Enter Installation UIC : Enter Installation Name

Enter Planning Area Code : Enter Planning Area Name

Enter Activity UIC : Enter Activity Name

Enter: Category Code Number and Category Code Name Example: 61010 - ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

Note: The Admin BFR Generator is intended for Category Code Number (CCN) 61010 - Admin Office Building, but can also address other CCNs where administrative office space is required.

Enter brief mission description for organization or component (up to 4 lines).

Enter BFR description for organization or component (up to 8 lines). Indicate if BFR is for entire organization or a specific component.

For Baseline scenarios without detailed private office vs workstation counts, assume ratio of 20% private office and 80% WST1 workstations.

Required: Develop a 'Baseline' BFR.

Optional follow-on step: Develop a 'Distributed' BFR. The 'Baseline BFR' must be developed first, before developing a 'Distributed BFR'. Use the Distributed tab to compare two BFR types: a Baseline BFR (w/o telework and space sharing) versus a Distributed BFR (with telework and space sharing).

For project BFRs, include project year, number, title.

Private Offices. A private office provides an enclosed space, typically occupied by supervisory personnel or for those
personnel whose job duties require privacy. Depending on an organization's telework and workspace sharing policies, this space type may be dedicated or shared. Private office space allocations typically range from 100-120
NSF/PN.

Planning factor: Allocate 120 NSF/PN requiring Private Office space.

Justification: Private offices are justified for supervisory personnel or for those positions whose job duties require privacy.

A WST1 (Work Station Type 1) is a modular workstation, typically occupied by general administrative staff. Depending on an organization's telework and workspace sharing policies, this space type may be dedicated or shared. WST1 space allocations typically range from 48-64 NSF/PN.

Planning factor: Allocate 64 NSF/PN requiring a WST1.

Justification: This space type does not require further justification.

A WST2 (Work Station Type 2) is an optional space type, similar to WST1 modular workstation, but provides an alternate (usually smaller) size. It may serve as contractor space, or swing space during renovation projects. Depending on an organization's telework and workspace sharing policies, this space type may be dedicated or shared. WST2 space allocations typically range from 36-48 NSF/PN.

Planning factor: Allocate 48 NSF/PN requiring WST2 Space.

Justification: This space type does not require further justification.

Establish a 'Baseline BFR' consisting of total personnel occupying private office space, WST1 or WS Type 2 space. Assume spaces are dedicated, not shared.

"Workspace Sizes” picklists allow users some flexibility in estimating office sizes. The Admin GSF/PN factor shall not exceed 162.5 GSF/PN.

General Administrative Space. General Administrative Space types are justified to support administrative or similar functions and includes private and open office spaces as well as (secondary) circulation space. For planning purposes, use a 1:4 or higher (e.g. 1:5) ratio of private offices to open offices.

Private Offices. A private office provides an enclosed space, typically occupied by supervisory personnel or for those
personnel whose job duties require privacy. Depending on an organization's telework and workspace sharing policies, this space type may be dedicated or shared. Private office space allocations typically range from 100-120
NSF/PN.

Planning factor: Allocate 120 NSF/PN requiring Private Office space.

Justification: Private offices are justified for supervisory personnel or for those positions whose job duties require privacy.

A WST1 is a modular workstation, typically occupied by general administrative or support staff. Depending on an organization's telework and workspace sharing policies, this space type may bededicated or shared. WST1 space allocations typicallyrange from 48-64 NSF/PN.

Planning factor: Allocate 64 NSF/PN requiring Open Office space.

Justification: This space type does not require further justification.

A WST2 is an optional space type, similar to WST1 modular workstation, but provides an alternate (usually smaller) size. It may serve as contractor space, or swing space during renovation projects. Depending on an organization's telework and workspace sharing policies, this space type may be dedicated or shared. WST2 space allocations typically range from 36-48 NSF/PN.

Planning factor: Allocate 48 NSF/PN requiring WST2 Space.

Justification: This space type does not require further justification.

Circulation Multiplier. General administrative space secondary circulation includes the aisles between individual spaces. An open vs enclosed ratio, based on open offices divided by total offices, is used to lookup a circulation multiplier in the "Circulation" tab.

Planning factor: This factor may range from 0.12 for all private office space to 0.28 for all open office space.

Justification: This space type does not require further justification.

Special Purpose Space – These space types may apply to various category codes for manned facilities.

Special Purpose Space. Special purpose space requirements for the Basic Allowance Group are included with general administrative space requirements and factored into the overall administrative space allowance of 162.5 GSF/PN.

Administrative Support Space. Admin Support Space includes:
• Group file storage (as opposed to individual file storage provided within modular furniture)
• Conference room equipment storage (AV equipment, chairs, lecterns, tables)
• Day lockers (for depositing personal items, phones or other electronics not permitted in a secure area)
• Kitchenette(s) includes coffee bar, minimal food preparation appliances and MWR drink/snack space. Does not include stove or seating area.
• Lactation room(s)
• Office equipment and supply storage
• Reception area(s)
• Recycling bins

Planning factor: Allocate 10 NSF/PN

Justification: Justification: As part of the Basic Allowance Group, this space type does not require further justification.

