DAR File No. 27974

Capitol Preservation Board (State), Administration

R131-6

Board Designation of Space

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

DAR File No.: 27974
Filed: 06/01/2005, 06:52
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

This new proposed rule, by authority of Section 63C-9-301, directs the Board to make rules to exercise jurisdiction over such Capitol Hill facilities and grounds for which it has responsibility to administer.

Summary of the rule or change:

Rule R131-6 defines the types of space located within buildings on Capitol Hill. All Capitol facility spaces under the responsibility of the Board shall be assigned by the Board for function and use.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Section 63C-9-301

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There is no anticipated cost or savings to state government, because the rule deals only with prohibiting storage in the area of base isolation.

local governments:

The actions of the Capitol Preservation Board do not affect local government because the authority of the Capitol Preservation Board is restricted to the facilities, buildings, and spaces on Capitol Hill. Therefore, there is no anticipated cost or savings to local government.

other persons:

The actions of the Capitol Preservation Board do not affect other persons because the authority of the Capitol Preservation Board is restricted to the facilities, buildings, and spaces on Capitol Hill. Therefore, there is no anticipated cost or savings to other persons.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

The action of the Capitol Preservation Board does not affect compliance costs for affected persons.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

The action of the Capitol Preservation Board does not affect businesses. David Hart, AIA, Executive Director

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Sarah Whitney at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3074, by FAX at 801-538-3221, or by Internet E-mail at swhitney@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

07/15/2005

This rule may become effective on:

07/16/2005

Authorized by:

David H. Hart, AIA, Executive Director

RULE TEXT

R131. Capitol Preservation Board (State), Administration.

R131-6. Board Designation of Space.

R131-6-1. Purpose.

Pursuant to Section 63C-9-301, Utah Code, this rule defines the types of space located within buildings on Capitol Hill. All Capitol Facility space(s) under the responsibility of the Board, shall be assigned by the Board for function and use.

R131-6-2. Authority.

This rule is authorized by Subsection 63C-9-301, Utah Code, directing the Board to make rules to exercise jurisdiction over such Capitol Hill facilities and grounds for which it has responsibility to administer.

R131-6-3. Definitions.

(1) "Assignable Space" means square-footage area(s), place(s), or location(s), within a Capitol Hill building/facility, or within exterior grounds, specified for distinct functions; including offices, hallways, closets, meeting rooms, lounges, restrooms, stairways and storage rooms.

(2) "Board" or "CPB" means the Capitol Preservation Board.

(3) "Building Official" means an individual designated to manage or control a building or portion of a building, or exterior grounds adjacent to a building.

(4) "Non-Assignable Space" means square-footage area(s) within a Capitol Hill building/facility or within exterior grounds, not specified for distinct functions; including utility rooms, HVAC areas, tunnels, attics, cat-walks, isolator-spaces, foundation/support locations, roofs, and unoccupied or uninhabited space(s) not designated for storage or other functions.

(5) "Storage" means such space within a building designated for warehousing of supplies or equipment or items related to official Capitol Hill functions.

R131-6-4. Space Designation.

(1) Within each building or grounds area on Capitol Hill, various spaces may be identified and recommended by the building official as suitable for a designated function. Functions assigned to such areas shall thereafter be approved by the Board.

(2) A space may not be used for a function, unless it is so designated by the Board. For example, the Board has complete control and jurisdiction of over the assignment and use of space(s) for storage purposes, within all buildings over which it has jurisdiction.

(3) Spaces not designated by the Board, for a specific function are non-assignable, and are considered unoccupied or uninhabitable space. For example, non-assignable space(s) may not be used for other functions, including storage, or other Capitol Hill activities. Accordingly:

(a) Isolator space(s) beneath the Capitol Building shall not be used for other designated functions, or intruded upon in a way that inhibits or restricts the movement of the isolators. Persons shall not accumulate materials which may act as fuel in a fire within an Isolator area.

(b) Isolator space(s) shall not be accessed by persons other than those authorized to periodically check and maintain the capitol equipment and isolators.

(c) The utility tunnel circulation space (not including the ledge) which encircles the central parking lot is only intended for normal movement of people, goods, services and equipment for purposes associated with Capitol Hill functions, and is not to be used for other functions.

KEY: storage, space, unassignable

2005

63C-9-301

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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Sarah Whitney at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3074, by FAX at 801-538-3221, or by Internet E-mail at swhitney@utah.gov

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.