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UFC 1-201-01

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UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC)

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NON-PERMANENT DOD FACILITIES

IN SUPPORT OF MILITARY

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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND (Preparing Activity)

AIR FORCE CIVIL ENGINEER CENTER

Record of Changes (changes are indicated by \1\ ... /1/)

Change No. Date Location 1 16 May 22 4-4.5.5 Updated language.

2 01 Sep 22 2-2.6.5, 3-4.1, and 4-4.1 Updated language.

3 09 Nov 22 4-3.1.5 Removed list, updated reference.

4 08 Aug 23 3-4.7 through 3-4.7.4 Updated language, and 4-4.7 through 4-4.7.4 updated language.

This UFC supersedes UFC 1-201-01, dated 01 January 2013.

FOREWORD

The Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) system is prescribed by MIL-STD 3007 and provides planning, design, construction, sustainment, restoration, and modernization criteria, and applies to the Military Departments, the Defense Agencies, and the DoD Field Activities in accordance with USD (AT&L) Memorandum dated 29 May 2002. UFC will be used for all DoD projects and work for other customers where appropriate. All construction outside of the United States is also governed by Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA), Host Nation Funded Construction Agreements (HNFA), and in some instances, Bilateral Infrastructure Agreements (BIA).

Therefore, the acquisition team must ensure compliance with the most stringent of the UFC, the SOFA, the HNFA, and the BIA, as applicable.

UFC are living documents and will be periodically reviewed, updated, and made available to users as part of the Services’ responsibility for providing technical criteria for military construction. Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (HQUSACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), and Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) are responsible for administration of the UFC system. Defense agencies should contact the preparing service for document interpretation and improvements. Technical content of UFC is the responsibility of the cognizant DoD working group. Recommended changes with supporting rationale may be sent to the respective DoD working group by submitting a Criteria Change Request (CCR) via the Internet site listed below.

UFC are effective upon issuance and are distributed only in electronic media from the following source:

• Whole Building Design Guide website https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod.

Refer to UFC 1-200-01, DoD Building Code, for implementation of new issuances on projects.

AUTHORIZED BY:

PETE G. PEREZ, P.E., SES R. DAVID CURFMAN, P.E., SES

Chief Engineer

Chief, Engineering and Construction Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

NANCY J. BALKUS, P.E., SES

Deputy Director of Civil Engineers DCS/Logistics, Engineering & Force Protection (HAF/A4C) HQ United States Air Force

MICHAEL McANDREW Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Construction) Office of the Secretary of Defense http://www.wbdg.org/pdfs/ufc_implementation.pdf https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod

REVISION SUMMARY SHEET

Document: UFC 1-201-01, NON-PERMANENT DOD FACILITIES IN SUPPORT OF

MILITARY OPERATIONS

Superseding: UFC 1-201-01 dated 1 January 2013

Description: This UFC provides life safety and habitability-related design requirements for non-permanent facilities designed and constructed for use by the Department of Defense (DoD) in support of military operations.

Reasons for Document:

• This UFC was developed to establish the minimum requirements for the Life Safety and Habitability aspects of non-permanent facilities in support of military operations.

Impact:

• The criteria established in this UFC may result in Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) impacts across the Services. Services should conduct DOTMLPF-P analysis to determine the impacts on their ability to execute construction in support of military operations.

• Review of standard facility designs for compliance with criteria in this UFC.

Unification Issues

There are no unification issues in this document.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1-1 BACKGROUND

1-2 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

1-2.2 Exceptions and Exclusions

1-2.1.1 Ammunition and Explosives Safety

1-2.1.2 Antiterrorism / Force Protection

1-2.1.3 Accessibility

1-3 APPLICABILITY

1-3.1 Waivers and exemptions

1-3.2 Standard Designs

1-4 GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS

1-4.1 Facility Design

1-4.2 Alterations to Facility Designs

1-4.3 Corrosion Protection

1-4.4 Alternative Design Approaches

1-4.5 Fuel Systems

1-4.6 Water Treatment, Storage, and Distribution

1-4.7 Structural / Seismic

1-4.8 Equipment Used as Facilities

1-4.9 Quality Management

1-4.10 Facility Data Placards

1-4.11 Inspections

1-5 CYBERSECURITY

1-6 GLOSSARY

1-6.1 Authority Having Jurisdiction/Building Official/Code Official

1-6.2 Billeting

1-6.3 Base Operating Support Integrator (BOS-I)

1-6.4 Building

1-6.5 Designer of Record

1-6.6 Exemption

1-6.7 Facility ii

1-6.8 Facility Construction Levels

1-6.9 Occupancy Type

1-6.10 Qualified Personnel

1-6.11 Range of Military Operations

1-6.12 Structure Group

1-6.13 Waiver

1-7 REFERENCES

CHAPTER 2 INITIAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION LEVEL

2-1 APPLICABILITY

2-1.1 Organic Construction Level

2-1.2 Initial Construction Level

2-2 PRIMARY CRITERIA

2-2.1 CIVIL/SITE

2-2.2 Stormwater

2-2.3 Structural

2-2.4 Electrical

2-2.5 Plumbing and Mechanical

2-2.6 Fire Protection

2-2.7 Telecommunications

2-2.8 Cybersecurity

CHAPTER 3 TEMPORARY FACILITY CONSTRUCTION LEVEL

3-1 APPLICABILITY

3-2 CIVIL

3-2.1 Potable Water Supply Source Selection and Testing

3-2.2 Potable Water Treatment and Disinfection

3-2.3 Gray Water Collection and Disposal

3-2.4 Black Water Collection and Disposal

3-2.5 Stormwater

3-2.6 Design Documentation

3-3 STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS

3-3.1 Structural Design

3-3.2 Design Documentation iii

3-4 FIRE PROTECTION

3-4.1 General requirements

3-4.2 Construction Level and Space Separation Requirements per Occupancy. 23

3-4.3 Assembly Occupancy

3-4.4 Business Occupancy

3-4.5 Industrial Occupancy

3-4.6 Residential Occupancy

3-4.7 \4\ Storage

3-4.8 Aircraft Hangars

3-4.9 Fuel Depots (Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) and Hazardous Material Storage Areas)