Note: It is assumed smaller groups, say 40 persons, would not justify all space types listed above, however, larger
groups, say 120 persons, could justify all space types listed above. This is a minimal allowance for administrative
functions.

Conference/Training Rooms. Conference/Training Rooms provide space for staff meetings, briefings and training
sessions. The total allocation may be adjusted in terms of number and size of conference rooms to suit organizational
needs. A minimum of ten persons are required to be included in Conference/Training Rooms allocations.

Planning factor: Allocate total NSF space requirement based on the Conference Room Table in FC 2-000-05N, CCN 61010.

Justification: As part of the Basic Allowance Group, this space type does not require further justification.

Circulation Multiplier. In addition to each Special Purpose Space allocation, space for circulation must be provided to facilitate personnel movement between those spaces. This is referred to as secondary circulation. Since circulation multipliers are based on an open vs enclosed space, it is assumed all special purpose space types space types are enclosed and already account for internal circulation, however, to account for interior walls and small alcoves a minimal secondary circulation factor of 0.12 is applied.

Planning Factor: Allocate NSF based on a circulation multiplier of 0.12.

Justification: This space type does not require further justification.

Special Purpose Space – These space types may apply to various category codes for manned facilities.

Special Purpose Space - Functional Support Group. These space types may apply to various category codes. These spaces, with justification, can exceed 162.5 NSF/PN.

Archive Storage Room. An Archive Storage Room is space for long-term storage of hardcopy files per record retention requirements of SECNAV M-5210.1, typically five or more years. Storage space may include regular file cabinets, legal file cabinets, map/flat file cabinets, high density filing systems, etc.

Note 1: Archive storage is different from central file storage included within the administrative support space allocations for group working files.
Note 2: Archive storage is different from distributed file storage included within private and open office space allocations for individual working files.
Note 3: No standardized planning factors exist for this space type. Perform space analysis to determine net storage area and minimal circulation area.
Note 4: For project level BFRs, assume a 50% reduction to existing requirement to allow for future conversion to electronic media.

Planning factor: Allocate NSF requirement based on specific archive storage needs.

Justification: An Archive Storage Room may be justified for storage of printed records. Justification should address some or all of the following
factors as appropriate:
• Mission or functions performed.
• Type(s) of records requiring archive storage (e.g. legal, personnel, real estate, other records)
• Records retention requirements per SECNAV M-5210.1
• Feasibility of converting records to digital format
• Other justification

Command Suite – Private Office. A Command Suite is an office area configuration containing private offices for the command leadership and key staff, open offices for support staff, a waiting area, and administrative support space. Because a private office allowance has already been accounted for in the space loading above, this is an additional 80 NSF allocation. This space type applies to Installation Commanding Officers at the 06 level or above, and any flag and/or SES level personnel serving in a supervisory/managerial capacity.

Planning factor: Allocate an additional 80 NSF for each SES/O7 or ICO O6.

Justification: A Command Suite - Private Office may be justified. Justification should address some or all of the following factors as appropriate:
• Number of SES (Senior Executive Service) personnel identified in loading reports.
• Number of O7 or higher (Rear Admiral, Brigadier General or higher) personnel identified in loading reports.
• ICO O6 or higher (Installation Commanding Officer – Navy Captain, Full Colonel or higher) as identified in loading reports.
• Other justification

Input total number of O7 personnel, SES and O6 Installation Commander (ICO).

Locker Room. A Locker Room provides individual secured storage space for a change in clothing and other personal belongings. Lockers are authorized in support of 24-hour, multiple shift operations. Lockers may also be authorized in support of military physical training requirements at remote locations, without access to fitness centers. When lockers are authorized in support of 24-hour, multiple shift operations, provide one locker per person based on largest shift. When lockers are authorized in support of physical training requirements for military personnel at remote locations without access to fitness centers, provide one locker for every 20 military personnel assigned. Use the guidance above to determine the number of lockers required.

Planning Factor: Allocate lockers at 8 NSF each.

Justification: A Locker Room may be justified to support physical training requirements for military personnel and may be applicable to certain personnel that do not occupy a dedicated work space, such as security personnel or workstation operators working in shifts. Justification should address some or all of the following factors as appropriate:
• Mission or functions performed.
• Type of operations supported (e.g., normal, shift, emergency)
• Physical Training (PT) requirements at remote locations
• Total number of lockers required based on guidance above
• Type of locker space required (e.g., shared, dedicated, combination)
• Types of personnel that require locker space (e.g., military, civilian, or contractor personnel). Military personnel may require locker space in support
of mandatory physical fitness requirements. Military, civilian and/or contractor personnel may require locker space in support of shift or emergency
operations.
• Other justification

Input number of lockers required.

