1 CCR 303-1
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES 1 CCR 303-1 [Editor’s Notes follow the text of the rules at the end of this CCR Document.] _________________________________________________________________________ Article 1 – Purpose and Authority to Promulgate Rules
1.1 Purpose
1.1.1 Section 22-43.7-107(1)(a), C.R.S. states, The board shall establish public school facility construction guidelines for use by the board in assessing and prioritizing public school capital construction needs throughout the state as required by section 22-43.7-108, C.R.S. reviewing applications for financial assistance, and making recommendations to the state board regarding appropriate allocation of awards of financial assistance from the assistance fund only to applicants. The board shall establish the guidelines in rules promulgated in accordance with article 4 of title 24, C.R.S.
1.1.2 Section 22-43.7-107(1)(b), C.R.S. states, It is the intent of the general assembly that the Public School Facility Construction Guidelines established by the board be used only for the purposes specified in section 1.1.1 above.
1.1.3 The Public School Facility Construction Guidelines shall identify and describe the capital construction, renovation, and equipment needs in public school facilities and means of addressing those needs that will provide educational and safety benefits at a reasonable cost.
1.2 Statutory Authority
1.2.1 Section 22-43.7-106(2)(i)(I) C.R.S. states, the board may promulgate rules in accordance with article 4 of title 24, C.R.S. The board is directed to establish Public School Facility Construction Guidelines in rule pursuant to 22-43.7-107(1)(a), C.R.S. Article 2 – Definitions 2.1 The definitions provided in 22-43.7-103, C.R.S., shall apply to these rules. The following additional definitions shall also apply:
“C.R.S.” means Colorado Revised Statutes.
“ES” means Elementary School.
“F.T.E.s” means Full Time Equivalent Students.
“Gross Square Feet (GSF)” means the total area of the building (inclusive of all levels as applicable) of a building within the outside faces of the exterior walls, including all vertical circulation and other shaft (HVAC) areas connecting one floor to another. “Guidelines” means the Public School Facility Construction Guidelines. “Historical significance” means having importance in the history, architecture, archaeology, or culture of this state or any political subdivision thereof or of the United States, as determined by the state historical society.
“HS” means High School.
“K12” means Kindergarten through 12th Grade School that is under all one facility / campus. “MS” means Middle School.
“SF” means Square Foot.
“S.T.E.M.” means Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics. Article 3 – Codes, Documents and Standards incorporated by reference 3.1 The following materials are incorporated by reference within the Public School Facility Construction Guidelines:
3.1.1 ASHRAE 90.1-2013 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.
3.1.2 ASHRAE Standard Benchmark Energy Utilization Index (October 2009).
3.1.3 ASHRAE Standard 189.1 - 2011 Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings.
3.1.4 ANSI S12.60, Acoustical Performance Criteria, Design Requirements, and Guidelines for Schools (2010).
3.1.5 International Code Council’s International Plumbing Code (2015).
3.1.6 National Fire Protection Association 70: National Electrical Code (2014).
3.1.7 LEED 2009 for Schools New Construction and Major Renovations.
3.1.8 CO-CHPS Criteria for New Construction and Major Modernizations (2009).
3.1.9 ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2013 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality (2013). 3.1.10. Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Water Drinking Act (1996). 3.1.11. All projects shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the codes and regulations as currently adopted by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control in 8 CCR 1507-30, which incorporates current building, fire, existing building, mechanical, and energy conservation codes.
3.2 The Division shall maintain copies of the complete texts of the referenced incorporated materials, which are available for public inspection during regular business hours with copies available at a reasonable charge. Interested parties may inspect the referenced incorporated materials by contacting the Director of the Division of Public School Capital Construction Assistance, 1580 Logan Street, Suite 310, Denver, Colorado 80203.
3.3 This rule does not include later amendments or editions of the incorporated material. Article 4 - These Guidelines are not mandatory standards to be imposed on school districts, charter schools, institute charter schools, the boards of cooperative services or the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind. As required by statute, the Guidelines address:
4.1 Health and safety issues, including security needs and all applicable health, safety and environmental codes and standards as required by state and federal law. Public school facility accessibility.
4.1.1 Sound building structures. Each building should be constructed and maintained with sound structural foundation, floor, wall and roof systems.
