment. PLUS ratings also consider the impact or potential loss of major security incident in its rating application.

Discretion Over Rating's Use

Owners retain control of the awarded ratings, choosing to publicize their facility's PLUS rating or not. In addition, the Building Security Council does not maintain an available database of PLUS rated facilities, thus ensuring privacy and security of PLUS rated buildings.

What benefits does PLUS offer?

For Building Owners

PLUS offers:

• A validated assessment of facility's compliance with industry-accepted practices, based on stringent federal security practices and vetted by the Department of Homeland Security.
• A coordinated and cost-effective roadmap for security upgrades, allowing owners to take appropriate steps when considering security upgrades.
• Control over the use of a PLUS rating; owners may use it in marketing if desired.

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For Design & Security Professionals

PLUS offers:

• Credential that demonstrates a comprehensive, multidisciplinary understanding of complex building security issues.
• Opportunity for listing in the BSCP database.
• Discounts on PLUS rating applications prepared for clients.

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