AR420_1ArmyFacilitiesManagement.pdf

Army Regulation 420–1

Facilities Engineering

Army Facilities Management

Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 12 February 2008

Rapid Action Revision (RAR) Issue Date: 24 August 2012

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SUMMARY of CHANGE

AR 420–1

Army Facilities Management

This rapid action revision, dated 24 August 2012--o Only updates chapter 3 to reflect the removal of procedural material used to develop DA Pam 420-1-1.

o Only updates chapter 7 to reflect the removal of procedural material used to develop DA Pam 420-1-3.

o Makes administrative changes (App A: Added the following publications: AR 27-

10, 36 CFR 251.56, 41 CFR 102-32, DOD 5500.7-R, DODI 1015.10, DODI 1100.16,

DODI 1225.9, EPA PB94-163-95-250, PL 90-284, PL 98-115, UFC 3-120-10, UFC 3-

250-18FA, UFC 3-260-03, UFC 3-310-05A, UFC 3-400-01, UFC 3-430-09, UFC 4-010-

02, UFC 4-711-01, UFC 4-721-01A, UFC 4-721-11.1, UFC 4-860-01FA, UFC 4-860-

03, UFGS 33 51 15, and 10 USC 2922. Corrected the following publication titles: AR 710-3, DA Pam 5-20, DA Pam 420-1-1, DA Pam 420-1-2, DA Pam 420-1-3, DA Pam 600-45, DA Pam 708-1, EM 385-1-1, FHWA PD-96-001, FM 7-0, NFPA 72, NFPA

96, PWTB 200-1-4, PWTB 200-1-14, TI 800-01, UFC 1-900-01, UFC 3-230-08A, UFC

3-550-03FA, UFC 3-560-01, UFC 3-700-01A, UFC 4-020-02FA, UFC 4-020-03FA, and UFC 4-020-04FA. Removed "-STD" from DOD 6055.09. Deleted the following publications: AR 95-2, AR 672-20, AR 700-138, AR 740-1, AFARS 45.6, 26 CFR

251.56, EO 13148, EO 13149, EPA 530-R-95-003, ICSSC RP 2.1A, NISTIR 5382, TM

5-682, TM 5-800-4, TM 5-811-1/AFJMAN 32-1080, TM 5-813-3/AFM88-10, Vol 3, TM 5-853-1/AFMAN 32-1071, Vol 1, TM 5-853-2/AFMAN 32-1071, Vol 2, TM 5-853-3/ AFMAN 32-1071, Vol 3, and TM 5-853-4. Removed the following obsolete publications: DA Pam 200-1, DA Pam 415-15, DODD 1015.2, DODI 7310.1, 29 CFR

1910.139, 49 CFR 1.48, TM 5-644, TM 5-646, TM 5-651, UFC 3-430-05FA, UFGS 33 51

03.00 10, UFGS 33 51 06.00 20, and 10 USC 2672. Updated all publication Web sites. Corrected the following form titles: DA Form 11-2 and HUD Form 903.1.

Updated DA Form 373-R-E. Deleted DD Form 1970).

This administrative revision, dated 17 June 2009--o Improves clarity by correcting terminology used for assessment of risks (para 25-4f(8), 25-4i(5), 25-16, 25-20, 25-39a, and 25-46).

o Makes administrative changes (throughout).

Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 12 February 2008

Facilities Engineering

Army Facilities Management

*Army Regulation 420–1

Effective 19 February 2008

History. This publication is a rapid action revision (RAR) of chapters 3 and 7. This RAR is effective 24 September 2012. The portions affected by this RAR are listed in the summary of change.

Summary. This regulation addresses the management of Army facilities. Specifi-cally, it describes the management of pub-l i c w o r k s a c t i v i t i e s , h o u s i n g , a n d o t h e r facilities operations and management, mil-i t a r y c o n s t r u c t i o n p r o g r a m d e v e l o p m e n t and execution, master planning, utilities services and energy management, and fire and emergency services. Also, it identifies and synopsizes other regulations that pro-v i d e d e t a i l e d f a c i l i t i e s m a n a g e m e n t policy.

Applicability. This regulation applies to t h e A c t i v e A r m y , t h e A r m y N a t i o n a l Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated. Also, it applies to ten-ants on active Army installations, or as noted in each program chapter. This regu-lation does not apply to installations and a c t i v i t i e s , o r p a r t s t h e r e o f , w h i c h h a v e been licensed to the District of Columbia o r t o a n y s t a t e , t e r r i t o r y , o r c o m m o n -wealth of the United States for use by the National Guard; single project-owned or leased civil works facilities of the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers; national ceme-teries; facilities occupied by Army activi-ties as tenants when support is provided by another government agency. In areas outside the United States, Status of Forces A g r e e m e n t s o r o t h e r c o u n t r y - t o - c o u n t r y agreements may take precedence over this regulation.

Proponent and exception authority.

The proponent of this regulation is the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management. The proponent has the au-thority to approve exceptions or waivers to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The pro-ponent may delegate this approval author-ity, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct report-ing unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent.

Activities may request a waiver to this regulation by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include a formal review by the activity’s senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requ-e s t i n g a c t i v i t y a n d f o r w a r d e d t h r o u g h t h e i r h i g h e r h e a d q u a r t e r s t o t h e p o l i c y proponent. Refer to AR 25–30 for specific guidance.

Army management control process.

This regulation contains management con-trol provisions and identifies key manage-ment controls that must be evaluated (see appendix T).

S u p p l e m e n t a t i o n . S u p p l e m e n t a t i o n o f this regulation and establishment of com-mand and local forms are prohibited with-o u t p r i o r a p p r o v a l f r o m t h e A s s i s t a n t C h i e f o f S t a f f f o r I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n a g e -ment (DAIM–ODF), 600 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310–0600.

Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recom-m e n d e d C h a n g e s t o P u b l i c a t i o n s a n d B l a n k F o r m s ) d i r e c t l y t o H e a d q u a r t e r s , Department of the Army, Assistant Chief o f S t a f f f o r I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n a g e m e n t ( D A I M – O D F ) , 6 0 0 A r m y P e n t a g o n , Washington, DC 20310–0600.

