UFC 4-740-20
1 May 2006
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Use an integrated approach to the planning and design of libraries that minimizes
energy consumption and optimizes life cycle costs. Use a practical combination of site
selection and siting, energy conserving building envelope technologies, energy efficient
fans, and high efficiency heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to
achieve this goal. Incorporate renewable energy principles, such as day lighting,
passive and active solar heating, natural ventilation, and photo-voltaics where they are
life cycle cost effective.
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Air Force Sustainability Requirements
It is Air Force policy to apply sustainable development concepts in the planning, design,
construction, environmental management, operation, maintenance, and disposal of
facilities and infrastructure projects, consistent with budget and mission requirements.
Each Major Command should incorporate sustainable development using Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDTM) criteria as defined by the United States
provide tools, suggested guidelines for selecting candidate projects, and complete AF
sustainable development policies. The goal is to have all MILCON/NAF projects in the
fiscal year 2009 (FY09) program capable of achieving LEEDTM certification. Submission
to the USGBC for actual LEEDTM certification is at MAJCOM discretion. This policy
does not apply to Host Nation or North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) funded
projects.
Sustainable development concepts will benefit the Air Force by creating high-
performance buildings with long-term value. They should be integrated into the
development process and balanced with all other design criteria to achieve the best
value for the Air Force. The economic analysis process need not change, but the
elements to consider will now include sustainable technologies and their potential for
long-term savings.
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Guidelines
When specifying products that are included in the Environmental Protection Agency's
(EPA) list of affirmative procurement guideline items, designers must include the
requirements for these products to meet or exceed the recycled material content
standards established by the EPA. The list of products and their corresponding
recycled content requirements are found at www.epa.gov/cpg/products. Listed products
likely to be used in libraries include building insulation, carpet and cushions, cement and
concrete, latex paint, floor tiles, patio blocks, restroom dividers, and structural
fiberboard.
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Environmental Issues
An Air Force Form 813, Request for Environmental Impact Analysis, must be completed
and submitted to the Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Flight at each installation
after the submission of Air Force Form 332. Additional environmental information and
up-to date information regarding integrated "whole building" design techniques and
technologies also be obtained from the Whole Building Design Guide which further
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