Unified Facilities Criteria (Ufc)
Unified Facilities Criteria (Ufc)
Unified Facilities Criteria (Ufc)
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ADMINISTRATION FACILITIES
ADMINISTRATION FACILITIES
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FOREWORD
The Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) system is prescribed by MIL-STD 3007 and provides
planning, design, construction, sustainment, restoration, and modernization criteria, and applies to
the Military Departments, the Defense Agencies, and the DoD Field Activities in accordance with
USD (AT&L) Memorandum dated 29 May 2002. UFC will be used for all DoD projects and work
for other customers where appropriate. All construction outside of the United States is also
governed by Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA), Host Nation Funded Construction Agreements
(HNFA), and in some instances, Bilateral Infrastructure Agreements (BIA.) Therefore, the
acquisition team must ensure compliance with the most stringent of the UFC, the SOFA, the
HNFA, and the BIA, as applicable.
UFC are living documents and will be periodically reviewed, updated, and made available to users
as part of the Services’ responsibility for providing technical criteria for military construction.
Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (HQUSACE), Naval Facilities Engineering
Command (NAVFAC), and Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) are responsible for
administration of the UFC system. Defense agencies should contact the preparing service for
document interpretation and improvements. Technical content of UFC is the responsibility of the
cognizant DoD working group. Recommended changes with supporting rationale should be sent
to the respective service proponent office by the following electronic form: Criteria Change
Request. The form is also accessible from the Internet sites listed below.
UFC are effective upon issuance and are distributed only in electronic media from the following
source:
• Whole Building Design Guide web site http://dod.wbdg.org/.
Refer to UFC 1-200-01 General Building Requirements for implementation of new issuances on
projects.
AUTHORIZED BY:
______________________________________ ______________________________________
M. K. MILES, P.E. STEVE ISELIN, P.E.
Acting Chief, Engineering and Construction Chief Engineer and Director
Directorate of Civil Works Naval Facilities Engineering Command
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
______________________________________ ______________________________________
PAUL A. PARKER Dr. GET W. MOY, P.E.
The Deputy Civil Engineer Director, Installations Requirements and
DCS/Installations & Logistics Management
Department of the Air Force Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense
(Installations and Environment)
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Document: UFC 4-610-01, Administration Facilities dated May 6, 2008, with subsequent
Change 1, dated May 1, 2013 and Change 2, dated May 21, 2014.
Description of Changes: This UFC unifies the criteria for the design and
construction of Administration Facilities. This UFC provides:
• A formalized process for planning administrative spaces that all
four services will use;
• A new emphasis on coordinating furniture selection and interior
design with the building design.
Reasons for Changes: The existing guidance was inadequate for the
following reasons:
• It did not address current technology with respect to
communications, furniture design, and security;
• It contained interior design information which overlapped and
conflicted with the criteria contained in UFC 3-120-10, Interior
Design;
• It was limited to Navy criteria; and
• This change contains requirements for Administration Facilities that
are specifically designated as austere by CNIC. The requirements
are located in an appendix to this document.
• The space planning process and the new emphasis on coordinating the
workstation/office design and building systems distribution with the
overall building design, will lead to more efficient facilities with less
wasted space.
• The incorporation of new lighting criteria should result in
operational savings from reduced energy costs.
• Austere criteria are deductive and should provide some savings.
• None apparent.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FIGURES
TABLES
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1-1 SCOPE.
This UFC provides guidelines for evaluating, planning, and designing basic
Administrative Facilities. This manual does not give detailed design guidance on
interior design or provide theory and principles of interior design. The information
in this UFC applies to the design of all new construction projects including
additions, alterations, and renovation projects. Alteration and renovation projects
should update existing facilities to meet the guidance and criteria in this UFC.
However, 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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This UFC is a source of basic architectural and engineering information for all
individuals involved in the planning, design, or evaluation of Administrative
Facilities.
Where one Service's criteria vary from the other Services' criteria, it is noted in the
text as a “Service Exception.”
