1013.39 – Building construction standards; exemptions.
1013.39 Building construction standards; exemptions.—Universities are exempt from local amendments to the Florida Building Code and the Florida Fire Prevention Code. History.—s. 838, ch. 2002-387.
1013.40 – Planning and construction of Florida College System institution facilities; property acquisition.
1013.40 Planning and construction of Florida College System institution facilities; property acquisition.— (1) The need for Florida College System institution facilities shall be established by a survey conducted pursuant to this chapter. The facilities recommended by such survey must be approved by the State Board of Education, and the projects must be constructed according to the provisions […]
1013.41 – SMART schools; Classrooms First; legislative purpose.
1013.41 SMART schools; Classrooms First; legislative purpose.— (1) SMART SCHOOLS.—“SMART schools” are schools that are soundly made, accountable, reasonable, and thrifty. It is the purpose of the Legislature to provide a balanced and principle-based plan for a functional, safe, adequate, and thrifty learning environment for Florida’s K-12 students through SMART schools. The plan must be balanced in […]
1013.44 – Low-energy use design; solar energy systems; swimming pool heaters.
1013.44 Low-energy use design; solar energy systems; swimming pool heaters.— (1)(a) Passive design elements and low-energy usage features shall be included in the design and construction of new educational facilities. Operable glazing consisting of at least 5 percent of the floor area shall be placed in each classroom located on the perimeter of the building. For a […]
1013.45 – Educational facilities contracting and construction techniques.
1013.45 Educational facilities contracting and construction techniques.— (1) Boards may employ procedures to contract for construction of new facilities, or for additions, remodeling, renovation, maintenance, or repairs to existing facilities, that will include, but not be limited to: (a) Competitive bids. (b) Design-build pursuant to s. 287.055. (c) Selecting a construction management entity, pursuant to s. 255.103 or the process […]
1013.451 – Life-cycle costs comparison.
1013.451 Life-cycle costs comparison.— (1) In order to ensure that the construction of new and expanded education facilities provides the best long-term value, school districts shall compare the following life-cycle costs of materials used by competing providers when constructing or expanding school capacity: (a) The anticipated annual energy consumption; (b) The relative resistance to damage by wind loads and […]
1013.46 – Advertising and awarding contracts; prequalification of contractor.
1013.46 Advertising and awarding contracts; prequalification of contractor.— (1)(a) As soon as practicable after any bond issue has been voted upon and authorized or funds have been made available for the construction, remodeling, renovation, demolition, or otherwise for the improvement, of any educational or ancillary plant, and after plans for the work have been approved, the board, […]
1013.47 – Substance of contract; contractors to give bond; penalties.
1013.47 Substance of contract; contractors to give bond; penalties.—Each board shall develop contracts consistent with this chapter and statutes governing public facilities. Such a contract must contain the drawings and specifications of the work to be done and the material to be furnished, the time limit in which the construction is to be completed, the time […]
1013.48 – Changes in construction requirements after award of contract.
1013.48 Changes in construction requirements after award of contract.—The board may, at its option and by written policy duly adopted and entered in its official minutes, authorize the superintendent or president or other designated individual to approve change orders in the name of the board for preestablished amounts. Approvals shall be for the purpose of expediting […]
1013.50 – Final payment to contractor.
1013.50 Final payment to contractor.— (1) The final payment to the contractor shall not be made until the construction project has been inspected by the architect or other person designated by the board for that purpose and until he or she has issued a written certificate that the project has been constructed in accordance with the approved […]