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PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES

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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

ard 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.

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“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/ASA S12.60-2010/ Part 1, Acoustical Performance Criteria, Design Requirements,

and Guidelines for Schools, Part 1 Permanent Schools

3.1.5

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/ASA S12.60-2010/ Part 1, Acoustical Performance Criteria, Design Requirements,

and Guidelines for Schools, Part 1 Permanent Schools

3.1.5.

International Code Council’s International Plumbing Code (2015) amended by Rules and

Regulations of the Colorado State Plumbing Board 3 CCR 720-1, 2016-4-1

3.1.6.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70: National Electrical Code (2014).

3.1.7.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler

Systems, 2013 Edition

3.1.8.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code,

2013 Edition.

3.1.9.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 80: Standard for Fire Doors and Other

Opening Protectives, 2016 Edition

3.1.10. ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2013 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality (2013).

3.1.11. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment which references Air Quality,

Hazardous Waste, Public and environmental health, Radiation Control, Solid Waste and

Water Quality.

International Code Council, Inc. - Washington, D.C.), including Appendices B and C.

by International Code Council, Inc. - Washington, D.C.)

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International Code Council, Inc. - Washington, D.C.), including Appendices B and C.

by International Code Council, Inc. - Washington, D.C.)

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3.1.14. International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) - 2015 Edition, First Printing: May 2014

3.1.15. International Existing Building Code – 2015 Edition, First Printing: May 2014 (Copyright

201 by International Code Council, Inc. - Washington, D.C.)

3.1.16. 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

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

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.

4.1.2

Classroom Acoustics. To address issues of reverberation time and background noise in

classrooms refer to ANSI/ASA S12.60-2010/ Part 1, American National Standard

Acoustical Performance Criteria, Design Requirements, and Guidelines for Schools, Part

1: Permanent Schools.

4.1.3

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).

4.1.3.1 - Low slope roofing systems:

4.1.3.1.1

- Built-up – minimum 4 ply, type IV fiberglass felt, asphalt BUR

system. Gravel or cap sheet surfacing required.

4.1.3.1.2

- Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer - minimum 60 mil EPDM

membrane, with a ballasted or adhered system.

es). Steep slope roofing includes water-shedding types of roof coverings installed

on slopes exceeding 3:12 (fourteen degrees).

4.1.3.1 - Low slope roofing systems:

4.1.3.1.1

- Built-up – minimum 4 ply, type IV fiberglass felt, asphalt BUR

system. Gravel or cap sheet surfacing required.

4.1.3.1.2

- Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer - minimum 60 mil EPDM

membrane, with a ballasted or adhered system.

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4.1.3.1.3

- Poly Vinyl Chloride - minimum 60 mil PVC membrane adhered

or mechanically attached systems.

4.1.3.1.4

- Thermal Polyolefin - minimum 60 mil membrane adhered or

mechanically attached systems.

4.1.3.1.5

- Polymer-modified bitumen sheet membrane - Styrene-

Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) membranes only, to be used only as a

component of a built-up system noted above.

4.1.3.2 - Steep slope roofing systems:

4.1.3.2.1

- Asphalt shingles - minimum 50 year spec asphalt shingles, UL

Class A.

4.1.3.2.2

- Clay tile and concrete tile - minimum 50 year spec clay or

concrete tile, UL Class A.

4.1.3.2.3

- Metal roof systems for steep-slope applications - minimum 24

gage prefinished steel, standing seam roof system with a minimum 1.5”

seam height.

4.1.3.2.4

- Slate - ¼” minimum thickness, 50 year spec. UL Class A.

4.1.3.2.5

- Synthetic shingles - minimum 50 year spec, UL Class A.

4.1.4

Electrical Systems – Power Distribution and Utilization. Safe and secure electrical service

and distribution systems shall be designed and installed to meet the National Electrical

Code (NEC, NFPA 70); edition as enforced by the Colorado State Buildings Programs

(SBP), unless otherwise more stringent based on local Authority Having Jurisdiction

(AHJ), and ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2013 “Energy Standard for Buildings

Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings”.

4.1.4.1 – Energy use intensity should not exceed the U.S

ll be designed and installed to meet the National Electrical

Code (NEC, NFPA 70); edition as enforced by the Colorado State Buildings Programs

(SBP), unless otherwise more stringent based on local Authority Having Jurisdiction

(AHJ), and ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2013 “Energy Standard for Buildings

Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings”.

4.1.4.1 – 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).

4.1.4.2 - 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.

