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FL Stat § 1013.385 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1013 - Educational Facilities|Part III - Planning and Construction of Educational Facilities (Ss. 1013.30-1013.54)|Subpart B - Building Codes and Constructionfor Educational Facilities|1013.385 - School district construction flexibility.

1013.385 School district construction flexibility.—(1) A district school board may, with a majority vote at a public meeting that begins no earlier than 5 p.m., adopt a resolution to implement one or more of the exceptions to the educational facilities construction requirements provided in this section.(2) A resolution adopted under this section may propose implementation of exceptions to requirements of the uniform statewide building code for the planning and construction of public educational and ancillary plants adopted pursuant to ss. 553.73 and 1013.37 relating to:(a) Interior non-load-bearing walls, by approving the use of fire-rated wood stud walls in new construction or remodeling for interior non-load-bearing wall assemblies that will not be exposed to water or located in wet areas.(b) Walkways, roadways, driveways, and parking areas, by approving the use of designated, stabilized, and well-drained gravel or grassed student parking areas.(c) Standards for relocatables used as classroom space, as specified in s. 1013.20, by approving construction specifications for installation of relocatable buildings that do not have covered walkways leading to the permanent buildings onsite.(d) Site lighting, by approving construction specifications regarding site lighting that:1. Do not provide for lighting of gravel or grassed auxiliary or student parking areas.2. Provide lighting for walkways, roadways, driveways, paved parking lots, exterior stairs, ramps, and walkways from the exterior of the building to a public walkway through installation of a timer that is set to provide lighting only during periods when the site is occupied.3. Allow lighting for building entrances and exits to be installed with a timer that is set to provide lighting only during periods in which the building is occupied. The minimum illumination level at single-door exits may be reduced to no less than 1 foot-candle.(e) Any other provisions that limit the ability of a school to operate in a facility on the same basis as a charter school pursuant to s. 1002.33(18) so long as the regional planning council determines that there is sufficient shelter capacity within the school district as documented in the Statewide Emergency Shelter Plan.History.—s. 35, ch. 2016-237; s. 44, ch. 2018-6; s. 22, ch. 2019-23.
FL Stat § 1013.39 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1013 - Educational Facilities|Part III - Planning and Construction of Educational Facilities (Ss. 1013.30-1013.54)|Subpart B - Building Codes and Constructionfor Educational Facilities|1013.39 - Building construction standards; exemptions.

1013.39 Building construction standards; exemptions.—Universities are exempt from local amendments to the Florida Building Code and the Florida Fire Prevention Code.History.—s. 838, ch. 2002-387.
FL Stat § 1013.40 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1013 - Educational Facilities|Part III - Planning and Construction of Educational Facilities (Ss. 1013.30-1013.54)|Subpart B - Building Codes and Constructionfor Educational Facilities|1013.40 - Planning and construction of Florida College System institution facilities; property acquisition.

1013.40 Planning and construction of Florida College System institution facilities; property acquisition.—(1) The need for Florida College System institution facilities shall be established by a survey conducted pursuant to this chapter. The facilities recommended by such survey must be approved by the State Board of Education, and the projects must be constructed according to the provisions of this chapter and State Board of Education rules.(2) No Florida College System institution may expend public funds for the acquisition of additional property without the specific approval of the Legislature.(3) No facility may be acquired or constructed by a Florida College System institution or its direct-support organization if such facility requires general revenue funds for operation or maintenance upon project completion or in subsequent years of operation, unless prior approval is received from the Legislature.(4) The campus of a Florida College System institution within a municipality designated as an area of critical state concern, as defined in s. 380.05, and having a comprehensive plan and land development regulations containing a building permit allocation system that limits annual growth, may construct dormitories for up to 300 beds for Florida College System institution students. Such dormitories are exempt from the building permit allocation system and may be constructed up to 45 feet in height if the dormitories are otherwise consistent with the comprehensive plan, the Florida College System institution has a hurricane evacuation plan that requires all dormitory occupants to be evacuated 48 hours in advance of tropical force winds, and transportation is provided for dormitory occupants during an evacuation. State funds and tuition and fee revenues may not be used for construction, debt service payments, maintenance, or operation of such dormitories. Additional dormitory beds constructed after July 1, 2016, may not be financed through the issuance of bonds by the Florida College System institution; however, bonds may be issued by nonpublic entities as part of a public-private partnership between the college and a nonpublic entity.History.—s. 839, ch. 2002-387; s. 4, ch. 2008-213; s. 214, ch. 2011-5; s. 1, ch. 2016-32; s. 56, ch. 2017-3; s. 19, ch. 2019-103.
FL Stat § 1013.41 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1013 - Educational Facilities|Part III - Planning and Construction of Educational Facilities (Ss. 1013.30-1013.54)|Subpart B - Building Codes and Constructionfor Educational Facilities|1013.41 - SMART schools; Classrooms First; legislative purpose.

