### Question
How does the law define Federal building?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 8241*, **Federal building** is defined as:

> any building or other structure owned in whole or part by the United States or any Federal agency, including any such structure occupied by a Federal agency under a lease-acquisition agreement under which the United States or a Federal agency will receive fee simple title under the terms of such agreement without further negotiation

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 8241*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 91-NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION POLICY > SUBCHAPTER III-FEDERAL ENERGY INITIATIVE > Part A-Demonstration of Solar Heating and Cooling in Federal Buildings**

