1. DoD Fuels Laboratory Standards UFC 4-310-03
DRAFT
Prepared for:
WWEC
April 2017
Dustin Scheuffele, P.E.
POL-MCX
Omaha District
US Army Corps of Engineers

2. content Introduction Basic Lab
Type C Lab (Ft Polk, Ft Irwin, Quantico, Ft Drum)
Increasing
Type C++ Lab Testing
Capability
Type B Lab (Ft Rucker, Chibana, Rota)
Type A Lab (Kadena, Wright-Patt., Vandenberg)
References

3. introduction Document Description Reasons for Document Impact
*DRAFT* UFC , DOD FUELS LABORATORY STANDARDS
Dated 19 Sep 2016; Developed by USACE POL-MCX on behalf of FFEP
Description
Provides general criteria and standard procedures for the design and construction of military land-based Laboratory Facilities which test liquid fuels.
Reasons for Document
Provide guidance for planning, facility design, and construction documentation involved in the construction of new Fuel Laboratory Facilities.
Serve as guidance for modernization or expanding existing Fuel Laboratories.
Impact
The requirements in this UFC will provide for uniform requirements for construction of DOD Fuels Laboratories based on required fuel testing requirements.
The pieces were all here; the standard completed the puzzle
Engineers and reviewers had no basis for the recommendations outside of good engineering practice
Most of the labs are derelict
We in the MCX all have a mission to protect the environment, protect the operators, and protect the aircraft

4. content Introduction Basic Lab Type C Lab Type C++ Lab Type B Lab
Type A Lab
References

5. Architectural Requirements
Basic lab
Architectural Requirements
Floors – Designed for spill control – recessed or other
Cabinets – solid wood or metal construction
Countertops – 4 inch backsplash, resistant to fuels and other chemicals (epoxy).

6. Mechanical Requirements
Basic lab
Mechanical Requirements
HVAC – Minimum outdoor air; minimize turbulence around lab hood; controls integration between system and lab hood; slightly negative pressure relative to building
Exhaust – 24/7 from within 6 inches of lab floor
Energy efficiency – follow UFC
Plumbing – UFC ; supply 130 deg F water to sink for cleaning

7. Electrical Requirements
Basic lab
Electrical Requirements
Primary power – dedicated transformer; step down to 120/208 3-phase
Secondary power – provide second transformer with 120/240 single phase secondary
Lighting – generally non-hazardous, but some locations may require explosion proof ratings
Outlets and switches – located above counter height, every 4 feet. Two 240V outlets at end of counters.
Grounding – IAW with NFPA 70. Grounding bar for personnel and equipment must be provided at entrances.

8. Fire Protection Requirements
Basic lab
Fire Protection Requirements
Lab walls – minimum 1-hour fire rated and UL fire-resistant construction
Storage rooms – Class 1, Division 2, and Group D
Sprinklers– required
Lab buildings – Industrial occupancy; fire alarm and mass notification system; and IBC Type I or II.
Base Fire Department – Coordinate for reviews, inspections, and occupancy permits.

9. BASIC LAB

10. Fuels Laboratory Equipment Reference Table

11. content Introduction Basic Lab Type C Lab Type C++ Lab Type B Lab
Type A Lab
References

12. Type C lab Architectural Mechanical Electrical Fire Protection
Basic lab requirements
Mechanical
Basic lab plus science fume hood
Emergency eyewash
Electrical
Fire Protection
Volume limits per NFPA 45 (up to 300 gal)

13. content Introduction Basic Lab Type C Lab Type C++ Lab Type B Lab
Type A Lab
References

14. Type C++ lab Architectural Mechanical Electrical Fire Protection
Basic lab requirements
Mechanical
Basic lab plus lab fume hood
Emergency eyewash and shower
De-ionized water
Electrical
Fire Protection
Volume limits per NFPA 45 (up to 300 gal)

15. content Introduction Basic Lab Type C Lab Type C++ Lab Type B Lab
Type A Lab
References

16. Type B lab Architectural Lab – 1,200 – 2,000 sq. ft
Chem. analysis – 260 sq ft
Non-hazardous storage – 200 sq ft
Hazardous storage – 100 sq ft
Filtration – 250 sq ft
Balance and flash – 150 sq ft
Admin – 375 sq ft
Support – sq ft as required
2-3k sq ft

17. Type B lab Mechanical Electrical Fire Protection Type C++ requirements
Basic lab requirements
Combustible gas monitors with alarms
Some areas may require explosion proof treatment
Fire Protection
Class A/B per NFPA 45 (up to 800 gal)

18. content Introduction Basic Lab Type C Lab Type C++ Lab Type B Lab
Type A Lab
References

19. Type a lab Architectural Lab – 2,000 – 3,200 sq. ft
Chem. analysis – 260 sq ft
Non-hazardous storage – 200 sq ft
Hazardous storage – 100 sq ft
Filtration – 250 sq ft
Balance and flash – 150 sq ft
Admin – 375 sq ft
Support – sq ft as required

20. Type a lab Mechanical Electrical Fire Protection Type B requirements
Basic lab requirements
Class A per NFPA 45 (up
to 1600 gal)
- Consider energy recover for this and Type B

21. content Introduction Basic Lab Type C Lab Type C++ Lab Type B Lab
Type A Lab
References

22. references
AASHRAE STD 110, Method of Testing Performance of Laboratory Fume Hoods
ASHRAE 62.1, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
ANSI/ASSE Z9.5 Laboratory Ventilation
ANSI/ISEA Z358.1, American National Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment
NFPA 1, Fire Code
NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals
NFPA 70, National Electrical Code
NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
NFPA 101, Life Safety Code
NFPA 780, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems
NFPA 400, Hazardous Materials Code
36 CFR 1191, ADA-ABA American with Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act
CFR ; Code of Federal Regulations, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

23. references
CFR ; Code of Federal Regulations, Portable Fire Extinguishers
CFR 1910, Subpart D; Code of Federal Regulations, Walking-Working Surfaces
CFR 1910, Subpart E; Code of Federal Regulations, Means of Egress
DOD M, DOD Management of Bulk Petroleum Products, Natural Gas, and Coal
MIL-STD-3004, Quality Assurance/Surveillance for Fuels, Lubricants and Related Products
MIL-STD-3007, DOD Standard Practice for Unified Facilities Criteria and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications
UFC , DoD Building Code UFC , High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements
UFC , Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems
UFC , Interior and Exterior Lighting Systems and Controls
UFC , Lightning and Static Electricity Protection Systems
UFC , Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities
UFC , Design, Plumbing Systems
UFC , Design: Petroleum Fuel Facilities
UFC , Design and O&M: Mass Notification Systems

24. Questions Dustin Scheuffele, P.E. POL-MCX
Omaha District Corps of Engineers