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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 210. State Department of Education |
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Chapter 35. Standards for Accreditation of Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary, and Career and Technology Schools |
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Subchapter 13. Standards for Accreditation of Career and Technology Schools |
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Part 19. STANDARD X: TECHNOLOGY CENTER FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES |
SECTION 210:35-13-115. School facilities: health and safety
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- (a) The site shall be free from hazards, provide a safe area for (un)loading of vehicles, with adequate lighting, signage, and drainage. [Reference: 74:324.8 State/Municipality Adoption of Building Codes–BOCA, SBCCI or ICBO; 47:11-801 Speed Limit for School Buses–School Zones Outside Municipalities–Signs; 11:22-117 School Speed Limit Signs in Municipalities](b) The site and building(s) shall ensure that the health and safety of those served are properly safeguarded. Where required, the facility shall have utility systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, mechanical systems, emergency systems, building interiors and building envelope designed, built, and maintained to recognized standards, codes and/or other legal requirements. [Reference: 59:1002 Authorizes State Department of Health to Adopt Codes–BOCA Plumbing Code; 59:1681 Authorizes State Board of Health to Adopt Codes–Selections from NFPA; 59:1850.3 Authorizes State Board of Health to Adopt Codes–BOCA Plumbing Code; 61:151 through 157 Oklahoma Lighting Energy Conservation Act; 70:3-104 State Board of Education–Powers and Duties; 74:324.7 Fire Marshal; 74:324.8 State/Municipality Adoption of Building Codes–BOCA, SBCCI or ICBO; and 74:324.11 Permits for Construction of Alteration of Buildings](c) Appropriate procedures for hazardous materials, hazardous waste, asbestos, underground storage tanks, lead contamination, and other applicable life, health and/or safety matters shall be developed and implemented. [Reference: 40:401-424 Oklahoma Hazard Communication Standard; Other citings–Occupational Safety and Health Standards; Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act; Lead Contamination and Control Act of 1988; Oklahoma Corporation Commission's General Rules and Regulations Governing Underground Storage Tanks; Resources Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984)](d) Proper precautions shall be taken to prevent injuries. All equipment and facility safety features shall be in place and properly maintained. [Reference: 70:24-117 Safety Goggles–School Board to Provide for Certain Personnel; 70:24-118 Respirators–School Board to Provide for Certain Teachers and Students; 70:1210.82 Eye Protective Devices–Wearing Required in Certain Courses of Instruction; and 74-324.11 a Smoke Detectors](e) A safety emergency/disaster procedure review shall be conducted at least annually. Safety inspection of site, building(s) and equipment shall be conducted on a regular basis. [Reference: 74:324.7 Fire Marshal; 63:176 Fire Drills](f) Procedures and regulations designed to safeguard students while traveling to and from school shall be developed, implemented and communicated to students, parents/guardians, staff, and sending school administrators. [Reference: 70:9.104 Transportation Equipment–Definition; 47:11-801 Speed Limit for School Buses–School Zones Outside Municipalities–Signs; 11:22-117 School Speed Limit Signs in Municipalities; 70:24-121 Safety Belts for School Bus Drivers; 47:11-1104 School Buses and Other Vehicles–Obstruction to Driver's View and Driving Mechanism–Overcrowding; 47:12-228 School Buses–Lighting Equipment–Warning Devices; 70:9-118 School Bus Drivers–Course of Instruction Required]