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When the administrative space represents a portion of a larger building, this UFC
applies only if administrative functions are performed in that space and no other
specific criteria address the function. Administrative office space provided within an
operational facility, such as a warehouse or a recreational facility is planned under
the category code of the primary facility. For example, space in a general
warehouse that is partitioned off and assigned to a clerk for administrative duties
associated with that particular warehouse, is planned as warehouse space and is
not governed by this UFC.
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1-5 REFERENCES.
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Appendix C of this UFC contains requirements for Administration Facilities that are
specifically designated as “austere”. Austere construction is intended for facilities in
locations determined by CNIC and approved by OPNAV to be eligible for austere
construction. The austere standards are intended to be applied flexibly and in varying
degrees to all facilities at locations designated as austere. Flexibility is allowed to
ensure the criteria are appropriate for individual austere locations.
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There are three primary factors that determine the size of the facility:
Hoteling is the office management strategy that considers certain office resources,
such as workspaces and equipment, to be shared assets, rather than assets
'owned' by specific individuals within an organization. By sharing assets between
personnel, an organization can optimize the efficiency of their offices; reduce their
space requirements and operating costs by accommodating more people in the
same space. Hoteling is typically characterized by reservation and check-in
processes. Consider hoteling as a space planning strategy when programming
administrative facilities to minimize space requirements, construction costs and
operating costs. To be effective in achieving measurable scope and cost savings,
this planning strategy must be applied during the DD1391 development process.
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The determinants identified in the paragraph entitled, “Size Determinants” drive the
facility space program, but these determinants must be calculated using a specific
process in order to correctly develop the program. Since an Administrative Facility
may contain more than one organization with different functional and space needs,
the space for each of the size factors must be calculated first for each organization,
and then for any spaces shared across multiple organizations within the facility.
The process is illustrated in Figure 2-1 and breaks down into two major steps:
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• Building Space. The sum of all the net organization spaces plus any
shared special purpose space plus the application of a net-to- gross
multiplier yields the total space program for the building.
The sum of Steps 1 through 6 equals the usable area for each
= Net Organization Space
Organization.
Building
7. Sum of all Net Organization Spaces Add up the Net Organization Space for multiple Organizations.
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Administrative support space (step 3) includes all support office functions not
included in personal office space. Refer to the Service-specific documents
identified in Figure 2-1 for the planning criteria for administrative support space.
Administrative support space generally includes the following:
Special purpose space (steps 5 and 8) is defined as space which may be required
to meet specific or special functional needs. Special purpose space typically has
architectural characteristics and building support systems that make it different than
open or private office space. The type, size, and quantity of special purpose
spaces are project-specific.
Due to the broad number of potential functions that can be housed in Administrative
Facilities, there is no way to provide a complete list of potential special purpose
spaces. Below is a non-comprehensive list of potential special purpose spaces:
• Libraries;
• Cafeteria/snack bar;
• Break room/coffee bar;
• Shipping/receiving (including mail rooms);
• Trash/recycling;
• Telecom/server room;
• Contract maintenance;
• Fitness room/showers & lockers;
• Vestibule/lobby/waiting/display space;
• Special program file space (centralized and/or high density);
• Dedicated storage;
• Special work space;
• Warehouse;
• Retail/support space (ATM/bank, barber, travel agency, etc.); and
• Business center.
After the office area and administrative support space have been calculated and
summed, multiply that sum by a circulation multiplier (step 4). The circulation
multiplier addresses circulation space within an organization such as between and
among open and private offices and the administrative support spaces. Then
multiply the total of organization special purpose space by a smaller SP circulation
multiplier that accounts for access to that special purpose space (step
6). Add the resulting circulation products to the sum of steps 1 through 3 and 5 to
generate the total net organization space. The net organization space is the entire
usable space for that organization. Circulation multipliers are not identified as
separate items in the Service-specific documents noted in Figure 2-1. However,
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After the net organization space has been calculated for each organization, sum all
the organizations (step 7) and add all the shared special purpose spaces for the
facility (step 8). This generates the net building area. Multiply the net building area
by a net-to-gross multiplier (step 9) and add the product to the net building area to
determine the gross building area. Net-to-gross multipliers are identified in the
Service-specific documents identified in Figure 2-1 and accommodate everything
needed to bring the net functional area up to the gross building area. They include
the following:
Determine facility location in accordance with the Installation land use plan and/or
master plan and the following Service-specific planning documents:
If the Installation land use plan and master plan are not available, balance the
following general factors with the criteria documents above to determine the best
site for the facility based on the specific programs housed.
