Section 304A.8. Definitions.

  When used in this division:

  1.  “State building” means any permanent structure, wholly or partially enclosed, which is intended to provide offices, laboratories, workshops, courtrooms, hearing and meeting rooms, storage space and other facilities for carrying on the functions of a state agency, including the board of regents; or auditoriums, meeting rooms, classrooms and other educational facilities; eating or sleeping facilities, medical or dental facilities, libraries and museums which are intended for the use or accommodation of the general public or state employees; together with all grounds and appurtenant structures and facilities; provided, however, it shall not mean maintenance sheds, separate garages, cellhouses or other secure sleeping facilities for prisoners, or buildings used solely as storage or warehouse facilities.

  2.  “Fine arts” means sculpture, fountains, bas-reliefs, mosaics, frescoes, wall hangings, crafts, photography, pictures or other enhancements to be integrated into the total environment of the building or complex of buildings. “Fine arts” does not include the incidental ornamental detail of functional structural elements, or hardware and other accessories.

  3.  “Principal user” means the designated person or entity having principal administrative responsibility for the actual utilization of a proposed state building.

[C79, 81, §304A.8]

86 Acts, ch 1245, §1333