UFC 3-600-01
17 April 2003
with change 16 January 2004
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
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SCOPE. This UFC, 3-600-01, establishes fire protection
engineering policy and criteria for Department of Defense (DOD) components.
The provisions of this UFC are applicable to all new and existing DOD facilities
located on or outside of DOD installations, whether acquired or leased, by
appropriated or non-appropriated funds, or third party financed and constructed.
Facilities covered by this document include all types of buildings and their
contents, structures, whether considered temporary or permanent, mobile and
stationary equipment, waterfront facilities, outside storage, and shore protection
for ships and aircraft. Matters relating to fire department operations, staffing, and
equipment are not covered by this UFC.
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PURPOSE. The purpose of this UFC is to establish minimum
protection requirements for DOD facilities. These criteria are based on
commercial requirements set forth by national insurance underwriters and may
exceed minimum national code requirements. The requirements in this UFC
reflect the need for the protection of life, mission, and property (building or
contents) while taking into account the costs of implementing the criterion and
risks associated with the facility. These criteria have been established in the best
interest of DOD.
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Document Development. This document is intended to be used
as a basis for the development of detailed design documents (including scope,
basis of design, technical requirements, plans, drawings, specifications, cost
estimates, request for proposals, and invitations for bids) used for the
procurement of facilities, facility similar equipment, and other shore/land based
infrastructure systems. It must be used as a reference document and
requirement in the procurement of architectural and engineering services (A&E)
and other consulting services to prepare detailed design documents including
those for design/build projects. It is not intended to be used in lieu of detailed
design documents in the procurement of facility construction.
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CANCELLATION. UFC 3-600-01, dated 17 April 2003, cancels
and supersedes MIL-HDBK-1008C, Fire Protection for Facilities Engineering,
Design, and Construction, dated 10 June 1997; Naval Facilities Engineering
Command, Planning and Design Policy Statement 96-02, Sprinkler and Smoke
Detector Requirements for Housing and BQs, dated 19 December 1996 and Air
Force Engineering Technical Letter ETL 93-4: Fire Protection Engineering
Criteria Automatic Sprinkler Systems in Military Family Housing (MFH) of 18
August 1993.
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CRITERIA. This UFC implements the following public laws:
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