This UFC provides requirements for the design of interior and exterior lighting systems and controls based on the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Lighting Library® and the Energy Policy Act of 2005. This UFC meets the current IES standard of practice and addresses general lighting requirements for DoD facilities.

This Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) has been issued to provide guidance for the design of interior electrical systems. The criteria contained herein are intended to ensure economical, durable, efficient, and reliable systems and installations. Whenever unique conditions and problems are not specifically covered by this UFC, use the applicable referenced industry standards and other documents for design guidance.