1013.41 SMART schools; Classrooms First; legislative purpose.—(1) SMART SCHOOLS.—“SMART schools” are schools that are soundly made, accountable, reasonable, and thrifty. It is the purpose of the Legislature to provide a balanced and principle-based plan for a functional, safe, adequate, and thrifty learning environment for Florida’s K-12 students through SMART schools. The plan must be balanced in serving all school districts and must also be balanced between the operating and capital sides of the budget. The principles upon which the plan is based are less government, lower taxes, increased responsibility of school districts, increased freedom through local control, and family and community empowerment.(2) CLASSROOMS FIRST.—It is the purpose of the Legislature to substantially increase the state’s investment in school construction in an equitable, fair, and reasonable way.(3) SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES PLAN.—It is the purpose of the Legislature to create s. 1013.35, requiring each school district annually to adopt an educational facilities plan that provides an integrated long-range facilities plan, including the survey of projected needs and the 5-year work program. The purpose of the educational facilities plan is to keep the district school board, local governments, and the public fully informed as to whether the district is using sound policies and practices that meet the essential needs of students and that warrant public confidence in district operations. The educational facilities plan will be monitored by the Office of Educational Facilities, which will also apply performance standards pursuant to s. 1013.04.(4) OFFICE OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES.—It is the purpose of the Legislature to require the Office of Educational Facilities to assist school districts in building SMART schools utilizing functional and frugal practices. The Office of Educational Facilities must review district facilities work programs and projects and identify opportunities to maximize design and construction savings; develop school district facilities work program performance standards; and provide for review and recommendations to the Governor, the Legislature, and the State Board of Education.History.—s. 15, ch. 2002-296; s. 840, ch. 2002-387; s. 17, ch. 2010-70; s. 63, ch. 2013-35.
FL Stat § 1013.44 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1013 - Educational Facilities|Part III - Planning and Construction of Educational Facilities (Ss. 1013.30-1013.54)|Subpart B - Building Codes and Constructionfor Educational Facilities|1013.44 - Low-energy use design; solar energy systems; swimming pool heaters.

1013.44 Low-energy use design; solar energy systems; swimming pool heaters.—(1)(a) Passive design elements and low-energy usage features shall be included in the design and construction of new educational facilities. Operable glazing consisting of at least 5 percent of the floor area shall be placed in each classroom located on the perimeter of the building. For a relocatable classroom, the area of operable glazing and the area of exterior doors, together, shall consist of at least 5 percent of the floor area. Operable glazing is not required in Florida College System institutions, auxiliary facilities, music rooms, gyms, locker and shower rooms, special laboratories requiring special climate control, and large group instruction areas having a capacity of more than 100 persons.(b) In the remodeling and renovation of educational facilities which have existing natural ventilation, adequate sources of natural ventilation shall be retained, or a combination of natural and low-energy usage mechanical equipment shall be provided that will permit the use of the facility without air-conditioning or heat when ambient conditions are moderate. However, the Commissioner of Education is authorized to waive this requirement when environmental conditions, particularly noise and pollution factors, preclude the effective use of natural ventilation.(2) Each new educational facility for which the projected demand for hot water exceeds 1,000 gallons a day shall be constructed, whenever economically and physically feasible, with a solar energy system as the primary energy source for the domestic hot water system of the facility. The solar energy system shall be sized so as to provide at least 65 percent of the estimated needs of the facility. Sizing shall be determined by generally recognized simulation models, such as F-chart and SOLCOST, or by sizing tables generated by the Florida Solar Energy Center.(3) If swimming and wading pools constructed as an integral part of an educational facility or plant are heated, such pools shall, whenever feasible, be heated by either a waste heat recovery system or a solar energy system.History.—s. 843, ch. 2002-387; s. 215, ch. 2011-5.
FL Stat § 1013.451 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1013 - Educational Facilities|Part III - Planning and Construction of Educational Facilities (Ss. 1013.30-1013.54)|Subpart B - Building Codes and Constructionfor Educational Facilities|1013.451 - Life-cycle costs comparison.

