7 CCR 1101-7-1-1 - Statement of Basis and Purpose

These regulations are promulgated by the Division of Oil and Public Safety (OPS) to establish uniform rules for the construction and inspection of public school buildings and structures, in the interest, safety and welfare of the general public.

The main purpose of these regulations is to ensure that public school buildings or structures are constructed and inspected in conformity with these rules and adopted building and fire codes, thereby protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by creating better buildings and safer communities.

These regulations establish minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety, and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.

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7 CCR 1101-7-1-1