Consider ease of access to the facility for the primary users. Note if the primary
users include visitors or non-Installation personnel, as that may affect the location
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of the facility on (or off) the Installation. This criterion must be carefully weighed
against security requirements. Also consider the proximity to public transportation
and its effect on sustainability.
Antiterrorism (AT) criteria must be met. See the paragraph entitled, “Antiterrorism”
for more information on AT criteria.
2-9 COST.
Design these facilities with the objective of achieving a low life-cycle cost over the
economic analysis planning period. To do so, the project’s design program must
adequately define the scope and performance requirements and match those
needs against a budget. Conversely, the budget must adequately support an
appropriate and high-quality program and the performance and technical
requirements (such as sustainable design and AT criteria) identified in this UFC.
Additional information on the cost impacts resulting from various design decisions
may be found in the paragraph entitled, “Alternations to Existing Facilities” and in
Chapter 3.
Building size, shape, and area-to-perimeter ratio have a direct impact on the cost
and efficiency of the facility, and all of these aspects should be considered during
planning. A simple shape with efficient structural layout and a high area-to-
circumference ratio yields the most economical facility.
Limit permanent interior partitions to those required for private offices and special
purpose spaces to allow flexibility in reconfiguration.
Critical elements of an efficient layout include the design of the building core, the
dimensions of floor depth and bay spacing, and the workstation design and layout.
These elements are described below and illustrated in Figure 2-2, "Sample Layout."
The building core includes the following elements: passenger and freight elevators,
stairs, toilets, telephone and electrical closets, and mechanical rooms. Typically,
these spaces are clustered in a central, common area to permit greater efficiency in
floor plan layout and design. To permit efficiency in floor plan design, the width of
the building core is typically 20 to 40 ft. (6.1 to 12.2 m.). The length of the building
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core will vary depending upon building requirements; 40 ft. (12.2 m) is a suggested
minimum.
The floor depth is defined as the distance from inside face of the exterior wall to
outside face of the building core. Floor depth affects the office and workstation
sizing and needs to be carefully coordinated with office space planning and the
furniture systems selection. In addition to its effect on workstation and office sizing,
floor depth affects the admission of natural light. Too great a floor depth will
preclude access to daylight by building occupants near the building core.
The suggested floor depth for initial planning purposes is between 35 ft. (10.7 m)
and 40 ft. (12.2 m). Depths of approximately 50 to 65 ft. (15.2 m to 19.8 m) can be
considered at the ends of the building core to accommodate programmed space
that is not dependent on natural light, such as computer or filing rooms.
The open area between structural columns is commonly referred to as a floor bay.
The structural bay spacing plays a critical role in workspace layout efficiency. The
size and shape of the structural bays will directly impact the number of workstations
of a particular size that may be accommodated. For example, there may be the
overall space to accommodate a certain number of workstations, but if the location
of a structural column interferes with the location of a workstation, the actual
number of workstations will be lower than the planning number. And since the bay
dimension is repeated on each building floor, the results of poorly coordinated bay
design will be multiplied by the number of building floors with office layouts.
Typical bay spacing ranges from 20 to 30 ft. (6.1 to 9.1 m). However, this can vary
depending upon structural system employed, i.e., structural steel, reinforced
concrete, precast concrete. A rectangular floor plan is generally preferred because
it facilitates more efficient space planning.
See the paragraph entitled, “Building Systems” for more information on structural
systems and the paragraph entitled, “Interior Design” for more information on
interior design considerations.
