scope:

This UFC provides the design, operation, and maintenance requirements of MNS for DOD facilities. The requirement for a MNS is established by UFC 04-010-01. This document is intended to assist in the design of systems that meet the requirement established by UFC 04-010-01 and to give guidance to commanders, architects, engineers, and end users on design, operation, and maintenance of MNS.

PURPOSE. This UFC provides technical criteria for systems that will:

• Implement mass notification in compliance with the DOD antiterrorism requirements as specified in UFC 4-010-01

• Implement national design standards and recommendations for mass notification systems as provided in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 72 (including Annex E)

• Achieve coordination of DOD mass notification capabilities with national systems as required by Executive Order 13407