N.J. Admin. Code § 15:21-11.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 15:21-11.4 - Eligible projects

(a) The following projects are eligible for a grant:

1. Construction of a new building to be used for public library purposes;

2. Construction of an addition to an existing building to be used for public library purposes;

3. Acquisition of land on which there is to be construction of new buildings or expansion of existing buildings to be used for public library purposes;

4. Acquisition of a building to be used for public library purposes;

5. Rehabilitation of existing buildings to be used for public library purposes, which may include, but is not limited to, energy conservation, providing access for the disabled, and bringing facilities into compliance with current health and safety standards. The rehabilitation must be extensive and clearly not routine maintenance and repair; and

6. Any combination of (a)2, 4 or 5 above. The acquisition of land can be added to the preceding combinations.

(b) All projects shall meet the minimum size criteria in N.J.A.C. 15:21-11.6(e)1 Table A.

1. If the application combines a rehabilitation project, and the construction of an addition, the total floor space of the addition, when added to the floor space of the existing structure, shall meet the minimum size criteria in N.J.A.C. 15:21-11.6(e)1 Table A.

(c) For each rehabilitation and/or acquisition project, a building analysis shall be prepared by a registered architect and shall be part of the application. The architect or a building consultant shall prepare a building program and such program shall be submitted as part of the application. The architect shall certify that the rehabilitated structure and all its component parts shall have a life expectancy of 20 years or more. Studies made by the architect regarding the following shall be submitted in substantiation of the suitability and practicality of the acquisition or rehabilitation:

1. The building shall be examined to determine that it is structurally sound;

2. The building shall be examined to determine if it is suitable for acquisition or rehabilitation and upon completion will require no more than normal, annual maintenance;

3. An analysis of the space requirements and allocation of space shall be made to determine if the structure, as acquired or rehabilitated, will meet modern concepts of library services to the community it serves; and

4. An analysis of all mechanical aspects of construction to determine the need for replacement or improvement.

(d) The following projects are ineligible for a grant:

1. A school-public library combination;

2. Any project for which construction has been completed prior to the enactment of P.L. 1999, c. 184 (N.J.S.A. 18A:74-24 et seq.) on August 18, 1999;

3. Refurbishing of an existing building (carpeting, painting, etc.) when not part of a rehabilitation project; and

4. Maintenance and repair.

N.J. Admin. Code § 15:21-11.4