Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 11 - Administrative Services Department › Title V - General Services › Chapter 100 - Capitol Complex Operations › Rule 11-100.1 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 3, July 24, 2024
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.