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(C)Science classrooms. Science classrooms shall be
provided at a ratio not to exceed 2:1 of science classrooms to science
laboratories at the secondary level and must meet the requirements
of subsection (h)(3) of this section. The science laboratories must
be located in close proximity to the science classrooms they serve.
(D)Fume hoods.
(i)Each of the following shall have one built-in fume
hood:
(I)at least one middle school prep room per grade
level served in the school facility;
(II)high school level chemistry or Advanced Placement
(AP) chemistry combination classroom/laboratory or laboratory; and
(III)prep room serving chemistry, AP chemistry, or
integrated physics and chemistry (IPC) combination classroom/laboratory
or laboratory.
(ii)A double-sided fume hood may be provided to satisfy
chemistry or AP chemistry fume hood requirements.
(iii)The exhaust shall be vented to the outside, above
the roof and away from air vents.
(E)Preparation/storage rooms. One preparation/storage
room at a minimum 10 SF per student shall be provided adjacent to
each combination science classroom/laboratory. One preparation/storage
room at a minimum of 10 SF per student shall be provided per science
classroom and be located adjacent to its partner science laboratory.
Preparation/storage rooms may be combined, but the combination of
more than one preparation/storage room shall not reduce the minimum
square feet or quantity of built-in fume hoods required if they were
not combined.
(F)Chemical storage room. If hazardous or vaporous
chemicals are to be used in a science laboratory or combination science
classroom/laboratory, a separate chemical storage room shall be provided.
The chemical storage room shall be separate from, and shall not be
combined as part of, a preparation room or an equipment storage room;
however, the chemical storage room may be located so that access is
through a preparation room or equipment storage room. The chemical
storage room shall be secure to prevent access to chemicals by students
or non-authorized adults. One chemical storage room may be shared
among multiple laboratories or classrooms/laboratories. Refer to National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Fire Code (IFC),
and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for additional
requirements.
(G)Eye/face wash. A built-in eye/face wash that can
wash both eyes simultaneously shall be provided in each room serving
Grades 5-12 where hazardous chemicals or eye irritants are used by
instructors and/or students. The eye/face wash shall comply with the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standards for Shower
and Eyewash Equipment (Z358.1). The tepid water required by ANSI Z358.1
is not required to come from a heated source; however, school districts
that commonly experience lengthy periods of extremely cold temperatures
during the winter season shall consider a tepid water system with
a heated source.
(H)Safety shower. A built-in safety shower shall be
provided in each combination classroom/laboratory, laboratory, or
prep room where a built-in fume hood is required or voluntarily provided.
Where a safety shower is required in both the laboratory and corresponding
prep room, a safety shower may be provided in only the prep room to
satisfy this requirement. The safety shower shall comply with the
ANSI Standards for Shower and Eyewash Equipment (Z358.1). The tepid
water required by ANSI Z358.1 is not required to come from a heated
source; however, school districts that commonly experience lengthy
periods of extremely cold temperatures during the winter season shall
consider a tepid water system with a heated source.
(I)Exhaust fan and ventilation system. Refer to International
Mechanical Code, ANSI, OSHA, and NFPA for project requirements.
(J)Emergency shut-off controls. If electricity, gas,
and/or water are provided in student areas, emergency shut-off controls
shall be provided for each in a location accessible to the instructor
but not easily accessible to students. It shall not be located at
any doorway leading to a corridor or hallway.
(K)Special education. Specialized classrooms shall
be a minimum of 45 SF per student.
(h)Quantitative method of compliance for instructional
facility space requirements. A school district board of trustees shall
approve compliance with this method or the method of compliance described
in subsection (i) of this section before the commencement of design
development for a capital improvement project for an instructional
facility.
(1)To satisfy this method of compliance, the capital
improvement project shall meet the minimum aggregate square footage
based on the campus's flexibility level as specified in paragraph
(2) of this subsection, the SF per student as specified in paragraph
(3) of this subsection, and the maximum instructional capacity of
the campus included in the project's educational specifications. Cafeterias,
gymnasiums, and library space may not be used to satisfy this method
of compliance. The minimum aggregate square footage required may be
comprised of the following:
(A)mathematics, English/language arts, and history/social
studies classrooms;
(B)combination science classrooms/laboratories;
(C)science classrooms, if the separate science classroom
and laboratory layout is used;
(D)special education classrooms;
(E)collaboration areas; and
(F)elective classrooms or laboratories under the following
circumstances:
(i)if the elective program necessitates a SF per student
in excess of the value specified in subsection (h)(3) of this section,
a maximum of total square feet for the space shall be used that is
equal to the value specified in (h)(3) of this section multiplied
by the maximum number of students that shall be safely served in that
classroom or laboratory at a time;
(ii)if the elective classroom or laboratory is used
between 51-100% of the school day, at a factor of 1; and
(iii)if the elective classroom or laboratory is used
between 0-50% percent of the school day, at a factor of .5.
