Section R7-6-765. Building Systems

A.      Building systems in a school facility must be in working order and capable of being properly maintained. A building system shall be considered to be in “working order and capable of being maintained,” if all of the following:

1.        The system is capable of being operated as intended and maintained.

2.        Newly manufactured or refurbished replacement parts are available.

3.        The remaining life expectancy of the system, at the time of the initial statewide assessment, is at least three years.

4.        The system is capable of supporting the gross square footage standard and minimum school facility guidelines established in this Article.

5.        Components of the system present no imminent danger of personal injury.

B.       Building systems include, as required by law, roof, plumbing, telephone, electrical, and heating and cooling systems as well as fire alarm, two-way internal communication, computer cabling, and existing security systems.

Historical Note

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

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