4.1.5

Lighting Systems. Lighting systems shall be designed and installed to achieve

appropriate lighting levels utilizing energy-efficient lighting fixtures and energy-saving

automatic and manual control systems.

4.1.5.1 - Lighting systems shall be designed and installed to meet the National Electrical

Code (NEC, NFPA 70) edition as enforced by the Colorado State Buildings

Programs (SBP), unless otherwise more stringent based on local Authority

Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

4.1.5.2 – Illuminance levels shall meet the requirements for applicable spaces as

recommended within in the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Handbook,

and dictated by the Rules and Regulations Governing Schools in the State of

Colorado 6 CCR 1010-6.

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n local Authority

Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

4.1.5.2 – Illuminance levels shall meet the requirements for applicable spaces as

recommended within in the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Handbook,

and dictated by the Rules and Regulations Governing Schools in the State of

Colorado 6 CCR 1010-6.

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4.1.5.3 – Lighting power density shall not exceed the values indicated in

ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2013.

4.1.5.4 - Lighting Control Systems shall be provided to comply with ANSI/ASHRAE/IES

Standard 90.1-2013.

4.1.6

Mechanical Systems – Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Safe and

energy efficient mechanical systems shall be designed and installed to provide proper

ventilation, and maintain the building temperature and relative humidity, while achieving

appropriate sound levels.

4.1.6.1 – Mechanical systems shall be designed and installed to meet the International

Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Building Code, and

other Codes as adopted by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control

in 8 CCR 1507.

4.1.6.2 - Healthy building indoor air quality (IAQ) shall be provided through the use of the

mechanical heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, or by

operable windows, and by reducing air infiltration and water penetration with a

tight building envelope, in compliance with the enforced International Building

Code and ASHRAE Standard 62. 1- 2013.

4.1.6.3 - Mechanical systems shall comply with: ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2013

Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2013

Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, and

ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2014 Standard for the Design of High-Performance

Green Buildings

in compliance with the enforced International Building

Code and ASHRAE Standard 62. 1- 2013.

4.1.6.3 - Mechanical systems shall comply with: ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2013

Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2013

Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, and

ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2014 Standard for the Design of High-Performance

Green Buildings.

4.1.6.4 Sound levels due to mechanical equipment shall comply with Occupational

Safety & Health Administration Standard 1910.95 and ANSI/ASA Standard

S12.60-2010 Part 1 for acoustical considerations within school facilities.

4.1.7

Plumbing Systems - Waste Water, Storm water, Domestic Water and Plumbing

Supporting HVAC shall be in compliance with Division of Fire Prevention and Control in 8

CCR1507 and the Colorado Department of Health & Environment regulations.

4.1.8

Fire Protection Systems. Building fire detection, alarm and emergency notification

systems in all school facilities shall be designed in accordance with State requirements.

Exceptions where code required systems are not mandatory and the occupancy

classification according to the International Building Code 2015 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 and the adopted

Fire Code.

4.1.8.1 - Types of fire alarm notifications systems.

4.1.8.1.1

– Internal audible and visual alarms.

4.1.8.1.2

– External alarm monitoring and dispatch via internet / modem,

telephone, radio, or cellular monitoring systems.

4.1.8.2 - Automatic Sprinkler Systems in Group E Occupancy a sprinkler system shall be

provided as noted in the adopted Fire Code. Refer to the adopted Fire Code for

exceptions.

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4.1.8.1.2

– External alarm monitoring and dispatch via internet / modem,

telephone, radio, or cellular monitoring systems.

4.1.8.2 - Automatic Sprinkler Systems in Group E Occupancy a sprinkler system shall be

provided as noted in the adopted Fire Code. Refer to the adopted Fire Code for

exceptions.

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4.1.8.2.1

All Group E fire areas greater than 12,000 square feet in area.

4.1.8.2.2

Throughout every portion of educational buildings below the

lowest level of exit discharge serving that portion of the building.

4.1.8.3 - Types of Fire Protection Water Supplies.

4.1.8.3.1

- Fire hydrants.

4.1.8.3.2

- Static fire water storage tanks.

4.1.9

Means of egress. A continuous and unobstructed path of vertical and horizontal egress

travel from any occupied portion of a building or structure to a public way. A means of

egress consists of three separate and distinct parts: the exit access, the exit and the exit

discharge. Reference 2015 International Building Code, Chapter 2, Definitions. A building

code analysis shall be conducted to determine all code requirements.

4.1.10 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.