Mail Room. A Mail Room accommodates processing and distribution of the facility’s incoming and outgoing mail and parcels. It may accommodate screening requirements as necessary based on security requirements. Ensure adequate storage and work space. The mail room should be adjacent, and provide direct access, to the shipping/receiving area. A mail room must be individually justified for operational, site specific or other reasons such as large size of organization.

Planning Factor: Allocate 20 NSF for every 50 personnel assigned.

Justification: A Mailroom may be justified for certain organizations. Justification should address some or all of the following factors as appropriate:
• Mission or functions performed.
• Size of organization - Is organization large enough to warrant its own mail room rather than rely on the host installation’s centralized postal facility?
• Location of organization - Does geographic separation of the organization from the host installation site warrant a standalone mailroom?
• Security - Do security requirements warrant a mail room?
• Mail room hours of operation (e.g., full-time or part-time)
• Other justification

Shipping/Receiving Area. A Shipping/Receiving area accommodates loading and unloading of a wide variety of supplies and services necessary for operations. Most items can be stored in racks and stacked up to eight feet in height, while heavy items such as paper supplies remain on pallets. A Shipping/Receiving area typically includes an exterior entrance located for easy access by delivery trucks, but this entrance should not be visible from the building’s main entrance. In multi-story structures, shipping/receiving should have direct access to a freight elevator. Office space for shipping/receiving personnel is already accounted for within the office space loading above. This allowance includes (interior) recycling space.

Planning Factor: Allocate 80 NSF for every 50 personnel assigned.

Justification: A Shipping/Receiving Area may be justified for some organizations. Justification should address some or all of the following factors as appropriate:
• Mission or functions performed.
• Size of organization - Is organization large enough to warrant its own Shipping/Receiving area rather than rely on the host installation’s
Shipping/Receiving facility?
• Location of organization - Is organization geographically separated from the host installation, driving the need for a Shipping/Receiving area?
• Security requirements - Do security requirements warrant a separate Shipping/Receiving area?
• Hours of operation (e.g., full time or part time)
• Other justification

Shower Room. A Shower Room provides one or more shower stalls and is typically collocated with a locker room and/or bathroom. Showers are authorized in support of critical 24-hour, multiple shift operations. Showers may also be authorized in support of military physical training requirements at remote locations, without access to fitness centers. When showers are authorized in support of 24-hour, multiple shift operations, provide one shower for every 10 PN based on the largest shift. When showers are authorized in support of physical training requirements for military personnel at remote locations without access to fitness centers, provide one shower for every 20 military personnel assigned. In both cases, a ratio of 80 / 20, male / female (ratio may go up as manning structure dictates but not lower than 80 / 20), should be used for planning purposes. Use the guidance above to determine the number of showers required.

Planning Factor: Allocate showers at 20 NSF each.

Justification: A Shower Room may be justified for commands with 24-hour, multiple shifts or remote operation requirements. If the organization is located on a large installation with access to fitness centers; shower rooms are generally not authorized except when 24-hour operations are required.
Justification should address some or all of the following factors as appropriate:
• Mission or functions performed.
• Type of operations supported (normal, shift, emergency)
• Physical Training (PT) requirements at remote locations
• Total number of showers required based on guidance above
• Types of personnel that require locker space (e.g., military, civilian, or contractor personnel). Military personnel may require showers in support of
mandatory physical fitness requirements. Military, civilian and/or contractor personnel may require showers in support of shift or emergency operations.
• Other justification.

Input number of showers required.

Collaboration Space: Applies to 'Distributed' BFRs only. This is an automatic calculation that occurs after a 'Distributed' scenario has correct inputs. The overall difference in space loading between the Baseline and Distributed scenario is multiplied by 16 NSF/PN.

Planning Factor: Allocate 16 NSF/PN for each person reduced from Base Line total.

Justification: 'Justified for workspace sharing ('Distributed') scenarios.

Special Purpose Space - Security Group. These space types may apply to various category codes for manned facilities. These spaces, with justification, can exceed 162.5 NSF/PN.

Entry Control Area. An Entry Control Area (or Man Trap Spaces) may be provided for secure (classified) facilities allowing for orderly check-in and check-out. An Entry Control Area provides for one entry and one exit channel adjacent to the security watch station(s). Additionally, this area includes an additional 20 NSF for every 50 personnel assigned to the organization to accommodate transit of building personnel though the entry control area. Security watch station(s) are a separate allocation (see below). Depending on volume of traffic, a secure visitor waiting area and unisex bathroom may be justified.

Planning Factor: Allocate one Entry Control Area at 100 NSF plus 20 NSF for every 50 personnel assigned.

Justification: An Entry Control Area may be justified for secure facilities. Justification should address some or all of the following factors as appropriate:
• Mission or functions performed
• Applicable to various operational and security functions (example: CCN 13115, CCN 14380)
• Other justification

Secure Visitor Waiting Area. A Secure Visitor Waiting Area may be provided for secure facilities.

Planning Factor: Allocate one secure visitor waiting area at 120 NSF.

