UFC 4-721-10
31 July 2002
A graphic illustration of the Secure Barracks Concept is included within this
handbook as Figure 2-1.
Minimize the occupied parts of the building that are exposed to a
blast. Bedrooms must be located on an interior protected side of
the building, away from a likely bomb blast, and facing a protected
courtyard or area with limited access. Refer to the graphic
illustration.
Harden the building surfaces and structure that are most vulnerable
to exposure. Exterior walls which face the most threatened side of
the structure must be designed and constructed to absorb
/withstand/reflect the energy of a substantial blast load as defined
for the established threat level.
Minimize access to vulnerable areas.
The design must incorporate these minimal design features;
additional measures are likely to be required.
Setbacks- required standoff distances must be observed on all
sides of the structure.
Balconies- must be designed and constructed to absorb, withstand,
and reflect the energy of a substantial blast load as defined for the
established threat level and in accordance with the requirements for
building overhangs in UFC 4-010-01.
Kitchen/Bath- Kitchen and bath areas must be located to the threat
side of the building as a buffer to the more frequently occupied
sleeping areas.
Glazing- Limit the use of doors and windows in high-risk quarters.
Windows sizes should be minimized, and the glazing must be
secure type as defined by MIL-HDBK-1013/12. Windows must be
operable, and with lockable hardware. Doors and frames must
blast resistant and as a minimum meet the requirements of UFC 4-
010-01.
Protected Courtyard- A protected courtyard may or may not be a
structurally enclosed space. A protected courtyard is a space
where access is limited by either structures or fencing that prevents
automotive access and provides substantial protection against
access by an unauthorized person or vehicle.
Other Features- Provide additional design or structural features as
required to mitigate the dangers identified in RAVA.
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