### Question
Can you define what initial equipment means?


### Answer
**Initial equipment** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 1132i*:

> equipment acquired and installed either in connection with construction as defined in paragraph (2)(A), or as part of the rehabilitation, alteration, conversion, or improvement of an existing structure, which structure would otherwise not be adequate for use as an academic facility

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1132i*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER VII-CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, AND RENOVATION OF ACADEMIC FACILITIES > Part E-General**

