1.4 Guides
that the State and local government officials do not have
the authority to reject, accept, or make changes to the
work and is there only to assist GSA in achieving code
compliance.
The Facilities Standards and the noted guides apply to
the GSA building program.
State and local government recommendations. The GSA
Project Manager should make an effort to incorporate
(In case of conflict between the Facilities Standards and
State and local government recommendations when
a specific building guide, the guide takes precedence.)
reasonable and when in the best interest of the
Government. Notwithstanding, it is GSA's policy to
Federal Courthouses
See also: U.S. Courts Design
comply with State and local building codes to the maxi-
Guide; U.S. Marshals Service
mum extent practicable. GSA shall review all recommen-
Requirements and
dations made by State and local government officials.
Specifications for Special
Each recommendation shall be carefully considered
Purpose and Support Space
based on adequacy, cost, and nationally accepted practice.
Manual - sections 1,2 &,3;
However, GSA has the final authority to accept or reject
Courthouse Project Handbook,
any recommendation. The GSA Project Manager
August 2004.
shall maintain a record of all recommendations and
comments from State and local government officials
Border Stations
See also: United States Border
for the duration of the project.
Station Design Guide (PBS
PQ130).
Child Care Centers
See also: Child Care Center
Design Guide (PBS P140).
Design Excellence
GSA PBS Design Excellence,
Policies and Procedures.
GSA PBS Design Excellence
in Leasing.
The Whole Building Design
Fine Arts
GSA PBS Fine Arts Program
Desk Guide 2002.
14 F A C I L I T I E S S T A N D A R D S
FOR THE
PUBLIC
BUILDINGS
SERVICE
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