C o m m i t t e e C o n t i n u a n c e A p p r o v a l .

AR 15–1 requires the proponent to justify establishing/continuing committee(s), co-ordinate draft publications, and coordinate changes in committee status with the U.S.

Army Resources and Programs Agency, Department of the Army Committee Man-a g e m e n t O f f i c e ( A A R P – Z A ) , 9 3 0 1 Chapek Road, Building 1458, Fort Bel-voir, VA 22060–5527. Further, if it is de-t e r m i n e d t h a t a n e s t a b l i s h e d “ g r o u p ” i d e n t i f i e d w i t h i n t h i s r e g u l a t i o n , l a t e r takes on the characteristics of a commit-tee, as found in the AR 15–1, then the proponent will follow all AR 15–1 re-quirements for establishing and continuing the group as a committee.

Distribution. This publication is availa-ble in electronic media only and is in-tended for command levels C, D, and E for the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.

*This regulation supersedes AR 420–1, dated 2 November 2007. This edition publishes a rapid action revision of AR 420–1.

AR 420–1 • 12 February 2008/RAR 24 August 2012 i

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Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)

Part One General Installation Management, page 1

Chapter 1 Introduction, page 1 Purpose • 1–1, page 1 References • 1–2, page 1 Explanation of abbreviations and terms • 1–3, page 1 Responsibilities • 1–4, page 1 Installation Management Board of Directors • 1–5, page 5 Chapter exponents • 1–6, page 5

Chapter 2 Management of Public Works Activities, page 6

Section I Introduction, page 6 Overview • 2–1, page 6 Applicability • 2–2, page 6 Chapter exponent • 2–3, page 6 Chapter responsibilities • 2–4, page 6

Section II General Public Works Operations Policy, page 7 Basic functions • 2–5, page 7 Work and cost reporting • 2–6, page 8 Work planning • 2–7, page 8 Customer service • 2–8, page 8 Alternative methods and sources • 2–9, page 9 Host-tenant relationship • 2–10, page 9 Government furnished, contractor occupied facilities • 2–11, page 9

Section III Operation and Maintenance Project Approval and Execution (see chapter 3 for Army Family Housing), page 9 General • 2–12, page 9 World War II temporary buildings • 2–13, page 10 Authorization for minor construction projects • 2–14, page 10 Minor construction prohibitions and limitations • 2–15, page 11 Authorization for maintenance and repair projects • 2–16, page 11 Project costs • 2–17, page 12 Project technical review • 2–18, page 13 Damaged facilities • 2–19, page 13 Combined funded construction projects • 2–20, page 13 Real property facilities project files • 2–21, page 13

Section IV Utilization of Personnel and Administration, page 14 Manpower guidance • 2–22, page 14 Assignment of personnel • 2–23, page 14 Use of civilian personnel, inmate labor, or troops • 2–24, page 14 Training and education programs • 2–25, page 15 Contract performance • 2–26, page 15 ii AR 420–1 • 12 February 2008

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Section V U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Installation Support Services, page 15 Description • 2–27, page 15 Installation Support Program policy • 2–28, page 15 Types of installation support offered • 2–29, page 16 Installation Support Program functions • 2–30, page 16 Non-reimbursable installation support services and funding • 2–31, page 16

Section VI Army Corrosion Prevention and Control Policy for Facilities, page 17 General • 2–32, page 17 Corrosion program manager • 2–33, page 17

Section VII Public Works Annual Awards Program, page 17 General • 2–34, page 17 Eligibility and nominations • 2–35, page 17

Chapter 3 Housing Management, page 18

Section I Introduction, page 18 Overview • 3–1, page 18 Applicability • 3–2, page 18 Chapter exponent • 3–3, page 18 Chapter responsibilities • 3–4, page 18 Statutory authority • 3–5, page 20 Policy overview • 3–6, page 21 Information requirements • 3–7, page 23 Management control • 3–8, page 23

Section II Financial Management, page 24 General • 3–9, page 24 Planning, programming, and budgeting formulation • 3–10, page 25 Budget execution and records • 3–11, page 26 Fund use and control policies directly applicable to Army Family housing • 3–12, page 26 Army Family housing costing • 3–13, page 28 Dollar limitations and approval authorities • 3–14, page 30

Section III Assignment, Occupancy, and Termination, page 32 General • 3–15, page 32 Assignment of Family housing • 3–16, page 33 Occupancy of Family housing • 3–17, page 39 Termination of Family housing • 3–18, page 40 Commercial endeavors in Government Family housing • 3–19, page 43 Eligibility, assignment, and termination of permanent party unaccompanied personnel housing • 3–20, page 43 Army policy on liability for damage to military permanent party housing and related furnishings and equipment

• 3–21, page 48

Section IV Adequacy Standards, page 48 Scope • 3–22, page 48 Adequate housing • 3–23, page 48 iiiAR 420–1 • 12 February 2008

Substandard Family housing • 3–24, page 51

Section V Occupancy and Disposal, page 52 Scope • 3–25, page 52 Goals • 3–26, page 52 Occupancy • 3–27, page 53 Changes in functional use • 3–28, page 53 Family housing • 3–29, page 53 Unaccompanied personnel housing • 3–30, page 55 Host-tenant and logistic support agreements • 3–31, page 56 Unit moves and base realignments • 3–32, page 57 Minimizing maintenance downtime for Family housing • 3–33, page 58

Section VI Housing Services Office, page 59 Scope • 3–34, page 59 Local civilian community housing • 3–35, page 59 Eligibility • 3–36, page 59 Housing services functions and customer service • 3–37, page 59 Housing discrimination complaints • 3–38, page 62

Section VII Operation and Maintenance, page 66 Scope • 3–39, page 66 General policy • 3–40, page 66 Joint responsibility • 3–41, page 66 Energy conservation • 3–42, page 66 Work authorization • 3–43, page 67 Work classification • 3–44, page 67 Installation self-help programs • 3–45, page 67 Historic housing facilities • 3–46, page 67 Environmental considerations • 3–47, page 68 Fire protection • 3–48, page 69 Smoke detection and fire suppression systems • 3–49, page 69 Carbon monoxide detectors • 3–50, page 70 Policy on multiple air conditioning units • 3–51, page 70 Telephone and Internet service provider connection charges • 3–52, page 70 Television and cable internet connection charges • 3–53, page 70 Family housing • 3–54, page 71 Unaccompanied personnel housing • 3–55, page 77 Priority system for service order maintenance • 3–56, page 78 Maintenance standards for Family housing • 3–57, page 78

