The definitions contained in Iowa Code sections
8A.101 and
8A.301 shall be applicable to
such terms when used in this chapter. In addition, the following definitions
apply:
"Assignment of office space " means space
allocated by the department to a state agency for its use.
"Capitol complex" means an area within the
city of Des Moines in which the Iowa state capital building is located. This
area includes the state capital building and all real property and
appurtenances thereto owned by the state of Iowa within an area bounded on the
north by Interstate Highway 235, on the east by East 14th Street, on the south
by the northernmost railroad tracks south of Court Avenue and on the west by
East 6th Street.
"Control of assigned office space " means
the ability of an agency to modify its use of assigned space without
consultation with the department as long as changes do not include relocating
wiring, replacing, adding or deleting modular office components, or making
other modifications that would affect the floor plan.
"Dangerous weapon " means any instrument or
device designed primarily for use in inflicting death or injury upon a human
being or animal, and which is capable of inflicting death upon a human being
when used in the manner for which it was designed. Additionally, any instrument
or device of any sort whatsoever which is actually used in such a manner as to
indicate that the person possessing the instrument or device intends to inflict
death or serious injury upon the other, and which, when so used, is capable of
inflicting death upon a human being, is a dangerous weapon. Dangerous weapons
include, but are not limited to, any offensive weapon as defined in Iowa Code
section 724.1, pistol, revolver, or
other firearm, dagger, razor, stiletto, switchblade knife, or knife having a
blade exceeding five inches in length. Pistols and revolvers are exempted from
the definition of "dangerous weapons" only as set forth in subrule
100.2(2).
"Facilities " means the capital complex
buildings, grounds, and all related property.
"Memorandum of understanding"
or"MOU" means a written agreement that specifies terms,
conditions and any related costs.
"Modular office components " means parts of
a modular office system.
"Modular office systems" means standard
cubicle furniture; generally, two-foot, three-foot and four-foot sections that
have attached work surfaces and file storage space. Modular office systems are
available in new, remanufactured and recycled condition.
"Office furniture " means any furnishing
that is free standing and does not require installation with component parts.
Examples are desks, chairs, file cabinets, tables, lounge seating, and computer
desks.
"Public " means a person on the capital
complex who is not employed by the state of Iowa.
"Recycled modular office components " means
used components that have been cleaned and have had broken parts replaced, but
have not been disassembled and rebuilt.
"Remanufactured modular office components"
means used components that have been disassembled, repainted or reupholstered,
rebuilt, and have had broken parts replaced. Remanufactured components are
intended to be like new.
"Seat of government" means office space at
the capital, other state buildings and elsewhere in the city of Des Moines for
executive branch agencies, except those areas exempted by law.
"Standard modular office systems" means
modular office systems that meet standards set by the department of
administrative services, expressed by function and connectivity, for use by
state agencies. These standards are for the purpose of facilitating reuse of
modular office system components.
"Waiver" means a waiver as defined in
11-Chapter 9, Iowa Administrative Code.