4.1.1.1 - All building structures shall conform to all applicable codes adopted by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control in 8 CCR 1507-30 and ANSI S12.60, Acoustical Performance Criteria, Design Requirements, and Guidelines for Schools.
4.1.2 Roofs. A weather-tight roof that drains water positively off the roof and discharges the water off and away from the building. All roofs shall be installed by a qualified contractor who is approved by the roofing manufacturer to install the specified roof system and shall receive the specified warranty upon completion of the roof. The National Roofing Contractors Association divides roofing into two generic classifications: low-slope roofing and steep-slope roofing. Low-slope roofing includes water impermeable, or weatherproof types of roof membranes installed on slopes of less than or equal to 3:12 (fourteen degrees). Steep slope roofing includes water-shedding types of roof coverings installed on slopes exceeding 3:12 (fourteen degrees).
4.1.2.1 - Low slope roofing systems:
4.1.2.2 - Steep slope roofing systems:
4.1.3 Electrical and distribution systems. Safe and secure electrical service and distribution systems designed and installed to meet the National Fire Protection Association 70: National Electrical Code (2014), and ASHRAE 90.1-2013 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.
4.1.3.1 – Energy use intensity should not exceed the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) building benchmarks, and shall conform to ASHRAE Standard Benchmark Energy Utilization Index (October 2009).
4.1.3.2 - Emergency lighting shall operate when normal lighting systems fail in locations and shall conform to all applicable codes adopted by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control in 8 CCR 1507-30.
4.1.4 Mechanical systems. A safe and efficient mechanical system that provides proper ventilation, proper sound levels and maintains the building temperature and relative humidity. The mechanical system shall be designed, maintained and installed utilizing current State and Federal building codes, and shall conform to all applicable codes adopted by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control in 8 CCR 1507-30.
4.1.4.1 - Healthy building indoor air quality (IAQ) through the use of the mechanical heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems or operable windows and by reducing air infiltration and water penetration with a tight building envelope.
4.1.4.2 - Mechanical systems shall comply with: ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2013
4.1.5 Plumbing. A potable water source and supply system that complies with the Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations, 5 CCR 1003-1, the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Water Drinking Act, and the International Code Council’s 2015 International Plumbing Code.
4.1.6 Fire management. Building fire alarm and emergency notification systems in all school facilities shall be designed in accordance with state requirements. Exceptions include unoccupied very small single story buildings, sheds and temporary facilities where code required systems are not mandatory and the occupancy does not warrant a system. All fire management systems shall conform to all applicable codes adopted by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control in 8 CCR 1507-30.
4.1.6.1 - Types of fire alarm notifications systems.
4.1.6.2 - Types of fire suppression systems.
4.1.7 Paths of egress. A continuous and unobstructed path of egress from any point in the school that provides accessible routes to an area of refuge, a horizontal exit, or public way. A facility code analysis shall be conducted to determine all code requirements.
4.1.8 Facilities with safely managed hazardous materials. Potential hazardous materials in building components, which are identified in the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) report, may include: asbestos, radon, lead, lamps and devices containing mercury. Additional hazardous materials may include: science chemicals, cleaning chemicals, blood-borne pathogens, acid neutralization tank for science departments, and bulk fuel storage (UST/AST) management that may be stored by the occupant.
4.1.8.1 - Public schools shall comply with all AHERA criteria and develop, maintain, and update an asbestos management plan, to be kept on record at the school district. This should include a building survey of the exterior of the building, and identification of all friable, non-friable, and trace asbestos materials. Reference regulation Number 8, Control of Hazardous Air Pollutants, 5 CCR 1001-10.
4.1.8.2 - All new facilities and additions shall conduct radon testing following completion of construction within nineteen months after occupancy as required by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 6 CCR 1010-6.
4.1.8.3 - Lead based paint. All schools shall conform to the regulations adopted by the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission governing the abatement of lead-based paint from target housing (constructed prior to 1978) and child-occupied facilities, reference C.R.S. 25-5-1101.
4.1.9 Security. The degree of resistance to, or protection from, harm. It applies to any vulnerable and valuable asset; such as a person, building or dwelling. Security provides “a form of protection where a separation is created between the assets and the threat.” These separations are generically called “controls,” and sometimes include changes to the asset or the threat. These separations and degrees of resistance can be achieved through several models and techniques.
