scope:

PURPOSE AND SCOPE.

This UFC is comprised of two sections. Chapter 1 introduces this UFC. Appendix A contains the full text copy of the previously released Military Handbook (MIL-HDBK) 1003/3. This UFC serves as criteria until such time as the full text UFC is developed from the MIL-HDBK and other sources. This UFC provides general criteria for the design of passive solar buildings.

APPLICABILITY.

This UFC applies to all Navy service elements and Navy contractors.

General Building Requirements.

All DoD facilities must comply with UFC 1-200-01, Design: General Building Requirements. If any conflict occurs between this UFC and UFC 1-200-01, the requirements of UFC 1-200-01 take precedence.

Safety.

All DoD facilities must comply with DODINST 6055.1 and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety and health standards.

NOTE: All NAVY projects, must comply with OPNAVINST 5100.23 (series), Navy Occupational Safety and Health Program Manual. The most recent publication in this series can be accessed at the NAVFAC Safety web site:

www.navfac.navy.mil/safety/pub.htm. If any conflict occurs between this UFC and OPNAVINST 5100.23, the requirements of OPNAVINST 5100.23 take precedence.

Fire Protection.

All DoD facilities must comply with UFC 3-600-01, Design: Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities. If any conflict occurs between this UFC and UFC 3-600-01, the requirements of UFC 3-600-01 take precedence.

Antiterrorism/Force Protection.

All DoD facilities must comply with UFC 4-010-01, Design: DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings. If any conflict occurs between this UFC and UFC 4-010-01, the requirements of UFC 4-010-01 take precedence.

Humid Area HVAC Design.

Navy facilities must comply with the requirements in ITG FY05-2, NAVFAC Humid Area HVAC Design Criteria.