1013.451 Life-cycle costs comparison.—(1) In order to ensure that the construction of new and expanded education facilities provides the best long-term value, school districts shall compare the following life-cycle costs of materials used by competing providers when constructing or expanding school capacity:(a) The anticipated annual energy consumption;(b) The relative resistance to damage by wind loads and associated debris;(c) The resistance to wood-destroying organisms;(d) The perpetual maintenance costs;(e) The resistance to fire; and(f) A comparison of the annual insurance costs.(2) School districts may rely on the information provided by contractors if the contractor’s analysis is based on the best currently available methods, including those of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other federal and state agencies and technical or professional societies.History.—s. 52, ch. 2003-391.
FL Stat § 1013.46 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1013 - Educational Facilities|Part III - Planning and Construction of Educational Facilities (Ss. 1013.30-1013.54)|Subpart C - Contracting for EducationalFacilities|1013.46 - Advertising and awarding contracts; prequalification of contractor.

1013.46 Advertising and awarding contracts; prequalification of contractor.—(1)(a) As soon as practicable after any bond issue has been voted upon and authorized or funds have been made available for the construction, remodeling, renovation, demolition, or otherwise for the improvement, of any educational or ancillary plant, and after plans for the work have been approved, the board, if competitively bidding the project pursuant to s. 1013.45, after advertising the same in the manner prescribed by law or rule, shall award the contract for the building or improvements to the lowest responsible bidder. However, if after taking all deductive alternates, the bid of the lowest responsible bidder exceeds the construction budget for the project established at the phase III submittal, the board may declare an emergency. After stating the reasons why an emergency exists, the board may negotiate the construction contract or modify the contract, including the specifications, with the lowest responsible bidder and, if the contract is modified, shall resubmit the documents to the authorized review authority for review to confirm that the project remains in compliance with building and fire codes. The board may reject all bids received and may readvertise, calling for new bids.(b) Each board may declare an emergency pursuant to this subsection. A situation created by fire, storm, or other providential cause resulting in:1. Imminent danger to life or safety; or2. Overcrowding of studentsconstitutes an emergency.(c) As an option, any county, municipality, or board may set aside up to 10 percent of the total amount of funds allocated for the purpose of entering into construction capital project contracts with minority business enterprises, as defined in s. 287.094. Such contracts shall be competitively bid only among minority business enterprises. The set-aside shall be used to redress present effects of past discriminatory practices and shall be subject to periodic reassessment to account for changing needs and circumstances.(2) Boards shall prequalify bidders for construction contracts. Boards shall require that all construction or capital improvement bids be accompanied by evidence that the bidder holds an appropriate certificate or license or that the prime contractor has a current valid license.History.—s. 846, ch. 2002-387; s. 179, ch. 2007-217.
FL Stat § 1013.47 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1013 - Educational Facilities|Part III - Planning and Construction of Educational Facilities (Ss. 1013.30-1013.54)|Subpart C - Contracting for EducationalFacilities|1013.47 - Substance of contract; contractors to give bond; penalties.

1013.47 Substance of contract; contractors to give bond; penalties.—Each board shall develop contracts consistent with this chapter and statutes governing public facilities. Such a contract must contain the drawings and specifications of the work to be done and the material to be furnished, the time limit in which the construction is to be completed, the time and method by which payments are to be made upon the contract, and the penalty to be paid by the contractor for a failure to comply with the terms of the contract. The board may require the contractor to pay a penalty for any failure to comply with the terms of the contract and may provide an incentive for early completion. Upon accepting a satisfactory bid, the board shall enter into a contract with the party or parties whose bid has been accepted. The contractor shall furnish the board with a performance and payment bond as set forth in s. 255.05. A board or other public entity may not require a contractor to secure a surety bond under s. 255.05 from a specific agent or bonding company. A person, firm, or corporation that constructs any part of any educational plant, or addition thereto, on the basis of any unapproved plans or in violation of any plans approved in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and rules of the State Board of Education or regulations of the Board of Governors relating to building standards or specifications is subject to forfeiture of the surety bond and unpaid compensation in an amount sufficient to reimburse the board for any costs that will need to be incurred in making any changes necessary to assure that all requirements are met and is also guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, for each separate violation.History.—s. 847, ch. 2002-387; s. 180, ch. 2007-217; s. 33, ch. 2010-78; s. 102, ch. 2014-39.
FL Stat § 1013.48 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1013 - Educational Facilities|Part III - Planning and Construction of Educational Facilities (Ss. 1013.30-1013.54)|Subpart C - Contracting for EducationalFacilities|1013.48 - Changes in construction requirements after award of contract.

