# UFM 3-230-13 Overview
UFM 3-230-13 is the Unified Facilities Manual for Industrial Water Treatment Operation and Maintenance, current as of 5 February 2026 [UFM 3-230-13 Foreword].
Nature and Authority:
UFM 3-230-13 is For Information Only (FIO) and provides non-mandatory, informational guidance [UFM 3-230-13 Foreword]. It supports Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) with focus on facilities operations and maintenance. Only UFC establish enforceable requirements [UFM 3-230-13 Foreword]. The manual shares operational procedures, maintenance practices, and practical examples to support effective implementation of UFC criteria during operations and maintenance [UFM 3-230-13 Foreword].
Content Examples:
The indexed passages show UFM 3-230-13 addresses boiler tube scaling effects (heat transfer degradation, increased fuel costs, tube rupture risk) [UFM 3-230-13 para 4] and cooling tower systems including natural draft, induced draft, and forced draft types [UFM 3-230-13 para 5-1.3].
For specific requirements on water treatment operations and maintenance, consult the full UFC 3-230-13 document
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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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