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PURPOSE AND SCOPE.

This UFC provides requirements for a unified approach to the planning, programming, and design of DoD Armories and Arms Rooms. These facilities store only very limited amounts of small arms ammunition; thus, this document does not cover facilities utilized for storing ammunition or explosives. For facilities storing ammunition or explosives that fall under DoD 6055.09-M, DOD Ammunition and Explosive Safety Standards, refer to requirements in UFC 4-420-01, Ammunition and Explosives Storage Magazines.

APPLICABILITY. This UFC applies to all military service elements and contractors involved in the planning, design, and construction of DoD armories and arms rooms worldwide. The information in this UFC applies to the design of all construction projects, to include new construction, additions, alterations, and renovation projects in the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS).