Pub. L. 93-166, tit. V, sec. 509

Sec. 509. (a) Chapter 159 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new section: “Section 2684. Construction of family quarters; limitations on space “(a) In the construction of family quarters for members of the Armed Forces, the following are the maximum space limitations: “Pay grade Number of bedrooms Net floor area (square feet) 0–7 and above 4 2, 100 0–6 4 1, 700 0–4 and 0–5 4 1, 550 3 1, 400 0–1 through 0–3; W–1 through W–4; and E–7 through E–9 5 1, 500 4 1, 450 3 1, 350 2 950 E–1 through E–6 5 1, 550 4 1, 350 3 1, 200 2 950 As used in this section ‘net floor area’ means the space inside the exterior walls, excluding: basement; service space instead of basement; attic; garage; carport; porches; and stairwells. “(b) The maximum limitations prescribed by subsection (a) are increased by 10 per centum for quarters of the commanding officer of any station, air base, or other installation, based on the grade authorized for that position. “(c) The maximum limitations for family quarters constructed for key and essential civilian personnel are the same as those for military Personnel of comparable grade, as determined by the Secretary of Defense. “(d) The maximum net floor area prescribed by subsection (a) may be increased up to 5 per centum if the Secretary of Defense, or his designee, determines that such increase is in the best, interest of the Government to permit award of a turnkey construction project to the contractor offering the most satisfactory proposal. Any increase made under subsection (b) when combined with an increase under this subsection may not exceed an aggregate of 10 per centum.” (b) The analysis of such chapter 159 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: “2684. Construction of family quarters; limitations on space.” (c) Chapter 449 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by repealing section 4774, except for subsection (d) thereof, which subsection remains with the “(d)” deleted; and by revising the catchline 87 Stat. 678of such section and the corresponding item in the analysis to read: “Construction: limitations”. (d) Chapter 649 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by repealing sections 7574 and 7575 and by striking out the corresponding items in the analysis. (e) Chapter 949 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by repealing section 9774, except subsection (d) thereof, which subsection remains with the “(d)” deleted; and by revising the catchline of such section and the corresponding item in the analysis to read; “Construction: limitations”.