3-4.10 Mixed-use Occupancies and Co-locating of Occupancies

3-4.11 Medical Facilities

3-4.12 Sprinkler System Design Criteria

3-4.13 Design Documentation

3-5 PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

3-5.2 Engineering Weather Data

3-5.3 HVAC Systems and Controls

3-5.4 Exhaust Systems

3-5.5 Noise

3-5.6 Plumbing - Introduction and Administration

3-5.7 Plumbing - General Regulations

3-5.8 Plumbing Fixtures

3-5.9 Water Heaters

3-5.10 Water Supply and Distribution

3-5.11 Sanitary Drainage

3-5.12 Indirect/ Special Waste

3-5.13 Vents

3-5.14 Traps, Interceptors, and Separators

3-5.15 Storm Drainage

3-5.16 Special Piping and Storage Systems

3-5.17 Gray Water Recycling Systems iv

3-5.18 Emergency Shower and Eyewash Stations

3-5.19 Structural Safety

3-5.20 Compressed Air Systems

3-5.21 Fuel Oil Piping and Storage

3-5.22 Boilers, Water Heaters, and Pressure Vessels

3-5.23 Refrigeration

3-5.24 Design Documentation

3-6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

3-6.1 Hazardous Material and Waste

3-6.2 Arc Flash Analysis

3-6.3 Short Circuit Analysis

3-6.4 Lightning Protection

3-6.5 Service Entrance and Distribution Equipment

3-6.6 Circuit Lockout Requirements

3-6.7 Raceway and Wiring

3-6.8 Emergency and Exit Lighting

3-6.9 General Electrical Requirements

3-6.10 Configuration for Pad-mounted Distribution Transformers, Switchgears, and Sectionalizing Termination Cabinets

3-6.11 Distribution System Grounding

3-6.12 Fire Protection System for Oil-filled Equipment

3-6.13 Underground Structures (Manholes and Handholes)

3-6.14 Emergency and Standby Power Systems

3-6.15 Design Documentation

3-7 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

3-7.1 Grounding and Bonding

3-7.2 CYBERSECURITY

CHAPTER 4 SEMI-PERMANENT FACILITY CONSTRUCTION LEVEL

4-1 APPLICABILITY

4-2 CIVIL

4-2.1 Potable Water Supply Source Selection and Testing

4-2.2 Potable Water Treatment and Disinfection

4-2.3 Gray Water Collection and Disposal v

4-2.4 Black Water Collection and Disposal

4-2.5 Semi-Permanent Wastewater Treatment System

4-2.6 Stormwater

4-2.7 Design Documentation

4-3 STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS

4-3.1 Structural Design

4-3.2 Design Documentation

4-4 FIRE PROTECTION

4-4.1 General requirements

4-4.2 Construction Level Requirements and Space Separation Requirements per Occupancy

4-4.3 Assembly Occupancy

4-4.4 Business Occupancy

4-4.5 Industrial Occupancy

4-4.6 Residential Occupancy

4-4.7 \4\ Storage

4-4.8 Aircraft Hangars

4-4.9 Fuel Depots (Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) and Hazardous Material Storage Areas)

4-4.10 Mixed-use Occupancies and Co-locating of Occupancies

4-4.11 Medical Facilities

4-4.12 Sprinkler System Design Criteria

4-4.13 Design Documentation

4-5 PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

4-5.1 Requirements for Specific Systems

4-5.2 Engineering Weather Data

4-5.3 HVAC Systems and Controls

4-5.4 Exhaust Systems

4-5.5 Noise

4-5.6 Plumbing - Introduction and Administration

4-5.7 Plumbing - General Regulations

4-5.8 Plumbing Fixtures

4-5.9 Water Heaters vi

4-5.10 Water Supply and Distribution

4-5.11 Sanitary Drainage

4-5.12 Indirect/ Special Waste

4-5.13 Vents

4-5.14 Traps, Interceptors, and Separators

4-5.15 Storm Drainage

4-5.16 Special Piping and Storage Systems

4-5.17 Gray Water Recycling Systems

4-5.18 Emergency Shower and Eyewash Stations

4-5.19 Structural Safety

4-5.20 Compressed Air Systems

4-5.21 Fuel Oil Piping and Storage

4-5.22 Boilers, Water Heaters, and Pressure Vessels

4-5.23 Refrigeration

4-5.24 Duct Systems

4-5.25 Hydronic Systems

4-5.26 Design Documentation

4-6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

4-6.1 Hazardous Material and Waste

4-6.2 Arc Flash Analysis

4-6.3 Short Circuit Analysis

4-6.4 Lightning Protection

4-6.5 Service Entrance and Distribution Equipment

4-6.6 Circuit Lockout Requirements

4-6.7 Raceway and Wiring

4-6.8 Emergency and Exit Lighting

4-6.9 General Electrical Requirements

4-6.10 Configuration for Pad-mounted Distribution Transformers, Switchgears, and Sectionalizing Termination Cabinets

4-6.11 Distribution System Grounding

4-6.12 Fire Protection System for Oil-filled Equipment

4-6.13 Underground Structures (Manholes and Handholes)

4-6.14 Emergency and Standby Power Systems vii

4-6.16 Design Documentation

4-7 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

4-7.1 Grounding and Bonding

4-7.2 CYBERSECURITY

APPENDIX A CONSTRUCTION LEVEL CHECKLISTS

A-1 INITIAL CONSTRUCTION LEVEL CHECKLIST

A-2 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION LEVEL CHECKLIST

A-3 SEMI-PERMANENT CONSTRUCTION LEVEL CHECKLIST

APPENDIX B GLOSSARY

B-1 ACRONYMS

APPENDIX C REFERENCES

APPENDIX D DATA PLATE EXAMPLE

APPENDIX E MISSION CRITICAL FACILITIES DECISION TREE

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1-1 BACKGROUND.

