1. 1. An exterior envelope is safe and capable of being maintained if:

   1. a. Walls and roof are constructed of materials requiring minimal maintenance, including painting;
   2. b. Walls, roof, doors, and windows are weather tight under normal conditions with routine upkeep; and
   3. c. The building structural systems support the loads imposed on them.

2. 2. An interior surface is safe and capable of being maintained if it is:

   1. a. Structurally sound;
   2. b. Capable of supporting a finish; and
   3. c. Capable of continuing in its intended use with normal maintenance and repair.

3. 3. An interior finish is safe and capable of being maintained if it is:

   1. a. Free of exposed lead paint;
   2. b. Free of friable asbestos; and
   3. c. Capable of continuing in its intended use with normal maintenance and repair.

The exterior envelope, interior surfaces, and interior finishes of a school facility shall be safe and capable of being maintained.

Historical Note

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 287, effective June 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4). Amended by final expedited rulemaking at 26 A.A.R. 2963, with an immediate effective date of November 3, 2020 (Supp. 20-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 28 A.A.R. 3939 (December 30, 2022), effective February 5, 2023 (Supp. 22-4).