scope:

SCOPE OF DOCUMENT.

The technical requirements in this UFC establish procedures for expedient assessment of existing facilities to ensure the minimum standards for safety and health of personnel consistent with the requirements of military operations in the following topics:

• Fire protection (includes Life Safety)

• Structural integrity

• Electrical systems

• Plumbing and Mechanical systems

• Telecommunications networks

• Other Hazards

PURPOSE.

This UFC provides procedures for assessing life safety and habitability aspects of existing facilities for potential occupancy by the Department of Defense (DoD) personnel in support of military operations.

APPLICABILITY.

This UFC applies to all DoD components involved in the expedient assessment of existing buildings in support of military operations primarily outside of the United States and its territories and possessions. Joint Publication JP 3-0, Joint Operations, provides typical examples of military operations where use of this UFC is appropriate. Requirements for preliminary evaluations do not apply when forces occupying the facility are engaged in actual combat operations.