UFC 4-730-01
7 April 2006
including change 1, 20 June 2006
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
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designing Family Services Centers (FSCs). The information in this UFC applies to the
design of all new construction projects, to include additions, alterations, and renovation
projects. Alteration and renovation projects should update existing facilities to meet the
guidance and criteria within budgetary constraints. This UFC is not intended as a
substitution for thorough review during design by individual Program Managers and
Operations Staff in the appropriate Service.
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AUDIENCE. This UFC is intended to be a source of basic architectural
and engineering information for all individuals involved in the planning, design, or
evaluation of FSCs. Users should also refer to UFC 1-200-01 for basic building
requirements.
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General. In general, users of this UFC comprise the following:
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Architects and Engineers. Architects and engineers (A/Es) and interior
designers who will provide design services under the direction of the individual design
agencies.
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Planning Personnel. Planning personnel will use this UFC for pre-design
planning or to assess the extent of improvements required in an existing FSC in order to
achieve the standard established herein.
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Service-Specific Users and Distribution of Responsibilities. Note:
where one Service's criteria vary from the other Services' criteria, it is noted in the text
as a "Service Exception." The parties responsible for this UFC include the following
program offices and/or governing documents:
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Army. Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Headquarters
Community and Family Support Center, Attn: Director, Family Programs.
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Navy. SECNAVIST 1754.1A (23 February 1999) and Fleet and Family
Support Branch (PERS 660).
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Air Force. Air Force Family Matters (AFFAM/DPPFF) and AFI 36-3009.
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Marine Corps. SECNAVIST 1754.1A (23 February 1999) and HQ,
USMC; Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Code MR.
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SCOPE OF FACILITY. The FSC supports the programs that provide the
information and family services necessary to support qualified single and married
Department of Defense (DoD) personnel and their family members in meeting the
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