The basic building blocks of an administrative facility are the workstations and
private offices. The sizes and features of these elements are critical to the
efficiency of each worker, and the grouping or layout is critical to the efficiency of
the organization. It is essential to understand the relationships between
workstation/office design and the building design and systems. Refer to Air Force
Interior Design Guide, Chapter 5, "Ergonomics in the Work Environment."
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2-10.4.1 Minimize the number of different workstation and offices sizes. This
will ease the planning process and provide greater flexibility in the final design.
Also use workstation sizes with a common dimension to facilitate grouping stations
of different sizes. Two appropriate workstation sizes that can accommodate just
about any office function are 8 x 8 ft. (2.4 x 2.4 m) and 8 x 10 ft. (2.4 x 3.0 m).
Individual workstations should not be less than 6 x 8 ft. (1.8 x 2.4 m) and
workstations in team work areas should not be less than 6 x 6 ft. (1.8 x 1.8 m).
2-10.4.3 Design the workstation specifically for the types of tasks that the staff
needs to accomplish. With furniture systems, it is possible to construct stations of
any size or configuration—when necessary, consider larger workstations that
accommodate meeting space. However, the open office environment can quickly
become noisy and distracting if too many conversations are allowed to occur;
meetings are best conducted in specifically-designed meeting space (special
purpose space).
2-10.4.4 Design the workstations for flexibility and fit. The office configuration
and furniture systems should be designed for the task being performed and the size
of the user, to the best extent possible. Make sure the furniture fits the user,
supports them properly and adjusts to their activities; use furniture systems that can
be reconfigured easily for different users.
2-10.4.6 These same rules apply to private offices. Three appropriate office
sizes are 10 x 12 ft. (3.0 x 3.7 m), 15 x 12 ft. (4.6 x 3.7 m), and sometimes 20 x 12
ft. (6.1 x 3.7 m.). If private offices are located against exterior window walls,
coordinate the office sizes with the window mullion spacing so that office partitions
occur at a mullion or solid wall component. Common mullion spacing is 5 ft. (1.5
m), which accounts for the common denominator of one dimension of the office
sizes noted above.
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Give careful attention to the placement of special purpose spaces relative to the
building entrance and other building spaces. Points to consider on key adjacencies
can be found under the specific space descriptions in Chapter 4.
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When planning the building layout and adjacencies, consider if any of the special
purpose spaces have specific requirements related to AT and ballistic protection
concerns. See the paragraph entitled, “Antiterrorism” for more information on AT
requirements.
2-11.1.2 In retrofit projects, the column spacing, floor depth, and building
configuration will already be established. If the selected building has inefficient key
elements such as floor depth and bay spacing, fewer workstations and office
layouts can be accommodated than were planned for based on the raw area. In
other words, this inefficiency in building configuration and layout has the effect of
“driving up” the circulation and net-to-gross multipliers so that fewer personnel are
able to occupy the same gross building area when compared to new facilities. The
layout and capacity of existing electrical, communications, and other building
system distribution systems may also limit the flexibility of the layout.
Therefore, use the following process to determine if an existing facility can provide
the required space and is appropriate for the administrative facility program:
• Examine the existing facility and calculate its usable area. Usable
area is defined as the net areas available to accommodate the net
building area (steps 1 through 8 in Figure 2-1). This calculation
should not include areas that are part of the net-to-gross multiplier
(step 9 in Figure 2-1; see the paragraph entitled, “Building Space” for a
complete list of what is included in the net-to-gross multiplier).
• Compare this calculated usable area against the net building area of
the space program to determine if the existing facility is large enough
to accommodate the new program.
• The usable area provided by the existing facility must be larger than
the net building area required by the space program.
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3-1 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 the
paragraph entitled “Building Systems” for the appropriate governing codes for
building systems.
3-2 COORDINATION.
Coordination between the design architect, the interior designer, and the
distribution of services (power; data; and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
(HVAC)) early in the design process is critical for Administrative Facilities.
