UFC 1-300-02
23 MARCH 2001
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE. This document provides guidance for the
preparation of Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS). UFGS are published by
the Services under the auspices of the Tri-Service Engineering Senior Executive Panel
(ESEP). The ESEP is composed of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense,
Installations; the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (HQUSACE), Chief, Engineering and
Construction; the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Chief Engineer;
and the Air Force Deputy Civil Engineer (HQ USAF/ILE). UFGS are prepared by Tri-
Service committees called discipline working groups. Publication of UFGS is only by
electronic media available from the distribution sources indicated in the Foreword of this
UFC.
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APPLICABILITY. This UFC applies to all Tri-Service elements and
contractors preparing UFGS.
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REFERENCES. References used in this UFC are as follows.
MIL-STD-3007, 2001 Edition, Standard Practice for Unified Facilities Criteria.
CSI MasterFormat, (1995 Edition, Construction Specifications Institute), Master List
of Numbers and Titles for the Construction Industry.
CSI SectionFormat (1997 Edition, Construction Specifications Institute), A
Recommended Format for Construction Specifications Sections.
CSI Manual of Practice (1996 Edition, Construction Specifications Institute).
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CONTENT AND FORMAT. UFGS are for the purpose of translating design
criteria into construction requirements that have been coordinated with industry, thereby
providing requirements that can be incorporated into construction contracts. Each Tri-
Service discipline working group (DWG) is responsible for the technical content, format,
and overall quality of their UFGS. This UFC establishes the general content and
appearance of UFGS publications. The UFGS format is based on the Construction
Specifications Institute SectionFormat and is designed to be used with SpecsIntact
software. An example layout of UFGS is included in this UFC, and SpecsIntact
software includes an electronic template in the proper format.
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Content Guidance. Since UFGS are used as a basis for construction
contract documents, they must be written in a manner that will facilitate use on the job
and preclude misinterpretations leading to legal complications. UFGS should reference
non-Government standards to the greatest extent where appropriate and should avoid
repeating the requirements of commercially available criteria and standards. UFGS are
broad in their applicability and non-geographical in technical content. In general,
requirements or restrictions for specific localities should not be included in UFGS;
however, requirements or limitations for various climatic or operating conditions are
permitted.
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