### Question
How is the "building" defined?


### Answer
The term **building** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6372* as follows -

> provided in section 6371 of this title except that for purposes of this part such term includes only buildings which are owned and primarily occupied by offices or agencies of a unit of local government or by a public care institution and does not include any building intended for seasonal use or any building utilized primarily by a school or hospital.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6372*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part F-Energy Conservation Program for Buildings Owned by Units of Local Government and Public Care Institutions**

