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§ 12-80-102 - Definitions.

12-80-102. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Add to" means adding to the original existing buildings or structures more than four thousand square feet (4000 sq.ft.) in gross floor area and all areas of increased building height;

(2) "Alter", "retrofit", and "remodel" mean any alteration or repair of a building which when completed will increase the market value of the building by one hundred percent (100%) or more;

(3) "Owner" means any agency of the state, county, city, township, town, village, or private entity, partnership, business, or corporation;

(4) (A) "Public structure" means any building intended, or adaptable, for public employment, assembly, or any other use if it will be open to the public.

(B) Also included in this definition are certain building types as defined under the term "public works" projects;

(5) (A) "Public works" means works, whether of construction or adaptation, undertaken and carried out by the national, state, county, school district, or municipal authorities, and designed to serve some purpose of public necessity, use, or convenience such as public buildings, roads, aqueducts, parks, and all other fixed works constructed for public use.

(B) The term relates to the construction of public improvements and not to their maintenance or operation;

(6) "Seal" means the Arkansas seal issued to signify certification of registration to practice architecture or engineering;

(7) "Seismic" means pertaining to an earthquake or earth tremor, i.e., vibrations; and

(8) "Structural elements" means all structural load-carrying members of a building or structure required to transmit loads, i.e., forces within the building or between the building and the ground.

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