Ala. Admin. Code r. 355-11-1-.04 - Powers And Duties

(1) The Commission has full power and authority to provide for and supervise the planning, design, construction, renovation, and improvement of state buildings, including entering into contracts as necessary to implement this power and authority and to acquire land for the location of state buildings.

(2) The Commission is authorized and empowered to make and adopt all necessary rules, regulations, and plans for its own guidance and for the proper conduct of the duties imposed upon it.

(3) The Commission is authorized and directed to adopt, promulgate, and enforce a state building code and to keep the code updated and consistent with acceptable architectural and engineering practices. The state building code is to include an energy conservation code which shall be applicable to all buildings constructed or remodeled after May 2, 1978, with state appropriated funds or funds from any other instrumentality of the state. The Director shall prepare and offer such training and assistance as the Commission deems necessary in implementing this code.

(4) The Commission is responsible for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with accessibility standards prescribed by the State Fire Marshal for public buildings and facilities. The Director is authorized to construe and interpret such standards and to adopt and enforce rules and regulations prescribing additional standards prescribed by the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities: State and Local Governments (ADAAG). (See §§ 21-4-5 & 6 for shared authority and responsibility.)

(5) The Commission may appoint and dismiss any officers, employees and agents including competent architectural and technical employees as may be necessary to effectuate its powers and duties. All employees of the commission are subject to the provisions of the merit system.

Notes

Ala. Admin. Code r. 355-11-1-.04

Repealed and Replaced: Filed August 29, 1997; effective October 3, 1997.

Author: Stedmann B. McCollough, Director

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 21-4-5, 21-4-6, 41-9-141, 42-9-161, 41-9-171.