Public Building Code Compliance Amendments of 1987

Summary

Public Building Code Compliance Amendments of 1987 - Amends the Public Buildings Act of 1959 to require that public buildings constructed or altered under such Act shall, to the maximum extent feasible, be in compliance with: (1) one of the nationally recognized model building codes; (2) State and local zoning laws; and (3) State and local laws relating to landscaping, open space, parking, minimum distance from a property line, maximum height, historic preservation, and other similar laws. Requires the Federal Government to: (1) consult with State and local officials about the plans for buildings constructed or altered under such Act; (2) submit plans to State and local officials for review for a period not exceeding two months; and (3) permit inspection by State and local officials. Permits State and local officials to make recommendations to the Federal Government. Provides that no action may be brought against the United States for failure to meet the requirements of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 24 February 1987

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 February 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 February 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 9 March 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.

   Source: Committee

5. 14 December 1987

   Committee

   See H.R.2790.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 24 February 1987

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Smith, Robert [R-OR-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-15] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Sundquist, Don [R-TN-7] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-23] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK-1] · R · Sponsor
• · hspw00 · Standing

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