Commercial Facilities Sector: Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources

Sector Overview

Facilities associated with the Commercial Facilities Sector operate on the principle of open public access, meaning that the general public can move freely throughout these facilities without the deterrent of highly visible security barriers. The majority of the facilities in this sector are owned and operated by the private sector, with minimal interaction with the federal government and other regulatory entities. Commercial facility owners and operators must be responsible for assessing and mitigating their specific facility vulnerabilities and practicing prudent risk management and mitigation measures.

The Commercial Facilities Sector consists of the following eight subsectors:

1. Public Assembly (e.g., arenas, stadiums, aquariums, zoos, convention centers);
2. Sports Leagues (e.g., professional sports leagues and federations);
3. Resorts (e.g., casinos);
4. Lodging (e.g., hotels, motels, conference centers);
5. Outdoor Events (e.g., theme and amusement parks, fairs, campgrounds, parades);
6. Entertainment and Media (e.g., motion picture studios, broadcast media);
7. Real Estate (e.g., office and apartment buildings, condominiums, self-storage); and
8. Retail (e.g., retail centers and districts, shopping malls).