VHA PROGRAM GUIDE PG-18-3
July 2006
Manual of Steel Construction, Load and Resistance Factor Design
Specifications for Structural Steel Buildings, American Institute of Steel
Construction (AISC)
Energy Code for New Federal Commercial and Multi-Family High Rise
Residential Buildings: Final Rule. Mandatory for New Federal Buildings,
Department of Energy (DOE) regulations, 10 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) Parts 434 and 435.
The Provisions for Construction and Safety Signs. Stated in the General
Requirements Section 01010 of the VA Master Construction Specification.
Greening the Government through Efficient Energy Management Executive
Order 13123.
Greening the Government through Leadership in Environmental Management
Executive Order 13148.
Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality ASHRAE Standard 62.1- 2004.
Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems ASHRAE Standard 15 2004.
Conflicts between Nationally Recognized and Standards and VA
Requirements Should a conflict exist between VA requirements VA adopted
nationally recognized codes and standards, the conflict shall be brought to the
attention of VA. The resolution of the conflict shall be made by the authority
having jurisdiction for VA to ensure a consistency system wide.
Local Codes: As an agency of the federal government, VA is not subject to local
imposition of code enforcement procedures (drawing reviews, building permits,
inspections, fees, etc.) It must function as the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and
thus has the responsibility to guard public health and safety through enforcing its
adopted codes. However, local authorities should be notified about planned projects
and given opportunity to review drawings without paying review or inspection fees.
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