1013.48 Changes in construction requirements after award of contract.—The board may, at its option and by written policy duly adopted and entered in its official minutes, authorize the superintendent or president or other designated individual to approve change orders in the name of the board for preestablished amounts. Approvals shall be for the purpose of expediting the work in progress and shall be reported to the board and entered in its official minutes. For accountability, the school district shall monitor and report the impact of change orders on its district educational facilities plan pursuant to s. 1013.35.History.—s. 27, ch. 2002-296; s. 848, ch. 2002-387.
FL Stat § 1013.50 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1013 - Educational Facilities|Part III - Planning and Construction of Educational Facilities (Ss. 1013.30-1013.54)|Subpart C - Contracting for EducationalFacilities|1013.50 - Final payment to contractor.

1013.50 Final payment to contractor.—(1) The final payment to the contractor shall not be made until the construction project has been inspected by the architect or other person designated by the board for that purpose and until he or she has issued a written certificate that the project has been constructed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and approved change orders and until the board, acting on these recommendations, has accepted the project. After acceptance by the board, a duplicate copy of this written certificate, duly certified as having been accepted by the board, as well as other related data on contract costs and total costs per student station, space inventory update, and other related building information must be filed with the department for budget and cost reporting purposes.(2) Boards shall have full authority and responsibility for all decisions regarding educational and ancillary plant construction contracts, change orders, and payments.History.—s. 850, ch. 2002-387.
FL Stat § 1013.53 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1013 - Educational Facilities|Part III - Planning and Construction of Educational Facilities (Ss. 1013.30-1013.54)|Subpart D - Cooperative Development ofEducational Facilities|1013.53 - Cooperative development of educational facilities in juvenile justice programs.

1013.53 Cooperative development of educational facilities in juvenile justice programs.—(1) The Department of Juvenile Justice shall provide early notice to school districts regarding the siting of new juvenile justice facilities. School districts shall include the projected number of students in the districts’ annual estimates. School districts must be consulted regarding the types of students expected to be assigned to commitment facilities for education planning and budgeting purposes.(2) The Department of Juvenile Justice shall notify, in writing, the Department of Education when a request for proposals is issued for the construction or operation of a commitment or detention facility anywhere in the state. The Department of Juvenile Justice shall notify, in writing, the appropriate school district when a request for proposals is issued for the construction or operation of a commitment or detention facility when a county or site is specifically identified.(3) The Department of Juvenile Justice shall also notify the district school superintendent within 30 days after:(a) The award of a contract for the construction or operation of a commitment or detention facility within that school district.(b) Obtaining a permit to begin construction of a new detention or commitment facility within that school district.History.—s. 854, ch. 2002-387.
LA Rev Stat § 1:1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 1 - General Provisions|§1. Revised Statutes; how cited

RS 1 - Revised Statutes; how cited  This Act shall be known as the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and shall be cited as R.S. followed by the number of the Title and the number of the Section in the Title, separated by a colon. Example: Section 1 of Title 20 shall be cited as R.S. 20:1.
LA Rev Stat § 1:2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 1 - General Provisions|§2. Revised Statutes not retroactive

RS 2 - Revised Statutes not retroactive  No Section of the Revised Statutes is retroactive unless it is expressly so stated.
LA Rev Stat § 1:3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 1 - General Provisions|§3. Words and phrases; how construed

RS 3 - Words and phrases; how construed  Words and phrases shall be read with their context and shall be construed according to the common and approved usage of the language. Technical words and phrases, and such others as may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in the law, shall be construed and understood according to such peculiar and appropriate meaning.  The word "shall" is mandatory and the word "may" is permissive.
LA Rev Stat § 1:4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 1 - General Provisions|§4. Unambiguous wording not to be disregarded

RS 4 - Unambiguous wording not to be disregarded  When the wording of a Section is clear and free of ambiguity, the letter of it shall not be disregarded under the pretext of pursuing its spirit.
LA Rev Stat § 1:5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 1 - General Provisions|§5. Clerical and typographical errors

RS 5 - Clerical and typographical errors  Clerical and typographical errors in the Revised Statutes shall be disregarded when the meaning of the legislature is clear.
LA Rev Stat § 1:6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 1 - General Provisions|§6. Conflict in expression of figures and words

RS 6 - Conflict in expression of figures and words  Whenever there is a conflict between a number expressed both by figures and written words, the latter shall prevail unless such words obviously are contrary to the legislative intent.
LA Rev Stat § 1:7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 1 - General Provisions|§7. Singular may denote plural

RS 7 - Singular may denote plural  Words used in the singular number include the plural and the plural includes the singular.
LA Rev Stat § 1:8 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 1 - General Provisions|§8. One gender may denote others

RS 8 - One gender may denote others  Words used in one gender apply also to the other genders, except as otherwise clearly indicated by the context.