Section VIII Resident Relations, page 79 Scope • 3–58, page 79 Policies on resident-related programs • 3–59, page 79 Shared responsibilities • 3–60, page 79 Resident orientation • 3–61, page 80 Community associations • 3–62, page 80 Mediation of resident complaints • 3–63, page 80 Insurance • 3–64, page 81 Resident’s potential pecuniary liabilities • 3–65, page 81 Government’s liability to resident • 3–66, page 81 iv AR 420–1 • 12 February 2008

Housing inspection program • 3–67, page 81 Self-help program for Family housing residents • 3–68, page 82

Section IX Furnishings, page 82 Management of furnishings • 3–69, page 82 Family housing furnishings • 3–70, page 86 The Sergeant Major of the Army and special command sergeant major positions • 3–71, page 89 Disposition of furnishings in excessed and transferred housing • 3–72, page 92 Unaccompanied personnel housing furnishings • 3–73, page 92

Section X Construction, page 94 Scope • 3–74, page 94 Objectives • 3–75, page 94 Establishing requirements • 3–76, page 94 Impact on local housing markets • 3–77, page 94 Intergovernmental coordination • 3–78, page 94 Construction program cost limitations and approval authorities • 3–79, page 95 Design criteria • 3–80, page 95 Family housing construction • 3–81, page 95 Unaccompanied personnel housing construction • 3–82, page 96 Construction planning and programming • 3–83, page 98

Section XI Leasing, page 98 Scope • 3–84, page 98 Leasing policy • 3–85, page 98 Responsibilities for leasing • 3–86, page 98 Family housing leasing • 3–87, page 99 Unaccompanied personnel housing leasing • 3–88, page 103

Section XII Mobile Home Parks, page 103 Scope • 3–89, page 103 Mobile home park policy • 3–90, page 103 Moving expense guidance • 3–91, page 104 Government-owned mobile home parks • 3–92, page 104 Resident-owned or resident-leased mobile homes • 3–93, page 107 Contractor-owned and contractor-operated mobile home parks on Government land • 3–94, page 108

Section XIII General/Flag Officer’s Quarters, page 108 Scope • 3–95, page 108 Background • 3–96, page 108 General policies for general/flag officer’s quarters • 3–97, page 109 Responsibilities for general/flag officer’s quarters • 3–98, page 109 Designated housing • 3–99, page 112 Furnishings for general/flag officer’s quarters • 3–100, page 115 Operation and maintenance for general/flag officer’s quarters • 3–101, page 119 Construction for general/flag officer’s quarters • 3–102, page 120 Planning, programming, and budgeting for general/flag officer’s quarters • 3–103, page 120 Costing general/flag officer’s quarters • 3–104, page 122 General/flag officer’s quarters review and analysis • 3–105, page 125 vAR 420–1 • 12 February 2008

Section XIV Housing Requirements, page 126 Scope • 3–106, page 126 Basic housing acquisition policy • 3–107, page 126 Determination of housing requirements • 3–108, page 126 Identifying housing assets in the local community • 3–109, page 127 Army housing master plans • 3–110, page 127 Residential communities initiative • 3–111, page 128 Economic analysis for housing • 3–112, page 133

Section XV Establishment of Rental Rates for Housing and Related Facilities, page 133 Scope • 3–113, page 133 Rental housing composition • 3–114, page 134 Exceptions to this section • 3–115, page 134 Responsibilities for development of rental rates • 3–116, page 134 Broad policy • 3–117, page 135 Basic rate principle • 3–118, page 135 Utilities principle • 3–119, page 135 Family housing units designated as substandard • 3–120, page 136 Instances of personal hardship • 3–121, page 136 Charges for mobile home park spaces • 3–122, page 136 Frequency of rental reviews • 3–123, page 136 Establishing rent schedules • 3–124, page 136 Appeals and reviews of schedules of charges • 3–125, page 137 Records • 3–126, page 137 Disposition of collections for rents and charges • 3–127, page 137

Section XVI Installation Housing Planning for Mobilization, page 138 Scope • 3–128, page 138 Background • 3–129, page 138 General • 3–130, page 138 Housing mobilization planning • 3–131, page 139 Preparation of housing appendix • 3–132, page 141

Chapter 4 Army Military Construction and Nonappropriated-Funded Construction Program Development and

Execution, page 142

Section I Introduction, page 142 Overview • 4–1, page 142 Applicability • 4–2, page 143 Chapter exponent • 4–3, page 143 Chapter responsibilities • 4–4, page 143 Authorities • 4–5, page 153 Army Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System • 4–6, page 154 Military construction programming process • 4–7, page 154 Nonappropriated-funded nonappropriated fund construction program • 4–8, page 156 Appropriations and programs that provide for construction • 4–9, page 156 Army Family housing construction program • 4–10, page 157 Defense medical facilities construction program • 4–11, page 157 Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities construction program • 4–12, page 158 Army Environmental Compliance Achievement Program • 4–13, page 158 vi AR 420–1 • 12 February 2008

Host nation funded construction program • 4–14, page 158

Section II Planning Overview, page 158 Real property master planning • 4–15, page 158 Site approval • 4–16, page 158 Project definition • 4–17, page 158 Differentiating between base operations and mission facility projects • 4–18, page 159 Medical military construction projects • 4–19, page 160 Project programming documentation (except Medical Command) • 4–20, page 160 Funding for advanced planning activities (except Medical Command) • 4–21, page 161

Section III Programming, page 162 Program Objective Memorandum process • 4–22, page 162 DD Form 1391 certification process • 4–23, page 164 Design authorizations • 4–24, page 166