Coordinate the selection of workstation furniture systems with the floor depth, the
structural bay size and system, and the window system. Also coordinate the
distribution of services with the workstation and private office layouts. With the
advent of open work spaces, alternative means of delivering HVAC, power, and
data to individual workstations are available. These systems present many
advantages and should be considered in an administrative office environment.
3-3 FLEXIBILITY.
Maximize the use of an open floor plan and provide well-designed furniture
systems. Minimize the use of private offices to the degree possible.
Develop a flexible design for the distribution of heating, ventilation, air conditioning,
electrical, communications, and data system—particularly in large, open office
areas. A raised floor system is recommended as it allows for easy access to
utilities and allows flexibility in reconfiguration of the entire space. If such a system
is used, alternate ceiling plenum design should be incorporated and mechanical
duct work should be incorporated into the floor cavity. Avoid surface-mounted
wiring and power poles.
Consider using demountable partitions and/or movable walls when the office layout
includes repetitive office modules which allow for the maximum re-use of panels.
Systems which are independent of the floor finish and ceiling grid will reduce
configuration cost. If office modules are repetitive, these partitions and walls give
facility managers flexibility to rearrange offices without the disruption or expense of
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construction. They have a higher initial cost than typical gypsum wallboard and
steel stud partitions, but may be life-cycle-cost effective where reconfigurations are
expected
3-4.1 Entrance.
Provide a vestibule at the main entrance. Provide flooring features for cleaning of
footwear. In climate appropriate areas, the vestibule must incorporate an airlock to
act as a buffer from the exterior weather.
Coordinate the exterior finishes with the Installation design guides and the design
standards noted in the paragraph entitled, “Finishes”.
Provide for the admission of natural light in the design of the facility window
systems and in the design of the overall footprint and floor depth. Select furniture
systems that maximize the admission of natural light into the facility. The goal
should be to achieve the LEED™ “Daylight & Views” points (see the paragraph
entitled, “Sustainable Design” for more information on LEED™ and sustainable
design).
In designing for natural light admission, comply with UFC 3-530-01, Lighting Design
and Controls. Consider issues such as the even distribution of light, glare control,
and heat gain and loss when designing space with good natural light qualities.
Also refer to the paragraph entitled, “Antiterrorism” for AT criteria when designing
window systems.
Signage must comply with \2\ UFC 3-120-01, Design: Sign Standards and
Installation requirements. /2/ Sign placement and type are site-specific, but signs
must be strategically located, adequately lit, and of sufficient size to permit proper
viewing. 2\ /2/
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Construction features (columns, casework, etc.) and finishes (walls, floors, and
ceilings) should support the image and theme of the facility and be consistent with
any programs offered.
3-5.1 Finishes.
Finishes should be durable and of an appropriate level of quality for the application.
They must meet the requirements listed in NFPA 101, Life Safety Code.
Coordinate the interior (and exterior) design with \2\ UFC 3-101-01 Architecture
and /2/ UFC 3-120-10 Interior Design.
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Recommended Finishes
Toilets CT CT P/VWC P
Key:
ACT – Acoustical Ceiling Tile RB – Resilient Base (vinyl/ rubber)
AWT – Acoustical Wall Tile RF – Resilient Floor (includes vinyl composition tile,
CONCS – Sealed Concrete sheet vinyl, rubber, and cork)
CPT – Carpet (broadloom/tile) TER – Terrazzo
CT – Ceramic Tile VWC – Vinyl Wall Covering
GL – Glass WB – Wood Base
P - Paint WF – Walk-off Flooring
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3-5.1.2 Carpet.
Comply with the latest edition of the ETL 07-4, Air Force Carpet Standard.
3-5.2 Acoustics.
Also consider the use of a sound masking system that generates background noise
to disguise speech. This may be applied through the use of a noise generator or
the building mechanical systems. Consult with an acoustical engineer before
designing an open office environment where a sound masking system will be used.
