Code of Maine Rules
18 - DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
554 - BUREAU OF GENERAL SERVICES
Chapter 3 - LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS
Section 554-3-II - GENERAL
Universal Citation: 18 ME Code Rules ยง 554-3-II
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
II.A. General Instructions
(1) All public improvement projects must have
life cycle analysis developed by the Architect and/or Engineer to select the
best alternative total energy system that will serve the project needs at the
minimum energy cost over the project life.
(2) Designer has the option of selecting
designated band calculation method or computer system to provide the desired
comparative information, In the event the designer desires to use other
alternative system(s), he must secure prior approval from the Bureau of General
Services.
(3) Copies of sample
calculations and base data tables showing typical comparative information can
be obtained by request from the B.P.I.
II.B. Life Cycle Costs
(1) Other factors to be considered
influencing life cycle costs shall include, but not be limited to:
A. Design Code for the State of Maine: As a
minimum, energy conservation standards as called for in "The BOCA Basic Energy
Conservation Code" or its approved successor. This code is a part of the BOCA
Code or its approved successor which is the design code for the State of Maine
and implements the recommendations contained in the ASHRAE, Energy Conservation
Standards.
B. Maine Office of
Energy Resources: As a minimum, the design shall meet the building performance
standard set for in O.E.R. "Maine Energy Conservation Building
Standards".
C. For these studies,
the useful life of the building structure will be assumed at 30 years unless
otherwise approved by the Bureau of General Services and/or the Department of
Education. The study will reflect the parts of the building such as roof,
mechanical and electrical system, exterior finishes and other components as
applicable with the appropriate life in accordance with industry
standards.
(2) Alternate
Conformance: All General Services under 5,000 square feet and leased space
under 5,000 square feet, if certified to B.P.I. that construction is in
conformance with the "Manual of Accepted Practices" issued by the Maine Office
of Energy Resources, will be acceptable in lieu of life cycle
analysis.
II.C. Energy Performance Index
See Section III.B. for energy performance indexes to be used in the evaluation of design proposals submitted for public improvement and for public school construction.
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