Code of Maine Rules
18 - DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
554 - BUREAU OF GENERAL SERVICES
Chapter 60 - IMPROVEMENT OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN STATE-FUNDED CONSTRUCTION
Section 554-60-2 - Definitions
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
Summary: This section defines certain terms that are used in the rule but that are not defined by 5 M.R.S.A. §1764-A. The term "public improvement" is defined by 5 M.R.S.A. §1741.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings:
1. Building. "Building" means a whole, habitable structure and does not refer to structures that are unheated, or have minimal lighting, or have minimal energy usage such as unheated sheds or cold storage facilities.
2. Bureau. "Bureau" means the Bureau of General Services within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services.
3. Director. "Director" means the Director of the Bureau of General Services or the Director's designee.
4. Designer. "Designer" means a registered professional engineer who prepares the analysis required by this rule and, for the purposes of this rule, whose documents must be stamped by a professional engineer registered by the State of Maine.
5. Project. "Project" means construction, renovation, or other work relating to a public improvement.
6. Substantially renovated. "Substantially renovated" means any modification or alteration of an existing public improvement for which the cost exceeds 50% of the building's current value prior to renovation.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 30-A M.R.S.A. §5229
