Common use of Authority Having Jurisdiction Clause in Contracts

Authority Having Jurisdiction. Owner will designate an employee to act as the primary Authority Having Jurisdiction (“AHJ”) for all applicable Codes and standards during this Project, including but not limited to: 10.4.1 higher Code authorities including the Joint Commission for accreditation standards relating to Code compliance and building design, and the State Fire Marshal's Office; 10.4.2 the National Fire Protection Association (“NFPA”) 101 Life Safety Code and related codes and standards (mandated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”); 10.4.3 the International Building Code (“IBC”) and related codes (mandated by Texas Administrative Codes (“TAC”); 10.4.4 the Facility Guidelines Institute (“FGI”) Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities (mandated by The Joint Commission (“TJC”)); 10.4.5 ANSI/ASHRAE 170 Ventilation of Healthcare Facilities (mandated by TJC); and 10.4.6 ANSI/ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Standards for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings (mandated by State Energy Conservation Office (“SECO”).