# Compliance evidence pack (UNOFFICIAL)

- **Question:** UFM 3-230-13
- **Generated:** 2026-07-21 17:01 UTC
- **e-Publishing catalog checked:** 2026-07-12
- **Supplement layer:** none selected
- **Source:** CheckMyAFI (https://checkmyafi.com) — unofficial reference

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## Synthesized answer (unofficial)

UFM 3-230-13 is the Unified Facilities Manual (UFM) for Industrial Water Treatment Operation and Maintenance, current as of 5 February 2026 [UFM 3-230-13 Foreword].

UFM 3-230-13 provides non-mandatory, informational guidance in support of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) with a focus on facilities operations and maintenance [UFM 3-230-13 Foreword]. It is designated For Information Only (FIO) and exists to help users understand and apply UFC requirements. The manual shares operational procedures, maintenance practices, and practical examples that support effective implementation of UFC criteria during operations and maintenance activities [UFM 3-230-13 Foreword].

Note: Only UFC establish enforceable requirements; UFM does not [UFM 3-230-13 Foreword].

Unofficial — answered from indexed publication text, which may be incomplete or out of date.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)

**PACAFMAN 32-1067 para 4.3.4.2.1** (effective/current as of 2026-04-13)

> are used. Dry inspections are the preferred method for interior inspections based on UFM 3-230-02 recommendations and general industry consensus. All necessary interior and exterior surfaces of the tank should be inspected and may require rigging and rappelling, depending on the condition and design of each tank. Where tanks are taken out of service for an extended duration, operators shall adjust water system operations as necessary to provide continuous water service and notify all affected customers if temporary water conservation measures are required. 4.3.4.2. Inspection frequency. PACAFMAN32-1067 13 APRIL 2026 17 4.3.4.2.1. In accordance with UFM 3-230-02 guidance and industry standards, a comprehensive inspection must be completed a minimum of once every 5 years from the date of th

Official source: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/pacaf/publication/pacafman32-1067/pacafman32-1067.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 291**  — cited by PACAFMAN 32-1067 — official viewer: https://link.nfpa.org/free-access/publications/291/latest

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