This UFC was developed in response to US Code Title 10, "Policy and Requirements to Ensure the Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military Operations", cited below for clarity and information.

It shall be the policy of the Department of Defense that facilities, infrastructure, and equipment that are intended for use by military or civilian personnel of the Department in current or future military operations should be inspected for safety and habitability prior to such use, and that such facilities shall be brought into compliance with generally accepted standards for the safety and health of personnel to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with the requirements of military operations and the best interests of the Department of Defense, to minimize the safety and health risk posed to such personnel.

US Code Title 10 requires addressing the following:

• Fire protection

• Structural integrity

• Electrical systems

• Plumbing

• Water treatment

• Waste disposal

• Telecommunications networks

1-2 PURPOSE AND SCOPE.

Consistent with the requirements of Public Law 111-84 Section 807 this UFC establishes the minimum design criteria for the following areas:

• Fire protection

• Structural integrity

• Electrical systems

• Plumbing and mechanical systems

• Water treatment, storage and distribution

• Wastewater collection and treatment

• Telecommunications networks 1-2.2 Exceptions and Exclusions.

The following exceptions and exclusions apply.

1-2.1.1 Ammunition and Explosives Safety.

This document does not contain requirements for explosives safety.

All facilities that involve DoD Ammunition and Explosives (AE) storage, handling, maintenance, manufacture or disposal, as well as any facilities within the Explosives Safety Quantity Distance (ESQD) arcs of AE facilities, must comply with the minimum DoD explosives safety criteria given in DoD Manual 6055.09-M, as implemented in DA PAM 385-64 (Army), NAVSEA OP5 (Navy and Marine Corps), and AFMAN 91-201 (Air Force). DoD facilities exposed to potential explosion effects from AE belonging to other nations are also required to meet DoD and Service explosives safety criteria.

It is essential that the planning and design of new facilities and occupation and renovation of existing AE-related facilities or any facilities within ESQD arcs be accomplished in close coordination with knowledgeable explosives safety professionals in theater or with the Services’ explosives safety centers. This coordination should occur as early as possible in the planning/design process to avoid issues/problems and ensure compliance.

All facility construction or use within ESQD arcs requires review for compliance with explosives safety criteria and must have either an approved explosives safety site plan or an approved explosives safety deviation. Refer to the DoD and Service documents mentioned above for further guidance in this area.

1-2.1.2 Antiterrorism / Force Protection.

Expeditionary structure stand-off distances are incorporated from Chapter 4, UFC 4- 010-01 DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings. All other antiterrorism and force protection requirements are excluded for initial and temporary construction. Semi-permanent construction follows the complete requirements of UFC 4-010-01.

The mass notification system must comply with the requirements of UFC 4-010-01 (DOD Minimum Antiterrorism Requirements for Buildings) excluding the requirement for remote activation and the requirements of UFC 4-021-01.

1-2.1.3 Accessibility.

Facilities for use in military operations are designed for combat capable, able-bodied personnel. However, special use facilities, such as medical facilities, may employ more stringent requirements IAW (In Acceptance With) “Accessibility” requirements in UFC 1- 200-01.

1-2.1.4 Solid Waste Disposal.

Solid waste disposal is addressed in UFC 3-240-11 Landfills In Support Of Military Operations.

The following disposal functions, must comply with the respective chapters from TM 3- 34.56, MCIP 4-11.01 Waste Management for Deployed Forces:

• Non-hazardous Solid Waste

• Hazardous and Special Waste

• Medical Waste Regulated hazardous and medical waste disposal facilities must reference host-nation final governing standards (FGS) or where the FGS does not exist, then the Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document (OEBGD) prevails (DOD 4715.05-G).

1-3 APPLICABILITY.

This UFC applies to all DoD components involved with planning, design, construction and renovation of non-permanent facilities, both new construction and renovations to non-permanent facilities (where the renovation does not convert the facility to permanent), used by US military and DoD civilian personnel in support of Military Operations, actions with written Operation Orders (OPORDS), examples include Kinetic, Disaster Recovery, Humanitarian Assistance, Defense Support to Civil Authorities, etc. See JP 3-0 and JP 3-34 for more complete definition, description and guidance on operations. This UFC establishes the minimum requirements for initial, temporary, and semi-permanent construction levels.

1-3.1 Waivers and exemptions.

Section 807 of Public Law 111-84, "Policy and Requirements to Ensure the Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military Operations" required the Department of Defense to establish minimum design criteria for the safety and health of military or civilian personnel of the Department of Defense.

Waivers are for the facility design to not comply with the requirements of this UFC for a period of time as designated by the approval authority. This time period allows for use of the facility, with mitigating measures in place, while awaiting full compliance. Treat waivers considered for an indefinite period of time as exemptions and follow the exemption approval process. An exemption provides authority to deviate from a UFC requirement indefinitely.

The procedures and requirements for the submission of a waiver are described in MIL- STD 3007, Appendix A. Lack of funds is not considered sufficient justification for a waiver.

In accordance with DFAR Clause 246.270-3, the combatant commander may waive compliance when it is impracticable to comply with such standards under prevailing operational conditions. Any waiver for reasons other than operational conditions must be approved by the appropriate Service Chief Engineer as outlined in MIL-STD- 3007.

