UFC 4-214-02
24 July 2003
3-5.1.2.7 Safety Hazards. Proximity to airfields, ordnance, and other sources of hazards.
3-5.1.2.8 Physical Security. Force Protection Considerations (See specific guidance)
3-5.1.2.9 Sources of Air, Noise, or Light Pollution. Proximity to airfields, highways, and other sources of
noise.
3-5.1.2.10 Visual Conditions.
3-5.1.2.11 On-Site Conditions.
3-5.1.2.12 Subsurface Conditions. A geotechnical investigation must be conducted for each project. A
site requiring extensive excavation of bedrock should be avoided. Soils should be suitable to support
construction project requirements.
3-5.1.2.13 Topography. Sites requiring excessive cut and fill should be avoided.
3-5.1.2.14 Hydrology. Site requiring an elaborate drainage system should be avoided.
3-5.1.2.15 Not Used.
3-5.1.2.16 Climate.
3-5.1.2.17 Microclimate. Potential for passive solar orientation.
3-5.1.2.18 Vegetation.
3-5.1.2.19 Wildlife Habitat.
3-5.1.2.20 Environmental Conditions and Hazards. An investigation should be conducted to determine if
the site contains radon or other substances that will impact on the safe use of the site for facilities.
Determine that the site is free of Hazardous and Toxic Waste (HTW) to include the following:
3-5.1.2.20.1 Soil contamination.
3-5.1.2.20.2 Underground storage tanks (UST).
3-5.1.2.20.3 Solid waste disposal.
3-5.1.2.20.4 Leaking fuel lines.
3-5.1.2.20.5 Ground water contamination.
3-5.1.2.20.6 Ordnance impact waste.
3-5.1.2.20.7 Former oil and hazardous spill sites, gas leakage, etc.
3-5.1.2.21 Historic or archaeological resources. An archeological investigation should be conducted for
sites being considered to ensure that the sites do not include anything that will prohibit their use.
3-5.1.2.22 Visual Conditions.
3-5.1.2.23 Wetlands Protection.
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