ARMY DIR 2020-10 — Use Of Imitative Substitute Building Materials In Historic Housing
ARMY DIR 2020-10 governs the use of imitative substitute building materials in Army-owned and privatized historic housing.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2020-10
- Title: USE OF IMITATIVE SUBSTITUTE BUILDING MATERIALS IN HISTORIC HOUSING
- Date: 08/25/2020
- Proponent: ASA (IE&E)
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2020-10 on armypubs.army.mil
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It defines imitative substitute, historic, and in-kind building materials and addresses their use in maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and renovation. It sets requirements for NHPA Section 106 agreements, privatized housing partners, planning, and policy exclusions.
Applies to: This directive applies to the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.
Topics covered
- Imitative substitute building materials
- Historic housing
- Historic building materials
- In-kind building materials
- NHPA Section 106 agreements
- Privatized housing partners
Questions and answers
What are imitative substitute building materials under ARMY DIR 2020-10?
Imitative substitute building materials are modern, industry standard, natural, composite, and synthetic materials that simulate the appearance of and substitute for more costly historic building materials and in-kind building materials. (paragraph 5)
When will imitative substitute building materials be considered for historic housing?
Imitative substitute building materials will be considered for use in the maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and renovation of Army-owned and privatized historic housing when the quality of life, health, and safety of housing occupants is of concern, or when the use of historic building materials and in-kind building materials is not financially feasible. (paragraph 5)
What planning is required when using imitative substitute building materials?
Imitative substitute building materials will be selected and used with appropriate planning to ensure that the historic and architectural characteristics of historic housing are maintained. (paragraph 5)
What must NHPA Section 106 agreements provide for after ARMY DIR 2020-10?
All NHPA Section 106 MOAs and PAs pertaining to historic housing that are amended or executed after the date of this directive shall provide for the use of imitative substitute building materials in Army-owned and privatized historic housing to the maximum extent possible. (paragraph 5)
What role does a privatized housing partner have in NHPA Section 106 agreements?
Any privatized housing partner holding title to historic Army housing shall be an invited signatory to all NHPA Section 106 MOAs and PAs pertaining to that housing that are amended or executed after the date of this directive. (paragraph 5)