If a sound masking system is not used, use ceiling materials that have a high
Articulation Class (AC) rating. AC measures a ceiling material’s ability to attenuate
sound in an open office environment that utilizes partial height partitions but does
not incorporate a sound masking system.
3-6.1 Structure.
3-6.2 Plumbing.
Design domestic hot and cold water, sanitary and storm drainage, propane, fuel oil,
or natural gas systems to meet the requirements of the most current edition of UFC
3-420-01, Plumbing Systems, and local Installation standards.
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Design the HVAC system to meet the requirements UFC 3-401-01. Comply with
AT requirements in the design of the HVAC system (See the paragraph entitled,
“Antiterrorism”).Also refer to UFC 3-410-02 Lonworks (R) Direct Digital Control for
HVAC and Other Local Building Systems
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Design fire protection and life safety to comply with UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection
Engineering for Facilities.
3-6.5 Electrical.
3-6.5.1 Lighting.
Provide lighting and control systems throughout the facility in accordance with UFC
3-530-01, Interior and Exterior Lighting Design and Controls. Minimize overhead
lighting, glare, and hot spots. Provide task lighting at individual workstations to
augment general illumination. Maximize the admission of natural light.
3-6.5.2 Telecommunications.
As noted in the paragraph entitled, “Coordination”, coordinate the distribution of
voice and data lines with the workstation and office layout, Installation
communications personnel, UFC 3-580-01, and the following Service- specific
standards.
• Navy and Marine Corps. UFC 3-580-10, Navy and Marine Corps
Intranet (NMCI) Standard Construction Practices and the NMCI local
manager.
• Air Force. The Installation information technology manager and ETL
02-12 Communications and Information System Criteria for Air Force
Facilities.
Consider accommodating a wireless network for data transfer. All networks must
meet the applicable Department of Defense and Service component information
assurance certification and accreditation processes.
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3-7.1 Landscape.
Provide adequate parking for both staff and patrons with the appropriate access
drives. \2\ Comply with UFC 3-201-01, Civil Engineering. /2/
Parking, access drives, and all site features must comply with AT criteria (see the
paragraph entitled, “Antiterrorism”).
Ensure that parking areas and the facility have adequate lighting for safety,
evacuation, and security measures. Comply with UFC 3-530-01.
3-8 ERGONOMICS.
• For Army and Air Force, refer to Air Force Interior Design Guide,
Chapter 5 "Ergonomics in the Work Environment."
• For Navy and Marine Corps, refer to OPNAVINST 5100.23G,
Chapter 23, "Ergonomics Program."
3-8.1 ERGONOMIC DESIGN
Designs must ensure facility maintenance access is designed to reduce WMSD risk
factors/stressors to the lowest level possible.
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Special purpose spaces such as Mail Rooms and Shipping/Receiving where heavy
lifting may be encountered must include manual materials handling equipment
when feasible. For example, a roll top surface on the mail room receiving desk to
accept heavy packages allow packages to be rolled rather than lifted to their next
point of handling. Or for Shipping/Receiving, include a Loading Dock Scissor
Lift/dock Lever at the receiving dock to assure the delivery truck level matches the
receiving bay allowing materials to be moved with a pallet lifter.
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3-9 ANTITERRORISM.
Design the facility to comply with UFC 4-010-01, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism
Standards for Buildings and UFC 4-020-01, DoD Security Engineering Facilities
Planning Manual.
Additional requirements may apply for overseas facilities or facilities in high- threat
areas.
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4-1 INTRODUCTION.
These areas comprise the primary organizational spaces in the facility and are
generally assigned to staff.
Private offices are assigned to individuals based on rank and/or assignment and
have an entrance door and enclosing partitions which typically extend from finished
floor to finished ceiling. If additional acoustical privacy is necessary, extend
partitions between the structural floor slabs and enhance the space with acoustical
insulation to decrease sound transmission. Provide the following design elements:
Open office spaces are designed to use furniture system components to delineate
space and provide privacy, work surfaces, storage, lighting, and electrical and
communications distribution. Individual workstations are typically grouped together
in an open office arrangement and have specialized visual and acoustical
considerations. The ceiling is typically lay-in, and ceiling panels should be both
aesthetically pleasing and high in noise absorption.
