FOREWORD
This handbook is one of a series developed for instruction on the
preparation of Navy facilities engineering and design criteria
documents. This handbook uses, to the maximum extent feasible,
national and institute standards in accordance with Naval
Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFACENGCOM) policy. Do not
deviate from this handbook for NAVFACENGCOM criteria without
prior approval of NAVFACENGCOM Criteria Office, Code 15.
Recommendations for improvement are encouraged from within the
Navy, other Government agencies, and the private sector and
should be furnished on the DD Form 1426 provided inside the back
cover to Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command,
Mr. Tom Harris, Code 15, 1510 Gilbert Street, Norfolk, VA
23511-2699; phone commercial (804) 322-4206, facsimile machine
(804) 322-4416.
THIS HANDBOOK SHALL NOT BE USED AS A REFERENCE DOCUMENT FOR
PROCUREMENT OF FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION. IT IS TO BE USED IN THE
PURCHASE OF FACILITIES ENGINEERING STUDIES AND DESIGN (FINAL
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND COST ESTIMATES). DO NOT REFERENCE IT
IN MILITARY OR FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS OR OTHER PROCUREMENT
DOCUMENTS.
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