1-3.2 Standard Designs

Standard designs are available for the construction of non-permanent facilities. These standard designs accommodate a wide range of site conditions, missions and other parameters. The use of these designs is encouraged when the project requirements can be met by the standard design.

The review of these standard designs should be completed prior to embarking upon the design of a unique non-permanent facility.

Standard Designs are available from the following sources:

• Center of Standardization for Non-Permanent Facilities (US Army Corps of Engineers, CETAM-DP-EX) https://mrsi.dren.army.mil/cos/tam/

• Joint Construction Management System (JCMS) https://jcms.army.mil requires a CAC

1-4 GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS.

Comply with 1-3.5.1 of UFC 1-200-01, DoD Building Code. UFC 1-200-01 provides general building requirements and overarching criteria, establishing the use of consensus building codes and standards, establishing criteria implementation rules and protocols (including core UFC), and identifying unique military criteria.

The requirements of the UFC sections cited in this document are mandatory. Other UFCs may be used as guidance but are not mandatory.

This document must be used in conjunction with Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA), bilateral agreements, and other Host Nation (HN) agreements.

1-4.1 Facility Design.

Facility Design efforts must be performed by Qualified Personnel.

1-4.2 Alterations to Facility Designs.

1-4.2.1 Standard designs for temporary facilities (Chapter 3)

Construction by military personnel - Any modification requires review and approval by qualified personnel in the discipline applicable to the feature being modified

AND

Notification of the designer of record

Construction by contractor personnel - any modifications require approval by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s representative.”

https://mrsi.dren.army.mil/cos/tam/ https://jcms.army.mil/

AND

Notification of the designer of record

1-4.2.2 Standard designs for Semi-permanent facilities (Chapter 4)

The Designer of Record for a Facility Design must review and approve all alterations, outside of the parameters identified in the design prior to implementation.

1-4.3 Corrosion Protection.

Provide durability and protection from corrosive environments for systems, components, and connections required by this UFC appropriate for the life expectancy of the facility.

Protection and surface finishing will be as indicated in drawings, specifications, and/or contracts as applicable for semi-permanent facilities.

If included, DoDI 5000.67 Prevention and Mitigation of Corrosion on DoD Military Equipment and Infrastructure directs that trade-off decisions include cost, useful service life, and effectiveness.

1-4.4 Alternative Design Approaches.

Alternative design approaches that comply with the criteria in this UFC are encouraged.

1-4.5 Fuel Systems.

Follow approved technical manuals or manufacturer instructions.

1-4.6 Water Treatment, Storage, and Distribution.

Design and operate all potable water (drinking water) facilities and systems to ensure protection of health and safety. Requirements for systems may be addressed in COCOM or coalition guidance or international agreements.

Army, Navy, Marine Corps must comply with the respective chapters from ATP 4- 44/MCRP 3-17.7Q Water Support Operations and NTRP 4-04.2.13/FM 3- 34.469/AFMAN 32-1072, Water-Well Drilling Operations:

• Water Treatment

• Water Storage, Distribution and Issue Air Force must comply with the respective chapters from AF TTP 3-32.33 V1.

1-4.7 Structural / Seismic.

Where site specific information is unknown, the following may be considered:

• Occupancy Category II

• Soil Site Class: D

• Mapped Seismic Spectral Response Coefficients: Ss=0.64g / S1=0.18g 1-4.8 Equipment Used as Facilities.

Equipment (such as tents and prepackaged structures requisitioned through the supply system (Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms)), Table of Organizational Equipment, Commercial off the Shelf procurements, Relocatable Buildings, and all DOD program of record solutions will be deployed IAW all relevant manufacture specifications, technical manuals and bulletins, and with regard to the requirements of this UFC

1-4.9 Quality Management.

Combatant/Service Component Commands must establish and maintain a Quality Management (QM) system through the duration of the project life cycle to ensure that facilities comply with the requirements of this UFC.

1-4.10 Facility Data Placards.

Include a data plate on entry doors for all buildings. Data plates must include: year of construction, facility construction level, occupancy type (per basis of design or per NFPA 101 Chapter 6), Update the data plate when the intended use of the building changes and/or to include building modifications.

See Appendix D for data plate example.

1-4.11 Inspections.

Inspect buildings prior to initial occupancy, at unit transfer, or when reaching buildings initial design life. Inspections must follow UFC 1-201-02 Assessment of Existing Facilities for Use in Military Operations.

1-5 CYBERSECURITY.

All control systems (including systems separate from an energy management control system) must be planned, designed, acquired, executed, and maintained in accordance with UFC 4-010-06, and as required by individual Service Implementation Policy.

1-6 GLOSSARY.

APPENDIX B-1 contains acronyms.

The authorities for the definition are included where applicable.

1-6.1 Authority Having Jurisdiction/Building Official/Code Official.

The terms above as used in the codes and standards referenced in this UFC are the stated entities as defined in UFC 1-200-01 1-5.

1-6.2 Billeting.

Any building or portion of a building, regardless of population density, in which 11 or more unaccompanied DoD personnel are routinely housed, including Temporary Lodging Facilities and military family housing permanently converted to unaccompanied housing. Billeting also applies to expeditionary structures with similar populations and functions. (UFC 4-010-01).

Billeting does not include sleeping spaces in facilities with 24 hour operations such as HQ, TOCs, JOCs or Air Terminals.

1-6.3 Base Operating Support Integrator (BOS-I).

BOS-I Is responsible for planning and synchronizing the efficient application of resources and contracting to facilitate unity of effort and the coordination of sustainment functions at designated contingency locations (JP 4-0).

1-6.4 Building.

A structure, usually enclosed by walls and a roof, constructed to provide support or shelter for an intended occupancy. Note that other structures, such as canopies, are not considered buildings for the purposes of these standards. (UFC 4-010-01).

1-6.5 Designer of Record

The entity that performed the original design and maintains ownership of the design.