Justification: A Secure Visitor Waiting Area may be justified for secure facilities. Justification should address some or all of the following factors as
appropriate:
• Mission or functions performed
• Applicable to certain C5ISR/operational functions (CCNs 13115, 14380)
• Applicable to certain Inspector General and investigative functions (Echelon II Inspector General staff functions, NCIS Field Offices and NCIS Resident
Units functions).
• Other justification

Security Watch Station. A Security Watch Station provides space to house a security officer and security system monitoring equipment for a specific site and/or location. Security Watch Stations are typically located adjacent to a lobby or quarterdeck area to control building ingress and egress.

Planning Factor: Allocate NSF based on security office requirements.

Justification: Security offices may be justified for large facilities, secure facilities and at satellite sites or remote locations that do not have access to a host installation's base security. Justification should address some or all of the following factors as appropriate:
• Mission or functions performed. Does the organization’s mission require security beyond that provided by the host installation?
• Size of organization- Is organization large enough to warrant its own security rather than rely on the host installation’s security force?
• Location of organization- Is organization geographically separated from the host installation site to warrant a separate security force?
• Hours of operation (e.g., normal or shift operations)
• Number of security offices required
• Other justification

Special Security Officer Suite. A Special Security Officer (SSO) Suite is a multifunctional area containing, but not limited to, a reception area, indoctrination area, photography area, vault, and office space for the SSO. A SSO Suite may be required depending on the TS/SCI classification level and where SCIF or SAP facilities are present.

Planning Factor: Allocate NSF based on 131 Series space planning factors.

Justification: Justification should also address some or all of the following factors as appropriate:
• Applicable to specific C5ISR, OPS functions
• Refer to 131 Series justification guidelines
• Refer to CCN 14380 justification guidelines

Weapons Vestibule and Vault. A Weapons Vestibule and Vault is for the secure storage of weapons. The vestibule and vault are two separate rooms. Equip the vestibule with individual lockers for each issued weapon, a cleaning counter with proper ventilation, and a safety loading/unloading barrel. Include a hazardous materials storage cabinet for solvent and cleaning materials. Equip the vault with racks.

Planning Factor: Allocate Weapons Vestibule and Vault at 120 NSF/EA.

Justification: A Weapons Vestibule and Vault may be justified for specific functions. Justification should address some or all of the following factors as appropriate:
• Mission or functions performed. Does the organization’s mission require security beyond that provided by the host installation?
• Size of organization - Is organization large enough to warrant its own security rather than rely on the host installation’s security force?
• Location of organization - Is organization geographically separated from the host installation site to warrant a separate security force?
• Hours of operation (e.g., normal or shift operations)
• Other justification

Enter number of weapons vestibule and vaults required.

Special Purpose Space – User Defined Space Group. This Group is intended for “one-off” space types not included above. It contains user-defined space types and allocations. These spaces, with justification, can exceed 162.5 NSF/PN.

Planning Factor: Enter NSF requirement for user-defined space types.

Justification: Enter justification for each user defined space type applied in the Justification tab.

Circulation Multiplier. In addition to each Special Purpose Space allocation, space for circulation must be provided to facilitate personnel movement between those spaces. This is referred to as secondary circulation. Since circulation multipliers are based on an open vs enclosed space, it is assumed all special purpose space types space types are enclosed and already account for internal circulation, however, to account for interior walls and small alcoves a minimal secondary circulation factor of 0.12 is applied.

Planning Factor: Allocate NSF based on a circulation multiplier of 0.12.

Justification: This space type does not require further justification.

Special Purpose Space. Special purpose space requirements for the Basic Allowance Group are not additive to general administrative space requirements.

Special Purpose Space - Functional Support Group. These space types may apply to various category codes. These spaces, with justification, can exceed 162.5 NSF/PN.

Archive Storage Room. An Archive Storage Room is space for long-term storage of hardcopy files per record retention requirements
of SECNAV M-5210.1, typically five or more years. Storage space may include regular file cabinets, legal file cabinets, map/flat file cabinets,
high density filing systems, etc.

Note 1: Archive storage is different from central file storage included within the administrative support space allocations for group working files.
Note 2: Archive storage is different from distributed file storage included within private and open office space allocations for individual working files.
Note 3: No standardized planning factors exist for this space type. Perform space analysis to determine net storage area and minimal circulation area.
Note 4: For project level BFRs, assume a 50% reduction to existing requirement to allow for future conversion to electronic media.

Planning factor: Allocate NSF requirement based on specific archive storage needs.

Justification: An Archive Storage Room may be justified for storage of printed records. Justification should address some or all of the following
factors as appropriate:
• Mission or functions performed.
• Type(s) of records requiring archive storage (e.g. legal, personnel, real estate, other records)
• Records retention requirements per SECNAV M-5210.1
• Feasibility of converting records to digital format
• Other justification

Command Suite – Private Office. A Command Suite is an office area configuration containing private offices for the command leadership and key staff, open offices for support staff, a waiting area, and administrative support space. Because a private office allowance has already been accounted for in the space loading above, this is an additional 80 NSF allocation. This space type applies to Installation Commanding Officers at the 06 level or above, and any flag and/or SES level personnel serving in a supervisory/managerial capacity.

