Life cycle cost analysis implementation and exemptions

1. The public agency responsible for the new construction or renovation of a public facility or the construction of an addition shall implement the recommendations of the life cycle cost analysis. 2. The commissioner shall adopt rules for the implementation and administration of the life cycle cost analysis. The commissioner, in consultation with the director, shall, by rule, develop criteria to exempt facilities from the implementation requirements of this section. Using the criteria, the commissioner, in cooperation with the director, shall exempt facilities on a case-by-case basis. Factors to be considered when developing the exemption criteria shall include, but not be limited to, a description of the purpose of the facility or renovation, the preservation of historical architectural features, site considerations, and health and safety concerns. The commissioner and the director shall grant or deny a request for exemption from the requirements of this section within thirty days of receipt of the request.