# Compliance evidence pack (UNOFFICIAL) - **Question:** UFC 3-101-01 - **Generated:** 2026-07-21 17:03 UTC - **e-Publishing catalog checked:** 2026-07-12 - **Supplement layer:** none selected - **Source:** CheckMyAFI (https://checkmyafi.com) — unofficial reference > **UNOFFICIAL — VERIFY BEFORE CITING.** Quotes come from indexed copies of public publications. The certified PDF on e-Publishing is the only authoritative source. Your MAJCOM/unit supplement may be stricter. ## Synthesized answer (unofficial) UFC 3-101-01 is a cancelled document as of 16 December 2020 [UFC 3-101-01]. The document titled "UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC) 3-101-01, Architecture" superseded the prior version dated 28 November 2011 with Changes 1–5 and was updated to unify architectural criteria for DoD, conform to UFC 1-300-01 Criteria Format Standard, align with the International Building Code (IBC), and incorporate latest technologies and policies [UFC 3-101-01]. However, UFC 3-101-01 remains referenced in current AF publications. It is cited in UFC 1-200-01 for sound transmission, classroom acoustics, and interior space dimensions [UFC 1-200-01 para 1206.2, 1206.3, 1207, 1208.3]. Air Force facilities must comply with UFC 3-101-01 requirements where architectural standards are required across new construction, modernization, renovation, and existing facilities [DAFI 32-2001 para 7.2.4.1.1, 7.2.4.1.2, 7.2.4.1.3]. For current guidance, consult the most recent version of UFC 3-101-01 Unofficial — answered from indexed publication text, which may be incomplete or out of date. Your MAJCOM/unit supplement may be stricter. Verify the official PDF before acting or writing a finding. ## Controlling Air Force guidance (quoted) **DAFMAN 91-203, p. 180** (effective/current as of 2026-06-25) > 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 Official source: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_se/publication/dafman91-203/dafman91-203.pdf **DAFI 32-2001 para 7.2.4.1.3, p. 44** (effective/current as of 2026-04-01) > 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 Official source: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a4/publication/dafi32-2001/dafi32-2001.pdf **DAFI 32-1020 para 2.2, p. 33** (effective/current as of 2026-02-10) > 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 Official source: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a4/publication/dafi32-1020/dafi32-1020.pdf ## Supplement deltas _No supplement passage retrieved — check the supplement chain before citing._ ## Federal / DoD standards implemented (quoted) _No federal/DoD passage retrieved._ ## NFPA standards (cited by reference — copyrighted, not quoted) - **NFPA 70** National Electrical Code — cited by DAFMAN 91-203 — official viewer: https://link.nfpa.org/free-access/publications/70/latest - **NFPA 30** Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code — cited by DAFMAN 91-203 — official viewer: https://link.nfpa.org/free-access/publications/30/latest - **NFPA 70E** Electrical Safety in the Workplace — cited by DAFMAN 91-203 — official viewer: https://link.nfpa.org/free-access/publications/70E/latest - **NFPA 101** Life Safety Code — cited by DAFI 32-2001 — official viewer: https://link.nfpa.org/free-access/publications/101/latest --- Retrieval confidence: 71.94 · CheckMyAFI is not an official Air Force product. 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