This is noted in the title block of the design drawings.

1-6.6 Exemption.

An exemption provides authority to deviate from a UFC requirement indefinitely.

1-6.7 Facility.

A real property entity consisting of one or more of the following: a building, a structure, a utility system, pavement, and underlying land (Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms).

1-6.8 Facility Construction Levels.

1-6.8.1 Organic construction level.

Organic construction level is a subset of the Initial construction level.

Intended for use up to 90 days, it may be used for up to six months. See JP 3-34.

1-6.8.2 Initial construction level.

Initial construction level is intended for immediate use by units upon arrival in theater for up to twenty-four months. See JP 3-34.

1-6.8.3 Temporary construction level.

Temporary construction level buildings and facilities are designed and constructed to serve a life expectancy of five years or less. See JP 3-34.

1-6.8.4 Semi-Permanent construction level.

Buildings and facilities designed and constructed to serve a life expectancy of less than 10 years. With maintenance and upkeep of critical building systems, the life expectancy of a facility can be extended to 25 years. See JP 3-34.

1-6.9 Occupancy Type.

The category description of a facility based on the usage.

1-6.10 Qualified Personnel.

A professionally registered technical expert.

1-6.11 Range of Military Operations.

The military instrument of national power can be used in a wide variety of ways that vary in purpose, scale, risk, and combat intensity. These various ways can be understood to occur across a continuum of conflict ranging from peace to war. (JP 1).

1-6.12 Structure Group

A cluster of independent structures, including tents, trailers, containerized housing units, or similar construction typically occupied by 200 or fewer personnel except in the case of the DEPMEDS (Deployable Medical Systems).

1-6.13 Waiver.

A waiver provides authority to deviate from an UFC requirement for no more than twelve months or for a length of time as designated by the approval authority

1-7 REFERENCES.

APPENDIX C contains a list of references used in this document. The publication date of the code or standard is not included in this document. Unless otherwise specified, the most recent edition of the referenced publication applies.

CHAPTER 2 INITIAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION LEVEL

2-1 APPLICABILITY.

The Initial Construction Level encompasses two sublevels defined in Joint Publication (JP) 3-34 Joint Engineer Operations:

Organic – intended for use up to 3 months (90 days) which can be extended to a maximum of 6 months (180 days).

Initial – Structures with an expected use not to exceed 24 months (2 years)

Construction requirements for Initial Facility Construction Level rely primarily on manufacturers’ instructions provided with Government-approved systems, Service-specific Field Manuals, and Handbooks developed for pre-packaged assemblies and equipment. This Chapter addresses requirements that affect life safety and health of personnel when establishing base operations. Typical to transient mission activities, it may require system upgrades or replacement by more substantial or durable facilities during the course of operations.

2-1.1 Organic Construction Level.

The Organic construction level is a subset of the Initial construction level intended for use up to 90 days, it may be used for up to six months. See JP 3-34.

Organic equipment is a program of record system provided under a unit’s table of authorized distribution allowances. Organic Facility construction must follow manufacturers’ instructions, Service- specific Manuals and Handbooks developed for pre-packaged assemblies and equipment.

2-1.2 Initial Construction Level.

The Initial construction level is intended for immediate use by units upon arrival in theater for up to twenty-four months. See JP 3-34.

Fabric shelters are Initial construction level facilities.

Container Housing units are Initial level facilities, unless specifically designed to a higher construction level.

2-2 PRIMARY CRITERIA.

The following sections must be used as criteria for organic and initial facility construction. Where conflicts existing between the UFCs, other industry codes and standards, this UFC takes precedence.

For unit organic tentage used in establishing base operations, comply with Sections 2-

2.1 thru 2-2.14 of this document.

2-2.1 CIVIL/SITE.

The requirements for site water treatment, storage and distribution, and waste disposal may be included in Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA), Host Nation Funded Construction Agreements (HNFA) and as required by the Military Command having jurisdiction over the operation. The information below is a listing of some, but not necessarily all of those requirements. It is the responsibility of the user to determine which criteria are to be utilized for the operation.

2-2.2 Stormwater.

Locate facilities and equipment away from areas subject to stormwater runoff and flooding. Avoid low lying, tidal, and tributary areas. Consider adjacent facilities or functional areas when planning stormwater runoff control. Control water flow with surface drainage and trenches. When available, place surface laid / shallow buried culverts.

2-2.3 Structural.

Follow manufacturers’ instructions for Government-approved systems for assembly of pre-packaged shelters in theater. The authority for Government-approved shelter systems is the Joint Committee on Tactical Shelters (JOCOTAS).

2-2.4 Electrical.

Follow manufacturers’ instructions for installation of Government-approved pre-packaged electrical equipment in theater.

If pre-packaged systems are not available:

• Comply with the requirements of UFC 3-550-01, Exterior Electrical Power Distribution, Section 3-2, “General Electrical Requirements”.

• Comply with the requirements of UFC 3-520-01, Interior Electrical Systems, Section 3-12, “Grounding, Bonding, and Static Protection”.

• Comply with UFC 3-550-01, Exterior Electrical Power Distribution, Section 3-14, “Distribution System Grounding”.

2-2.4.2 Grounding.

Ground all electrical systems in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.

2-2.4.3 Power Cable Installation.

Surface lay or protect cables from vehicular and foot traffic over power cables where appropriate.

2-2.4.4 Circuit Lockout Requirements.

Follow manufacturers’ instructions for installation of Government-approved pre-packaged electrical equipment in theater.

Non-government pre-packaged circuit breakers, disconnect switches, and other devices that are electrical energy isolating must be lockable or protected from unauthorized access.

2-2.5 Plumbing and Mechanical.

2-2.5.1 Water Treatment, Storage, and Distribution.

