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UFM 4-860-03 16 March 2026 UNIFIED FACILITIES MANUAL (UFM) RAILROAD TRACK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY STANDARDS APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE; DISTRIBUTION UNLIMITED UFM 4-860-03 16 March 2026 FOREWORD Unified Facilities Manuals (UFM) provide non-mandatory, informational guidance in support of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) with a specific focus on facilities operations, and maintenance. Only UFC establish enforceable requirements. UFM are For Information Only (FIO) and exist to help users understand and apply UFC requirements. The purpose of UFM is to share operational procedures, maintenance practices, and practical examples that support effective implementation of UFC criteria during operations and maintenance activities. UFM may include recommended procedures, checklists, illustrations, or
tion in every 3 month period. (c) In the case of track that is used less than once a month, each switch, turnout, track crossing, and moveable bridge lift rail assembly or other transition device shall be inspected on foot before it is used. Sec. 213.239 Special inspections. In the event of fire, flood, severe storm, or other occurrence which might have damaged track structure, a special inspection shall be made of the track involved as soon as possible after the occurrence and, if possible, before the operation of any train over that track. UFM 4-860-03 13 March 2026 F-1 APPENDIX F SUMMARY OF STANDARDS UFM 4-860-03 13 March 2026 F-2 Summary of Standards** Maintenance Standards Safety Standards Deviation for Track Category Paragraph Reference in UFM 4-860-03 Restricted Operation 10 mph Clo
for Highway-Rail Grade Crossings Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Handbook Federal Railroad Administration Track Safety Standards Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Chapter II, Part 213 UFM 4-860-03 16 March 2026 A-2 Grade Crossing Signal System Safety, Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Chapter II, Part 234 American Wood Preservers’ Association, P.O. Box 5690 Granbury, TX 76049 C6 Crossties and Switch Ties - Preservative Treatment by Pressure Process P2 Standard for Creosote and Creosote Solutions P3 Standard for Creosote Petroleum Oil Solution NON-GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS American Railway Engineering & Maintenance-of-Way Association, 8201 Corporate Drive, Suite 1125 Landover, MD 20785 Manual for Railway Engineering & Portfolio of Trackwork Plans UFM 4-860-03 16 March 2026 B-1 APPE
3-220-01, Geotechnical Engineering UFC 4-152-01 24 January 2017 Change 1, 28 August 2024 161 UFC 3-301-01, Structural Engineering UFC 3-530-01, Interior and Exterior Lighting Systems and Controls UFC 3-570-01, Cathodic Protection UFC 4-025-01, Security Engineering: Waterfront Security UFC 4-150-02, Dockside Utilities for Ship Service UFC 4-150-06, Military Harbors and Coastal Facilities UFC 4-150-08, Inspection of Mooring Hardware UFC 4-152-07, Small Craft Berthing Facilities UFC 4-159-03, Moorings UFC 4-213-12, Dry Docking Facilities Characteristics UFC 4-860-03, Railroad Track Maintenance and Safety Standards UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS (UFGS) https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs UFGS 03 31 29, Marine Concrete UFGS 35 59 13.16, Marine Fend
10 U.S.C. §§ 2492, 7459, 8478 and 9459. 5.2 MWR (USA) Recording 5.2.1. Income. The AO must record funds received from appropriated sources for expenses covered by the MWR (USA) income. 5.2.2. Expense. The AO must record authorized expenses (which is the amount subject to APF reimbursement), as they occur, in the applicable expense accounts to allow identification of MWR (USA) support in accordance with DoDI 1015.15. 5.3 UFM Recording 5.3.1. Income. When cash is received, the AO must record UFM funds received in the cash account with a contra entry to the Unearned Income (liability) account identified as UFM. As UFM expenses are recorded, the cash account must be reduced by the same amount in the same reporting cycle. On a monthly basis, to recognize UFM income for all eligible reimburseme
UFM 3-270-01 25 February 2026 UNIFIED FACILITIES MANUAL (UFM) O&M MANUAL: ASPHALT AND CONCRETE PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE; DISTRIBUTION UNLIMITED UFM 3-270-01 25 February 2026 FOREWORD Unified Facilities Manuals (UFM) provide non-mandatory, informational guidance in support of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFM) with a specific focus on facilities operations, and maintenance. Only UFM establish enforceable requirements. UFM are For Information Only (FIO) and exist to help users understand and apply UFM requirements. The purpose of UFM is to share operational procedures, maintenance practices, and practical examples that support effective implementation of UFM criteria during operations and maintenance activities. UFM may include recommended procedures, checkl
UFM 3-230-02 5 February 2026 UNIFIED FACILITIES MANUAL (UFM) APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE; DISTRIBUTION UNLIMITED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE: WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS UFM 3-230-02 5 February 2026 FOREWORD Unified Facilities Manuals (UFM) provide non-mandatory, informational guidance in support of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) with a specific focus on facilities operations, and maintenance. Only UFC establish enforceable requirements. UFM are For Information Only (FIO) and exist to help users understand and apply UFC requirements. The purpose of UFM is to share operational procedures, maintenance practices, and practical examples that support effective implementation of UFC criteria during operations and maintenance activities. UFM may include recommended procedures, checklists, illustrations
UFM 3-240-03 17 February 2026 UNIFIED FACILITIES MANUAL (UFM) APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE; DISTRIBUTION UNLIMITED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (O&M): WASTEWATER TREATMENT UFM 3-240-03 17 February 2026 FOREWORD Unified Facilities Manuals (UFM) provide non-mandatory, informational guidance in support of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) with a specific focus on facilities operations, and maintenance. Only UFC establish enforceable requirements. UFM are For Information Only (FIO) and exist to help users understand and apply UFC requirements. The purpose of UFM is to share operational procedures, maintenance practices, and practical examples that support effective implementation of UFC criteria during operations and maintenance activities. UFM may include recommended procedures, checklists, illus
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