Md. Code Regs. 14.39.07.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 14.39.07.03 - General Requirements

A. Building Condition.

(1) A school facility shall be safe and capable of being maintained.

(2) A school facility shall be structurally sound. A school facility shall be considered structurally sound if the building presents:

(a) No imminent danger;

(b) No major visible signs of decay or distress; or

(c) Structural systems support the loads imposed on them.

(3) An exterior envelope is safe and capable of being maintained if:

(a) Walls and roof are weather-tight under normal conditions with routine upkeep; and

(b) Doors and windows are weather-tight under normal conditions with routine upkeep.

(4) An interior surface is safe and capable of being maintained if it is:

(a) Structurally sound;

(b) Capable of supporting a finish; and

(c) Capable of continuing in its intended use with normal maintenance and repair.

(5) An interior finish is safe and capable of being maintained if it is:

(a) Free of exposed lead paint;

(b) Free of exposed friable asbestos; and

(c) Capable of continuing in its intended use with normal maintenance and repair.

B. Building Systems.

(1) Building systems in a school facility shall be in working order and capable of being properly maintained.

(2) Building systems include but are not limited to the following:

(a) Roof;

(b) Plumbing;

(c) Telephone;

(d) Electrical;

(e) Heating and cooling systems;

(f) Fire alarm;

(g) Two-way internal communication;

(h) Technological infrastructure; and

(i) Security systems.

(3) A building system shall be considered to be in working order and capable of being maintained if the following apply:

(a) The system is capable of being operated as intended and maintained;

(b) Newly manufactured or cost-effective refurbished replacement parts are available;

(c) The system is capable of supporting the standards established in this rule; and

(d) Components of the system present no imminent danger of personal injury.

(4) Sanitary Facilities.

(a) Fixtures shall include but are not limited to the following:

(i) Water closets;

(ii) Urinals;

(iii) Lavatories; and

(iv) Drinking fountains.

(b) Wherever possible within reasonable cost constraints, restrooms shall be accessible to general classrooms for grades 3 and below and for

Md. Code Regs. 14.39.07.03

Regulation .03 recodified from .02 effective 49:25 Md. R.1041-1070, eff. 12/12/2022