Section IV Budgeting, page 167 Army budget estimates • 4–25, page 167 Final revisions to project programming documentation • 4–26, page 167 DD Form 1390, FY __ Military Construction Program • 4–27, page 167 Army approval of the budget estimate submission • 4–28, page 167 Office of the Secretary of Defense and Office of Management and Budget review • 4–29, page 168 President’s budget • 4–30, page 168 Authorization and appropriation • 4–31, page 168 Military construction and nonappropriated funds program development overview • 4–32, page 169

Section V Execution, page 173 Supervision of military construction projects • 4–33, page 173 Coordination • 4–34, page 173 Design management • 4–35, page 173 Design directives • 4–36, page 173 Architect/engineer contracts • 4–37, page 175 Pre-design activities and Technical Instructions 800–01, Design Criteria efforts • 4–38, page 175 Parametric design (Code 3) • 4–39, page 176 Concept design (Code 2) • 4–40, page 176 Design-build procurement (Code 7) • 4–41, page 178 Final design (Code 6) • 4–42, page 178 Adapt build final design (Code T) • 4–43, page 178 Cost estimate • 4–44, page 179 Additive bid items and bid options • 4–45, page 179 Advertising, award, and obligation (excluding nonappropriated-funded construction projects) • 4–46, page 179 Project construction (excluding nonappropriated-funded construction projects) • 4–47, page 180 Systems commissioning • 4–48, page 180 Semiannual review (excluding nonappropriated-funded construction projects) • 4–49, page 180 Cost increases (military construction, Army and Army Family housing) • 4–50, page 180 Scope and cost reductions (military construction, Army and Army Family housing) • 4–51, page 181 Project approval • 4–52, page 182 Approvals for nonappropriated-funded construction projects program projects • 4–53, page 182 Project completion • 4–54, page 182 Emergency construction (10 USC 2803) • 4–55, page 183 Restoration or replacement of damaged or destroyed facilities (10 USC 2854) • 4–56, page 184 viiAR 420–1 • 12 February 2008

Construction authority in the event of declaration of war or national emergency (10 USC 2808) • 4–57, page 185

Section VI Equipment Installation, page 185 Installed building equipment • 4–58, page 185 Personal property (fixed) • 4–59, page 186 Personal property (movable) • 4–60, page 187 Commissary equipment • 4–61, page 187 Medical and dental equipment • 4–62, page 187 Equipment installation • 4–63, page 188 Automatic box conveyor systems • 4–64, page 188 Prefabricated indoor offices and medical rooms • 4–65, page 188 High altitude electromagnetic pulse and telecommunications electronics material protected from emanating spurious transmissions shielding • 4–66, page 189 Auxiliary generators • 4–67, page 189 Uninterruptible power supplies • 4–68, page 189 Electronic security systems • 4–69, page 190

Section VII Information systems support, page 190 Funding sources • 4–70, page 190 Funding of information systems components • 4–71, page 190 Explanation of table 4–2 columns • 4–72, page 190

Part Two Facilities Operation and Maintenance, page 197

Chapter 5 Buildings and Structures, page 198

Section I Introduction, page 198 Overview • 5–1, page 198 Applicability • 5–2, page 198 Chapter exponent • 5–3, page 198 Chapter responsibilities • 5–4, page 198

Section II Real Property Maintenance Activity Policy, page 198 Introduction • 5–5, page 198 Buildings and structures • 5–6, page 198 Project definition and work classification • 5–7, page 199 Morale, welfare, and recreational facilities • 5–8, page 199 Installation facilities function and appearance • 5–9, page 199 Installed building equipment and equipment-in-place • 5–10, page 199 Access for persons with disabilities • 5–11, page 199 Historic and archaeological sites • 5–12, page 200 Painting of buildings and structures • 5–13, page 200 Maintenance of installed building equipment and equipment-in-place • 5–14, page 200 Seismic safety of facilities • 5–15, page 200 Security of facilities • 5–16, page 201 Packing and crating • 5–17, page 201

Section III Hazardous Building Materials, page 202 Introduction • 5–18, page 202 viii AR 420–1 • 12 February 2008

Policy • 5–19, page 202 Lead hazard management • 5–20, page 202 Lead requirements • 5–21, page 202 Disposition of Army facilities with lead-based paint • 5–22, page 202 Asbestos hazard management • 5–23, page 203 Asbestos requirements • 5–24, page 203 Disposition of Army facilities with asbestos-containing material • 5–25, page 203

Section IV Roofing Systems Management, page 203 Introduction • 5–26, page 203 Policy • 5–27, page 203 Inspection, maintenance, and repair • 5–28, page 203 Roof replacement • 5–29, page 204 Safety and access • 5–30, page 204

Section V Preventive Maintenance and Self-Help, page 204 Introduction • 5–31, page 204 Preventive maintenance • 5–32, page 204 Self-help • 5–33, page 204

Section VI Custodial Services, page 205 Introduction • 5–34, page 205 Policy • 5–35, page 205

Chapter 6 Facilities Engineering Materials, Equipment, and Relocatable Building Management, page 205

Section I Introduction, page 205 Overview • 6–1, page 205 Applicability • 6–2, page 205 Chapter exponent • 6–3, page 205 Chapter responsibilities • 6–4, page 205

Section II Public Works Engineering Materials, page 206 General • 6–5, page 206 Cataloging functions • 6–6, page 207 Supply control functions • 6–7, page 208 Procurement of material • 6–8, page 209 Receipt, issue, and disposal • 6–9, page 209 Stock control • 6–10, page 211

Section III Management of Public Works Equipment, page 212 General policies • 6–11, page 212 Management of public works activity owned and controlled equipment • 6–12, page 214

Section IV Personal Property Relocatable Buildings, page 215 Overview • 6–13, page 215 General policy • 6–14, page 216 Procedures • 6–15, page 217 ixAR 420–1 • 12 February 2008

Management of relocatable buildings • 6–16, page 218 Relocatable buildings used as temporary real property in lieu of permanent, real property • 6–17, page 219

Chapter 7 Transportation Infrastructure and Dams, page 219

Section I Introduction, page 219 Overview • 7–1, page 219 Applicability • 7–2, page 219 Chapter exponent • 7–3, page 219 Chapter responsibilities • 7–4, page 219

