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UFC 3-530-01 is a Unified Facilities Criteria document titled "Interior and Exterior Lighting Systems," current as of 09 February 2023, with Change 1 dated 15 December 2023 [UFC 3-530-01].

The document was prepared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, and Air Force Civil Engineer Center [UFC 3-530-01]. Change 1 (15 December 2023) updated the ASHRAE 90.1 reference in paragraph 1-4.1 and Appendix G [UFC 3-530-01].

This UFC supersedes UFC 3-530-01 Change 4, dated 01 November 2019, and applies to Military Departments, Defense Agencies, and DoD Field Activities [UFC 3-530-01]. The criteria address planning, design, construction, sustainment, restoration, and modernization of interior and exterior lighting systems [UFC 3-530-01].

UFC 3-530-01 is referenced across multiple other UFC standards for lighting design requirements, including interior lighting systems [UFC 3-501-01 para 2-3.2], emergency and standby lighting [UFC 3-501-01 para 2-3.3], and facility lighting and controls [

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NFPA 780 Installation of Lightning Protection Systems — cited by AFSOCI 32-1084 (sections 8.1.1, 8) · read at NFPA free access ↗
NFPA 33 — cited by AFSOCI 32-1084 · read at NFPA free access ↗

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UFC 3-530-01 as of 2023-02-09 · official source ↗

UFC 3-530-01 09 February 2023 Change 1, 15 December 2023 UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC) APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE; DISTRIBUTION UNLIMITED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEMS CANCELLED UFC 3-530-01 09 February 2023 Change 1, 15 December 2023 This Page Intentionally Left Blank CANCELLED UFC 3-530-01 09 February 2023 Change 1, 15 December 2023 UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC) INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEMS 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. Indicate the Military Department Preparing Activity responsible for the document. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND (Preparing Activity) AIR FORCE CIVIL

UFC 3-530-01 as of 2023-02-09 · official source ↗

10-01, Design: Military Medical Facilities UFC 4-740-02, Fitness Centers UFC 4-740-14, Design: Child Development Centers FC 4-721-10N, Navy and Marine Corps, Unaccompanied Housing CANCELLED UFC 3-530-01 09 February 2023 Change 1, 15 December 2023 240 FC 4-740-14N, Navy and Marine Corps Child Development Centers WHOLE BUIDING DESIGN GUIDE RESOURCES Entry Control Facility/Access Control Point Lighting Analysis https://www.wbdg.org/FFC/DOD/UFC/ufc_3_530_01_ecf_acp_lighting_analysis.pdf CANCELLED

UFC 3-530-01 as of 2023-02-09 · official source ↗

VAL 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 15 DEC 2023 Updated ASHRAE 90.1 reference in paragraph 1-4.1 and Appendix G. This UFC supersedes UFC 3-530-01 Change 4, dated 01 November 2019. CANCELLED UFC 3-530-01 09 February 2023 Change 1, 15 December 2023 This Page Intentionally Left Blank CANCELLED UFC 3-530-01 09 February 2023 Change 1, 15 December 2023 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) Me

UFC 3-580-01 as of 2024-11-21 · official source ↗

530.14A, Marine Corps Physical Security Program Manual MIL-DTL-32537, Detail Specification: Flowable Fill Backfill Material, Rapid Setting UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc FC 4-721-10N, Navy and Marine Corps Unaccompanied Housing UFC 1-200-01, DoD Building Code UFC 3-220-04FA, Backfill for Subsurface Structures CANCELLED UFC 3-580-01 21 November 2024 178 UFC 3-270-01, O&M Manual: Asphalt and Concrete Pavement Maintenance and Repair UFC 3-501-01, Electrical Engineering UFC 3-520-01, Interior Electrical Systems UFC 3-575-01, Lightning and Static Electricity Protection Systems UFC 3-530-01, Interior and Exterior Lighting Systems UFC 3-580-10, Navy and Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) Standard Construction Practices (cancelled) UFC 3-580-02,

AFSOCI 32-1084 · para 7.4.37 as of 2023-02-21 · open official PDF ↗

tant drains. Applicable criteria include UFC 3-401-01 for mechanical & UFC 3-410-01 for HVAC. Electrical Industrial equipment typically requires 240- and 480-volt, three-phase electrical current. Use commercial grade convenience receptacles and special power outlets. Consult X-ray and other NDI equipment specifications for their specific power requirements. Applicable criteria include UFC 3-501-01 for general electrical requirements, UFC 3-520-01 for interior electrical systems requirements, UFC 3-530-01 for interior and exterior lighting and controls requirements, UFC 3-550-01 for exterior power distribution systems requirements, UFC 3-560-01 for electrical safety and electrical O&M requirements, UFC 3-580-01 for building telecommunications requirements, and UFC 4-021-01 for mass notifica

UFC 3-501-01 as of 2024-11-27 · official source ↗

B is not commercially available. c. The replacement MCCB is refurbished in accordance with ANSI/PEARL Electrical Equipment Reconditioning Standard for Electrical Apparatus and Equipment used in Commercial and Industrial Applications (EERS). CANCELLED UFC 3-501-01 27 November 2024 9 d. Any equipment requiring the use of a refurbished MCCB must be prioritized for replacement. 2-3.2 Interior Lighting Systems. Comply with UFC 3-530-01. 2-3.3 Emergency and Standby Systems. Exit and Emergency Lighting. Comply with UFC 3-530-01. Fire Alarm Systems. Comply with UFC 3-600-01. Generators. Comply with UFC 3-540-01. 2-3.4 Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF). Comply with UFC 4-010-05. 2-3.5 Hazardous Locations. Show boundaries of hazardous locations on the plans and identify the type

UFC 4-211-01 as of 2017-04-13 · official source ↗

: Refer to Chapter 6 Army Specific Criteria for for additional ordnance grounding requirements. For Navy: Refer to Chapter 7: Navy Specific Criteria for additional ordnance grounding requirements. Lightning Protection Provide lightning protection in accordance with UFC 3-575-01. Lighting and Lighting Controls Design lighting and lighting controls in accordance with UFC 3-530-01. 3-7.10.1 Apron Lighting Lighting may be provided on the exterior of the facility for apron lighting. Coordinate lighting with activities on the apron. Design apron lighting in accordance with UFC 3-530-01. 3-7.10.2 Aviation Obstruction Provide aviation obstruction lighting in accordance with UFC 3-535-01. For Navy: Refer to Chapter 7: Navy Specific Criteria for additional requirements. UFC 4-211-01 13 April 2017 Ch

UFC 3-130-04 as of 2025-01-16 · official source ↗

es UFC 3-230-01, Water Storage, Distribution, and Treatment UFC 3-301-01, Structural Engineering UFC 3-301-02, Design of Risk Category V Structures, National Strategic Military Assets UFC 3-400-02, Design: Engineering Weather Data UFC 3-401-01, Mechanical Engineering UFC 3-410-01, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems UFC 3-420-01, Plumbing Systems UFC 3-501-01, Electrical Engineering UFC 3-520-01, Interior Electrical Systems UFC 3-530-01, Interior and Exterior Lighting Systems UFC 3-540-01, Engine-Driven Generator Systems for Prime and Standby Power Applications UFC 3-550-01, Exterior Electrical Power Distribution UFC 3-570-01, Cathodic Protection UFC 3-575-01, Lightning and Static Electricity Protection Systems UFC 3-580-01, Telecommunications Interior Infrastructure Plannin

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