(2)The level of flexibility of a facility must be
selected by a school district in order to calculate the minimum aggregate
square footage under paragraph (3) of this subsection.
(A)Flexibility Level 1 (L1). Single, fixed teacher
presentation space; compact organization of spaces makes access to
outdoor space limited and challenging; furniture is exclusively attached
student desk/chair with an expectation of very infrequent rearrangement;
minimal multipurpose functionality for walls with no capability of
reconfiguration; teacher-centric digital instruction with partial
access to mobile devices.
(B)Flexibility Level 2 (L2). Single, fixed teacher
presentation space; compact organization of spaces makes access to
outdoor space limited and challenging, but outdoor spaces may be visible
from classrooms; furniture includes detached student desk/chair with
an expectation of very infrequent rearrangement; moderate multipurpose
functionality for walls with no capability of reconfiguration; teacher-centric
digital instruction with moderate access to mobile devices.
(C)Flexibility Level 3 (L3). Multiple student/teacher
presentation spaces; organization of spaces allows for proximal outdoor
access that is visible from classrooms; flexible and mobile furniture
that is easily rearranged; high use of multipurpose walls, including
digital touchscreen and other functionalities; learner-centric digital
instruction with high levels of access to a range of mobile devices.
(D)Flexibility Level 4 (L4). Multiple student/teacher
presentation spaces that are likely mobile; organization of spaces
allows for direct outdoor access that is visible from classrooms;
highly flexible and mobile furniture that is easily rearranged by
students independently or collectively; maximized inclusion of multipurpose
walls, including digital capabilities and reconfiguration; learner-centric
digital instruction with high levels of access to a range of mobile
devices incorporating an "anytime/anywhere" instructional philosophy.
(3)The minimum aggregate square footage shall be determined
based on the minimum square footage per student by campus type and
the selected flexibility level approved under paragraph (2) of this
subsection.
(A)Elementary schools (prekindergarten-Grade 5):
(i)L1 36 SF per pupil (pp);
(ii)L2 36 SF pp;
(iii)L3 42 SF pp; and
(iv)L4 42 SF pp.
(B)Middle schools (Grades 6-8):
(i)L1 32 SF pp;
(ii)L2 32 SF pp;
(iii)L3 36 SF pp; and
(iv)L4 36 SF pp.
(C)High schools (Grades 9-12):
(i)L1 32 SF pp;
(ii)L2 32 SF pp;
(iii)L3 36 SF pp; and
(iv)L4 36 SF pp.
(i)Qualitative method of compliance for instructional
facility space standards. A school district board of trustees shall
approve compliance with this method or the method of compliance described
in subsection (h) of this section before the commencement of design
development for a capital improvement project for an instructional
facility. A school district may use the qualitative method of compliance
for a capital improvement project only if the board of trustees has
prior documented approval of one or more instructional or operational
practices for the proposed project that distributes or manages student
capacity in an innovative or non-traditional manner. Prior to approving
the qualitative method of compliance, all instructional and operational
practices applicable to the proposed project must have been documented
and approved by the school district board of trustees to demonstrate
compliance with the requirements in this subsection.
(1)To satisfy this method of compliance, the project
shall meet the minimum total square footage based on the campus's
flexibility level as specified in subsection (h)(2) of this section,
the SF per student as specified in subsection (h)(3) of this section,
and the adjusted maximum instructional capacity of the campus. The
minimum aggregate square footage required may be comprised of the
following:
(A)mathematics, English/language arts, and history/social
studies classrooms;
(B)combination science classrooms/laboratories;
(C)science classrooms, if the separate science classroom
and laboratory layout is used;
(D)special education classrooms;
(E)collaboration areas; and
(F)elective classrooms or laboratories under the following
circumstances:
(i)if the elective program necessitates a SF per student
in excess of the value specified in subsection (h)(3) of this section,
a maximum of total square feet for the space shall be used that is
equal to the value specified in subsection (h)(3) of this section
multiplied by the maximum number of students that shall be safely
served in that classroom or laboratory at a time;
(ii)if the elective classroom or laboratory is used
between 51-100% of the school day, at a factor of 1; and
(iii)if the elective classroom or laboratory is used
between 0-50% of the school day, at a factor of .5.
(2)Gymnasiums may not be used to satisfy this method
of compliance. Cafeterias and library space may be used to satisfy
this method of compliance and shall be treated like an elective space
under paragraph (1)(F) of this subsection.