Section II General Policy, page 220 Basic functions • 7–5, page 220 Emergency Relief for Federally-Owned Roads Program • 7–6, page 221 Project validation • 7–7, page 221

Section III Pavements, page 221 Introduction • 7–8, page 221 Pavement management procedures • 7–9, page 221 Facilities inventory of pavement network • 7–10, page 222 Condition inspection of pavement network • 7–11, page 222 Work planning • 7–12, page 222 Project plans and specifications • 7–13, page 222 Traffic engineering • 7–14, page 223 Snow removal and ice control • 7–15, page 223 Pavement safety • 7–16, page 224 Pavement quality assurance • 7–17, page 224 Pavement recordkeeping and project closeout • 7–18, page 224 Pavement disposal • 7–19, page 225

Section IV Railroads, page 225 Introduction • 7–20, page 225 Army railroad track management procedures • 7–21, page 225 Condition inspection of railroad network • 7–22, page 226 Work planning • 7–23, page 226 Project plans and specifications • 7–24, page 226 Rail traffic engineering • 7–25, page 226 Rail system snow removal and ice control • 7–26, page 226 Railroad safety • 7–27, page 226 Railroad quality assurance • 7–28, page 226 Railroad track scales • 7–29, page 227 Railroad recordkeeping and project closeout • 7–30, page 227 Railroad disposal • 7–31, page 227

Section V Bridges, page 227 Introduction • 7–32, page 227 Performance standards • 7–33, page 227 Bridge inventory • 7–34, page 228 Bridge inspection • 7–35, page 228 Emergency bridge closures • 7–36, page 229 x AR 420–1 • 12 February 2008

Bridge analysis and posting • 7–37, page 229 Work planning • 7–38, page 229 Project plans and specifications • 7–39, page 229 Snow removal and ice control on bridge decks • 7–40, page 229 Bridge safety • 7–41, page 230 Bridge quality assurance • 7–42, page 230 Bridge recordkeeping and project closeout • 7–43, page 230 Bridge disposal • 7–44, page 230

Section VI Dams, page 230 Introduction • 7–45, page 230 Classification of dams • 7–46, page 231 Performance standards • 7–47, page 231 Dam management procedures • 7–48, page 231 Inventory • 7–49, page 231 Inspection • 7–50, page 231 Work planning • 7–51, page 232 Project level management • 7–52, page 232 Project plans and specifications • 7–53, page 232 Emergency action plans and safety • 7–54, page 232 Dam quality assurance • 7–55, page 232 Dam recordkeeping and project closeout • 7–56, page 232 Dam reporting • 7–57, page 233 Dam disposal • 7–58, page 233

Chapter 8 Management, Acquisition, and Use of Motor Vehicles, page 233 Introduction • 8–1, page 233 Policy • 8–2, page 233

Part Three Master Planning, page 234

Chapter 9 Army Installation Design Standards, page 234 Introduction • 9–1, page 234 Policy • 9–2, page 234

Chapter 10 Master Planning for Army Garrisons, page 234 Introduction • 10–1, page 234 Policy • 10–2, page 234

Chapter 11 The Army Installation Status Report Program, page 235 Introduction • 11–1, page 235 Policy • 11–2, page 235

Part Four Real Estate, page 235

Chapter 12 Acquisition of Real Property and Interests Therein, page 235 Introduction • 12–1, page 235 xiAR 420–1 • 12 February 2008

Policy • 12–2, page 235

Chapter 13 Real Estate Claims Founded Upon Contract, page 235 Introduction • 13–1, page 235 Policy • 13–2, page 236

Chapter 14 Real Property Inventory Management, page 236 Introduction • 14–1, page 236 Policy • 14–2, page 236

Chapter 15 Utilization of Real Property, page 236 Introduction • 15–1, page 236 Policy • 15–2, page 236

Chapter 16 Disposal of Real Estate, page 237 Introduction • 16–1, page 237 Policy • 16–2, page 237

Chapter 17 Real Property Category Codes, page 237 Introduction • 17–1, page 237 Policy • 17–2, page 237

Chapter 18 Federal Legislative Jurisdiction, page 237 Introduction • 18–1, page 237 Policy • 18–2, page 237

Chapter 19 Annexation, page 238 Introduction • 19–1, page 238 Policy • 19–2, page 238

Chapter 20 Mineral Exploration and Extraction, page 238 Introduction • 20–1, page 238 Policy • 20–2, page 238

Chapter 21 Management of Title and Granting Use of Real Property, page 238 Introduction • 21–1, page 238 Policy • 21–2, page 238

Part Five Utilities and Energy Management, page 239

Chapter 22 Army Energy and Water Management Program, page 239

Section I Introduction, page 239 Overview • 22–1, page 239 Applicability • 22–2, page 239 xii AR 420–1 • 12 February 2008

Chapter exponent • 22–3, page 239 Chapter responsibilities • 22–4, page 239 Program objectives • 22–5, page 242 Program guidelines • 22–6, page 242 Recordkeeping requirements • 22–7, page 242

Section II Procurement and Energy Supply, page 243 General • 22–8, page 243 Procurement • 22–9, page 243 Energy acquisition in emergencies • 22–10, page 243

Section III Energy and Water Management, page 244 General • 22–11, page 244 Energy conservation and management guidelines for facilities and buildings • 22–12, page 244 Exceptions to energy policy • 22–13, page 246 Energy and water funding programs • 22–14, page 246 Metering • 22–15, page 247 Energy audits • 22–16, page 248 Energy Engineering Analysis Program • 22–17, page 248 Army energy awareness and conservation assessments • 22–18, page 248 Army ride sharing, telecommuting, and use of mass transportation • 22–19, page 248 Energy policy for leased Department of Defense facilities • 22–20, page 248

Section IV Energy and Water Management Reporting, page 249 Defense Utilities Energy Reporting System • 22–21, page 249 Army Energy and Water Reporting System • 22–22, page 249 Designation of reporters • 22–23, page 249 Commander, Installation Management Command responsibilities for Army Energy and Water Reporting System

• 22–24, page 250 Corrections to data • 22–25, page 250 Army Energy and Water Reporting System input data • 22–26, page 250 Army Energy and Water Reporting System output reports • 22–27, page 250

