470.1 Definitions. As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Addition” means new construction equal to or greater than twenty thousand square feet of usable floor space that is heated or cooled by a mechanical or electrical system and is joined to an existing facility. 2. “Authority” means the economic development authority […]
470.2 Policy — analysis required. The general assembly declares that energy management is of primary importance in the design of publicly owned facilities. On or after May 26, 2016, a public agency responsible for the construction or renovation of a facility or the construction of an addition shall, in a design begun after that date, […]
470.3 Elements of analysis. 1. A life cycle cost analysis shall include but is not limited to the following elements: a. Specification of energy management objectives and health, safety, and functional constraints. The facility design shall comply with applicable state or local building code requirements. b. Identification of the energy needs of the facility and […]
470.4 Analysis approved. The life cycle cost analysis shall be approved by the public agency before contracts for the construction or renovation of a facility or the construction of an addition are let. A public agency may accept a facility design and shall meet the requirements of this chapter if the design meets the operational […]
470.5 Exceptions. This chapter does not apply to buildings used on January 1, 1980 by the division of adult corrections of the department of human services as maximum security detention facilities or to the renovation of property nominated to, or entered in the national register of historic places, designated by statute, or included in an […]
470.6 Restriction on use of public funds. Public funds shall not be used for the construction or renovation of a facility or the construction of an addition unless the design for the work is prepared in accordance with this chapter and the actual construction or renovation of the facility or the construction of the addition […]
470.7 Life cycle cost analysis — approval. 1. The public agency responsible for the new construction or renovation of a public facility or the construction of an addition to a public facility shall submit a copy of the life cycle cost analysis for review by the commissioner who shall consult with the authority. If the […]
470.8 Life cycle cost analysis — implementation and exemptions. 1. The public agency responsible for the new construction or renovation of a public facility or the construction of an addition shall implement the recommendations of the life cycle cost analysis. 2. The commissioner shall adopt rules for the implementation and administration of the life cycle […]
