MIL-HDBK-1001/5A
FOREWORD
This handbook has been developed from an evaluation of facilities in the shore establishment, from surveys of the availability of new materials and construction methods, and from selection of the best design practices of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFACENGCOM), other Government agencies, and the private
sector. This handbook uses, to the maximum extent feasible, national and institute standards in accordance with NAVFACENGCOM policy. Do not deviate from this handbook for NAVFACENGCOM criteria without prior approval of NAVFACENGCOM Criteria Office, Code 15C.
Recommendations for improvement are encouraged from within the Navy, other Government agencies, and the private sector and should be furnished on DD Form 1426 provided inside the back cover to Commanding Officer, Engineering Field Activity Chesapeake, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Code 401, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC 20374-2121; telephone (202) 685-3081.
DO NOT USE THIS HANDBOOK 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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