Section V Implementation Plans and Reporting Requirements, page 250 Implementation Plan • 22–28, page 250 Annual energy and water management reports • 22–29, page 250

Section VI Army Energy Public Affairs Program, page 250 General • 22–30, page 250 Awareness program management • 22–31, page 251 Energy and water conservation awareness • 22–32, page 251

Section VII Energy Organizations, page 251 Department of Defense • 22–33, page 251 Department of the Army • 22–34, page 252

Section VIII Energy and Water Conservation Programs and Awards, page 252 General • 22–35, page 252 Army Suggestion Program • 22–36, page 252 xiiiAR 420–1 • 12 February 2008

Installation Management Command region and garrison programs • 22–37, page 252 Department of the Army Certificate of Achievement • 22–38, page 252 Annual Secretary of the Army Energy and Water Management Award • 22–39, page 252 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards Program • 22–40, page 253

Section IX Resourcing, page 253 General • 22–41, page 253 Personnel • 22–42, page 253 Funding levels • 22–43, page 254

Chapter 23 Utility Services, page 254

Section I Introduction, page 254 Overview • 23–1, page 254 Applicability • 23–2, page 254 Chapter exponent • 23–3, page 254 Chapter responsibilities • 23–4, page 254

Section II Utility Services, page 255 Army policy • 23–5, page 255 General • 23–6, page 256 Safety and occupational health • 23–7, page 256 Utility plant operators • 23–8, page 256

Section III Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Management, page 256 Solid waste management policy • 23–9, page 256 Integrated solid waste management principles • 23–10, page 257 Solid waste reduction, resource recovery, re-use, and recycling, and composting practices • 23–11, page 257 Solid waste collection and storage • 23–12, page 258 Thermal processing of solid (non-hazardous) waste • 23–13, page 259 Land disposal of non-hazardous solid waste • 23–14, page 259 Solid waste reporting • 23–15, page 259 Equipment and personnel safety • 23–16, page 260 Petroleum, oils, and lubricants • 23–17, page 260

Section IV Water Supply and Wastewater, page 260 Water supply and wastewater policy • 23–18, page 260 Federal, State, local, and host nation authorities • 23–19, page 261 Water resource management • 23–20, page 261 Public notification • 23–21, page 261 Water supply and wastewater system maintenance • 23–22, page 262 Water supply treatment and surveillance • 23–23, page 262 Wastewater treatment and surveillance • 23–24, page 263 Water softening • 23–25, page 263 Scale and corrosion control • 23–26, page 263 Terminal water supplies • 23–27, page 264 Metering • 23–28, page 264 Swimming pools and natural bathing areas • 23–29, page 264 xiv AR 420–1 • 12 February 2008

Section V Energy Source Selection, page 264 Energy policy • 23–30, page 264 Fuel selection • 23–31, page 264 Solid fuels • 23–32, page 265 Permanently installed petroleum product storage, distribution, and dispensing systems • 23–33, page 265

Section VI Energy Program, page 265 Heating system policy • 23–34, page 265 Space heating temperature standards • 23–35, page 266 Boiler and heating plants-operation, maintenance, and safety • 23–36, page 266 Boiler water treatment • 23–37, page 266 Corrosion control • 23–38, page 266 Domestic hot water supply • 23–39, page 267 Safety devices • 23–40, page 267 Gas distribution systems • 23–41, page 267 Heat distribution systems • 23–42, page 267

Section VII Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, page 267 Air conditioning and refrigeration policy • 23–43, page 267 Air conditioning criteria • 23–44, page 268 Central air conditioning plant • 23–45, page 268 Refrigeration • 23–46, page 268

Section VIII Electric, page 268 Electric systems operation, maintenance, repair, and construction • 23–47, page 268 Electrical supply standards • 23–48, page 269 Exterior electrical systems • 23–49, page 269 Lighting • 23–50, page 269 Communications facilities • 23–51, page 270 Grounding facilities • 23–52, page 270 Electronic security systems • 23–53, page 270 Auxiliary generators • 23–54, page 270 Uninterruptible power supply units • 23–55, page 270

Section IX Food Service and Related Equipment, page 270 Food service and related equipment policy • 23–56, page 270 Responsibilities for food service equipment • 23–57, page 271 Requisitions for replacement or acquisition • 23–58, page 271 Grease interceptors • 23–59, page 271 Ventilation hoods in dining facilities • 23–60, page 271

Section X Reports and Records, page 272 Reporting • 23–61, page 272 Solid waste records • 23–62, page 272 Water and wastewater records • 23–63, page 272 Heating plant records • 23–64, page 272 Installation utility management plans • 23–65, page 272 xvAR 420–1 • 12 February 2008

Chapter 24 Acquisition and Sale of Utilities Services, page 273 Introduction • 24–1, page 273 Policy • 24–2, page 273

Part Six Special Policies, page 273

Chapter 25 Fire and Emergency Services, page 273

Section I Introduction, page 273 Overview • 25–1, page 273 Applicability • 25–2, page 273 Chapter exponent • 25–3, page 273 Chapter responsibilities • 25–4, page 273 Statutory and other authority • 25–5, page 277 Fire and emergency services management • 25–6, page 277 Fire and emergency services apparatus and equipment • 25–7, page 277

Section II Manage and Direct Fire and Emergency Services Programs, page 278 Program objective • 25–8, page 278 Management • 25–9, page 278 Fire and emergency services training • 25–10, page 280

Section III Provide Emergency Dispatch Services, page 281 Program objective • 25–11, page 281 Emergency Communications Center staffing • 25–12, page 281 Emergency Communications Center operations requirements • 25–13, page 281

Section IV Provide Emergency Response Services for Structure Fires, page 281 Program objective • 25–14, page 281 Required fire department staffing • 25–15, page 281 Fire department structural fire operation requirements • 25–16, page 281 Special requirements for shipboard fire fighting • 25–17, page 282 Special requirements for access or egress through hardened windows • 25–18, page 282