4.1.10.1

- 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

s, and

bulk fuel storage (UST/AST) management that may be stored by the occupant.

4.1.10.1

- 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.

4.1.10.2

- 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.

4.1.10.3

- 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.

4.1.11 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.

4.1.11.1

- Video Management Systems (VMS).

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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.

4.1.11.1

- Video Management Systems (VMS).

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4.1.11.1.1

- Cameras. Video cameras are typically used to implement a

video management system. In new construction, these should be internet

protocol (IP) cameras on Power over Ethernet (PoE) cabling

infrastructure, with color CCD, day-night operation and supplemental IR

illuminators and environmental accessories as required for application,

Cameras should support motion activation, digital zoom and focus, and

standard video compression. Fixed and pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras

shall be considered to meet requirements. Consideration shall be given

to cameras with integral audio microphones.

4.1.11.1.2

- Monitoring & Recording Systems. - A central video

management system should be capable of monitoring live feeds from

multiple cameras from a central location and remote locations, recording

all video, searching and reviewing recorded video, and exporting video to

portable digital media. A minimum of 30 days of storage of all videos at

15fps (frames per second) is required.

4.1.11.2

- Controlled Access.

4.1.11.2.1

- General Requirements

4.1.11.2.1.1

- The number of entryways into the building or onto the

campus should be limited. New construction shall be designed to

restrict normal entrance to only one or two locations, with no

recessed doorways, provided that sufficient entryways are

available for fire department access and shall conform to all

applicable codes adopted by the Colorado Division of Fire

Prevention and Control in 8 CCR 1507-30.

4.1.11.2.1.2

- All exterior doors shall be locking and equipped with

panic bars to open readily from the egress side

restrict normal entrance to only one or two locations, with no

recessed doorways, provided that sufficient entryways are

available for fire department access and shall conform to all

applicable codes adopted by the Colorado Division of Fire

Prevention and Control in 8 CCR 1507-30.

4.1.11.2.1.2

- All exterior doors shall be locking and equipped with

panic bars to open readily from the egress side. Panic bars

should utilize flush push bar hardware to prevent chaining doors

shut.

4.1.11.2.1.2.1

- Unless a door is intended for ingress, exterior

doors should not have handles and locks on the outside.

In all cases exposed hardware should be minimized,

provided that sufficient entryways are available for fire

department access and shall conform to all applicable

codes adopted by the Colorado Division of Fire

Prevention and Control in 8 CCR 1507-30.

4.1.11.2.1.3

- Doors should be constructed of steel, aluminum alloy,

or solid-core hardwood. If necessary, glass doors should be fully

framed and equipped with burglar-resistant tempered glass.

Translucent glass should be avoided in all cases.

4.1.11.2.1.4

- Exit doors with panic push-bars should be “Access

Control Doors” per the codes adopted by the Colorado Division

of Fire Prevention and Control in 8 CCR 1507-30, to prevent

easy access by criminals and vandals, or in a lock-down / lock-

out situation.

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ss should be avoided in all cases.

4.1.11.2.1.4

- Exit doors with panic push-bars should be “Access

Control Doors” per the codes adopted by the Colorado Division

of Fire Prevention and Control in 8 CCR 1507-30, to prevent

easy access by criminals and vandals, or in a lock-down / lock-

out situation.

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4.1.11.2.1.5

- Heavy-duty metal or solid-core wooden doors should

be used at entrances in areas containing expensive items. These

areas include classrooms, storerooms, and custodians’ rooms.

Interior doorway doors should also be heavy-duty metal or solid-

core wooden doors.

4.1.11.2.1.6

- Door hinges should have non-removable pins.

4.1.11.2.1.7

- Door frames should be constructed of pry-proof

material.

4.1.11.2.1.8

- Armored strike plates shall be securely fastened to the

door frame in direct alignment to receive the latch easily.

4.1.11.3

- Automated Locking Mechanisms.

4.1.11.3.1.1

Use of automated locking mechanisms (electronic

access control) should be considered for exterior doors identified

for entry and select interior doors associated with the main entry

vestibule.

4.1.11.3.1.2

Acceptable automated electronic access control systems

include RF-based proximity credential readers and biometric

scanning devices. If the electronic access control systems are to

be utilized the following shall apply:

4.1.11.3.1.2.1

- School personnel may be issued credentials

for authenticating their identity in order to maintain

efficient access to school facilities.

4.1.11.3.1.2.2

Students are not necessarily expected to carry

electronic access control credentials. During normal

arrival times, electronic locking systems may be

disengaged via a timer while entries are monitored by

school personnel.

