UFM 3-230-02 is the Unified Facilities Manual titled "Operation and Maintenance: Water Supply Systems," current as of 5 February 2026 [UFM 3-230-02 Foreword]. It provides non-mandatory, informational guidance for operating and maintaining potable water systems fit for human consumption at fixed military installations [UFM 3-230-02 1-2]. The manual replaces UFC 3-230-02 (dated 10 December 2019) and serves as supplemental guidance to site-specific operations and maintenance manuals [UFM 3-230-02 1-1]. UFM publications are "For Information Only" (FIO) and exist to help users understand and apply UFC requirements; only UFC documents establish enforceable requirements [UFM 3-230-02 Foreword].
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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
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