Planning factor: Allocate an additional 80 NSF for each SES/O7 or ICO O6.

Justification: A Command Suite - Private Office may be justified. Justification should address some or all of the following factors as appropriate:
• Number of SES (Senior Executive Service) personnel identified in loading reports.
• Number of O7 or higher (Rear Admiral, Brigadier General or higher) personnel identified in loading reports.
• ICO O6 or higher (Installation Commanding Officer – Navy Captain, Full Colonel or higher) as identified in loading reports.
• Other justification

Locker Room. A Locker Room provides individual secured storage space for a change in clothing and other personal belongings. Lockers
are authorized in support of 24-hour, multiple shift operations. Lockers may also be authorized in support of military physical training requirements at
remote locations, without access to fitness centers. When lockers are authorized in support of 24-hour, multiple shift operations, provide one locker
per person based on largest shift. When lockers are authorized in support of physical training requirements for military personnel at remote
locations without access to fitness centers, provide one locker for every 20 military personnel assigned. Use the guidance above to determine the
number of lockers required.

Planning Factor: Allocate lockers at 8 NSF each.

Justification: A Locker Room may be justified to support physical training requirements for military personnel and may be applicable to certain
personnel that do not occupy a dedicated work space, such as security personnel or workstation operators working in shifts. Justification should
address some or all of the following factors as appropriate:
• Mission or functions performed.
• Type of operations supported (e.g., normal, shift, emergency)
• Physical Training (PT) requirements at remote locations
• Total number of lockers required based on guidance above
• Type of locker space required (e.g., shared, dedicated, combination)
• Types of personnel that require locker space (e.g., military, civilian, or contractor personnel). Military personnel may require locker space in support
of mandatory physical fitness requirements. Military, civilian and/or contractor personnel may require locker space in support of shift or emergency
operations.
• Other justification

Mailroom. A Mailroom accommodates processing and distribution of the facility’s incoming and outgoing mail and parcels. It may
accommodate screening requirements as necessary based on security requirements. Ensure adequate storage and work space.
The mail room should be adjacent, and provide direct access, to the shipping/receiving area. A mail room must be individually
justified for operational, site specific or other reasons such as large size of organization.

Planning Factor: Allocate 40 NSF for every 50 personnel assigned.

Justification: A Mailroom may be justified for certain organizations. Justification should address some or all of the following factors as appropriate:
• Mission or functions performed.
• Size of organization - Is organization large enough to warrant its own mail room rather than rely on the host installation’s centralized postal facility?
• Location of organization - Does geographic separation of the organization from the host installation site warrant a standalone mailroom?
• Security - Do security requirements warrant a mail room?
• Mail room hours of operation (e.g., full-time or part-time)
• Other justification

Shipping/Receiving Area. A Shipping/Receiving area accommodates loading and unloading of a wide variety of supplies and services necessary for
operations. Most items can be stored in racks and stacked up to eight feet in height, while heavy items such as paper supplies remain on pallets.
A Shipping/Receiving area typically includes an exterior entrance located for easy access by delivery trucks, but this entrance should not be visible
from the building’s main entrance. In multi-story structures, shipping/receiving should have direct access to a freight elevator. Office space for
shipping/receiving personnel is already accounted for within the office space loading above.

Planning Factor: Allocate 80 NSF for every 50 personnel assigned.

Justification: A Shipping/Receiving Area may be justified for some organizations. Justification should address some or all of the following factors
as appropriate:
• Mission or functions performed.
• Size of organization - Is organization large enough to warrant its own Shipping/Receiving area rather than rely on the host installation’s
Shipping/Receiving facility?
• Location of organization - Is organization geographically separated from the host installation, driving the need for a Shipping/Receiving area?
• Security requirements - Do security requirements warrant a separate Shipping/Receiving area?
• Hours of operation (e.g., full time or part time)
• Other justification

Shower Room. A Shower Room provides one or more shower stalls and is typically collocated with a locker room and/or bathroom.
Showers are authorized in support of critical 24-hour, multiple shift operations. Showers may also be authorized in support of military physical training
requirements at remote locations, without access to fitness centers. When showers are authorized in support of 24-hour, multiple shift operations,
provide one shower for every 10 PN based on the largest shift. When showers are authorized in support of physical training requirements for military
personnel at remote locations without access to fitness centers, provide one shower for every 20 military personnel assigned. In both cases, a ratio of
80 / 20, male / female (ratio may go up as manning structure dictates but not lower than 80 / 20), should be used for planning purposes. Use the
guidance above to determine the number of showers required.

Planning Factor: Allocate showers at 20 NSF each.

Justification: A Shower Room may be justified for commands with 24-hour, multiple shifts or remote operation requirements. If the organization is
located on a large installation with access to fitness centers; shower rooms are generally not authorized except when 24-hour operations are required.
Justification should address some or all of the following factors as appropriate:
• Mission or functions performed.
• Type of operations supported (normal, shift, emergency)
• Physical Training (PT) requirements at remote locations
• Total number of showers required based on guidance above
• Types of personnel that require locker space (e.g., military, civilian, or contractor personnel). Military personnel may require showers in support of
mandatory physical fitness requirements. Military, civilian and/or contractor personnel may require showers in support of shift or emergency operations.
• Other justification.