4.1.11.3.1.2.3

All exterior doors shall utilize door position

switches to notify staff of open doors and eliminate “door

propping”.

4.1.11.3.1.2.4

Doors utilizing electronic access controls shall

“fail secure” from the unsecure side

onic access control credentials. During normal

arrival times, electronic locking systems may be

disengaged via a timer while entries are monitored by

school personnel.

4.1.11.3.1.2.3

All exterior doors shall utilize door position

switches to notify staff of open doors and eliminate “door

propping”.

4.1.11.3.1.2.4

Doors utilizing electronic access controls shall

“fail secure” from the unsecure side. Free egress shall

not be inhibited from the secure side in any scenario.

4.1.11.4

Manual Locking Devices

4.1.11.4.1

Use of a manual locking mechanism, such as traditional cylinder

and key locks, should be provided for all interior doors requiring access

control.

4.1.11.4.2

Manual and Electronic access control should not be used on the

same door.

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4.1.11.5

Emergency Lockdown

4.1.11.5.1

All exterior doors shall be able to be quickly and automatically

secured from a position of safety (Administrative desk, Principal’s office,

etc) without traveling to each individual exterior door.

4.1.11.5.2

Interior doors to occupied spaces shall be capable of quickly

being secured from the inside by school personnel. Locking of doors may

be done via manual deadbolt or automatic locking mechanism. Locking

mechanism shall not interfere with automatic closing and latching

functions required by the fire code and may have door sidelights, or door

vision glass that allow line of sight into the corridors during emergencies,

and shall conform to all applicable codes adopted by the Colorado

Division of Fire Prevention and Control in 8 CCR 1507-30.

4.1.11.6

Intrusion Detection

4.1.11.6.1

A system shall be put in place to identify, alarm, and notify

authorities in the case of unauthorized entry.

4.1.11.7

Alarm System

Passive infrared (PIR) sensors shall be located interior to all building

entries to monitor human movement

nd shall conform to all applicable codes adopted by the Colorado

Division of Fire Prevention and Control in 8 CCR 1507-30.

4.1.11.6

Intrusion Detection

4.1.11.6.1

A system shall be put in place to identify, alarm, and notify

authorities in the case of unauthorized entry.

4.1.11.7

Alarm System

Passive infrared (PIR) sensors shall be located interior to all building

entries to monitor human movement.

4.1.11.7.1.1

– An alarm keypad shall be located at selected building

entries to arm and disarm the intrusion detection system.

4.1.11.7.1.2

– A manual alarm device shall be located in a position of

safety (Administrative desk, Principal’s office, etc.) to force

intrusion detection system into alarm status.

4.1.11.7.1.3

– The intrusion detection shall notify local authorities or

monitoring company upon alarm status.

4.1.11.8

Security Integration

4.1.11.8.1

The Video Management System (VMS), Access Control System,

and Intrusion Detection System may be components of an integrated

security solution.

4.1.11.9

- Main Entry Physical Security

4.1.11.9.1

- Building vestibules. Where appropriate, buildings shall employ

double entry door designs that provide a secured area for visitors to

authenticate and gain clearance. Known as “man traps”, security

vestibules solve several common security issues such as students

opening doors for visitors, visitors bypassing check-in points, direct

access to the interior from attackers, piggy-back entrances, and propped

doors.

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area for visitors to

authenticate and gain clearance. Known as “man traps”, security

vestibules solve several common security issues such as students

opening doors for visitors, visitors bypassing check-in points, direct

access to the interior from attackers, piggy-back entrances, and propped

doors.

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4.1.11.9.2

- Video based entrance intercom systems. Building designs shall

allow for school personnel to be able to monitor incoming visitors from a

safe location out of reach, or line of site from incoming visitors who have

not yet been authenticated or cleared for entry. These entry points shall

use remote video and access control technology to conduct multi-factor

authentication of incoming visitors (e.g. visual verification and ID,

PIN/password and ID, or biometric and other form of visual

identification).

4.1.11.9.2.1

- Video based entrance systems shall use IP technology

to allow access control to be conducted by school personnel

from multiple locations, so that multiple personnel can provide

coverage for screening incoming visitors.

4.1.11.9.3

- Line of sight. The front entrance should be designed to

maximize the line of sight distance for school occupants to detect an

intruder from each relevant perimeter (e.g. classroom to hallway, office

or guard station to entryway, or entryway to exterior fence access, or

exterior fence access to property perimeter).

