8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-671-370 - School facilities and safety
A. Each school shall be maintained in
compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code(13VAC5-63).
B. Each school shall maintain a
physical plant that is accessible, barrier free, safe, and clean .
C. Each school shall provide safe and
adequate instructional areas, space for administrative staff, pupil personnel
services, library and media services, and physical education . Schools
established after the effective date of these regulations and classrooms added
to existing buildings shall provide at least 50 square feet of classroom or
instructional area per student excluding classroom fixtures.
D. Each school shall provide adequate, safe,
and properly equipped classrooms and instructional areas, and where appropriate
, laboratories, play areas, and dining areas that meet the needs of students
and instruction .
E. Each school
shall provide space for safe storage of items such as first aid equipment,
medication, household supplies, school supplies, and equipment.
F. After the initial application, the school
shall document annually that buildings and equipment are maintained in
accordance with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (13VAC5-51) and
maintain records of regular safety, health, and fire inspections conducted and
certified by local health and fire departments.
G. Building plans and specifications for new
construction, change in use of existing buildings, and any structural
modifications or additions to existing buildings shall be submitted in advance
to the department for approval.
H.
Animals allowed on the premises shall be tested, inoculated, and licensed as
required by law.
I. Swimming pools
shall be inspected annually by the state or local health authorities or by a
swimming pool business.
J. There
shall be a written policy concerning the provision of safeguards for
water-related activities and a provision that a certified lifeguard supervises
all swimming activities .
K. There
shall be a written policy regarding safeguards for school-sponsored activities
including adventure and wilderness activities.
L. There shall be a communication system
available to staff at all times in the classroom and during school-sponsored
activities.
M. Schools shall have
safeguards to be able to identify any visitor in the school building and on the
premises during the school day.
Notes
Statutory Authority: §§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-321 of the Code of Virginia.
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