Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R392 - Population Health, Environmental Health
Rule R392-200 - Sanitation and Safety of Schools
Section R392-200-8 - Construction and Maintenance of Physical Facilities - General
Current through Bulletin 2023-24, December 15, 2023
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)
TABLE 1 Minimum Required Illumination Levels |
|
Area |
Footcandle Level |
General instruction, including classroom, study hall, music room, lecture room, handwritten work area, and library. |
35.0 |
Special instruction -- CTE and high-risk areas |
50.0 |
Gymnasium - auxiliary spaces, shower rooms, and locker rooms |
10.0 |
Gymnasium - main recreation spaces |
25.0 |
Auditorium, faculty and staff lunchroom, assembly and multi-purpose room, and similar room not routinely used for instruction |
30.0 |
Corridor, commons, stairs, hallway, indoor passageway, storeroom, and similar areas |
10.0 |
Toilet room |
15.0 |
Office |
35.0 |
Conference room |
30.0 |
Media center |
25.0 |
Building entrances, parking areas, roads, and similar areas |
0.2 |
(5) when provided, each sleeping area is provided with a cot, mat, or floor pad and that:
(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.
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