UFC Construction Allowances and Installation Requirements

UFC 2-000-05N
31 JAN 2005
(2) Use of facilities by spouses and dependents has been statistically incorporated in the participation
factors used in the tables. These participation factors may be revised periodically by NPC, and the
most current figures must be used in all demand calculations.
(3) Installation Mission Adjustment Factor
A factor that influences the use of an Automotive Skills Center is the type of installation and it's
particular mission. For example, Naval Stations have significant numbers of active-duty personnel
routinely deployed, thereby losing potential patronage. Statistics show that even though the
automobiles of active-duty personnel are routinely used by spouses and dependents during times of
deployment, the skills center facilities are seldom used by these population groups. Likewise, naval
installations which have a large percentage of their residents in training schools, with demanding
study schedules, suffer declines in the use of Automotive Skills Center since those residents have
fewer personally-owned vehicles and/or less leisure time. Therefore, if an installation has a large
number of personnel in schools or on routine deployment -- greater than 50 percent of the active-duty
population -- the total demand calculation derived in the steps indicated below in Table 74038-1
should be adjusted by dividing by 2.
(4) The number of Indoor versus Outdoor Auto Bays may be determined by the local Command. If
Outdoor Auto Bays are provided, they will substitute for Indoor Auto Bays at the rate of 3 Outdoor
Bays for every 2 Indoor Bays.
74038-5 SPACE ALLOWANCE. The maximum space allowance for an
Automotive Skills Center is determined according to the sizing criteria presented in
Table 74038-2. For new construction projects, the actual size is determined through a
Project Validation Assessment.
74038-5.1 In warm climates, many skills center activities can be performed
outdoors or under canopies. Outdoor Auto Bays may, therefore, be used to
increase the total work space allowed for an auto skills center located in a warm
climate. Such covered outdoor spaces, however, should be properly shielded
from climatic conditions such as wind-driven rain or dust and sand.
74038-5.2 Conversely, in very cold climates, care should be exercised with
designs which are drafty, uncomfortable and difficult to heat because of the large
number of vehicular openings. The number of vehicular openings may be
minimized be adopting a layout more common in commercial garages, with
interior circulation to auto bays. However, a facility with a limited number of
vehicular entrances will require more interior space for maneuvering cars. In
such circumstances, an economic analysis of the options is recommended. This
analysis should balance the additional cost of constructing extra space for
internal vehicular circulation against the reduced operating cost, the possible
savings in perimeter walls, and the improved comfort and, therefore, potentially
greater use by customers.
74038-5.2.1 Full compliance with all applicable local, state and
federal environmental regulations is required in the planning and
development of Automotive Skills Centers at all naval installations. All
facilities which have the potential for causing environmental
contamination, such as, hydraulic lifts, oil tanks, drains, etc. must be
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