6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1010-6.8

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 20, October 25, 2024

Section 6 CCR 1010-6.8 - Buildings and Grounds

6.8.1 Buildings

A. The school campus and accessory buildings shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and in a manner that minimizes health and safety hazards to building occupants.

B. Adequate space shall be provided for each person in classrooms, libraries, shops, laboratories, vocational training rooms, dining rooms, and other related activity rooms or areas to lessen the possibility of health hazards, and disease transmission. Adequate space is required in accordance with the 2006 International Building Code, hereby incorporated by reference.

C. Where necessary, classroom and health room windows shall be equipped with blinds, shades, or other effective means to prevent glare, to control natural light, and provide appropriate privacy.

D. Windows, when opened, shall not create a hazard such as noise, dust, fumes or extreme temperatures or hazard that may result in physical injury.

E. Exposure to noise, dusts, toxic chemicals, or other hazards shall be controlled at all times including when the building or portion thereof is occupied during construction or remodeling.

1. An asbestos management plan complying with the provisions of the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission, 5 CCR 1001-10, Regulation No. 8 shall be developed and maintained on file at each school and available for review. Prior to remodeling any portion of the school building, the asbestos management plan must be reviewed and any necessary construction-specific inspections for the identification of asbestos containing materials must be conducted in accordance with Colorado Air Quality Control Commission, 5 CCR 1001-10, Regulation No. 8.

2. Radon testing shall be completed by each school and conducted pursuant to the procedures described in the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST) Protocol for Conducting Measurements of Radon and Radon Decay Products In Schools and Large Buildings, 2015, hereby incorporated by reference. The results of these tests shall be on file at each school and available for review. Schools constructed after the effective date of these rules and regulations shall complete radon tests within 19 months of the date of occupancy. Schools remodeled after the effective date of these rules and regulations shall notify the Department of such remodeling in order that the Department may assess the need for any additional radon testing.

F. When there is a change in classroom use, the design and construction of the classroom facilities shall be appropriate for the new use, including safety provisions required by Section 6.12 of this regulation, where applicable.

G. The school campus shall be maintained in a manner that prevents fire hazards. Fire control methods shall conform to state and local fire prevention regulations.

H. School buses shall be operated and maintained to avoid health and safety hazards.

6.8.2Grounds

A. The ground shall be self draining and free from depressions in which water may stand and be allowed to stagnate. The grounds shall be kept free from refuse, unused equipment, weed overgrowth, and other hazards. All outdoor areas shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and be free of insect and rodent harborages, open or accessible wells, grease traps, cisterns, cesspools, septic tanks, and/or utility equipment.

B. Raw agricultural products grown on-site shall be permitted in school cafeterias provided school gardens and greenhouses conform to U.S. Department of Agriculture Good Agricultural Practices.

C. Livestock or poultry shall be located more than 50 feet from food service areas, offices, or classrooms except those offices and classrooms associated with animal husbandry activities.

6 CCR 1010-6.8

38 CR 06, March 25, 2015, effective 4/14/2015

41 CR 04, February 25, 2018, effective 3/17/2018