R392-200-8. Construction and Maintenance of Physical Facilities - General

The governing body shall ensure that: (1) each school building floor, wall, and ceiling is constructed with materials that are durable and easily cleanable, and maintained in clean and good condition; (2) each plumbing fixture is sized, installed, and maintained in accordance with the requirements of Plumbing Code, local health department regulations, and the ADA. (3) roof and plumbing water leaks are repaired and the area cleaned and dried as quickly as possible to discourage mold growth; (4)(a) lighting in each part of a school building: (i) is provided using permanently fixed artificial light sources; and (ii) when measured 30 inches from the floor, has the capability to provide at least the minimum required illumination levels as listed in Table 1 during hours of use; (b) light fixtures located in each of the following areas are shatter resistant or have a protective shield to contain broken glass if the bulb or tube is broken or shattered: (i) shops; (ii) life skills; (iii) cafeterias; (iv) kitchens; (v) food preparation areas; (vi) toilet rooms; (vii) shower areas; (viii) locker rooms; and (ix) gymnasium; (c) light fixtures are cleaned and repaired as needed; and (d) burned out bulbs or lamps are replaced as often as needed to maintain the illumination levels required in this section. TABLE 1 Minimum Required Illumination Levels Area Footcandle Level General instruction, including classroom, study hall, music room, lecture room, handwritten work area, and library. 35.0 Special instruction -- CTE and high-risk areas 50.0 Gymnasium - auxiliary spaces, shower rooms, and locker rooms 10.0 Gymnasium - main recreation spaces 25.0 Auditorium, faculty and staff lunchroom, assembly and multi-purpose room, and similar room not routinely used for instruction 30.0 Corridor, commons, stairs, hallway, indoor passageway, storeroom, and similar areas 10.0 Toilet room 15.0 Office 35.0 Conference room 30.0 Media center 25.0 Building entrances, parking areas, roads, and similar areas 0.2 (5) when provided, each sleeping area is provided with a cot, mat, or floor pad and that: (a) each reusable cover supplied by the school is easily cleanable and maintained in good repair; (b) when in use, the cover is cleaned between each user and at least weekly, if reused by the same student; and (c) each disposable cover is discarded after use; (6) carpets, throw rugs, or furniture with a permeable fabric cover used for sitting shall be cleaned every at least other month of use, and as needed when soiled. (7) items described in Subsections (5) and (6) that require laundering are not washed in laundry facilities that are designated for the school's food establishment.