UFC 3-601-02 is a Unified Facilities Criteria document titled "Fire Protection Systems Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance," current as of 7 October 2021 with Change 1 dated 18 April 2025 [UFC 3-601-02].
The document was prepared by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center and supersedes the previous version dated 8 September 2010 [UFC 3-601-02]. It applies to Military Departments, Defense agencies, and DoD field activities for planning, design, construction, sustainment, restoration, and modernization criteria [UFC 3-601-02].
The criteria is referenced across multiple AF publications for fire protection system requirements. For example, it governs fire-flow testing and system flushing every five years for water distribution systems [DAFMAN 32-1067 para 4.2.4.2], and establishes inspection, testing, repair, and maintenance standards for fire protection and water distribution systems [AFI 32-2001 JBLANGLEY-EUSTIS Sup para 3.3.8.1].
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DAFMAN 32-1067 para 4.2.4.2, p. 19 (effective/current as of 2025-08-01). Refer to DAFI 48-144 for additional guidance regarding disinfectant surveillance. 4.2.4.2. The BCE must inspect, perform preventive maintenance, and check for proper operation at least semi-annually in accordance with UFC 3-230-02 on all distribution components, such as fire hydrants and blow-off hydrants. (T-0) The BCE must conduct fire-flow test and system flushing every five years in accordance with UFC 3-601-02, Fire Protection Systems Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance. (T-0) The required frequency and method of flushing (routine or unidirectional) will be determined based on individual water system requirements and documented in an installation flushing plan. However, in no case will any section of the water main go longer than five years without a unidirectional flushing, and as
DAFMAN 91-203 para 25.1, p. 279 (effective/current as of 2026-06-25)agement, AFI 32-1001, Civil Engineer Operations, 15 U.S.C. Chapter 53, Toxic Substances Control Act, 42 U.S.C. Chapter 85, Air Pollution Prevention and Control, and 29 U.S.C. Chapter 15, Occupational Safety and Health Act, for additional guidance. Table 25.1. Relevant CE-related References. Subject Reference Fire Protection and Prevention Chapter 6 DAFI 32-2001, Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Program UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities UFC 3-601-02, Fire Protection Systems Inspections, Testing, and Maintenance Electrical Chapter 8 UFC 3-560-01, Operation and Maintenance: Electrical Safety 29 CFR § 1910, Subpart S – Electrical NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace Fall Protection Chapter 7 Chapter 13 Chapter 24 29 CFR § 1910, Subpart D – Walking-
AFI 32-2001 JBLANGLEYEUSTIS Sup para 3.3.8.1, p. 22 (effective/current as of 2014-04-29)ll be tested IAW NFPA 412, Standard for Evaluating Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Foam Equipment (T-0). The CEO Flight is responsible to maintain these systems. This includes the procurement of agents required for re-servicing fire suppression systems. 3.3.8.1. The CEO Flight Chief ensures the inspection, testing, repair, and maintenance of fire protection systems and water distribution systems are conducted in accordance with UFC 3-601-02, Operations and Maintenance: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems; and UFC 3-230-02, Operation and Maintenance: Water Supply Systems. Fire protection system impairments and systems out of service reporting and corrective actions will comply with AFI 32-10141 and the UFC 3-601-02 (T-1). 3.3.8.2. CEO personnel or contractor eq
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