HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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"Public improvement" § 4-401

(E)  APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS.

THE DEPARTMENT SHALL EXAMINE AND APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE EACH
PLAN AND SPECIFICATION PREPARED IN CONNECTION WITH THE
PREPARATION OR EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived
without substantive change from former Art. 78A, §
22(3).

The words "or disapprove" are added for clarity.

Defined terms: "Department" § 4-101
"Public improvement" § 4-401

(F)  INSPECTION.

(1)  THE DEPARTMENT SHALL INSPECT AND APPROVE OR
DISAPPROVE ANY MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, AND METHODS USED IN MAKING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND SHALL INSPECT EACH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
DURING THE COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR.

(2)  THE DUTY OF THE DEPARTMENT UNDER THIS SUBSECTION
DOES NOT RELIEVE AN ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER OF ANY SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHICH THE ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER IS EMPLOYED.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived
without substantive change from former Art. 78A, §
22(6).

The words "or disapprove" are added for clarity.

Defined terms: "Department" § 4-101
"Public improvement" § 4-401

REVISOR'S NOTE TO SECTION: Former Art. 78A, § 22(2), which
related to architects and engineers, is deleted as
obsolete in light of Title 19 of this article.

4-407. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROGRAMS, POLICIES, AND STANDARDS.

(A) FINDINGS.

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FINDS THAT:

(1)  UNITS OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARE UNDER PRESSURE
TO DELAY OR ELIMINATE NEEDED PHYSICAL FACILITY MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR BECAUSE OF FISCAL CONSTRAINTS;

(2)  LACK OF REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RESULTS IN
DETERIORATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND INCREASED COSTS FOR
REPAIR OR CONSTRUCTION OF ENTIRELY NEW REPLACEMENT FACILITIES;
AND