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UFC 3-301-01 11 April 2023 Change 6, 30 January 2026 UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC) REVISION SUMMARY SHEET Document: UFC 3-301-01, Change 1, Dated October 2, 2023 Superseding: UFC 3-301-01, Dated April 11, 2023 \1\ Description of changes: This update to UFC 3-301-01 incorporates a change to Tsunami design provisions wherein “other utilities”, which would generally refer to elements of secondary or tertiary importance, may be designed for a reduced risk category where approved by the AHJ. Additionally, an existing prohibition against the use of fabric hangar doors in windborne debris regions has been changed to include fabric covered buildings in general in windborne debris regions. Reason for changes: Regarding tsunami design change: In some cases it may be infeasible to harden all elem
UFC 3-301-01 11 April 2023 Change 6, 30 January 2026 UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC) STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE; DISTRIBUTION UNLIMITED CANCELLED UFC 3-301-01 11 April 2023 Change 6, 30 January 2026 This Page Intentionally Left Blank CANCELLED UFC 3-301-01 11 April 2023 Change 6, 30 January 2026 UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC) STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Any copyrighted material included in this UFC is identified at its point of use. Use of the copyrighted material apart from this UFC must have the permission of the copyright holder. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND (Preparing Activity) AIR FORCE CIVIL ENGINEER CENTER Record of Changes (changes are indicated by \1\ ... /1/) Change No. Date Location 1 Oct 2, 2023 See change sum
D UFC 3-301-01 11 April 2023 Change 6, 30 January 2026 Reason for changes: As written, the provision could be incorrectly applied to new buildings. Impact: There is no significant impact associated with this change. /2/ ___________________________________________________________________ Document: UFC 3-301-01, Change 3, Dated February 3, 2025 Superseding: UFC 3-301-01, Change 2, Dated September 4, 2024 \3\ Description of changes: -Adoption of the 2024 I-codes -Adoption of ASCE 7-22, Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures -Frost depth, for the purpose of foundation design, is now to be determined by project geotechnical engineer Reason for changes: Maintain concurrence with model building codes and alignment with DoD building code (1-200-01). Impact:
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uring periods of inactivity. UFC 3-130-04 16 January 2025 16 This Page Intentionally Left Blank UFC 3-130-04 16 January 2025 17 CHAPTER 4 STRUCTURAL 4-1 GENERAL. Structural designs for buildings situated in Arctic and Subarctic regions present unique challenges. Unlike more temperate locations, these areas experience compounded challenges arising from distinctive design loads and extensive seasonal climate variations. Comply with UFC 1-200-01 and UFC 3-301-01 and associated references therein. For structures designated as Risk Category V, comply with UFC 3-301-02 and the references therein. 4-2 DESIGN LOADS. Refer to UFC 3-301-01, Chapters 2 and 3, and UFC 3-301-02, Chapter 2, for design requirements. There are several sources of design load information available. UFC 3- 301-01 describes t
n [Delete]. Delete IBC Section 2203.2. 3-3.1.16 Bolting [Delete]. Delete UFC 3-301-01. 3-3.1.17 General [Supplement]. Delete UFC 3-301-01. Members supporting mission critical equipment sensitive to excessive vibration must be designed to meet equipment requirements. 3-3.1.18 Steel Structures in Corrosive Environments [Supplement]. Delete UFC 3-301-01 except for steel sections with elements thinner than 3/8”. 3-3.1.19 Floor Vibrations [Supplement]. Delete UFC 3-301-01. Members supporting mission critical equipment sensitive to excessive vibration must be designed to meet equipment requirements. 3-3.1.20 Protection Against Decay and Termites [Delete]. Delete UFC 3-301-01 section except in regions with a known significant risk of destructive insect infestations. 3-3.2 Design Documentation Pro
nterior Design UFC 3-190-06, Protective Coatings and Paints UFC 3-201-01, Civil Engineering UFC 3-201-02, Landscape Architecture UFC 3-210-10, Low Impact Development UFC 3-220-01, Geotechnical Engineering UFC 3-230-01, Water Storage and Distribution UFC 3-230-03, Water Treatment UFC 3-240-01, Wastewater Collection and Treatment UFC 3-301-01, Structural Engineering UFC 3-301-02, Design of Risk Category V Structures, National Strategic Military Assets UFC 3-401-01, Mechanical Engineering UFC 3-410-01, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems CANCELLED UFC 1-200-01 01 September 2022 Change 4, 17 December 2024 71 UFC 3-420-01, Plumbing Systems UFC 3-430-05, Natural Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Distribution Pipelines UFC 3-460-01, Design: Petroleum Fuel Facilities UFC 3-490-0
shall be determined by one of the systems proposed in ASTM D5878, “Standard Guides for Using Rock-Mass Classification Systems for Engineering Purposes”. 2-4.2.6 1803.5.11 Seismic Design Categories C through F. [Supplement] Add the following to the end of the paragraph: \1\ Refer to UFC 3-301-02 for Risk Category V structures, and to UFC 3-301-01 for all other structures. /1/ 2-4.2.7 1803.5.12 Seismic Design Categories D through F. [Supplement] Add the following to the end of the paragraph: CANCELLED UFC 3-220-01 1 November 2012 Change 3, 1 July 2025 7 \1\ Refer to UFC 3-301-02 for Risk Category V structures, and to UFC 3-301-01 for all other structures. /1/ 2-4.2.8 1803.6 Reporting. [Replacement] Replace the first paragraph with the following: A geotechnical report must be provided to the
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