Design and operate all potable water (drinking water) facilities and systems to ensure protection of health and safety. Requirements for systems may be addressed in COCOM or coalition guidance or international agreements.

Army, Navy, Marine Corps must comply with the respective chapters from ATP 4- 44/MCRP 3-17.7Q Water Support Operations and NTRP 4-04.2.13/FM 3- 34.469/AFMAN 32-1072, Water-Well Drilling Operations:

• Water Treatment

• Air Force must comply with the respective chapters from AF TTP 3-32.33 V1.

2-2.5.2 Waste Water.

All waste water facilities and systems must be designed and operated to ensure protection of health and safety. Requirements for systems may be addressed in international agreements, COCOM or coalition guidance.

2-2.5.3 Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning (HVAC).

Install ventilation and environmental control systems in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and service technical manuals for pre-packaged heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems.

2-2.6 Fire Protection.

The overarching requirement is for Life Safety.

Property Protection is a consideration only if specifically required by the facility owning entity.

Fire protection requirements for Initial Construction Level assume no active fire protection or site water supplies are to be provided.

Provide an alarm initiating device at each exit by either:

a. Push-button stations with tamper resistant covers with battery powered alarm controlling a separate strobe.

OR

b. Combined standalone sounder and strobe battery powered push button stations with interconnection capability.

2-2.6.1 Allowable Area / Population.

No more than 200 persons shall be located within a billeting structure group. Occupant loads for this determination must be calculated based on the number of beds.

See UFC 4-010-01 for antiterrorism/force protection requirements related to space separation.

2-2.6.2 Structure Separation.

Where this document uses the term structure group, this is defined as a cluster of independent structures, including tents, trailers, containerized housing units, or similar construction.

Separation of structures within structure groups consisting of fabric structures, containers, trailers, or similar structures must comply with the following:

a. The minimum separation between individual structures within a row of a billeting structure group consisting of fabric structures must be 12 ft (3.7 m).

b. The minimum separation between rows of structures within a billeting structure group must be 30 ft (9.1 m). This distance may be used for vehicle traffic, but must not be used for vehicle parking, storage, or vegetation other than a lawn.

c. The minimum separation between billeting structure groups must be 59 ft (18 m). The separation distance may be used for vehicle traffic (including emergency response vehicles), but must not be used for vehicle parking, storage or vegetation other than a lawn.

d. The minimum separation between billeting structure groups and other structures must be 100 ft (30.5 m). The separation distance may be used for vehicle traffic (including emergency response vehicles), but must not be used for vehicle parking, storage or vegetation other than a lawn.

2-2.6.3 Use of Revetments.

See UFC 4-010-01 for a diagram of the space separation requirements. If the space separations between individual structures given above cannot be achieved due to existing site constraints, then revetments may be used to reduce allowable separation distances between structures. Revetments may consist of engineered hardened walls, concrete barriers, HESCO type barriers, or similar separating barriers. Revetments adjacent to tents or other structures must be at least as tall as the height of the tent wall, or the lower eave of the building. In the event revetments are provided, adjacent structures need to be separated as stated in UFC 4-010-01.

2-2.6.4 Fire Safety Analysis for Constrained Sites

If site constraints do not permit compliance with the above space separation requirements, a fire-safety analysis must be done. This evaluation must be performed or reviewed by the Unit Safety Officer and this analysis must be approved by the first O-6 level officer in the chain of command.

2-2.6.5 Interior Finishes / Fabric Coverings

Fabric coverings for tents or membrane structures must be in accordance with NFPA 701 requirements. Typically, compliance with NFPA 701 is achieved using fire retardant chemically treated fabrics.

Other structures must comply with NFPA 101 requirements. Compliance with NFPA 101 can be achieved using painted or unpainted finishes of concrete masonry units, gypsum wallboard, sheet metal, or 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) plywood. Fabric covering or textile coverings must be fire retardant as established by the manufacturer through testing in accordance with NFPA requirements.

Use or installation of exposed Urethane foam or other exposed plastic insulations on walls or ceilings is not allowed. \2\ Use of pre-insulated panels (with any surface – metal, wood, plastic or other) containing foam insulation is not allowed. /2/

2-2.6.6 Fire Extinguishers.

All facilities must be provided with listed portable fire extinguishers consistent with the occupancy of the facility (see NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers). If traditional listed/approved extinguishers are not available, the use of extinguishers with equivalent rating from EU, Asian, or other countries is permitted.

2-2.7 Telecommunications.

• Army requirements are contained in FM 4-20.07, paragraphs 2-79 and 4- 25.

• Air Force requirements are in AFH 10-222, Volume 1, Table 2.8, and Attachment 6.

• Navy/Marine Corps must follow assembly instructions for installation of pre-packaged equipment in theater.

• If pre-packaged systems are not available and when fabricating a grounding system from components:

• Follow UFC 3-580-01, Telecommunications Interior Infrastructure Planning and Design, Section 2-9, “Grounding, Bonding and Static Protection”.

• Follow UFC 3-580-01, Appendix A, Item 19: TIA-J-STD-607-B, Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for Customer Premises.

• Follow UFC 3-580-01, Appendix A, Item 23: MIL-STD-188-124B, Grounding, Bonding And Shielding for Common Long Haul/Tactical Communication Systems Including Ground Based Communications- Electronics Facilities and Equipments.

• Follow UFC 3-580-01, Appendix A, Item 24: MIL-HDBK-419A, Grounding, Bonding, and Shielding For Electronic Equipments and Facilities.

2-2.8 Cybersecurity.

All control systems (including systems separate from an energy management control system) must be planned, designed, acquired, executed, and maintained in accordance with UFC 4-010-06, and as required by individual Service Implementation Policy.

CHAPTER 3 TEMPORARY FACILITY CONSTRUCTION LEVEL

3-1 APPLICABILITY.

