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Climate-specific code changes target energy savings for tropical zones

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The 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) includes changes that address more climate zones. One of these new zones is targeted to tropical areas including Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, and islands between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

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How Cell Phone Use While Driving Laws Vary

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Arkansas has a hand-held cell phone ban for drivers 18 to 20 years old, and for all drivers while in a school zone or highway construction zone. Vermont’s law applies only in work zones. Connecticut. Washington D.C. New Jersey. Puerto Rico. US Virgin Islands. Washington. West Virginia. Text Messaging.

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Distracted Driving

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Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Employers should develop a clear policy regarding the use of mobile electronic devices by: Defining company vehicles are “text-free zones”. As of 2016: 14 states, D.C., Virgin Islands had prohibited all drivers from using hand-held cell phones while driving.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

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State” means the fifty States, political subdivisions thereof, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and Guam, and the territories and possessions of the United States. Zonal allocations” means the allocation of parking spaces on the basis of zones established by GSA in conjunction with occupant agencies.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

State” means the fifty States, political subdivisions thereof, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and Guam, and the territories and possessions of the United States. Zonal allocations” means the allocation of parking spaces on the basis of zones established by GSA in conjunction with occupant agencies.