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.
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TABLE 1
Minimum Required Illumination
Levels
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Area
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Footcandle Level
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General instruction, including classroom, study
hall, music room, lecture room, handwritten work area, and library.
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35.0
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Special instruction -- CTE and high-risk
areas
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50.0
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Gymnasium - auxiliary spaces, shower rooms, and
locker rooms
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10.0
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Gymnasium - main recreation spaces
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25.0
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Auditorium, faculty and staff lunchroom, assembly
and multi-purpose room, and similar room not routinely used for
instruction
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30.0
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Corridor, commons, stairs, hallway, indoor
passageway, storeroom, and similar areas
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10.0
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Toilet room
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15.0
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Office
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35.0
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Conference room
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30.0
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Media center
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25.0
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Building entrances, parking areas, roads, and
similar areas
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0.2
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(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.
Notes
Utah Admin. Code
R392-200-8
Amended by
Utah
State Bulletin Number 2018-12, effective
5/31/2018
Adopted by
Utah
State Bulletin Number 2022-19, effective
9/27/2022
Amended by
Utah
State Bulletin Number 2023-13, effective
6/14/2023