Collaboration Space: Applies to 'Distributed' scenarios only. This is an automatic calculation that occurs after a 'Distributed' scenario has correct inputs. The overall difference in space loading between the Baseline and Distributed scenario is multiplied by 16 NSF/PN.

Planning Factor: Allocate 16 NSF/PN for each person reduced from Base Line total.

Justification: 'Justified for workspace sharing ('Distributed') scenarios.

Special Purpose Space - Security Group. These space types may apply to various category codes for manned facilities. These spaces, with justification, can exceed 162.5 NSF/PN.

Entry Control Area. An Entry Control Area (or Man Trap Spaces) may be provided for secure (classified) facilities allowing for orderly check-in and check-out. An Entry Control Area provides for one entry and one exit channel adjacent to the security watch station(s). Additionally, this area includes an additional 20 NSF for every 50 personnel assigned to the organization to accommodate transit of building personnel though the entry control area. Security watch station(s) are a separate allocation (see below). Depending on volume of traffic, a secure visitor waiting area and unisex bathroom may be justified.

Planning Factor: Allocate one Entry Control Area at 100 NSF plus 20 NSF for every 50 personnel assigned.

Justification: An Entry Control Area may be justified for secure facilities. Justification should address some or all of the following factors as appropriate:
• Mission or functions performed
• Applicable to various operational and security functions (example: CCN 13115, CCN 14380)
• Other justification

Secure Visitor Waiting Area. A Secure Visitor Waiting Area may be provided for secure facilities.

Planning Factor: Allocate one secure visitor waiting area at 120 NSF.

Justification: A Secure Visitor Waiting Area may be justified for secure facilities. Justification should address some or all of the following factors as
appropriate:
• Mission or functions performed
• Applicable to certain C5ISR/operational functions (CCNs 13115, 14380)
• Applicable to certain Inspector General and investigative functions (Echelon II Inspector General staff functions, NCIS Field Offices and NCIS Resident
Units functions).
• Other justification

Security Watch Station. A Security Watch Station provides space to house a security officer and security system monitoring equipment for a specific site and/or location. Security Watch Stations are typically located adjacent to a lobby or quarterdeck area to control building ingress and egress.

Planning Factor: Allocate NSF based on security office requirements.

Justification: Security offices may be justified for large facilities, secure facilities and at satellite sites or remote locations that do not have access to a host installation's base security. Justification should address some or all of the following factors as appropriate:
• Mission or functions performed. Does the organization’s mission require security beyond that provided by the host installation?
• Size of organization- Is organization large enough to warrant its own security rather than rely on the host installation’s security force?
• Location of organization- Is organization geographically separated from the host installation site to warrant a separate security force?
• Hours of operation (e.g., normal or shift operations)
• Number of security offices required
• Other justification

Special Security Officer Suite. A Special Security Officer (SSO) Suite is a multifunctional area containing, but not limited to, a reception area, indoctrination area, photography area, vault, and office space for the SSO. A SSO Suite may be required depending on the TS/SCI classification level and where SCIF or SAP facilities are present.

Planning Factor: Allocate NSF based on 131 Series space planning factors.

Justification: Justification should also address some or all of the following factors as appropriate:
• Applicable to specific C5ISR, OPS functions
• Refer to 131 Series justification guidelines
• Refer to CCN 14380 justification guidelines

Weapons Vestibule and Vault. A Weapons Vestibule and Vault is for the secure storage of weapons. The vestibule and vault are two separate rooms. Equip the vestibule with individual lockers for each issued weapon, a cleaning counter with proper ventilation, and a safety loading/unloading barrel. Include a hazardous materials storage cabinet for solvent and cleaning materials. Equip the vault with racks.

Planning Factor: Allocate Weapons Vestibule and Vault at 120 NSF/EA.

Justification: A Weapons Vestibule and Vault may be justified for specific functions. Justification should address some or all of the following factors as appropriate:
• Mission or functions performed. Does the organization’s mission require security beyond that provided by the host installation?
• Size of organization - Is organization large enough to warrant its own security rather than rely on the host installation’s security force?
• Location of organization - Is organization geographically separated from the host installation site to warrant a separate security force?
• Hours of operation (e.g., normal or shift operations)
• Other justification

Special Purpose Space – User Defined Space Group. This Group is intended for “one-off” space types not included above. It contains user-defined space types and allocations. These spaces, with justification, can exceed 162.5 NSF/PN.

Planning Factor: Enter NSF requirement for this user-defined space type.

Justification: Enter justification for each user defined space type applied in the Justification tab.

