UFC 4-730-10
15 June 2006
CHAPTER 3 GENERAL DESIGN CRITERIA
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GENERAL.
Use UFC 1-200-01, General Building Requirements for guidance on the use of model
building codes for design and construction of DoD facilities. See paragraph 3-6 for the
appropriate governing codes for building services.
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STRUCTURE.
Refer to UFC 3-310-01, Structural Load Data. Single-story structures are preferred for
Fire Stations. Site constraints may drive the need for multi-story structures. If a multi-
story structure is required, ensure the appropriate adjacencies are maintained so that
the required response times may be achieved. Where possible, design the structural
system to accommodate future expansion requirements without over-designing the
initial construction.
Refer to appendix B of UFC 4-010-01, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for
Buildings, for additional minimum structural requirements of walls, glazing and doors.
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Foundation.
The foundation is site specific and must be designed upon known geotechnical
considerations by an engineer knowledgeable of the local conditions.
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Superstructure.
Clear spans are preferred for the Apparatus Room. Use pre-engineered components
for superstructure framing, where feasible.
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Materials.
Climate conditions, high humidity, industrial atmosphere, salt water exposure, or other
adverse conditions should be considered when selecting the following:
The type of cement and admixtures used in concrete,
The concrete cover on reinforcing steel in concrete membrane,
The coatings on structural members,
Expansion joints,
The level of corrosion protection, and
The structural systems.
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EXTERIOR DESIGN.
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