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CODES & REGULATIONS A review of the current "Uniform Building Code" was conducted with the following tindings noted: An expansion to the c~-trent building or the constn-ction of a new factlIty should not he required to adhere to any unexpected code requirements above and beyond other public facilities. Section 1302.0500 requlres a st~~te plan review far construction for which plans are required to tae submitted to a state agency. T11is requirement will have little or no impact on this project. Section 1305.1775 requires that a recycling space within the building be designed into all new constnction. Any significant addition or new building will need to incorporate space for this fimction. The recently adopted A-ne-icans Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 4.2.1, requires a minimum clear.-nce L~etween slacks of 36": Section 8.3, requlres at least one check out aisle of 36" in width; and Section R.4, limits the height of a card catalog to 48" above finished floor. 1'he current rest rooms do not meet the standards of the ADA and should be remodeled as soon as I[ Is economically feasible or as part of any building addition and/or remodeling. DESIGN CRITERIA A literatt-re search was conducted and the following associations and publications were consulted: 1'l~e Minnesota Library Association. The American Library Association. Local Public Lilarary AdmInIstration. "Planning Library Buildings" "Architecit-ral Graphic Standards" "Time Saver Standards for Building Types" The Great River Regional Library. The Minnesota Library Association has not adopted planning and design standards for new constriction. 1'he American Libr:-ry Association has published some planning and design criteria recommendations which were consulted and inrnrpor.-ted In this study. 1'he Great River Regional Library has developed some design standards and planning guidelines which were Incorporated in this study. 14