Section V Provide Emergency Response Services for Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting, page 282 Program objective • 25–19, page 282 Required aircraft rescue fire fighting staffing • 25–20, page 283 Aircraft rescue fire fighting apparatus requirements • 25–21, page 283

Section VI Provide Fire Prevention Services, page 283 Program objective • 25–22, page 283 Required fire prevention staffing • 25–23, page 284

Section VII Fire Prevention Operations, page 284 Building manager or evacuation coordinator • 25–24, page 284 Housing facilities • 25–25, page 284 xvi AR 420–1 • 12 February 2008

Monitoring and controlling contractor operations • 25–26, page 284 Fire risk management surveys • 25–27, page 284

Section VIII Fire Prevention Engineering, page 284 General requirements • 25–28, page 284 Cost effectiveness • 25–29, page 284 Review of projects • 25–30, page 284 Fire Protection Deficiency Correction Program • 25–31, page 285 Fire protection systems • 25–32, page 285 Fire extinguishers • 25–33, page 285 Water distribution systems • 25–34, page 286 Space heaters (liquid fuel) • 25–35, page 286

Section IX Provide Emergency Response Services for Incidents Involving Hazardous Materials, Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High Explosives, page 286 Program objectives • 25–36, page 286 Hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction response services staffing • 25–37, page 286

Section X Provide Emergency Response Services for Wildland Fires, page 287 Program objectives • 25–38, page 287 Wildland fire response services staffing • 25–39, page 287 Wildland fire incident response planning • 25–40, page 287

Section XI Provide Emergency Medical Response Services, page 287 Program objectives • 25–41, page 287 Emergency medical services staffing • 25–42, page 287 Emergency medical response planning • 25–43, page 287

Section XII Conduct Technical Rescue Operations, page 288 Program objectives • 25–44, page 288 Technical rescue operations staffing • 25–45, page 288 Technical rescue operations planning • 25–46, page 288

Section XIII Provide Specialized Training, page 288 Program objective • 25–47, page 288 Instructor qualifications • 25–48, page 288 Fire and emergency services training plans • 25–49, page 288

Section XIV National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) and Investigation of Fire Incidents, page 289 Reporting fires and emergency services responses • 25–50, page 289 Report format • 25–51, page 289 Approval and submission procedures • 25–52, page 289 Investigation of fire Incidents • 25–53, page 289 Environmental reporting • 25–54, page 289 Public release of Incident Reports • 25–55, page 289

Section XV Management of Army Military Firefighters, page 290 Overview • 25–56, page 290 xviiAR 420–1 • 12 February 2008

Applicability • 25–57, page 290 Tactical vehicle facilities • 25–58, page 290 Selection criteria • 25–59, page 290 Applications • 25–60, page 290 Certification requirements • 25–61, page 290 MOS proficiency training • 25–62, page 291 Periodic medical examinations • 25–63, page 292 Supervising fire fighting operations • 25–64, page 292 Orders, files, and records • 25–65, page 292 Firefighter methods of identification • 25–66, page 293 Promotion and reclassification • 26–67, page 293 Interservice transfers • 25–68, page 293 Personal protective equipment • 25–69, page 293 Hazardous materials; nuclear, biological, chemical; and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear personal protective equipment • 25–70, page 293

Chapter 26 Private Organizations on Department of the Army Installations, page 294 Introduction • 26–1, page 294 Policy • 26–2, page 294

Chapter 27 Civilian Inmate Labor Program, page 294 Introduction • 27–1, page 294 Policy • 27–2, page 294

Chapter 28 State and Local Taxation of Lessee’s Interest in Wherry Act Housing, page 295 Introduction • 28–1, page 295 Policy • 28–2, page 295

Chapter 29 Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Activities and Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities, page 295 Introduction • 29–1, page 295 Policy • 29–2, page 295

Chapter 30 Army Reserve Land and Facilities Management, page 295 Introduction • 30–1, page 295 Policy • 30–2, page 296

Appendixes

A. References, page 297

B. General/Flag Officer’s Quarters Special Allowances, page 333

C. Guidance for Establishing Housing Rents and Charges, page 335

D. Unspecified Minor MCA (UMMCA) Program, page 336

E. Environmental Protection (MCA and NAF Construction), page 338

F. Authority for Approval of Changes to MILCON Projects Funded by MCA, UMMCA, USAHFPA, and AFH Appropriations, page 340

G. Facilities Standardization (Military Construction, Army and Nonappropriated-Funded Construction), page 342

H. Specific Facility Guidance (MCA and NAF Construction), page 346

I. Leasing (Facilities Engineering Material, Equipment, and Relocatable Buildings), page 355

J. Army Policy for Exchange or Sale of Nonexcess Personal Property, page 358 xviii AR 420–1 • 12 February 2008

K. Type of Bridge Inspections, page 362

L. Inspector Qualifications (Transportation Infrastructure and Dams), page 364

M. Program Agreement between the Army and the Federal Highway Administration for Compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards, page 365

N. Recordkeeping Requirements for the Army Energy and Water Management Program, page 366

O. Procedures for Nominations for the Secretary of the Army Energy and Water Management Awards, page 366

P. Materials for Disposal by Army Activities (Utilities Services), page 367

Q. Minimum Training Subjects and Frequencies for Fire and Emergency Services, page 368

R. The Baseline Standard Operating Guides and/or Standard Operational Procedures for Fire and Emergency Services, page 370

S. Sample Fire and Emergency Services Mutual Agreements for United States/CONUS and Foreign/OCONUS, T. Management Control Evaluation Checklists, page 374