4.1.11.10

- 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.

4.1.11.11

- Secure sites should include the following:

4.1.11.11.1

- Locations to avoid.

4.1.11.11.2

- Location of utilities.

4.1.11.11.3

- Roof access.

4.1.11.11.4

- Lighted walkways.

4.1.11.11.5

- Secured playgrounds

classrooms and throughout the school to provide efficient inter-school

communications, and communication with local fire, police, and medical agencies

during emergency situations.

4.1.11.11

- Secure sites should include the following:

4.1.11.11.1

- Locations to avoid.

4.1.11.11.2

- Location of utilities.

4.1.11.11.3

- Roof access.

4.1.11.11.4

- Lighted walkways.

4.1.11.11.5

- Secured playgrounds.

4.1.11.11.6

- Bollards at main entrances and shop areas with overhead

doors.

4.1.11.11.7

- Signage.

4.1.12 Health code standards. Schools, including labs, shops, vocational and other areas with

hazardous substances shall conform to the Department Of Public Health and

Environment, Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability, 6 CCR 1010-6 Rules

and Regulations Governing Schools in the State of Colorado.

4.1.13 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 Department Of Public Health And Environment, Division of

Environmental Health and Sustainability, 6 CCR 1010-6 Rules and Regulations

Governing Schools in the State of Colorado.

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4.1.14 Health care room. A separate health care room shall be provided and shall comply with

the Department Of Public Health and Environment, Division of Environmental Health and

Sustainability, 6 CR 1010-6 Rules and Regulations Governing Schools in the State of

Colorado.

4.1.15 A site that safely separates pedestrian and vehicular traffic and is laid out with the

following guidelines:

4.1.15.1

- Physical routes for basic modes (busses, cars, pedestrians, and

bicycles) of traffic should be separated as much as possible from each other

, Division of Environmental Health and

Sustainability, 6 CR 1010-6 Rules and Regulations Governing Schools in the State of

Colorado.

4.1.15 A site that safely separates pedestrian and vehicular traffic and is laid out with the

following guidelines:

4.1.15.1

- Physical routes for basic modes (busses, cars, pedestrians, and

bicycles) of traffic should be separated as much as possible from each other. If

schools are located on busy streets and/or high traffic intersections, coordinate

with the applicable municipality or county to provide for adequate signage, traffic

lights, and crosswalk signals to assist school traffic in entering the regular traffic

flow.

4.1.15.2

- When possible, provide a dedicated bus staging and unloading area

located away from students, staff, and visitor parking.

4.1.15.3

- 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.

4.1.15.4

- Provide well-maintained sidewalks and a designated safe path leading

to the school entrance(s).

4.1.15.5

- Building service loading areas and docks should be independent from

other traffic and pedestrian crosswalks. If possible, loading areas shall be located

away from school pedestrian entries.

4.1.15.6

- Facilities should provide bicycle access and storage if appropriate.

4.1.15.7

- Fire lanes shall conform to all applicable codes adopted by the

Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control in 8 CCR 1507-30 or the local

fire department. Local fire department must adhere to the codes adopted by

DFPC

alks. If possible, loading areas shall be located

away from school pedestrian entries.

4.1.15.6

- Facilities should provide bicycle access and storage if appropriate.

4.1.15.7

- Fire lanes shall conform to all applicable codes adopted by the

Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control in 8 CCR 1507-30 or the local

fire department. Local fire department must adhere to the codes adopted by

DFPC.

4.1.15.8

- Playgrounds shall comply with the ICC A117.1-2009 Accessible and

Usable Buildings and Facilities and shall conform to all applicable codes adopted

by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control in 8 CCR 1507-30.

4.1.16 Severe weather preparedness.

4.1.16.1

- Designated emergency shelters shall conform to all applicable codes

adopted by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control in 8 CCR 1507-

30 and ICC 500.

4.2

Technology, including but not limited to telecommunications and internet connectivity technology

and hardware, devices or equipment necessary for individual student learning and classroom

instruction, including access to electronic instructional materials, or necessary for professional

use by a classroom teacher.

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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 shall be supplied 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 shall be provided

on, 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 shall be supplied 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 shall be provided.

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

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.

4.2.6.1 Applicable Standards. The design and installation of technology systems shall

comply with:

4.2.6.1.1

ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-C

4.2.6.1.2

ANSI/TIA/EIA-569

4.2.6.1.3

ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-B

4.2.6.1.4

ANSI/TIA/EIA-607-B

4.2.6.1.5

ANSI/BICSI 001-2009, Information Transport Systems Design

Standard for K-12 Educational Institutions.

