Does the NIH conduct vehicle inspections at the perimeter of campus? In underground parking garages?
Yes. Vehicle inspections are conducted at the perimeter of campus. Commercial vehicles and vehicles operated by individuals without a valid NIH ID are required to go through security screening. Commercial deliveries to the campus will continue to undergo security screening at the Old Georgetown Road and Center Drive entrance until the central Commercial Vehicle Inspection (CVI) facility is completed in 2007. Employee vehicles will not be inspected under most threat levels as long as the employee presents a valid NIH ID. The greatest potential for damage and loss of life is from a vehicle bomb in close proximity to a building, particularly in underground or adjacent garages. Vehicles screened at the perimeter are given a time-stamped inspection pass. This pass allows vehicles to avoid additional security screening at any underground parking garage if they arrive within a 5-minute grace period.’ Employee vehicles not inspected at the perimeter are required to undergo security inspections
