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Real Property
Real property is buildings, land, land improvements, and infrastructure. It is any property attached directly to land as well as the land itself. These items are verified annually through the space inventory and allocation system (SPIN).
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Remodel
Upgrades to a space within the building area and cannot be classified as a minor project. Does not change or add square footage to the building area; as defined by the term “addition” in the Florida Building Code (FBC) – Building section.
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Renovation
Reallocation of existing square footage within the building area and can be classified as a minor or a major project depending on scope. Does not add square footage to the building area; as defined by the term “addition” in the Florida Building Code (FBC) – Building section.
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Repair
Maintenance activities performed by Housing staff and/or 3rd party contractors; which cannot be classified as a minor project. Routine maintenance, reconstruction, and renewal performed to correct damage and/or deficiencies in existing space. Repair scope also includes replacement of a component required to maintain occupancy; such as lighting, air conditioning, or similar system.
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Research Participant
According to federal regulations, 45 CFR 46 102.f, a participant means a living individual about whom an investigator conducting research obtains: • Data through intervention or interaction with the individual • Identifiable private information Examples of participants are a person who becomes a participant in research, data obtained through medical records, data obtained through surveys and data obtained from observation.
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Resident Alien
A resident alien is an individual that is not a U.S. citizen or national of the United States and who meets either the green card test or the IRS substantial presence test for the calendar year. In general: • F and J student visa holders are considered residents after five full or partial calendar years in the U.S. • J researchers and professors are generally considered residents after two full or partial calendar years in the U.S. • H-1, TN, and O-1 visa holders are considered residents once they meet the substantial presence test.
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Restrictively Endorsed
A control technique used to restrict further action in regard to a financial instrument (normally a check). The result of a restrictive endorsement places a limitation on the use of the check, such as “for deposit only.”