UFC 4-730-01
7 April 2006
including change 1, 20 June 2006
3-5.4.4
Duress Alarm System. If clinical counseling services are provided, an
internal, silent duress alarm system may be required. This system usually includes
activation buttons at the I&R area and in the counseling offices. When pressed, the
button activates an alarm at the I&R and management areas. This allows the counselor
or staff member to signal for help if necessary. See paragraphs 4-5 and 4-9.3.2 for
more information.
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SITE WORK.
3-6.1
Landscaping. Landscaping should be appropriate to the professional
nature of the facility and reflect the local geographical environment. The plant selection
should be easy to maintain and enhance the visual quality of the facility in all seasons.
Indigenous species are preferred. Comply with UFC 3-210-05FA and the local
Installation landscape standards. Service Exception: For Air Force, also refer to the
USAF Landscape Guide and any Major Command standards.
Provide professional landscape architecture design services in the same
manner as standard A/E services. Coordination and planning among the architectural
and landscape designers are critical.
3-6.2
Parking and Access Drives. Provide adequate parking for both staff and
patrons with the appropriate access drives. Consider location of bicycle racks near the
facility entrance in a secure location. Comply with UFC 3-210-02. See the following
Service-specific documents to determine the required number of parking spaces:
Army and Air Force. Work with the program manager and applicable
codes and regulations to determine the appropriate number of parking
spaces; and
Navy and Marine Corps. NAVFAC P-80.
3-6.3
General Site Lighting. Ensure that parking areas and the facility have
adequate lighting for safety, evacuation, and security measures. Comply with UFC 3-
530-01.
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BARRIER-FREE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS. Design FSCs to be barrier-
free and accessible in compliance with the Architectural Barriers Act (Public Law 90-
480) of 1968, http://www.access-board.gov/ufas/ufas-html/ufas.htm - ABA. Provide
barrier-free design requirements in accordance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility
Standards (UFAS), published as Federal Standard (FED-STD)-795, http://www.access-
Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG), http://www.access-
The ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities,
guidelines will supersede the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS),
published as Federal Standard 795 and Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility
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