Net-To-Gross Space. Net-To-Gross space types are used to calculate a Net-To-Gross (NTG) Factor. The NTG Factor is then multiplied by the Net Building Area to calculate the Gross Building Area. An algorithm is used to determine the NTG factor on a case by case basis. The following section identifies Net-To-Gross space components used to calculate the NTG Factor.

Adjust Building Height. By default, this option is not applied (not checked), allowing the Admin BFR Generator to estimate the number of stories. If
preparing BFR for an entire organization, use the default option. If preparing a project level BFR, where the number of stories is known, use the
check box option and slider to input the number of above ground stories. If preparing BFR for individual components (divisions or departments) of an
organization, use the check box option and adjust the number of floors to one.

Bathrooms. The number of toilet fixtures is driven by UFC 3-420-01, Plumbing Systems. Bathrooms are assumed to be located on each floor for
administrative functions. See “Bathroom Allocations” in the “Resources” page for more information.

Planning Factor: Allocate total NSF space requirement based on Bathroom Allocations Table.

Electrical Space. An Electrical Room is a room or space dedicated to electrical equipment and components for the purpose of power distribution to
other areas of a building or grounds. The size of the electrical room is usually proportional to the size of the building. Large buildings may have a
main electrical room and subsidiary electrical rooms. Multi-story buildings will have at least one subsidiary electrical room per floor. Allocation
assumed to be equivalent to 60% of central mechanical room allocation.

Planning Factor: Allocate NSF: x=(y/69.2)^1.053 x (0.6), where x = size of electrical spaces (NSF), y=Net Building Area (in NSF).

Elevator Hoistway. If the elevator will be used for the movement of personnel, it must be designed as a passenger elevator. Passenger elevators may
be used for general freight loading and can be designed with a heavy-duty interior to resist damage from hand trucks. For planning purposes, assume
either hydraulic or electric elevators are applied and both types must be able to accommodate an ambulance type stretcher (84" X 24") and a 4,000-pound
load capacity.

Apply hoistway dimensions for a hydraulic elevator for 2 to 4 story buildings.
Apply hoistway dimensions for an electric (traction) elevator for 5-9 story buildings.
See “Elevator Hoistway and Machine Room Allocations” in the “Resources” page for more information.

Planning Factor: Allocate one hydraulic elevator at 82 NSF EA/Floor/10,000 NSF of Average Net Floor Area for 2 to 4 story buildings.
Allocate one electric elevator at 91 NSF EA/Floor/10,000 NSF of Average Net Floor Area for 5 or more story buildings.

Elevator Machine Room. An elevator machine room contains the elevator machine equipment and elevator controller. One Elevator Machine Room is allocated for each elevator. See “Elevator Hoistway and Elevator Machine Room Allocations” in the “Resources” page for more information.

Planning Factor: Allocate one Elevator Machine Room at 72 NSF EA/Elevator for 2 to 4 story buildings. Allocate one Elevator Machine Room at 152 NSF EA/Elevator for 5 or more story buildings.

Janitor’s Closet. A Janitor’s Closet accommodates all equipment and supplies needed to service an Average Net Floor Area of up to 10,000 NSF. As a minimum, the service closet shall have a 24-inch square mop basin, a wall-mounted mop rack, and three feet of 10-inch deep wall shelving. Janitor’s closets should be centrally located on each floor near the toilet facilities and be directly accessed from the corridor, not from the restrooms.

Planning Factor: Allocate one Janitor Closet at 20 NSF EA/Floor/10,000 NSF of Average Net Floor Area.

Mechanical Space. A Mechanical Room or boiler room is a dedicated room for mechanical equipment used to control the environment in a
building. To account for the majority of mechanical spaces in office buildings, we assume a variable air volume (VAV) system with a central
mechanical room located on the ground floor and distributed fan rooms located on each floor.
The following equation estimates the central mechanical room area for an office building:
• x=(y/69.2)^1.053, where x = size of mechanical room (in NSF) and y = Net Building Area (in NSF).
The following equation estimates the area for all fan rooms:
• x=(y/58)^1.087, where x = size of fan rooms (in NSF) and y = Net Building Area (in NSF).
Adding these two areas together provides a rough estimate of the total mechanical space required for an office building. These equations were
derived from logarithmic charts.

Planning Factor: x = (y/69.2)^1.053 + (y/58)^1.087, where x = sum of mechanical spaces (in NSF) and y = Net Building Area (in NSF).

Primary Circulation. Primary circulation consists of building lobby areas, building core areas, and the primary hallways connecting the two. Primary circulation is
separate from secondary circulation space associated with Net Building Areas.

Planning Factor: Allocate NSF: (primary circulation multiplier) x (net building area - secondary circulation areas).

A Stairwell is a vertical penetration in a multi-floor building for circulation and/or personnel egress. For general planning purposes, assume one story is 12 feet high.

Planning Factor: Allocate one Stairwell at 200 NSF EA/Floor/10,000 NSF of Average Net Floor Area.

A Telecom Room (short for Telecommunications Room) provides telephone and computer connectivity within a building. It typically includes
an area for telephone switches and computer equipment mounted in a rack.

