Reference Doc 2. PBS Interim Core Building Standards dated dated February 24, 2025.pdf

This document is the PBS (Public Buildings Service) Interim Core Building Standards, dated February 24, 2025, which lists laws, regulations, and standards for federal design, contracting, renovation, and maintenance projects. The standards apply to various project types including new construction, minor repairs, alterations, and maintenance contracts funded through different sources such as BA51, BA54, BA55, BA63, BA80, and privately-financed projects like Energy Savings Performance Contracts.

The document is organized into nine sections covering General, Community Planning and Landscaping, Architecture and Interiors, Structure, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fire Protection, Civil, and Specialty Spaces. Each section includes specific laws, executive orders, and standards that project teams must follow, such as energy performance standards, accessibility requirements, environmental regulations, safety codes, and design guidelines. Project teams are required to use the latest published edition of these authorities at the time of project solicitation and ensure designs are developed under the direction of a licensed design professional in the project's location.