4.1.9.1 - Video Management Systems (VMS).
4.1.9.2 - Controlled access.
4.1.9.3 - Front door security
4.1.9.4 - Door lock / intrusion detection. Doors should have sufficient data cabling to a central interim distribution frame (IDF) or master distribution frame (MDF) to support access control/door release mechanisms, door sensors, IP Authentication sensors, and/or IP surveillance cameras as well as power cabling sufficient to support such hardware.
4.1.9.5 - Event alerting and notification (EAN) system. An EAN system that utilizes an intercom / phone system with communication devices located in all classrooms and throughout the school to provide efficient inter-school communications, and communication with local fire, police, and medical agencies during emergency situations.
4.1.9.6 - Secure sites should include the following:
4.1.10 Health code standards. Schools, including labs, shops, vocational and other areas with hazardous substances shall conform to the Department Of Public Health and Environment Rules and Regulations Governing Schools: 6 CCR 1010-6.
4.1.11 Food preparation equipment and maintenance. Food preparation and associated facilities equipped and maintained to provide sanitary facilities for the preparation, distribution, and storage of food as required by Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations: 6 CCR 1010-2.
4.1.12 Emergency care room. A separate emergency care room shall be provided. This room shall have a dedicated bathroom, and shall comply with the Department Of Public Health and Environment Rules and Regulations Governing Schools 6 CCR 1010-6.
4.1.13 A site that safely separates pedestrian and vehicular traffic and is laid out with the following guidelines:
4.1.13.1 - Physical routes for basic modes (busses, cars, pedestrians, and
4.1.13.2 - When possible, provide a dedicated bus staging and unloading area
4.1.13.3 - Provide an adequate driveway zone for stacking cars on site for parent drop-off/pick-up zones. Drop-off area design should not require backward movement by vehicles, and be one-way in a counterclockwise direction where students are loaded and unloaded directly to the curb/sidewalk. Students should not have to load or unload where they have to cross a vehicle path before entering the building. It is recommended all loading areas have “No Parking” signs posted.
4.1.13.4 - Provide well-maintained sidewalks and a designated safe path leading
4.1.13.5 - Building service loading areas and docks should be independent from
4.1.13.6 - Facilities should provide bicycle access and storage.
4.1.13.7 - Fire lanes shall conform to all applicable codes adopted by the
4.1.13.8 - Playgrounds shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and shall conform to all applicable codes adopted by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control in 8 CCR 1507-30.
4.1.14 Severe weather preparedness.
4.1.14.1 - Designated emergency shelters shall be constructed as category IV
4.2 Technology, including but not limited to telecommunications and internet connectivity technology and technology for individual student learning and classroom instruction.
4.2.1 Educational facilities for individual student learning, classroom instruction, online instruction and associated technologies, connected to the Colorado institutions of higher education distant learning networks “Internet” and “Internet two.” 4.2.2 Educational facilities with standards based wired and wireless network connectivity.
4.2.3 Security and associated filtering and intrusion control for internal voice, video and data networks.
4.2.4 External internet service provider (ISP) connection and internal wide area network (WAN) connections meeting or exceeding recommended guidelines of the state education technology education directors association (SETDA) broadband imperative, and devices meeting or exceeding recommended specifications according to the most current version of technology guidelines for the partnership for assessment of readiness for college and careers (PARCC) assessments.
4.2.5 Provide school administrative offices with web-based activity access.
4.2.6 Administrative software individual educational programs (IEP), individual learning programs (ILP), and personal learning plans (PLP).
4.2.7 Emergency power backup, redundant a/c for voice, video and data systems.
4.2.8 Bi-Directional Amplification (BDA). Signal boosters that enhance in-building signals across a range of frequencies.
4.2.9 Building shall be constructed with long-term sustainable technology infrastructure. Facilities should be built with sufficient data cabling and/or conduit and power infrastructure to allow for maximum flexibility as technological systems are upgraded and replaced in the future. A plan for technology lifecycle review intervals should be put in place for review at 2-4 year intervals.
4.2.10 Data center and non-data centers.
4.2.10.1 - Uninterruptible power center (UPS). IDF and MDF locations should be
4.2.11 Connectivity standards.
4.2.11.1 - Wireless. Data cabling shall be planned to support appropriately
4.2.11.2 - Wired.
