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ilding Code, for implementation of new issuances on projects. AUTHORIZED BY: CHRISTINE T. ALTENDORF, PhD, P.E., SES R. DAVID CURFMAN, P.E., SES Chief Engineer Chief, Engineering and Construction Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command U.S. Army Corps of Engineers NANCY J. BALKUS, P.E., SES Deputy Director of Civil Engineers DCS/Logistics, Engineering & Force Protection (HAF/A4C) HQ United States Air Force MICHAEL McANDREW Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Construction) and Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Housing) Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Sustainment) CANCELLED UFC 3-101-01 16 December 2020 Change 4, 08 January 2024 UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC) [NEW][REVISION] SUMMARY SHEET Document: UFC 3-101-01, Architecture Superseding: UFC 3-101-01, date
MMARY SHEET Document: UFC 3-101-01, Architecture Superseding: UFC 3-101-01, dated 28 November 2011, with Changes 1-5, dated 25 September 2019 Description: This UFC unifies the architectural criteria for DOD. The format is updated to the standard format of the Criteria Standard Format for all UFC. Reasons for Document: • Required update cycle • Approved Criteria Change Request (CCRs) • Conform the format to the UFC 1-300-01 Criteria Format Standard including alignment of requirements with the International Building Code (IBC). • Incorporate latest technologies, policies and references Impact: Improved mission capability through: • Reduced total ownership costs of buildings through corrosion resistant design requirements • Use of reference model codes to greatest extent possible • Unificatio
heat gain. • Do not use tinted or mirrored coatings. Use clear glazing. A-8.4 Quantity of Glazing. Toplighting optimization varies between 3% and 9% skylight to floor area ratio. The optimal amount of toplighting area factors in daylight contribution, cooling loads, and potential energy savings. In order to calculate toplighting area optimization, use a calculation program similar to “SkyCalc” . Sunny climates with a cooling load dominated environment will require less toplighting than cooler overcast climates. See Figures A- 5, A-6 and A-7 for toplighting strategies and applications. CANCELLED UFC 3-101-01 16 December 2020 Change 4, 08 January 2024 58 CANCELLED UFC 3-101-01 16 December 2020 Change 4, 08 January 2024 59 CANCELLED UFC 3-101-01 16 December 2020 Change 4, 08 January 2024 60
roducts Systems Including Hydrocarbon Missile Fuels Color code for pipelines, piping systems and compressed gas cylinders Current MIL-STD-101, DoD Standard Practice: Color Code for Pipelines and for Compressed Gas Cylinders ASME A13.1, Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems Signs design UFC 3-120-01, Design: Sign Standards Exit signs NFPA 101, Life Safety Code UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities Fire hazards signs NFPA 704, Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response Electrical equipment labeling UFC 3-560-01, Operation and Maintenance: Electrical Safety Signs and symbols for explosive materials DESR 6055.09_DAFMAN 91-201, Explosives Safety Standards Laser hazard warning signs AFI 48-139, Laser and Optical Radiatio
clude missing fire protection systems or missing NFPA 101 features in any building or process. Any facility FSD which is non-compliant with the following is considered an FSD I: 7.2.4.1.1. New Facilities. New facilities must meet the requirements specified in UFC 3-600-01. (T-0) Such facilities must not be considered as complete and usable until the deficiency is corrected. (T-2) 7.2.4.1.2. For Modernized, Renovated, Repaired, Restored, Upgraded and Change-of- Occupancy Facilities, these facilities must meet the requirements of UFC 3-600-01. (T-0) 7.2.4.1.3. Existing Facilities. Existing facilities must meet the minimum requirements of NFPA 101 for existing occupancies in accordance with UFC 3-600-01. (T-0) 7.2.4.1.4. Impairments. Identified fire safety feature impairments for existing occ
, acoustics, and other environmental characteristics. CANCELLED UFC 1-200-01 01 September 2022 Change 4, 17 December 2024 19 2-12.2 Section 1206 – SOUND TRANSMISSION. 1206.2 Airborne sound [Replacement] Use UFC 3-101-01 and UFC 3-120-10. For Navy and Marine Corps Unaccompanied Housing facilities, only use FC 4-721-10N. 1206.3 Structure-borne sound [Replacement] Use UFC 3-101-01 and UFC 3-120-10. For Navy and Marine Corps Unaccompanied Housing facilities, only use FC 4-721-10N. 2-12.3 Section 1207 – ENHANCED CLASSROOM ACOUSTICS [REPLACEMENT]. Use UFC 3-101-01. 2-12.4 Section 1208 – INTERIOR SPACE DIMENSIONS. \4\ 1208.3 Dwelling Unit Size [Replacement] /4/ \4\ 1208.4 /4/ Room area [Replacement] Use UFC 3-101-01 and UFC 3-120-10. For Navy and Marine Corps Unaccompanied Housing facilities, onl
award phase, up to and including project award. See Table 2.1 for UFC 3-600-01 programming compliance metrics. (T-1) Note: The entire facility must, at all times, meet NFPA 101 minimum requirements. (T-0) Table 2.2. UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities, Compliance Metrics. UFC Term UFC Definition Abridged UFC rule Repair Patching, restoring, painting to maintain sound condition Work area must comply to UFC Renovation Replacement, strengthening, or upgrading not resulting in reconfiguration of space Work area must comply to UFC Modification Reconfigurations Work area must comply; If 50% area, entire facility must comply Reconstruction Reconfiguration affecting exit or shared corridor Entire building must comply Addition An increase in area Addition must comply Change in
L Colour Standard, https://www.ral-farben.de/en/ NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, https://www.nfpa.org/ OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) https://www.osha.gov CANCELLED UFC 3-120-10 16 May 2018 Change 3, 22 May 2025 34 \3\ /3/ UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA \3\ https://www.wbdg.org/dod/ufc /3/ UFC 1-200-01, DoD Building Code (General Building Requirements) UFC 1-200-02, High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements UFC 1-300-02, Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) Format Standard UFC 3-101-01, Architecture UFC 3-120-01, Design: Sign Standards UFC 3-450-01, Noise and Vibration Control UFC 3-530-01, Design: Interior and Exterior Lighting Systems and Controls \3\ UFC 3-520-01, Interior Electrical Systems UFC 3-580-01,
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