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# UFC 4-730-01

Document: UFC 4-730-01 is the Unified Facilities Criteria for Military Family Service Centers, current as of 20 March 2023. It was prepared by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center in coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command [UFC 4-730-01].

Purpose: UFC 4-730-01 supersedes the prior Family Service Centers criteria dated 7 April 2006 [UFC 4-730-01]. It provides planning, design, construction, sustainment, restoration, and modernization criteria applicable to Military Departments, Defense Agencies, and DoD Field Activities [UFC 4-730-01].

Application to Air Force: DAFI 36-3009 directs that Family Service Center design and construction specifications follow UFC 4-730-01, incorporating administrative, program support, clinical support spaces, and exterior site requirements [DAFI 36-3009 para 3.6.4.1]. Facility restrooms must include child changing areas, and adequate accessible parking must be incorporated for individuals with disabilities and those with infants and small children [DAFI 36-3009 paras 3.6.4.2–3.6.4.3].

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UFC 4-730-01 as of 2023-03-20 · official source ↗

UFC 4-730-01 20 March 2023 UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC) APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE; DISTRIBUTION UNLIMITED MILITARY FAMILY SERVICE CENTERS UFC 4-730-01 20 March 2023 This Page Intentionally Left Blank UFC 4-730-01 20 March 2023 UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC) MILITARY FAMILY SERVICE CENTERS 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 preparing activity beside the Service responsible for preparing the document. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND AIR FORCE CIVIL ENGINEER CENTER (Preparing Activity) Record of Changes (changes are indicated by \1\ ... /1/) Change No. Date Location This UFC supersed

UFC 4-730-01 as of 2023-03-20 · official source ↗

changes are indicated by \1\ ... /1/) Change No. Date Location This UFC supersedes UFC 4-730-01, Family Service Centers, dated 7 April 2006. UFC 4-730-01 20 March 2023 This Page Intentionally Left Blank UFC 4-730-01 20 March 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) 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, its territories, and possessions is also governed by Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA), Host Nation F

UFC 4-730-01 as of 2023-03-20 · official source ↗

ttps://www.nfpa.org/Codes-and-Standards/All-Codes-and-Standards/List-of-Codes- and-Standards NFPA 70, National Electrical Code MISCELLANEOUS https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/imc2021p1 International Mechanical Code (IMC) UFC 4-730-01 20 March 2023 46 This Page Intentionally Left Blank UFC 4-730-01 20 March 2023 47 APPENDIX D SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) Chief of Naval Operations Instruction, Facilities Projects Manual https://www.wbdg.org/ UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc UFC 3-201-01, Civil Engineering UFC 3-401-01, Mechanical Engineering UFC 3-601-02, Fire Protection Systems Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance

DAFI 36-3009 · para 3.6.4.4 as of 2026-06-23 · View in PDF → · official source ↗

32-1084, Standard Facility Requirements, and design and construction specifications are set forth in the Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) 4-730-01, Family Service Centers. 3.6.4.1. Design standards should follow guidance provided in UFC 4-730-01 and incorporate all identified administrative and general building support, program support spaces, clinical support spaces, and exterior site requirements. 3.6.4.2. Facility restrooms should include child changing areas in consideration of the serviced population. 3.6.4.3. Adequate parking should be incorporated into the installation parking plan to ensure facility access by individuals with disabilities and those with infants and small children. 3.6.4.4. Centers may accommodate space for Veterans Service Organizations as approved and/or directed

UFC 3-540-01 as of 2014-08-01 · official source ↗

ilities( UFC 3-540-01 1 August 2014 Change 4, 16 January 2026 31 4-730-04AN, Military Police Facilities (INACTIVE) 4-730-10, Fire Stations 4-740-02, Fitness Centers UNDERWRITER’S LABORATORIES https://standardscatalog.ul.com/ 1008, Transfer Switch Equipment /3/ UFC 3-540-01 1 August 2014 Change 4, 16 January 2026 32 This Page Intentionally Left Blank UFC 3-540-01 1 August 2014 Change 4, 16 January 2026 33 APPENDIX B EXAMPLES OF SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS B-1 INTRODUCTION. Appendix B provides examples and simple depictions of different configurations. B-2 SINGLE GENERATOR SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS. B-2.1 Single Engine Generator Supply to Essential Loads. If the facility has a permanently installed emergency power source, provide a separate panel to supply only the loads requiring emergency power. Thi

FC 2-000-05N as of 2026-02-11 · official source ↗

were consolidated into the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) along with the other services on 1 October 1991. All Commissary construction planning, programming and execution has been transferred to that organization. 74024-2 Questions regarding Commissary construction plans, policies, procedures and sizing should be directed to the Defense Commissary Agency, Directorate of Facilities, Plans and Programs Division, Fort Lee Virginia, 23801-6300. Commercial telephone number is (804) 734-8000 ext 4-8976. 740 25 FAMILY SERVICES CENTER (SF) FAC: 7372 BFR Required: Y Design Criteria: UFC 4-730-01 webpage: https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc/ufc-4-730-01 74025-1 DEFINITION. The Family Services Center (FSC) facility supports the programs that provide the information and fami

FC 1-300-09N as of 2024-05-17 · official source ↗

01-01, Electrical Engineering UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities UFC 3-701-01, DoD Facilities Pricing Guide UFC 3-730-01, Programming Cost Estimates for Military Construction UFC 3-740-05, Construction Cost Estimating UFC 3-810-01N, Navy and Marine Corps Environmental Engineering for Facility Construction UFC 4-010-01, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings UFC 4-010-05, SCIF/ SAPF Planning, Design, and Construction UFC 4-010-06, Cybersecurity of Facility-Related Control Systems UFC 4-023-03, Design of Buildings to Resist Progressive Collapse UFC 4-510-01, Design: Medical Military Facilities UFC 4-610-01, Administrative Facilities UFC 4-722-01, Design: Dining Facilities FC 1-300-09N 17 May 2024 Change 1, 17 April 2025 187 UFC 4-740-02, Fitness Centers UNIFI

UFC 3-550-04 as of 2024-03-01 · official source ↗

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