4.2.7

Telecom Equipment Rooms

4.2.7.1 - Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). Telecom Rooms (TRs) and Equipment

Rooms (ERs) shall be provided with UPS equipment to provide continuous clean

power to communications systems for a minimum of 90 minutes.

4.2.7.2 - Generators

NSI/TIA/EIA-607-B

4.2.6.1.5

ANSI/BICSI 001-2009, Information Transport Systems Design

Standard for K-12 Educational Institutions.

4.2.7

Telecom Equipment Rooms

4.2.7.1 - Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). Telecom Rooms (TRs) and Equipment

Rooms (ERs) shall be provided with UPS equipment to provide continuous clean

power to communications systems for a minimum of 90 minutes.

4.2.7.2 - Generators. A backup generator shall be considered for providing backup

power to telecommunications systems of backup power is required beyond 9

minutes, or if the generator is already located for other purposes.

4.2.7.3 - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Mechanical equipment shall

be used to accommodate heating loads within TRs and ERs. Ventilation-only

systems may be used in spaces with limited equipment, active cooling systems

should be considered for larger rooms. Maintained space temperatures shall

target 65 degrees F. peak space temperatures shall not exceed 90 degrees F.

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4.2.7.3.1

Direct evaporative cooling systems shall not be used, due to lack

of control on humidity levels.

4.2.7.4 - Alarms shall be provided to notify assigned school personnel if environmental

conditions approach or exceed bounds of operational conditions.

4.2.8

Connectivity standards.

4.2.8.1 - Wireless. Data cabling shall be planned to support appropriately spaced

multiple-antenna wireless networking infrastructure allowing for wireless access

points to support expected quantity of connected devices and required

bandwidth. Support for 802.11b/g/n, 802.11ac, and/or newer protocols are

recommended.

4.2.8.2 - Wired.

4.2.8.2.1

- Cabling. All new runs of copper data cable should be Category

6 cable or newer standards. Any data outlet should be supplied by two

cables. Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) shall be used unless local

conditions warrant otherwise.

4.2.8.2.2

- Telecom Rooms (TRs) and Equipment Rooms (ERs)

bandwidth. Support for 802.11b/g/n, 802.11ac, and/or newer protocols are

recommended.

4.2.8.2 - Wired.

4.2.8.2.1

- Cabling. All new runs of copper data cable should be Category

6 cable or newer standards. Any data outlet should be supplied by two

cables. Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) shall be used unless local

conditions warrant otherwise.

4.2.8.2.2

- Telecom Rooms (TRs) and Equipment Rooms (ERs). TRs and

ERs shall be connected by conduit and a combination of copper and

fiber optic cable to allow for maximum data performance and

upgradeability.

4.2.8.2.3

- TR to classroom. Classrooms should have a data outlet on the

wall at the front and back of the room at a minimum for network/ internet

access. Additional cabling may be warranted for security, audiovisual

and special systems purposes.

4.2.8.2.4

- TR to office, and library or technology/media centers. Any

areas designed for independent work or study should have a dedicated

data outlet with two copper cable runs each.

4.2.8.2.5

- TR to common areas, auditorium, and cafeteria. Common

areas should contain data outlets located as required to support program

and curriculum requirements.

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:

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F.T.E.s

Total GSF

100

15,064

16,102

19,183

16,393

200

29,197

31,813

38,030

32,298

300

42,401

47,136

56,540

47,715

400

54,674

al education model, S.T.E.M. & Montessori / Expeditionary education models.

4.3.1.1 - Minimum occupancy requirements for schools:

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Total GSF

100

15,064

16,102

19,183

16,393

200

29,197

31,813

38,030

32,298

300

42,401

47,136

56,540

47,715

400

54,674

62,068

74,713

62,645

500

66,017

76,610

92,550

77,087

600

76,429

90,763

110,050

91,041

700

85,912

104,526

127,214

104,508

800

94,464

117,899

144,041

117,488

900

102,086

130,883

160,531

129,979

1000

108,778

143,476

176,685

141,984

1100

114,540

155,680

192,502

153,500

1200

119,371

167,494

207,982

164,529

Median Gross Square Foot (GSF) Per Pupil

159

161

137

132

127

123

118

Traditional ES (K-5)

GSF/Pupil

151

146

141

Traditional HS (9-12)

Traditional K-12

Traditional MS (6-8)

