### Question
How is the term Federal building defined?


### Answer
The term **Federal building** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6832* as the following:

> any building to be constructed by, or for the use of, any Federal agency which is not legally subject to State or local building codes or similar requirements

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6832*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 81-ENERGY CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE RENEWAL > SUBCHAPTER II-ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR NEW BUILDINGS**

