(a) For projects requiring seismic design and certification to comply with Arkansas laws and the current Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, 12 CAR pt. 15, fees may be increased, with the approval of the Design Review Section, as follows:

1. (1) Arkansas Seismic Design Categories A, B, and C — Basic services as defined in 22 CAR §§ 111-201 and 111-202;
2. (2) Arkansas Seismic Design Category D — Multiply base fee only, up to one and four-hundredths (1.04) maximum;
3. (3) Arkansas Seismic Design Category E — Multiply base fee only, up to one and five-hundredths (1.05) maximum; and

4. (4)

   1. (A) Where applicable, the multipliers may be used to compute the seismic design allowance in Seismic Design Categories D and E only.
   2. (B) These allowances shall be listed under the base fee shown on the standard professional services contract under "Compensation" as “Seismic Design Fee Allowance, Category D (or E) = $ [Amount]”.
   3. (C) Do not list as a combined fee.

(b)

1. (1) Compliance with applicable seismic design building codes shall include all Building Authority Division defined structural and normal nonstructural elements.
2. (2) Refer to 22 CAR § 111-901.

(c) Additional services for nonstructural elements (all zones).

1. (1) Earthquake-resistant design of specific, out-of-the-ordinary items or equipment not listed may require additional services on the standard professional services contract, unless otherwise negotiated.
2. (2) These additional services may be negotiated on an hourly, lump sum, or percentage of construction cost agreement when approved by the Design Review Section.

(d) Additional services for dynamic structural analysis.

1. (1) If dynamic structural analysis is required for the seismic design of a structure to meet all applicable building codes, the analysis shall be considered an additional service under the standard professional services contract or its attachment, unless otherwise negotiated.
2. (2) This expense shall not be incurred without the approval of the Design Review Section.