### Question
How does the law define initial equipment?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1132i*, **initial equipment** is defined as:

> 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**

