The KRITIS Umbrella Act is designed to better protect critical infrastructure and significantly reduce the likelihood of failure.
Highest safety standards for sensitive areas
The KRITIS Umbrella Act ensures that operators of critical infrastructure better protect their facilities and guarantee smooth operation at all times. This includes energy suppliers, water and wastewater utilities, logistics companies, industrial facilities and public institutions, among others. Areas with vehicle or personnel access come into particular focus, as they represent potential weak points through which unauthorised persons could gain access or operations could be disrupted.
Robust, fail-safe and clearly documented gate solutions are essential for these sensitive zones. This is exactly where our industrial sliding gates come in. They are designed for high load capacity, operate reliably around the clock, and integrate seamlessly into security and access control concepts.
Thanks to their heavy-duty construction, optional safety modules and technically sound implementation, they meet the requirements the KRITIS Umbrella Act places on access security and operational stability.
Schnabel Einfahrtstore helps operators put legal requirements into practice. We advise on choosing the right gate, ensure correct installation, and provide all the necessary technical documentation so that inspections, audits and documentation duties can be fulfilled without hassle.
Our sliding gates are therefore an important building block in a comprehensive security concept that reliably protects critical infrastructure and safeguards its functionality for the long term.
10 things you should know about the KRITIS Umbrella Act should know
Purpose of the law
What counts as critical infrastructure
This includes energy, water, wastewater, transport, traffic, food, health, information technology and public administration, among others.
Obligation to secure access
Operators must ensure that sensitive areas are protected from unauthorised access. These areas include gates, driveways and outdoor technical facilities.
Technical and organisational requirements
The law requires not only robust technology, but also documented processes, regular training and clearly defined responsibilities.
Verification and documentation obligations
Operators must be able to prove that their facilities meet safety requirements. This includes technical documentation, maintenance records and risk assessments.
Risk and vulnerability assessment
Operators must assess where hazards could arise. Gates, driveways and vehicle access points are among these critical points.
Relevance for gate systems
Industrial gates must function reliably at all times, be tamper-proof and respond in a controlled way in the event of a fault. This applies to construction, control systems and safety technology.
Integration into overall systems
Gate systems must integrate with existing security systems such as access control, video surveillance or control centres.
Obligation for regular maintenance
Sliding gates in KRITIS areas must be inspected and maintained at fixed intervals to ensure functional safety at all times.
Consequences of non-compliance
Violations can result in high costs: fines, liability risks, operating restrictions or even partial shutdowns. Operators are therefore required to retrofit their systems in good time.