scope:

AUTHORITY AND SCOPE.

This UFC was developed in response to Section 807 of Public Law 111-84, "Policy and Requirements to Ensure the Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military Operations". The technical requirements establish the minimum requirements for life safety and health of personnel consistent with the requirements of military operations for the following building systems.

• Fire protection
• Structural integrity
• Electrical systems
• Plumbing and mechanical systems
• Water treatment, storage and distribution
• Wastewater collection and treatment
• Telecommunications networks

PURPOSE.

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

APPLICABILITY.

This UFC applies to all DoD components involved with planning, design and construction of non-permanent facilities that support Military Operations where permanent construction is determined to be impracticable under prevailing operational conditions, and/or the need for the facility is transitory. This UFC is intended for facilities used by US military and civilian personnel 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.

• This criteria applies to the following:
• Buildings
• Utility distribution and infrastructure
• Equipment that is primarily intended to provide occupants shelter from the elements, in lieu of a building or structure.

The assessment for utilization of existing facilities for military operations is not covered by this UFC. See UFC 1-201-02, Assessment of Existing Facilities for Use in Military Operations.