Project Name
Project Number
TEMF
Statement of Work
UFC 4-214-02, 24 Jul 03
CHAPTER 2
FUNCTIONAL AND AREA REQUIREMENTS
2-1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2-1.1
Gross building area definition. Gross building area is measured to the outside
face of exterior enclosure walls. Gross area includes floor areas, penthouses, mezzanines, and
other spaces as follows:
2-1.1.1
Areas calculated as half space. Gross area includes one-half the area of exterior
covered areas such as balconies, entries, loading platforms, covered portion of Integrated
Facility for Testing and Evaluation (IFTE) dock, breezeways, exterior corridors, and porches.
Exterior covered areas are measured from the face of the enclosure wall to the edge of the
covered area served. Stairs (enclosed or open) and elevator shafts count as half space for
each floor they serve.
2-1.1.2
Excluded space. The following spaces are excluded from gross area calculations:
Attic areas where average clear height does not exceed 2.13m; crawl spaces; exterior
uncovered loading platforms; open courtyards; normal roof overhangs and soffits for weather
protection; uncovered ramps and steps; utility tunnels; raceways; mechanical equipment
platforms and catwalks.
2-1.2
Gross area limitations. Maximum authorized gross building areas for the facility
are included in this paragraph. Proposals that exceed authorized gross area limitations may be
considered non-conforming.
2-1.3
Net area definition. Net area is measured to the inside face of the room or space
walls.
2-1.4
Net Area Requirements. Net area requirements for programmed spaces are
included in this chapter. If net area requirements are not specified in the Statement of Work, the
space shall be sized to: accommodate the required function, comply with code requirements,
comply with overall gross area limitations and other requirements of the RFP (for example, area
requirements for corridors, stairs, and mechanical rooms will typically be left to the discretion of
the offeror).
2-1.5
Functionality. Rooms shall be sized and arranged for efficient use, circulation, and
furniture placement.
2-1.6
Life Safety and Means of Egress. Exits and means of egress shall be provided in
accordance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
2-1.7
Finish Requirements. Interior finish selections are not limited to those listed,
however, the finishes provided shall meet or exceed the functionality, maintainability, and
durability of the finishes listed in the SOW.
2-1.8
Furniture Requirements. [Coordinate with the user to define requirements for
systems furniture, movable furniture, equipment, storage systems, etc. The SOW must give
offerors information on every item in the building. It is imperative to define whether an item is to
be provided by the offeror, furnished by the government and installed by the offeror, or provided
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