UFC 4-171-05
1 January 2005
with change 25 October 2006
submittals and applications, or by incorporating the requirement into the construction
documents for contractor implementation. If application and permitting responsibilities
are assigned to the construction contractor, the Design Agency must obtain and fill out
applications as completely as possible, and convey them to the COE construction
district for contractor use and completion. The Design Agency must also identify any
fees the contractor will be required to pay, and include them in the cost estimate and
construction documents.
2-2.1.3.5 On a non-Federal reservation USAR facility, such as a leased facility, local
codes and regulations apply as they would for any private-sector project, and building
permits and inspections will be required.
2-2.1.4
Installation Design Guidance
2-2.1.4.1 If the USAR project site is on a larger Government installation, it is likely the
property owner will have installation design guidance applicable to the project, such as
an Installation Design Guide. The Design Agency must identify any such guidance, and
work with the Using Service to determine its applicability.
2-2.1.4.2 On a larger Government installation, there typically will also be a public works
or similar department, which is likely to have its own requirements for construction on
the installation. This department may also control some or all of the utility services. The
Design Agency should coordinate its design with the appropriate department personnel.
2-2.1.5
Corps of Engineers Design Guidance
2-2.1.5.1 The Corps of Engineers design or construction District may have design
guidance, such as Architect/Engineering Instructions, District Design Guides, or
construction details that may be applicable. The Design Agency and the Using Service
must determine their applicability.
2-2.2
Units of Measure
2-2.2.1 All USAR new construction projects must be in metric units unless an
appreciable cost savings can be demonstrated for use of I-P units. The customer and
project delivery team will determine if a waiver of the metric requirement is justified for
individual projects.
2-2.2.2 When in metric USAR construction projects are to be designed and
constructed using "hard" metric units of measure, with very limited exceptions. Simple
conversion of inch-pound (I-P) or English units of measure ("soft" metric) is not an
acceptable method of meeting this requirement. When using metric units, the final
construction documents must show metric units only on drawings, but may show metric
units, followed by I-P units in parentheses, in the specifications. Preliminary (charette)
drawings and specifications may show metric units followed by I-P in parentheses for
ease of review, if so directed by the Using Service. Supporting design calculations,
which do not become part of the construction documents, may be in I-P for the
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