Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities; requires facilities to be accessible to all persons and may influence access point design, entry methods, and accommodation policies
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal law establishing workplace safety standards that affect emergency exits, access routes, and safety protocols in facility access policies
Homeland Security Act: Federal legislation focusing on national security that may impact access control requirements, especially for critical infrastructure facilities
Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA): Federal law that sets standards for protecting government information and operations, affecting access controls where federal information systems are present
REAL ID Act: Federal law establishing standards for ID verification, which influences acceptable forms of identification for facility access
Privacy Act of 1974: Federal law governing the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information maintained by federal agencies
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS): Federal regulation for facilities with specific chemicals, requiring strict access controls and security measures
International Building Code (IBC): Standard building safety code that provides minimum requirements for building systems including access points and emergency exits
NFPA Standards: National Fire Protection Association standards that govern fire safety requirements, emergency access, and evacuation routes
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal labor law that may impact access timing and scheduling considerations for employees
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act that requires specific access controls and security measures for healthcare facilities
PCI DSS: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard that sets requirements for facilities handling payment card data, including physical access controls
DFARS: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement that establishes security requirements for defense contractors, including facility access controls
State Privacy Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing the collection and protection of personal information, including biometric data used in access control systems
Local Building Codes: Municipality-specific requirements for building safety and access that must be incorporated into facility access policies