4.3 Building site requirements. Functionality of existing and planned public school facilities for core educational programs, particularly those educational programs for which the State Board has adopted state model content standards. Capacity of existing and planned public school facilities, taking into consideration potential expansion of services for the benefit of students such as full-day kindergarten and preschool- and school-based health services and programs.
4.3.1 Traditional education model, S.T.E.M. & Montessori / Expeditionary education models.
4.3.1.1 - Minimum occupancy requirements for schools:
Median Gross Square Foot (GSF) Per Pupil Traditional ES (K-5) Traditional MS (6-8) Traditional HS (9-12) Traditional K-12 F.T.E.s GSF/Pupil Total GSF GSF/Pupil Total GSF GSF/Pupil Total GSF GSF/Pupil Total GSF 100 1 51 1 5,064 1 61 1 6,102 1 92 1 9,183 1 64 1 6,393 200 1 46 2 9,197 1 59 3 1,813 1 90 3 8,030 1 61 3 2,298 300 1 41 4 2,401 1 57 4 7,136 1 88 5 6,540 1 59 4 7,715 400 1 37 5 4,674 1 55 6 2,068 1 87 7 4,713 1 57 6 2,645 500 1 32 6 6,017 1 53 7 6,610 1 85 9 2,550 1 54 7 7,087 600 1 27 7 6,429 1 51 9 0,763 1 83 1 10,050 1 52 9 1,041 700 1 23 8 5,912 1 49 1 04,526 1 82 1 27,214 1 49 1 04,508 800 1 18 9 4,464 1 47 1 17,899 1 80 1 44,041 1 47 1 17,488 900 1 13 1 02,086 1 45 1 30,883 1 78 1 60,531 1 44 1 29,979 1000 1 09 1 08,778 1 43 1 43,476 1 77 1 76,685 1 42 1 41,984 1100 1 04 1 14,540 1 42 1 55,680 1 75 1 92,502 1 40 1 53,500 1200 9 9 1 19,371 1 40 1 67,494 1 73 2 07,982 1 37 1 64,529 Median Gross Square Foot Per Pupil - Alternate Programs (Expeditionary (Exp.), Montessori (Mtsri.), S.T.E.M.) Alt. ES (GSF/Pupil) Alt. MS (GSF/Pupil) Alt. HS (GSF/Pupil) Alt. K12 (GSF/Pupil) F.T.E.s Exp. Mtsri. S.T.E.M. Exp. Mtsri. S.T.E.M. Exp. Mtsri. S.T.E.M. Exp. Mtsri. S.T.E.M. 100 160 161 156 171 169 166 203 198 201 174 172 180 200 155 156 151 169 167 164 202 196 199 171 170 177 300 150 151 146 167 165 162 200 194 197 169 167 175 400 145 146 141 164 163 160 198 192 195 166 164 172 500 140 141 137 162 161 158 196 191 194 163 162 169 600 135 136 132 160 159 156 194 189 192 161 159 167 700 130 131 127 158 157 154 193 187 190 158 157 164 800 125 126 122 156 155 152 191 185 188 156 154 161 900 120 121 117 154 153 150 189 184 187 153 152 159 1000 115 116 113 152 151 148 187 182 185 151 149 156 1100 110 111 108 150 149 146 186 180 183 148 146 153 1200 105 106 103 148 147 144 184 179 181 145 144 151 Square Foot Values - Assembly ES Assembly MS Assembly HS Assembly K12 Assembly F.T.E.s Cafeteria Auditorium Cafeteria Auditorium Cafeteria Auditorium Cafeteria Auditorium 100 6 75 1 ,300 6 75 1 ,500 6 75 1 ,700 6 75 1 ,700 200 1 ,200 1 ,600 1 ,200 1 ,800 1 ,200 2 ,000 1 ,200 2 ,000 300 1 ,800 1 ,900 1 ,800 2 ,100 1 ,800 2 ,300 1 ,800 2 ,300 400 2 ,400 2 ,400 2 ,400 2 ,600 2 ,400 2 ,800 2 ,400 2 ,800 500 3 ,000 2 ,700 3 ,000 2 ,900 3 ,000 3 ,100 3 ,000 3 ,100 600 3 ,600 3 ,000 3 ,600 3 ,200 3 ,600 3 ,400 3 ,600 3 ,400 700 4 ,200 3 ,900 4 ,200 3 ,900 4 ,200 3 ,900 4 ,200 3 ,900 800 4 ,800 4 ,200 4 ,800 4 ,200 4 ,800 4 ,200 4 ,800 4 ,200 900 5 ,400 4 ,500 5 ,400 4 ,500 5 ,400 4 ,500 5 ,400 4 ,500 1000 6 ,000 4 ,800 6 ,000 4 ,800 6 ,000 4 ,800 6 ,000 4 ,800 1100 6 ,600 5 ,100 6 ,600 5 ,100 6 ,600 5 ,100 6 ,600 5 ,100 1200 7 ,200 5 ,400 7 ,200 5 ,400 7 ,200 5 ,400 7 ,200 5 ,400 - Cafeteria Capacity assumes three (3) seatings without a secondary function overlay. - Auditorium Capacity SF is sized for 1/3 of General enrollment and is inclusive of stage (size varies: 1,000 to 1,800); Basis is 9 SF per seat (1/3 FTES) plus stage at various sizes, stage includes a small amount of storage or similar support. Square Foot (SF) Values - Core Classrooms (Minimum (Min) classroom size = 675 sf) ES Min (24-30 FTES) MS Min (24-30 FTES) HS Min (24-30 FTES) K12 Min (24-30 FTES) F.T.E.s SF/Pupil Total SF SF/Pupil Total SF SF/Pupil Total SF SF/Pupil Total SF Kindergarten 3 8 1 ,140 - - - - 3 8 1 ,140 Grade 1 3 2 9 60 - - - - 3 2 9 60 Grade 2 3 2 9 60 - - - - 3 2 9 60 Grade 3 3 2 9 60 - - - - 3 2 9 60 Grade 4 3 0 9 00 - - - - 3 0 9 00 Grade 5 3 0 9 00 - - - - 3 0 9 00 Grade 6 - - 3 0 9 00 - - 3 0 9 00 Grade 7 - - 2 8 8 40 - - 2 8 8 40 Grade 8 - - 2 8 8 40 - - 2 8 8 40 Grade 9 - - - - 2 8 8 40 2 8 8 40 Grade 10 - - - - 2 8 8 40 2 8 8 40 Grade 11 - - - - 2 8 8 40 2 8 8 40 Grade 12 - - - - 2 8 8 40 2 8 8 40 Montessori 4 0 1 ,200 4 0 1 ,200 4 0 1 ,200 4 0 1 ,200 Expeditionary 3 6 1 ,080 3 6 1 ,080 3 6 1 ,080 3 6 1 ,080 Square Foot (SF) Values - Exploratory Spaces (minimum size = 675 sf) ES Min (24-30 F.T.E.s) MS Min (24-30 F.T.E.s) HS Min (24-30 F.T.E.s) K12 Min (24-30 F.T.E.s) F.T.E.s SF/Pupil Total SF SF/Pupil Total SF SF/Pupil Total SF SF/Pupil Total SF Comp/Tech 3 0 3 2 - 3 2 - 3 2 Music 3 5 3 5 - 3 5 - 3 5 Science 3 8 4 0 4 4 4 4 Lecture 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 Art 3 5 4 0 4 5 4 5 Gym / MP 3,000 SF (50'x60') 5,400 SF (60'x90') 7,300 SF (70'x104') 7,300 SF (70'x104') Special Ed 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 7 VoAg - - - - 6 0 - 6 0 - Media Center 1200 sf (30 occ) 2400 sf (60 occ) 3600 sf (60 occ) 3600 sf (60 occ) "Gymatorium" 4,400 SF (See notes) 4,400 SF (See notes) - - - ES Gymnasium basis is 50'X60' play area; Capacity Assumes (GE*.25)/7 periods (without fixed seats) - MS Gymnasium basis is 60’X90’ play area; Capacity Assumes (GE*.5)/7 periods (without fixed seats) - HS Gymnasium basis is 70’X104’ practice gym; Capacity Assumes (GE*.5)/7 periods (with limited fixed seats) Note: National Federation of State High School Association’s standards outline an “ideal” court for high school age as 84'x50' (and not greater than 94'x50')
- “Gymatorium” basis is 50'x60' play area and 1000 SF platform stage with 400 SF storage Instructor / Support Areas Space Type: Square Feet Notes:
Office - typical 120 Office - large 150 Work room 250 Multiple indivual (or in aggregate) may be required due to scale Team planning (conf) 240 12-16 occupants (assembly use) Instruction - sm group 320 16 occupants (classroom use) Storage 50 Ave per instructor Staff toilets 50 Multiple may be required due to scale These facility area standards are copyrighted by Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. and may not be reproduced or distributed without inclusion of “Copyright 2014 Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc.”. The data was derived from a multi-year national facility area standards study, supported in part by the Colorado League of Charter Schools.