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These spaces support the administrative functions of the office areas and include
storage, copying, filing, printing, and faxing. The design approach can consolidate
these functions in a central area within an organization; spread them throughout
the organization in a decentralized arrangement, or some combination of the two.
The relationship of support to the administrative function should be carefully
considered prior to determining which design approach is most efficient and
desirable. Space for these functions is derived from the number of staff within an
organization.
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These spaces are defined in the paragraph entitled, “Special Purpose Space” and
can either be assigned to an organization or provided as part of the building
general area and shared by all organizations within the facility. Because of the
character, function, and/or size of some special purpose spaces, separate
documents may provide criteria for those spaces. When available, use the specific
criteria documents for the design of these spaces. In the absence of dedicated
criteria, the designer must work closely with the client to design these spaces.
Descriptions of some of commonly occurring special purpose spaces are provided
below.
4-4.1 Vestibule.
Provide a “walk-off” area where people entering the building can wipe their feet on
an appropriate surface prior to entering the lobby. Design the vestibule in
conjunction with the building mechanical system. Building security will be
performed either in the vestibule via a secure interior door and a security phone or
in the building lobby.
4-4.2 Lobby.
The lobby is the entry point for staff and visitors. The design should express the
purpose of the facility in a simple, business-like manner. Provide direct access to
elevators and other building support functions from the lobby.
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4-4.3 Shipping/Receiving.
This area accommodates loading and unloading of a wide variety of supplies and
services necessary for the operation of the facility. It includes an exterior entrance
located for easy access by delivery trucks, but this entrance should not be visible
from the building’s main entrance. In multi-story structures, shipping/receiving
should have direct access to a freight elevator. Ensure the width, depth, and height
of the bays accommodate the trucks that can be reasonably anticipated for the
specific location and functions within the facility.
This space accommodates processing and distribution of the facility’s incoming and
outgoing mail and parcels. It may accommodate screening requirements. Ensure
adequate storage and work area. The mail room should be adjacent to and provide
direct access to the shipping/receiving area. Consult with the appropriate
Installation authority to determine how mail is delivered and sorted to determine the
mail room size and design requirements. Comply with AT criteria in the design of
the mail room (see the paragraph entitled, “Antiterrorism”).
This staff-only space is used for breaks and lunches. It includes a kitchenette for
storage, warming, and minimal preparation of food. Ensure appropriate utilities for
all appliances.
This staff-only space is used for breaks and lunches. It includes a kitchenette for
storage, warming, and minimal preparation of food. Ensure appropriate utilities for
all appliances. This should be a comfortable space with tables and chairs.
Consider location of vending: If vending is located in the break room,
accommodate power and space requirements. Provide a sink with hot and cold
water connections. Provide exterior views if possible.
consider the design with respect to outlet location, room dimensions, and furniture
selection. Accommodate a built-in projector and projection screen.
4-4.7.4 Auditorium.
Auditoriums accommodate 50 or more people for large presentations and include a
tiered floor with fixed seating and a stage or raised platform. Accommodate built-in
presentation equipment, a sound system, and specialized lighting. An auditorium
should be enclosed with partitions that extend from the finished floor to the
structure above. Include the services of specialized engineering disciplines to
properly address issues of lighting, acoustics, and audio-visual displays. Include
these consultants as part of the design team when auditoriums are required in
administrative office buildings.
This space is used for the storage of files, supplies, and equipment. The details of
the partitions will vary depending on the agency and the level of security required.
Verify these requirements with the appropriate agency. Provide a separate
lockable room for storage of sensitive or high-value equipment.
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This room provides space for a large, production-quality copy machine and/or for
staff to design and assemble reports, brochures, and informational pamphlets. It
should be conducive to computer-based design work and have space for document
production and pallet-based paper storage. The room should be enclosed with
partitions which extend from finished floor to the structure above. Provide
acoustical treatment.
