- (a) This chapter applies to the new construction of Commonwealth-owned buildings, new Commonwealth-leased buildings, and, where feasible, renovations of existing Commonwealth-owned buildings and Commonwealth-leased buildings. Deviations from this policy require the written approval of the Secretary of General Services or his designee. Independent agencies, State-affiliated entities, and State-related institutions are strongly encouraged to implement this policy for any owned or leased buildings not covered by this chapter.
- (b) This policy will be incorporated into all Agreements for Professional Services for the design of new and renovated Commonwealth-owned buildings and into the terms of new or amended Commonwealth-leased buildings.