173

175

177

178

180

182

183

185

187

188

190

192

GSF/Pupil

155

153

151

149

147

145

161

164

149

152

154

157

159

137

140

142

144

147

157

113

109

104

143

142

140

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

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

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

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

Auditorium

100

1,300

1,500

1,700

200

1,600

1,800

2,000

300

1,900

2,100

2,300

400

2,400

2,600

2,800

500

2,700

2,900

3,100

600

3,000

3,200

3,400

700

3,900

800

4,200

900

4,500

1000

4,800

1100

5,100

1200

5,400

Square Foot Values - Assembly

7,200

ES Assembly

MS Assembly

HS Assembly

K12 Assembly

6,600

6,000

5,400

4,800

Cafeteria

7,200

6,600

6,000

5,400

4,800

4,200

3,600

3,000

2,400

1,800

1,200

675

3,000

2,400

1,800

1,200

675

4,200

3,600

3,000

2,400

1,800

1,200

675

4,200

3,600

3,000

2,400

1,800

7,200

6,600

6,000

5,400

4,800

1,200

675

7,200

6,600

6,000

5,400

4,800

4,200

3,600

- 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.

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Total SF

Kindergarten

1,140

Grade 1

960

Grade 2

960

Grade 3

960

Grade 4

900

Grade 5

900

Grade 6

900

Grade 7

840

Grade 8

840

Grade 9

840

Grade 10

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Total SF

Kindergarten

1,140

Grade 1

960

Grade 2

960

Grade 3

960

Grade 4

900

Grade 5

900

Grade 6

900

Grade 7

840

Grade 8

840

Grade 9

840

Grade 10

840

Grade 11

840

Grade 12

840

Montessori

1,200

Expeditionary

1,080

Square Foot (SF) Values - Core Classrooms (Minimum (Min) classroom size = 675 sf)

ES Min (24-30 FTES)

SF/Pupil

K12 Min (24-30 FTES)

HS Min (24-30 FTES)

MS Min (24-30 FTES)

F.T.E.s

Total SF

Comp/Tech

Music

Science

Lecture

Art

Gym / MP

Special Ed

VoAg

Media Center

"Gymatorium"

Square Foot (SF) Values - Exploratory Spaces (minimum size = 675 sf)

1200 sf (30 occ)

3,000 SF (50'x60')

2400 sf (60 occ)

5,400 SF (60'x90')

4,400 SF (See notes)

K12 Min (24-30 F.T.E.s)

HS Min (24-30 F.T.E.s)

MS Min (24-30 F.T.E.s)

ES Min (24-30 F.T.E.s)

SF/Pupil

3600 sf (60 occ)

7,300 SF (70'x104')

3600 sf (60 occ)

7,300 SF (70'x104')

F (50'x60')

2400 sf (60 occ)

5,400 SF (60'x90')

4,400 SF (See notes)

K12 Min (24-30 F.T.E.s)

HS Min (24-30 F.T.E.s)

MS Min (24-30 F.T.E.s)

ES Min (24-30 F.T.E.s)

SF/Pupil

3600 sf (60 occ)

7,300 SF (70'x104')

3600 sf (60 occ)

7,300 SF (70'x104')

- 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

Office - large

Space Type:

Office - typical

Instruction - sm group

Storage

Staff toilets

Team planning (conf)

Work room

Instructor / Support Areas

Notes:

Multiple may be required due to scale

Multiple indivual (or in aggregate) may be required due to scale

12-16 occupants (assembly use)

16 occupants (classroom use)

Ave per instructor

Square Feet

320

240

250

150

120

These facility area standards are copyrighted by Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. and may not be

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.

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m Group Architecture, Inc. and may not be

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

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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

ddition, 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 The Department of Personnel and Administration, Office of the State Architect

has determined the following three guidelines as meeting the High Performance

Certification Program (HPCP) requirements per C.R.S.24-30-1305.5; the U.S.

Green Building Council, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – New

Construction (USGBC LEED™-NC) guideline with Gold as the targeted

certification level; and the Green Building Initiative (GBI), Green Globes guideline

with Three Globes the targeted certification level; and for the Colorado

Department of Education, K-12 construction, the Collaborative for High

Performance Schools (US-CHPS) is an optional guideline with Verified Leader as

the targeted certification level.

4.4.1.2 – LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (for schools) is a

globally recognized symbol of excellence in green building.

4.4.1.2.1

LEED is an internationally recognized certification system that

measures a building using several metrics, including: energy savings,

water efficiency, sustainable land use, improved air quality, and

stewardship of natural resources.