4-4.11 Trash/Recycling.
This interior room provides a central collection point for trash and recyclable
materials such as glass, plastic, aluminum, and paper. The main trash/recycling
area is adjacent to the shipping/receiving area where recyclables from the floors
can be consolidated and stored for pick-up. In multi-story buildings, locate remote
trash/recycling areas adjacent to break rooms, copy rooms, vending, and other
similar areas. Locate containers such that they do not interfere with required
egress widths; it may be beneficial to provide alcoves for these containers. If this
function is outside the building envelope, coordinate with AT criteria in the
paragraph entitled, “Antiterrorism”.
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APPENDIX A REFERENCES
ETL 02-12, Communications and Information System Criteria for Air Force
Facilities
USAF Landscape Design Guide, U.S. Air Force Center for Environmental
Excellence
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UFC 2-000-05N / P-80, Facility Planning Criteria for Navy and Marine Corps Shore
Installations
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UFC 3-410-02, Lonworks (R) Direct Digital Control for HVAC and Other Local
Building Systems
UFC 3-530-01, Design: Interior and Exterior Lighting Design and Controls
UFC 3-580-10, Navy and Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) Standard Construction
Practices
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Figure B-1 illustrates a sample tool that conforms to the UFC space programming
process. This tool could be used to develop the space program for an Administrative
Facility. Down the left-hand side of the figure are numbers which correspond to the
process steps described in Chapter 2.
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Key:
CM – Circulation Multiplier OSP – Organization Special Purpose space
N – Number of personnel or spaces P – Private office
NGM – Net-to-Gross Multiplier SPM – Special Purpose space Multiplier
NOS – Net Organization Space SSP – Shared Special Purpose space
O – Open office Sub - Subtotal
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APPENDIX C AUSTERE ADMINISTRATION FACILITIES
C-1 PURPOSE.
C-3 APPLICABILITY.
C-4 MODIFICATIONS.
For austere design and construction use UFC 4-610-01, Administration Facilities
with the following (generally deductive) modifications of this appendix.
For austere facilities limit permanent interior partitions to those required for a single
private office and a single conference room.
3-3 FLEXIBILITY.
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Maximize the use of an open floor plan and provide well-designed furniture
systems.
3-4.1 Entrance.
Canopies will not be used in austere facilities unless needed for weather
conditions.
Refer to UFC 3-101-01, Architecture for direction to the appropriate core criteria for
architectural details and finish concerning:
LEED Daylight and Views points will not be used. Provide for the admission of
natural light in the design of the facility window systems and in the design of the
overall footprint and floor depth.
In designing for natural light admission, comply with UFC 3-530-01, Lighting Design
and Controls. Consider issues such as the even distribution of light, glare control,
and heat gain and loss when designing space with good natural light qualities.
Sign placement and type are site-specific, but signs must be strategically located,
adequately lit, and of sufficient size to permit proper viewing.
3-5.1 Finishes.
Table C-1 provides a finish schedule for typical austere administrative interior
spaces, including some common special purpose spaces such as conference
rooms and mail rooms. Ceilings are to be exposed and painted, including all
exposed plumbing mechanical fire stops and electrical conduit, unless it is more
cost effective to provide a finished ceiling.
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CONCS/W
Weather Vestibule RB P EXP/P
M
Telecommunications /
CONCS RB P EXP/P
server room
Administrative support
CONCS RB P EXP/P
space
Key:
3-5.1.2 Carpet.
3-5.2 Acoustics.
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3-9 ANTITERRORISM.
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All authorized spaces are listed in the finish schedule. Other types of special
purpose rooms such as a SCIF, training room, or dedicated storage room must be
individually justified based on mission requirements during the planning phase.
Delete the following spaces:
4-4.2 Lobby.
4-4.3 Shipping/Receiving.
4-4.7.4 Auditorium.
4-4.11 Trash/Recycling.
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