Records Storage Facility Standards Toolkit
This Toolkit provides Federal Records Officers with information to comply with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) regulations concerning the Records Storage Facility requirements.
Guidance on Records Storage Facility Required Actions:
Existing Regulations Relating to Facility Standards:
- File 5: 36 CFR 1228, subpart K Facility Standards for Records Storage Facilities
- File 6: Appendix A, 36 CFR 1228 Minimum Security Standards
- File 7: Appendix B, 36 CFR 1228 Alternative Certified Fire-safety Detection and Suppression System(s)
Other NARA Guidance and Information Relating to Facility Standards:
- File 8: Facility Standards PowerPoint Presentation [PDF Format]
- File 9: NARA Bulletin 2008-06: Records Storage Facility Standards
- File 10 Additional Requirements for Storing Federal Records in a Records Storage Facility - Coming Soon
- File 11: FAQ
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