Section R7-6-271. Exterior Envelope, Interior Surfaces and Interior Finishes

The exterior envelope, interior surfaces, and interior finishes at school facilities must be safe and capable of being maintained.

1.        An exterior envelope is safe and capable of being main- tained if:

a.         Walls and roof are weather tight under normal con- ditions with routine upkeep;

b.        Doors and windows are weather tight under normal conditions with routine upkeep; and

c.         The building structural systems support the loads imposed on them.

2.        An interior surface is safe and capable of being main- tained if it is:

a.         Structurally sound;

b.        Capable of supporting a finish; and

c.         Capable of continuing in its intended use with nor- mal maintenance and repair for at least three years after the initial statewide assessment.

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

a.         Free of exposed lead paint;

b.        Free of friable asbestos; and

c.         Capable of continuing in its intended use, with nor- mal maintenance and repair, for at least three years after the initial statewide assessment.

Historical Note

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 8 A.A.R.

287, effective June 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4).