Planning Factor: Allocate one Telecom Room at 110 NSF EA/Floor/10,000 NSF of Average Net Floor Area.

A Vestibule provides an area where people entering the building can wipe their feet on an appropriate surface prior to entering the lobby.

Planning Factor: Allocate one Vestibule at 60 NSF EA/10,000 NSF of Ground Floor Area.
Note: Ground Floor Area is equal to Average Floor Net Area.

Other NTG Space1. This is a user-defined NTG space type and allocation. It is intended for “one-off” space types not included above.

Planning Factor: Allocate NSF requirement for this user-defined space type.

Justification: Enter justification for this user defined space type. See example below:

Example: Due to site location, a Fire Pump Room, 500 NSF in size, is required to provide adequate water pressure to this proposed 3-story building. Assessment of the existing water mains to this site location and impacts of facilities upstream have been considered. PWO agrees with assessment and has approved this requirement.

Other NTG Space2. This is a second user-defined NTG space type and allocation. It is intended for “one-off” space types not included above.

Planning Factor: Allocate NSF requirement for this user-defined space type.

Justification: Enter justification for this user defined space type.

Adjust Building Width. By default, this option is applied (checked), and assumes a 50 Foot width per UFC 2-100-01, Installation Master Planning 2-2.10 Building Orientation and Configuration. A 50 foot building width is assumed to support daylighting and energy conservation.

Note: This factor affects the rectangular building perimeter used to calculate the 'Exterior Wall Area' (below). Calculations are done in the Floors tab.

Note: This is an initial length estimate. See "Summary" tab "Est. Length"
for final value. The reason there is a difference is that this value does not
consider the additional length resulting from exterior walls.

Exterior Wall Thickness Area accounts for the square footage associated with exterior walls. Exterior wall thickness is assumed to be 16 inches (1.33 feet) thick, to support energy conservation. By default, the Admin BFR Generator applies this space type.

Planning Factor: Allocate NSF: (average net floor area perimeter) x (wall thickness) x (no. of floors).

NTG Factor Override. A NTG Override function is provided for situations in which an alternative NTG factor is required. By default, this function is not applied (not checked). Specific justification must be provided when the override function is applied.

Example 1: The Admin BFR Generator is designed to accommodate administrative facilities and other category codes that have an administrative space component. It is intended to standardize allowances for admin support space, break rooms and conference rooms where possible, including other category codes. These other category codes may utilize a higher (or sometimes lower) NTG factor than those calculated in the Admin BFR Generator. The NTG Factor Override may be applied under such circumstances.

Example 2: Facilities in Italy conform to host nation construction standards and utilize a Net-To-Gross factor of 1.5 for administrative facilities; therefore, the NTG Factor Override may be applied under such circumstances.

Enter NTG Factor Override.

The Admin GSF/PN Factor is the sum of all administrative space requirements to include private offices, workstations, conference rooms, admin support spaces, circulation and common spaces; divided by the total number of personnel. A maximum Admin GSF/PN Factor of 162.5 GSF/PN applies.

The Total GSF/PN factor is the sum of all administrative space, special purpose space, secondary circulation space and common spaces; divided by the total number of personnel. The Total GSF/PN factor may exceed 162.5 GSF/PN.

Enter position title and organization of person preparing BFR.

Enter position title and organization of responsible official certifying BFR.

Use the Distributed tab to compare two BFR types: a Baseline BFR (w/o telework and space sharing) versus a Distributed BFR (with telework and space sharing).

Use picklist to switch BFR types.

Select Baseline and manually enter value for Gross Bldg Area here . This step is necessary because only one BFR Type (Baseline or Distributed) can be selected at one time.

For all BFRs, a 'Base Line' scenario must be established in the 'Activity' tab, consisting of total personnel occupying dedicated office, WS Type 1 and WS Type 2 space.

Dedicated admin space is for personnel that telework 0-5 days per pay period, also referred to as "Onsite Only" and "Light Telework" schedules.

Shared is for personnel that telework 5-10 days a pay period, also referred to as "Regular Telework".

The sum of dedicated + sharing counts must equal Baseline counts. If a cell color turns red, revise the Distributed Scenario Inputs.

Shared admin space is for personnel that telework 5-10 days a pay period.

Sharing ratios are applied to the pool of personnel teleworking five (5) or more days per pay period. The number of personnel within each grouping (Private, WST1, WST2) is divided by the sharing ratio.

The local Command is responsible for internal surveys and assigning sharing ratios. Many factors go into this decision including whether consolidation efforts are funded or unfunded. Recommended guidelines: Apply a 2:1 ratio to shared office. Apply a 2:1 ratio to shared WST1 space. Apply a 3:1 ratio to shared or unassigned WST2 space. Apply local factors for WST2 sharing ratios among contractors.

Results of dividing 'Sharing' count by 'Sharing Ratio'.

Dedicated admin space is for personnel that telework 0-5 days per pay period.

Results of dividing 'Shared' count by 'Sharing Ratio'.

The 'Distributed' Scenario is equal to sum of dedicated + shared results