UFC 4-740-06
12 January 2006
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
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SCOPE OF DOCUMENT.
This UFC provides guidelines for evaluating, planning, programming, and designing
Youth Centers. 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 and overseas. It also applies to the procurement of
design/build services for the above-noted 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 during design for thorough
review by individual Program Managers and Operations Staff in the appropriate Service.
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USERS OF THIS DOCUMENT.
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 Youth Centers. 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 design agencies, including the Army Corps of Engineers (COE), Army
Community and Family Support Center (CFSC), Naval Facilities Engineering Command
(NAVFAC), and Navy Personnel Command (NPC).
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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
Youth Center in order to achieve the standard established herein.
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Additional Users.
Additional users include the following:
a. Headquarters Staff and Field Operating Agencies
b. Major Command Staff/Regions
c. Installation Commanders
d. Installation Facilities Management
e. Installation Technical Proponents
f. Program Directors
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