§ 22-3-2002. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Institution of higher education” means a state-supported university or college; (2) “Life-cycle cost analysis” means an analytical technique that considers the costs of owning, using, and operating a facility over its economic life including without limitation: (A) Initial costs; (B) System repair and replacement costs; (C) Maintenance costs; (D) […]
§ 22-3-1701. Findings and purpose
(a) It is found and determined by the General Assembly that: (1) Many Arkansans serve each year as full-time firefighters, volunteer firefighters, forestry firefighters, and training academy firefighters; (2) Firefighters in many communities serve their citizens as emergency medical technicians, hazardous material specialists, and bomb technicians and serve in numerous rescue emergencies; (3) Upon occasion, […]
§ 22-3-2003. Sustainable Energy-Efficient Buildings Program
(a) The Sustainable Energy-Efficient Buildings Program is established to promote energy conservation in buildings owned or leased by public agencies and buildings owned or leased by institutions of higher education. (b) Under the Sustainable Energy-Efficient Buildings Program: (1) For public agencies, the Arkansas Energy Office of the Division of Environmental Quality shall develop and: (A) […]
§ 22-3-1702. Authorization
The Secretary of State is authorized to assist and coordinate with the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial Board in the construction of a monument on the grounds of the State Capitol honoring: (1) Arkansans and other firefighters killed in Arkansas while acting in their capacity as firefighters; and (2) Any Arkansas firefighter killed outside the State […]
§ 22-3-2004. Standards for major facility or major renovation
(a) The following minimum standards apply to a major facility: (1) A major facility of a public agency or an institution of higher education shall consider a life-cycle cost analysis and be designed, constructed, and certified in accordance with the Performance Rating Method of Appendix G of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning […]
§ 22-3-1703. Design and location
The design of the monument and the location of the monument on the State Capitol grounds shall be approved by the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial Board and the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission.
§ 22-3-2005. Purchase of constructed or renovated building
(a) A public agency shall not purchase a building that: (1) Did not meet the design and construction standards that were applicable for a comparable building at the time of its construction; or (2) Had a major renovation that did not meet the standard for energy and water efficiency that was applicable for a comparable […]
§ 22-3-1704. Funding
(a) The State of Arkansas shall not be obligated to fund the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial. (b) The Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial Board shall raise all funds necessary for materials, construction, and maintenance of the monument. (c) The board shall comply with the rules of the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission regarding creation of a […]
§ 22-3-2006. Program to manage energy usage of public agencies
(a) The Arkansas Energy Office of the Division of Environmental Quality shall: (1) Develop an energy program to manage energy, water, and other utility uses for public agencies that will reduce total aggregate energy consumption per gross square foot for all existing applicable public agency buildings if the savings can be justified by a life-cycle […]
§ 22-3-1705. Commencement of construction
Construction of the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial shall commence only after all requirements of the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission are met.