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th UFC 1-300-01; changed threshold for full compliance to ≥25,000GSF; updated LCCA process and moved to Ch 4; removed climate change/adaptation language; addressed CCRs; updated weblinks. This change supersedes UFC 1-200-02 Change 02, 01 JUNE 2022 CANCELLED UFC 1-200-02 01 DECEMBER 2020 Change 03, 08 JULY 2025 FOREWORD The Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) system is prescribed by MIL-STD 3007 and provides planning, design, construction, sustainment, restoration, and modernization criteria, and applies to the Military Departments, the Defense Agencies, and the DoD Field Activities in accordance with USD (AT&L) Memorandum dated 29 May 2002. UFC will be used for all DoD projects and work for other customers where appropriate. All construction outside of the United States \3\ , its territories
ste diversion to minimize waste sent to landfill. /3/ 3-7 ADDRESS \3\ /3/ RISK. (Required; Building-specific or Installation-wide) CANCELLED UFC 1-200-02 01 DECEMBER 2020 Change 03, 08 JULY 2025 25 Where \3\ /3/ risk factors have been identified, is there a process to implement associated actions? Provide building design solutions responsive to any Government-provided projections of \3\ /3/ determination of acceptable risk (typically determined, evaluated and documented in the planning process.)\3\ /3/ CANCELLED UFC 1-200-02 01 DECEMBER 2020 Change 03, 08 JULY 2025 26 This Page Intentionally Left Blank CANCELLED UFC 1-200-02 01 DECEMBER 2020 Change 03, 08 JULY 2025 27 CHAPTER 4 ENERGY OPTIMIZATION, \3\ MODELING, /3/ AND LCCA PROCESS INTEGRATION \3\ Execute LCCA by following the NIST Handbo
rted by an energy optimization, \3\ modeling and LCCA documentation. /3/ Deviations that decrease the energy efficiency are not acceptable. \3\ The DB RFP must include the requirement for refining the LCCA at each design submittal, as well as during construction if there are significant changes to the system. /3/ CANCELLED UFC 1-200-02 01 DECEMBER 2020 Change 03, 08 JULY 2025 32 4-3 ENERGY OPTIMIZATION, MODELING AND LCCA PROCESS CHART CANCELLED UFC 1-200-02 01 DECEMBER 2020 Change 03, 08 JULY 2025 33 CANCELLED UFC 1-200-02 01 DECEMBER 2020 Change 03, 08 JULY 2025 34 Flowchart Footnotes: 1. \3\ Passive design strategies maximize natural light, heat and air movement, based on local site conditions, in order to create a comfortable interior environment that reduces the need for energy. Evalua
. (T-1) Programmers must ensure all projects adhere to UFC 1-200-02, High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements; UFC 2-100-01, Installation Master Planning; UFC 3-210-10, Low Impact Development; and the most current DoD policy and DAF Sustainable Design and Development (SDD) implementing guidance. (T-1) When applicable, programmers must ensure programming documents include the cost associated with sustainable design elements necessary to achieve sustainable design guidance compliance and most current UFC 1-200-02. (T-0) DAF SDD implementing guidance, including mandatory third-party certification and mandatory Federal compliance tracking and reporting is found in UFC 1-200-02, and is maintained by AFCEC at https://www.wbdg.org/dod/sustainability. 2.7.15. Accessibility. Programme
ation Systems. Depending on type and size of Family Housing units, lawn irrigation is governed by UFC 3-201-02 Landscaping and/or UFC 1-200-02 High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements. 11.20.2.1. UFC 1-200-02 limits the use of potable water for landscape irrigation. Specifically it includes the following restrictions/considerations: 11.20.2.1.1. Prohibit potable water use to irrigate new landscaping other than for plant establishment. 11.20.2.1.2. Apply drought resistant, water smart, and/or xeriscaping landscape architectural design to all new and updated landscape architecture. 11.20.2.2. In Family Housing Lawn irrigation systems may be provided in (1) any yard size, regardless of rank, where the average annual rainfall is less than 20 inches as defined by the Air Force Com
al facilities. Design and construction procedures for medical facility projects are covered in Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 6015.17, Military Health System (MHS) Facility Portfolio Management, with Change 1; AFI 32-1020, Planning and Programming Built Infrastructure Projects; Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 1-200-01, DoD Building Code, with Change 1 ; UFC 1-200-02, High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements, with Change 4; and UFC 4-510-01, Design: Military Medical Facilities,. 1.2.2. Defense Commissary Agency Facilities. Refer to DoDI 7700.20, Commissary Surcharge, Non-appropriated Fund (NAF), and Privately Financed Construction Reporting Procedures, and DoDI 7700.18, Commissary Surcharge, Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and Privately Financed Construction Reporting
pril 2025 2 1-4 GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS. Comply with UFC 1-200-01, DoD Building Code and UFC 1-200-02 High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements. Use 1-200-02 in conjunction with UFC 1-200- 01 and the UFC and government criteria referenced therein. UFC 1-200-01 provides applicability of model building codes and government unique criteria for typical design disciplines and building systems, as well as for accessibility, antiterrorism, physical security, cybersecurity, high performance and sustainability requirements, and safety. UFC 1-200-02 provides minimum unified requirements and coordinating guidance for planning, designing, constructing, renovating, and maintaining high performance and sustainable facilities that will enhance DOD mission capability by reducing total o
p://www.access-board.gov Architectural Barriers Act, Accessibility Standards for Department of Defense Facilities UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS http://www.usace.army.mil/ Engineering Manual (EM) 200-1-13, Environmental Quality: Minimizing the Risk of Legionellosis Associated with Building Water Systems on Army Installations UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC) http://dod.wbdg.org UFC 1-200-01, DoD Building Code (General Building Requirements) UFC 1-200-02, High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements UFC 3-230-02, O&M: Water Supply Systems UFC 3-230-03, Water Treatment UFC 3-400-02, Engineering Weather Data UFC 3-410-01, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems UFC 3-440-01, Facility-Scale Renewable Energy Systems UFC 3-501-01,
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