4.3.2 Other rooms.
4.3.2.1 - Facilities with preschools shall comply with Rules Regulating Child Care Centers (Less Than 24-Hour Care) 12 CCR 2509-8 and shall comply with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Safety’s Regulations Governing Child Care, 6 CCR 1010-7.
4.3.2.2 - Special education classrooms. Special Education classrooms and facilities meeting or exceeding the accessibility and adaptive needs of the current and reasonably anticipated student population, in accordance with Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Exceptional Children’s Educational Act, and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
4.4 Building performance standards and guidelines for green building and energy efficiency. Section 24-30-1305.5 C.R.S., requires all new facilities, additions, and renovation projects funded with 25% or more of state funds to conform with the High Performance Certification Program (HPCP) policy adopted by the Office of the State Architect (OSA) if: • The new facility, addition, or renovation project contains 5,000 or more building square feet; and • The project includes an HVAC system; and • If increased initial cost resulting from HPCP can be recouped by decreased operational costs within 15 years, and • In the case of a renovation project, the cost of the renovation exceeds 25% of the current value of the property.
4.4.1 High Performance Certification Programs.
4.4.1.1 - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for schools. Reference LEED 2009 for Schools New Construction and Major Renovations.
4.4.1.2 - Colorado Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CO-CHPS).
4.4.2 Renewable energy strategies.
4.4.2.1 - Solar Photovoltaic / Solar Thermal.
4.4.2.2 - Geothermal / Geo exchange.
4.4.2.3 - Wind.
4.4.2.4 - Passive Solar Design.
4.4.3 Energy management plan.
4.4.3.1 - Energy programs assist with creating a culture of energy efficiency within a school. Reference Energy Star Guidelines for Energy Management to help develop a plan.
4.4.4 Other energy efficient options.
4.4.4.1 - ENERGY STAR Labeled HVAC / mechanical systems.
4.4.4.2 - Windows, doors, and skylights (collectively known as fenestration).
4.4.4.3 - Building Envelope.
4.4.4.4 - Lighting.
4.4.4.5 - Commissioning, retro commissioning and re-commissioning.
4.4.4.6 - Measurement and verification. Measurement and verification (M&V) is the term given to the process for quantifying savings delivered by an Energy Conservation Measure (ECM), as well as the sub-sector of the energy industry involved with this practice. M & V demonstrates how much energy the ECM has avoided using, rather than the total cost saved.
4.4.4.7 - Landscaping.
4.5 The historic significance of existing public school facilities and their potential to meet current programming needs by rehabilitating such facilities.
4.5.1 Buildings that are 50 years or older at the time of application may be subject to the State Register Act 24-80.1-101 to 108 in determining if the affected properties have historical significance.
4.5.1.1 - Historical significance means having importance in the history, architecture, archaeology, or culture of this state or any political subdivision thereof or of the United States, as determined by the state historical society.
4.5.2 When determining if a facility should be replaced, the cost to rehabilitate versus the cost to replace should be evaluated.
_________________________________________________________________________ Editor's Notes History Entire rule emer. rule eff. 9/10/2008; expired 12/10/2008. Entire rule eff. 01/30/2009.
Rules 3.10, 3.11, 4.3, 5, 6 eff. 11/30/2009.
Entire rule eff. 12/30/2011.
Rules 5.1.24.1-5.1.24.3 eff. 12/30/2012.
Entire rule eff. 01/30/2015.
Rules 3.1.4, 3.1.9-3.1.11 eff. 10/30/2015.