The Temporary Facility Construction level applies to structures with an expected use not to exceed 60 months (5 years) and a design life up to 60 months (5 years).

3-2 CIVIL.

The requirements for site water treatment, storage and distribution, and waste disposal may be included in Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA), Host Nation Funded Construction Agreements (HNFA) and as required by the Military Command having jurisdiction over the operation. The information below is a listing of some, but not necessarily all of those requirements. It is the responsibility of the service component engineer staff to determine which criteria are to be utilized for the operation.

3-2.1 Potable Water Supply Source Selection and Testing.

Use TB MED 577, Sanitary Control and Surveillance of Field Water Supplies, Chapter 5 “Water Source Selection and Basic Testing for Potability”, Chapter 6 “Advanced Water Surveillance and Testing”, Chapter 7 “Evaluation of Field Tests and Analytical Results (Health Guidelines)” for water supply source selection and testing. Use UFC 3-230-03A, Water Supply, Chapter 5, “Groundwater Supplies” for construction of wells for groundwater supplies.

3-2.2 Potable Water Treatment and Disinfection.

All drinking water facilities and systems must be designed and operated to ensure protection of personnel health and safety. The environmental annex (i.e., Annex L) of the applicable CCMD OPLAN/OPORD must be reviewed and updated as required to ensure appropriate force health protection standards for drinking water are included.

Additional criteria may be applied in accordance with COCOM guidance, any applicable DoD policies, or international agreements. Facilities must also comply with TB MED 577, Chapter 9 Water Treatment and Disinfection, for potable water treatment and disinfection.

3-2.3 Gray Water Collection and Disposal.

Use Army FM 4-20.07, Chapter 2, Section I, “Gray Water Collection and Disposal”;

Army FM 4-20.07, Chapter 3, Section II, “Gray Water Collection Subsystem”; AFH 10- 222, Volume 4, Section 2.8, “Wastewater”; and AFH 10-222, Volume 4, Section 3.4.1, “Gray Water”.

3-2.4 Black Water Collection and Disposal.

Use Army FM 4-20.07, Chapter 2, Section I, “Black Water Disposal”; AFH 10-222, Volume 4, Section 2.8, “Wastewater”; and AFH 10-222, Volume 4, Section 3.4.2, “Black Water”.

3-2.5 Stormwater.

Locate facilities and equipment away from areas subject to stormwater runoff and flooding.

3-2.6 Design Documentation

3-2.6.1 Civil Submittals

Drawings: Site plan showing location of water source supply, sanitary sewer facilities, solid waste disposal areas, and all other facilities critical to life safety and health.

Calculations: Showing compliance with potable water testing requirements contained in referenced standards.

3-3 STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS.

3-3.1 Structural Design.

Structural Design must be in accordance with the International Building Code (IBC), Chapters 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23 as modified by the Unified Facilities Criteria 3-301-01 Structural Engineering, except as modified herein.

3-3.1.1 Serviceability [Supplement].

Frame drift discussed in UFC 3-301-01 Section 2-1.2.1 need not be limited to prevent damage to non-structural elements provided any damage sustained does not create unsafe conditions for personnel in or around the structure.

3-3.1.2 Deflections [Replacement].

Modify UFC 3-301-01 Sections 2-1.2.2 and 2-1.2.3 as follows: Deflections of structural members may exceed the limitations of IBC Sections 1604.3.2 through 1604.3.5, Table 1604.3, and Table 2-1 of UFC 3-301-01 provided: (1) The increased deflection does not cause excessive rotations in connections at ends of members that could result in connection failure or, (2) The increased deflection does not create an unsafe condition where finishes or other non-structural items could become dislodged and fall on personnel. Under no circumstances are member deflections to exceed L/120 where L is the member span in inches. Members supporting mission critical equipment sensitive to excessive member deflection or vibration must be designed to meet equipment requirements.

3-3.1.3 Live Loads [Supplement].

It is not permissible to design structures for live loads less than those shown in UFC 3- 301-01 Table D-1 or IBC Table 1607.1. Additionally, the minimum design uniform floor live load is 50 psf (245 kg/m2), even if the occupancy classification for these codes allows a lower value. Similarly, for site specific designs, the minimum design uniform roof live load is 20 psf (98 kg/m2), even if the location map allows a lower value.

Live load reductions are not permissible.

Dead Load shall be computed from material weights and partitions, safes, equipment, etc.

3-3.1.4 Wind Loads [Supplement].

It is permissible to multiply the basic wind speed, V, as identified in UFC 3-301-01, by a reduction factor of 0.78 for structures that meet the definition of temporary construction except in regions defined as Hurricane Prone Regions.

Site Specific:

• Values in UFC 1-301-01 section 1609.1.1.

Unrestricted:

With a minimum of:

• Basic wind speed (3-sec gust) 95 mph (153 km/hr)

• Exposure category C

• Importance factor Iw = 1.0 3-3.1.5 Earthquake Loads [Supplement].

For structures that meet the definition of temporary construction, it is permissible to multiply design loads calculated per the above referenced code sections by a reduction factor of 0.6 for structures that meet the following requirements:

1. For Risk Category I, II, or III structures, Ss does not exceed 0.55 and S1 does not exceed 0.13.

2. For Risk Category IV structures, Ss does not exceed 0.32 and S1 does not exceed 0.08.

Site Specific:

• Within the United States use IBC Section 1613

• Outside the United States use IBC Section 1613 Unrestricted:

• Within the United States use IBC Section 1613

• Outside the United States use IBC Section 1613

With a minimum of:

• For Risk category I, II, III or IV structures,

• Short period acceleration Ss = 0.55g

• One second acceleration S1 = 0.13g

• Site class (assumed) D

• Importance factor Ie = 1.0 3-3.1.6 Structural Test and Special Inspections [Revision].

