UFC 4-730-10
15 June 2006
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
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SCOPE.
This UFC provides guidelines for evaluating, planning, programming, and designing Fire
Stations. The information in this UFC applies to the design of all new construction
projects, to include additions, alterations, and renovation projects in the continental
Unites States (CONUS) and outside the continental US (OCONUS). Alteration and
renovation projects should update existing facilities to meet the guidance and criteria
contained in this UFC 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.
This UFC does not apply to the design or construction of deployment, contingency, or
field operating facilities.
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USERS OF THIS UFC.
This UFC is intended as a source of basic architectural and engineering information for
all individuals involved in the planning, design, or evaluation of Fire Stations. Note:
where one Service's criteria vary from the other Services' criteria, it is noted in the text.
Specific users of the UFC include the following:
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Architects and Engineers.
Architects and Engineers (A/Es) who will provide design services under the direction of
the individual Service design agencies.
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Planning Personnel.
Planning personnel will use this UFC for programming new or replacement facilities,
pre-design planning, or assessing the extent of improvements required in an existing
Fire Station in order to achieve the standard established herein.
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Additional Users.
Additional users include the following:
Headquarters Staff and Field Operating Agencies,
Major Command Staff/Regions,
Installation Commanders,
Installation Facilities Management,
Installation Technical Proponents,
Fire Chiefs, and
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