Table List

Table 1–1: Table of chapter exponents, page 5 Table 3–1: Calculation of Family housing charges for foreign military students, page 28 Table 3–2: Dollar limitations and approval authorities, page 30 Table 3–3: Military and civilian schedule of equivalent grades for housing assignment purposes, page 32 Table 3–4: Priority of assignment for Family housing, page 36 Table 3–5: Priorities of assignment for senior officers quarters, officers quarters, senior enlisted quarters, and enlisted quarters, page 44 Table 3–6: Minimum net floor area per Family housing dwelling unit (see notes 1 and 2), page 49 Table 3–7: Minimum standards of acceptable space and privacy, existing unrevitalized inventory (see notes 1 and 2), Table 3–8: Housing Services Office staff to eligible population, page 60 Table 3–9: Special command sergeant major positions, page 90 Table 3–10: Special command positions, page 113 Table 3–11: Supplementary furnishings approval authorities (see note), page 116 Table 3–12: Furnishings Authorized for Official Entertainment Areas in Privatized (RCI) GFOQs, page 132 Table 3–13: Disposition of collections for rents and charges, page 138 Table 4–1: Project controls, page 143 Table 4–2: Funding of Information Systems Support Components, page 190 Table 6–1: Army relocatable building approval and redelegation authorities, page 217 Table 25–1: Announced structural fire response time, page 282 Table 25–2: Aircraft rescue fire fighting response time, page 283 Table 25–3: Hazardous materials response time (including first response to CBRNE/WMD incidents), page 287 Table 25–4: Emergency medical response time, page 288 Table 25–5: Certification levels, page 291 Table 25–6: Required firefighter proficiency training, page 292 Table 25–7: Mission oriented protective posture levels for the J-FIRE ensemble, page 294 Table B–1: China, glassware, and silver allocations for special command positions, page 334 Table F–1: Approval authority for military construction change management— MCA, UMMCA, USAHFPA, and

AFH projects, page 341 Table I–1: Base commercial equipment service life, page 355 Table Q–1: Suppression proficiency training-academic and practical, page 368 Table Q–2: Fire prevention proficiency training-academic: Table Q–2 is a guideline and lists the recommended training subjects that firefighters must complete. The codes under the recommended frequency column are M-monthly; Q-quarterly; SA-semiannually; and A-annually., page 369 xixAR 420–1 • 12 February 2008

Figure List

Figure 3–1: GFOQ planning relationships, page 121 Figure 4–1: MCA/AFH program development flow chart, page 170 Figure 4–1: MCA/AFH program development flow chart—Continued, page 171 Figure 4–2: NAF program development flow chart, page 172 Figure R–1: Baseline standard operating guides and/or standard operating procedures for fire and emergency services, Figure S–1: Department of the Army Mutual Aid Agreement (United States), page 372 Figure S–2: Department of the Army Mutual Aid Agreement (Foreign), page 373

Glossary xx AR 420–1 • 12 February 2008

Part One General Installation Management

Chapter 1 Introduction

1–1. Purpose This regulation provides policies and responsibilities for conduct and management of facilities engineering, housing, fire and emergency services, and environmental support.

1–2. References Required and related publications and prescribed and referenced forms are listed in appendix A.

1–3. Explanation of abbreviations and terms Abbreviations and special terms used in this regulation are explained in the glossary.

1–4. Responsibilities The following responsibilities are applicable to this regulation in general. Individual chapters identify specific program chapter responsibilities:

a. The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations and Environment) (ASA (IE&E)) has the principal responsibil-ity for all Department of the Army matters related to all installations and environment, and safety and occupational health.

(1) The ASA (IE&E) sets the strategic direction, determines objectives, establishes policy, sets standards, and proposes programming and funding for these programs.

(2) See additional ASA (IE&E) responsibilities as indicated below—

(a) Family housing (see para 3–4a).

(b) Military construction (see para 4–4b).

(c) Facilities engineering materials, equipment, and relocatable buildings (see para 6–4b).

(d) Utilities and energy management (see para 22–4a).

(e) Fire and emergency services (see para 25–4a).

b. See the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller) (ASA (FM&C)) responsibili-ties as indicated below—

(1) Family housing (see para 3–4b).

(2) Military construction (see para 4–4c).

c. See the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASA (M&RA)) responsibilities as indicated below—

(1) Policy for nonappropriated funds (see para 3–4c).

(2) Military construction (see para 4–4d).

d. See paragraph 6–4a for specific responsibilities to the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology) (ASA (ALT)).

e. See paragraph 4–4a for central management oversight by the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs)

(ASD (HA)).

f. See paragraph 3–4e for Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1 (DCS, G–1) responsibilities.

g. See Deputy Chief of Staff, G–3/5/7 (DCS, G–3/5/7) responsibilities as indicated below—

(1) Military construction (see para 4–4g).

(2) Utilities and energy management (see para 22–4b).

h. See Deputy Chief of Staff, G–4 (DCS, G–4) responsibilities as indicated below—

(1) Military construction (see para 4–4e).

(2) Utilities and energy management (see para 22–4c).

i. See Chief Information Officer/G–6 (CIO/G–6) responsibilities as indicated below—

(1) Military construction (see para 4–4f).

(2) Utilities and energy management (see para 22–4d).

j. See The Surgeon General’s responsibilities as indicated below—

(1) Military construction (see para 4–4j).

(2) Utilities and energy management (see para 22–4i).

k. The Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (ACSIM) has Army Staff (ARSTAF) responsibility for

1AR 420–1 • 12 February 2008 development, integration, and interpretation of standards, policies, and doctrine for planning, execution, and administra-tion of garrison operations. The ACSIM will—

(1) Advise the ASA (IE&E) on—

(a) Planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating:

1. Comprehensive installation management.

2. Facilities.

3. Government-owned or Government-controlled housing.

4. Environmental programs.

5. Work classification.

6. Project approvals to meet Army needs.

(b) Facilities aspects of the Army program objective memorandum (POM); The Army Plan (TAP); and the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution system (PPBES).

(2) Develop and interpret Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) policy and provide ARSTAF supervision and evaluation of public works programs to include facilities, government-owned or government-controlled housing, and environmental management and public works activity work management, organization, and staffing.

(3) Represent the Department of the Army in Department of Defense (DODD), private sector, and interagency meetings and in the development and coordination of Department of Defense (DOD) and interagency policy and standards.

(4) Serve as HQDA functional proponent on Army panels and to assist the Chief of Legislative Liaison on legislative actions as required.

(5) Interpret and prepare DA responses to Congressional inquiries and to General Accounting Office (GAO), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Army Inspectors General (IGs), and U.S. Army Audit Agency (USAAA) reviews, audits, and investigations.

(6) Review and submit relevant interagency reports.

(7) Manage technology transfer and provide technical support information and guidance regarding…