(j)Construction quality standards.
(1)Construction code requirements. A capital improvement
project for a school facility must reasonably comply with the following
construction code requirements.
(A)Projects located outside of a municipal jurisdiction
in the unincorporated area of a county must reasonably comply with
the following requirements.
(i)Where projects are located in a county that does
not have an adopted general building code, projects must reasonably
comply with the International Building Code and the Existing Building
Code, as published by the International Code Council, as they existed
on May 1, 2003. Where projects are located in a county that has an
adopted general building code, projects must reasonably comply with
the adopted general building code and any chapters that were not adopted
or removed entirely by amendment from the adopted model building code.
Where a project is located in an area that is designated as a catastrophe
area according to the Texas Department of Insurance, a project must
also reasonably comply with any applicable amendments to the building
code that have been adopted by the Texas Department of Insurance in
accordance with Texas Insurance Code, Chapter 2210.
(ii)Where projects are located in a county that does
not have an adopted mechanical code, projects must reasonably comply
with the International Mechanical Code, as published by the International
Code Council, as it existed on the same date that the applicable International
Building Code was published. Where projects are located in a county
that has an adopted mechanical code, projects must reasonably comply
with the adopted mechanical code.
(iii)Where projects are located in a county that does
not have an adopted fire code, projects must reasonably comply with
the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and NFPA 1 Fire Code standards adopted
by the State Fire Marshal in accordance with TGC, §417.008, and
in accordance with 28 TAC §34.301 (relating to Purpose). Where
projects are located in a county that has an adopted fire code, projects
must reasonably comply with the adopted fire code.
(iv)Where projects are located in a county that does
not have an adopted plumbing code, projects must reasonably comply
with the International Plumbing Code and referenced International
Fuel Gas Code, as published by the International Code Council, as
adopted by the Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners as established in
22 TAC §367.2(a) (relating to Code Requirements) in accordance
with TOC, Chapter 1301. Where projects are located in a county that
has an adopted plumbing code, projects must reasonably comply with
the adopted plumbing code.
(v)Where projects are located in a county that does
not have an adopted electric code, projects must reasonably comply
with the National Electric Code, as published by the NFPA, as adopted
by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in accordance
with TOC, Chapter 1305. Where projects are located in a county that
has an adopted electric code, projects must reasonably comply with
the adopted electric code.
(vi)Projects must reasonably comply with the International
Energy Conservation Code, as published by the International Code Council,
as adopted by the State Energy Conservation Office of Texas in accordance
with Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 388.
(vii)Projects must reasonably comply with the International
Swimming Pool and Spa Code, as published by the International Code
Council, as it existed on May 1, 2019.
(viii)Projects must reasonably comply with the industrialized
housing and building rules as adopted by the Texas Commission of Licensing
and Regulation in accordance with TOC, Chapter 1202.
(B)Projects located inside of a municipal jurisdiction
must reasonably comply with the following requirements.
(i)Where projects are located in a municipality that
does not have an adopted general building code, projects must reasonably
comply with the International Building Code and the International
Existing Building Code, as published by the International Code Council,
as they existed on May 1, 2003, in accordance with Local Government
Code, §214.216. Where projects are located in a municipality
that has an adopted general building code, projects must reasonably
comply with the adopted general building code. Where a project is
located in an area that is designated as a catastrophe area according
to the Texas Department of Insurance, a project must also comply with
any applicable amendments to the building code that have been adopted
by the Texas Department of Insurance in accordance with Texas Insurance
Code, Chapter 2210.
(ii)Where projects are located in a municipality that
does not have an adopted mechanical code, projects must comply with
the International Mechanical Code, as published by the International
Code Council, as it existed on May 1, 2003. Where projects are located
in a municipality that has an adopted mechanical code, projects must
reasonably comply with the adopted mechanical code.
(iii)Where projects are located in a municipality
that does not have an adopted fire code, projects must reasonably
comply with the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and NFPA 1 Fire Code standards
adopted by the State Fire Marshal in accordance with TGC, §417.008,
and in accordance with 28 TAC §34.301. Where projects are located
in a municipality that has an adopted fire code, projects must reasonably
comply with the adopted fire code.
(iv)Where projects are located in a municipality that
does not have an adopted plumbing code, projects must reasonably comply
with the International Plumbing Code and referenced International
Fuel Gas Code, as published by the International Code Council, as
adopted by the Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners as established in
22 TAC §367.2(a) in accordance with TOC, Chapter 1301. Where
projects are located in a municipality that has an adopted plumbing
code, projects must reasonably comply with the adopted plumbing code.
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