Visitor Information
Controlled Items
Sandia visitors are not permitted to introduce mobile devices into the Limited Area Per SNL/NM Policy SS007. Only Sandia Members of the Workforce, DOE Albuquerque staff members, visitors to Sandia Field Offices (SFOs), and individuals associated with Communications & Transport, and Executive Protocol are permitted to introduce mobile devices into a Limited Area. This means that mobile devices and other portable electronic devices, (PEDs) cannot pass the gate/turnstile to enter the gated area to access the building where the PI Summit is taking place. It is therefore recommended to store all mobile devices/PEDs in your vehicles, as there are otherwise no storage areas available outside of the gate/turnstile.
In addition, certain Portable and Electronic Devices (PEDs) and their features are subject to various controls at Sandia. This applies to both personally-owned and government-owned PEDs, although the controls differ for each type. Below is a list of commonly used PEDs. It is not intended to be comprehensive:
•Cellular telephones, Computers or associated media/peripherals
•Laptops, tablets, electronics equipped with a data exchange port used to connect to automated information system equipment
•Flash memory devices, portable hard drives, thumb drives, etc.
•Radio-frequency-transmitting or receiving equipment such as two-way pagers or two-way vehicle remotes
•Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled devices (AirTags, Tile trackers, tools, shoes, water bottles, augmented reality glasses, etc.)
•Heart Rate Monitors, activity trackers, smart watches
•Recording devices (audio, video, optical, and data)
•eReaders, gaming systems
Medically necessary devices are treated differently from other PEDs. Check with your Sandia host or escort if you have any questions, and before bringing any controlled articles onto Sandia-managed property.
Sandia is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace. Smoking is prohibited on all Sandia-managed property, inside and outside of buildings.
Prohibited Items
The following prohibited articles are not permitted into any Sandia-controlled premises or parking lot without prior authorization:
- Explosives
- Firearms
- Weapon / hunting / fixed blade type knives, or any folding knife with a blade length longer than 2.49 inches
- Dangerous weapons, personal chemical protection spray (pepper spray)
- Instruments or any material likely to produce substantial injury to personal or damage to persons or property
- Hazardous radiological, chemical, or biological materials
- Any other item prohibited by law (e.g., illegal drugs and paraphernalia)