4.4.1.2.2

Points are awarded on a 100-point scale, and credits are

weighted to reflect their potential environmental impacts. Different levels

of certification are granted based on the total number of earned points.

The four progressive levels of certification from lowest to highest are:

certified, silver, gold and platinum.

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ed on a 100-point scale, and credits are

weighted to reflect their potential environmental impacts. Different levels

of certification are granted based on the total number of earned points.

The four progressive levels of certification from lowest to highest are:

certified, silver, gold and platinum.

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4.4.1.3 United States Collaborative for High Performance Schools (US-CHPS). US-

CHPS reflects the three priority outcomes of the Core Criteria. These are, in

order of importance.

4.4.1.3.1

Maximize the health and performance of students and staff.

4.4.1.3.2

Conserve energy, water and other resources in order to save

precious operating dollars.

4.4.1.3.3

Minimize material waste, pollution and environmental

degradation created by a school.

4.4.1.3.4

The CHPS National Technical Committee has weighted the

available point totals for prerequisites and credits in seven categories to

reflect these three priorities.

4.4.2

Renewable energy strategies.

4.4.2.1 - Solar Photovoltaic / Solar Thermal.

4.4.2.1.1

SB 20-124 Requires consultation with the incumbent electric

utility regarding energy efficiency; beneficial electrification, as defined in

section 40-3.2-106 (6)(a); and renewable distributed generation

opportunities.

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

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.

4.4.4.3.1

- The interface between the interior of the building and the

outdoor environment, including the walls, roof, and foundation – serves

as a thermal barrier and plays an important role in determining the

amount of energy necessary to maintain a comfortable indoor

environment relative to the outside environment.

4.4.4.3.2

- Roof. Roof design and materials can reduce the amount of air

conditioning required in hot climates by increasing the amount of solar

heat that is reflected, rather than absorbed, by the roof. For example,

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roofs that qualify for ENERGY STAR® are estimated to reduce the

demand for peak cooling by 10 to 15 percent.

4.4.4.3.3

- Insulation is important throughout the building envelope.

4.4.4.4 - Lighting.

4.4.4.4.1

- Light emitting diodes (LEDs), compact fluorescents (CFLs) and

fluorescent lighting should be considered over traditional incandescent

lighting.

4.4.4.4.5

- Commissioning, retro commissioning and re-commissioning.

4.4.4.4.5.1

- Commissioning ensures that a new building operates initially as

the owner intended and that building staff are prepared to operate and

maintain its systems and equipment.

4.4.4.4.5.2

- Retro commissioning is the application of the commissioning

process to existing buildings.

4.4.4.4.5.3

- Re-commissioning is another type of commissioning that

occurs when a building that has already been commissioned, undergoes

another commissioning process.

4.4.4.4.6

- Measurement and verification

d that building staff are prepared to operate and

maintain its systems and equipment.

4.4.4.4.5.2

- Retro commissioning is the application of the commissioning

process to existing buildings.

4.4.4.4.5.3

- Re-commissioning is another type of commissioning that

occurs when a building that has already been commissioned, undergoes

another commissioning process.

4.4.4.4.6

- Measurement and verification.

4.4.4.4.6.1

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.

4.4.4.4.7

- Landscaping

4.4.4.4.7.1

Irrigation: Consider water management which could include reducing

storm-water run-off, preventing erosion and decreasing the effects of soil

expansion.

4.4.4.4.7.2

Plant Materials: Consider Native materials, Xeriscaping.

4.4.4.4.7.3

Grass/ Sod Areas: Consider use of grass/ sod areas, consider water use,

alternate options if planting sports fields.

4.4.4.4.8

– Permitting

4.4.4.4.8.1

Application for public school construction projects permits can be made

at the DFPC website, www.colorado.gov/dfpc > Sections > Fire & Life Safety >

Permits and Construction > School Construction.

4.4.4.4.8.2

If a local building department has entered into a memorandum of

understanding (MOU) with DFPC, that local building department is considered a

Prequalified Building Department (PBD). A School District may, at its discretion,

choose to apply for permit through DFPC or the PBD that has jurisdiction of

construction projects for the location of the school construction project. The list of

PBD’s is available on the DFPC website, School Construction.

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alified Building Department (PBD). A School District may, at its discretion,

choose to apply for permit through DFPC or the PBD that has jurisdiction of

construction projects for the location of the school construction project. The list of

PBD’s is available on the DFPC website, School Construction.

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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

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.

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