New Architectural Graphics Symbols Released for Modern Security

Security Industry Association (SIA)

The Security Industry Association (SIA), along with the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC), recently released AG-01 Architectural Graphics Standard–CAD Symbols for Security System Layout Standard 3.0.

AG-01 is a collection of architectural graphics for security intended for use by architects, building contractors, system integrators, electrical contractors and security managers who use CAD to produce construction drawings, shop drawings and installation/as-built drawings, and physical security system layouts.

The AG-01 Standards is available for purchase online in the SIA Store. Click here to buy it! It costs $50 for SIA Members; $275 for nonmembers.

Areas covered by the new AG-01 Standard:

  • Annotation
  • Access control
  • Processors and user interfaces
  • Annunciations and switches
  • Doors and barriers
  • Communications
  • Power supplies
  • Intrusion sensors
  • Video surveillance
  • Screening devices

Looking ahead, the SIA CAD Working Group will soon begin work on future releases. To volunteer or for more information, please contact me at ssmith@securityindustry.org or 301-804-4727.