UFC 3-600-02
1 January 2001
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
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BACKGROUND. This Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) has been developed from
an evaluation of DoD facilities, from surveys of maintenance methods, and from selection
of the best practices of the Department of Defense, other government agencies, and the
private sector. It is based on recognized reliability-centered maintenance concepts and
reliability-centered risk management. It was prepared using model building maintenance
codes, National Fire Codes, industrial standards, and other recognized standards to the
maximum extent feasible. Personnel safety and continuity of mission were primary
considerations.
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE. This UFC provides requirements for inspection, test,
and maintenance (ITM) of engineered fire protection features in Department of Defense
(DoD) facilities. Do not deviate from these criteria without prior approval of the component
office of responsibility: U.S. Army, HQ USACE/CEMP-E; U.S. Navy, NAVFACENGCOM
HQ - CHENG; U.S. Marine Corps, HQMC Code LFF-1; U.S. Air Force, HQ
AFCESA/CES; Defense Logistics Agency, HQ DLA-D through DLSC-BIS; National
Imagery and Mapping Agency, NIMA/MSF; and all other DOD components, Office of the
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Installations) via the DOD Committee on Fire
Protection Engineering. Do not use this UFC for acceptance or commissioning of fire
protection systems.
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APPLICABILITY.
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Criteria in this UFC apply to DoD facilities located on or outside of DoD
installations, whether acquired by appropriated or non-appropriated funds, or third party
financed and constructed. Facilities include all temporary or permanent structures and
their contents, including waterfront facilities, outside storage, and shore protection for ships
and aircraft, as well as mobile and stationary equipment.
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Criteria in this UFC apply to DoD leased facilities outside of DoD installations
whether by appropriated or non-appropriated funds, or third party financed and constructed
when DoD or a DoD contractor maintains the facility.
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DoD leased facilities located outside of DoD installations, whether by
appropriated or non-appropriated funds, or third party financed and constructed when the
facility is maintained by leaser shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of
the local (off base) authority having jurisdiction or in the absence of such requirements this
UFC.
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AUTHORITY. This UFC implements the National Technology Transfer and
Advancement Act, Public Law 104-113, March 7, 1996, section 12(d)(3).
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