UFC 3-600-01
26 September 2006
Approved equivalencies and alternatives must only apply to the specific facility
involved and do not constitute blanket approval for similar cases.
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Waivers.
Waivers to established criteria must be submitted to the AHJ for determination.
The waiver must demonstrate that the criteria cannot be technically executed, or
execution of the criteria will increase a hazard or create a new hazard and no
technical alternatives exist. Written request for waivers must include justification,
hazards analysis, cost comparison, alternatives considered, and other pertinent
data. Lack of funds or cost savings are not considered sufficient justification for
deviation from established criteria. Waivers must only apply to the specific
facility or project involved and do not constitute blanket approval for similar
cases.
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Antiterrorism Standards.
Design the facility to comply with UFC 4-010-01, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism
Standards for Buildings and UFC 4-020-01, DoD Security Engineering Facilities
Planning Manual. Antiterrorism requirements must not preclude any fire
protection requirements.
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DESIGN ANALYSIS.
A fire protection design analysis is required for all designs and must address the
fire protection requirements of the project as required by this UFC. Summarize
the fire protection design analysis and submit with the first design submission
separate from other disciplines. Where applicable, discuss the following
minimum fire protection provisions (include required vs. provided):
a. Building code analysis (i.e., type of construction, height and area
limitations, and building separation or exposure protection)
b. Classification of occupancy,
c. Compliance with UFC 3-600-01 and National Fire Codes,
d. Requirements for fire-rated walls, fire-rated doors, fire dampers with
their fire-resistive ratings, smoke compartmentation, smoke barriers
e. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code
f. Analysis of automatic sprinkler systems and suppression systems
and protected areas, including hydraulic analysis of required water
demand,
g. Water supplies, water distribution, location of fire hydrants,
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