Delete IBC Chapter 17 Structural Tests and Special Inspections. The DOR must delineate all testing and inspection requirements in the construction drawings or specifications to ensure performance of the structural system. The DOR is responsible to provide an appropriate design in which the testing and inspection requirements specified in IBC Sections 1713, 1714, and 1715 can be met based on field capability and resources. Testing and inspections should include, but not be limited to, the following:

The UFC indicates the DOR must specify, however does not indicate limits of QC, nor any QA for the manufacturing process.

1. All Materials: Inspection of suitable sub-surface conditions. Visual inspection of member sizes, locations, spacing, and configuration. Visual inspection of splice/cold joint locations, connections, and adequate bearing.

2. Wood structures: In addition to the inspections for All Materials also perform visual inspection of connector (e.g. nails, screws, bolts) sizes, spacing and locations. Visual inspection of size and location of plate connections. Visual inspection of all straps, hold downs, and connection hardware. Visual inspection of overlapping lengths at splices. Visual inspection of member material grades. Visual inspection of sheathing thickness, sheathing material grades, shear wall locations, and cross bracing.

3. Masonry: In addition to the inspections for All Materials also perform visual inspection of grout placement. Visual inspection of reinforcing steel sizes, locations, clearances, configuration, embedment, and splice lengths. Grout cylinder compression tests, CMU compression tests, and verification of mortar and grout proportions.

4. Steel: In addition to the inspections for All Materials also perform visual inspection of deck profiles, diaphragm sizes and locations, and diaphragm connections. Visual inspection of completed welds. Visual inspection of connector (e.g. bolts, screws) number and patterns, and connector sizes.

Inspection confirming proper tightening of the nuts. Visual inspection of cross bracing.

5. Concrete: In addition to the inspections for All Materials also perform visual inspection of formwork. Visual inspection of reinforcing steel sizes, locations, clearances, configuration, embedment, and splice lengths.

Concrete anchors and embed sizes and locations. Concrete cylinder compression test, and water/cement ratio measurement.

3-3.1.7 Geotechnical Investigations, General [Supplement].

Add exception: The DOR or qualified DoD personnel must accept simplified geotechnical investigations in lieu of the full requirements of sections 1803.3 through for one-story, simple span structures without basements that bear on shallow foundations and meet the following requirements:

1. For Risk Category I, II, or III structures, Ss does not exceed 0.55 and S1 does not exceed 0.13.

2. For Risk Category IV structures, Ss does not exceed 0.55 and S1 does not exceed 0.13.

In the absence of a Geotechnical Report, the DOR must design foundations for presumptive bearing capacities per IBC Section 1806.

3-3.1.8 Reporting [Supplement].

The DOR must stipulate the required items, if any, to be included in a written report of the geotechnical investigations, which need not include any or all of IBC Section 1803.6, items 1 through 10.

3-3.1.9 Permanent Wood Foundation Systems [Supplement].

Delete preservative treatment requirements except in regions with a known significant risk of destructive insect infestations.

3-3.1.10 Foundations [Supplement].

Modify second sentence to read, “Deflection and racking of the supported structure must be limited to that which will not compromise the strength or stability of the structure.”

3-3.1.11 Frost Protection [Supplement].

Add exception: One-story, simple span structures that bear on shallow foundations need not be protected.

3-3.1.12 Timber Footings [Supplement].

Delete preservative treatment requirements except in regions with a known significant risk of destructive insect infestations.

3-3.1.13 Durability Requirements [Delete].

Delete IBC Section 1904.

3-3.1.14 Corrosive Environments [Delete].

Delete UFC 3-301-01 and IBC Section 1907.7.6.

3-3.1.15 Protection [Delete].

Delete IBC Section 2203.2.

3-3.1.16 Bolting [Delete].

Delete UFC 3-301-01.

3-3.1.17 General [Supplement].

Delete UFC 3-301-01. Members supporting mission critical equipment sensitive to excessive vibration must be designed to meet equipment requirements.

3-3.1.18 Steel Structures in Corrosive Environments [Supplement].

Delete UFC 3-301-01 except for steel sections with elements thinner than 3/8”.

3-3.1.19 Floor Vibrations [Supplement].

Delete UFC 3-301-01. Members supporting mission critical equipment sensitive to excessive vibration must be designed to meet equipment requirements.

3-3.1.20 Protection Against Decay and Termites [Delete].

Delete UFC 3-301-01 section except in regions with a known significant risk of destructive insect infestations.

3-3.2 Design Documentation

Provide as a minimum:

• Drawings:

− General Notes

− Inspection Requirements

− Foundation Plans

− Framing Plans, all levels

− Roof Framing Plans

− Details

− Schedules as required (footings, columns, beams, shear walls)

• Calculations:

− Basis of Design; summary of applicable codes, live loading, snow loading, wind and seismic loads, and dead load assumptions Gravity design; design of floor and roof framing members - beams, slabs, joists, decks, composite slabs, etc.

− Column and bearing wall design

− Foundation design

− Lateral design; design of diaphragms and collectors, distribution of loads to lateral forces resisting elements (frames, walls), design of shear walls, moment frames, and braced frames, design of foundations at lateral force resisting elements, design of hold downs, straps, etc.

− Design for AT/FP; confirm setbacks, wall construction types, and progressive collapse mitigation design requirements, check window designs, jambs and sills for AT/FP window loading requirements

• Additional Requirements:

− Load combinations used

− Materials used with properties and section properties

− Connection design and details – bolted and welded

− Wind load analysis applied to structure

− Seismic load analysis

− Serviceability check (deflections and overturning)

− Wall panel design (building envelope) and connection to superstructure

− Stated structure life-span

− Erection plan(s)

3-4 FIRE PROTECTION.

The overarching requirement is for Life Safety.

Property…