[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 41, Volume 3] [Revised as of July 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 41CFR102-76.25] [Page 266] TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 102--FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION PART 102-76_DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION--Table of Contents Sec. 102-76.25 What standards must Federal agencies meet in providing architectural and interior design services? Federal agencies must design distinctive and high quality Federal facilities that meet all of the following standards: (a) Reflect the local architecture in buildings through the use of building form, materials, colors, or detail. Express a quality of permanence in the building interior similar to the building exterior. (b) For new construction and major renovations, provide full access to and use of Federally-controlled facilities for physically impaired persons. Follow the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 4151- 4157 (Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)) or Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, 104 Stat. 327 (ADA accessibility guidelines), whichever is more stringent. For minor renovations in existing buildings, meet minimum UFAS requirements. A more detailed explanation of these standards can be found in 36 CFR parts 1190 and 1191. (c) Use metric specifications in construction where the metric system is the accepted industry standard, and to the extent that such usage is economically feasible and practical. (d) Provide for the design of security systems to protect Federal workers and visitors and to safeguard facilities against criminal activity and/or terrorist activity. Security design must support the continuity of Government operations during civil disturbances, natural disasters and other emergency situations. (e) Design and construct facilities that meet or exceed the energy performance standards applicable to Federal buildings in 10 CFR part 435. [66 FR 5359, Jan. 18, 2001, as amended at 67 FR 76874, Dec. 13, 2002]