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DESIGN INFORMATION Work Counter Heights Standards Construction Pre-K-3 4-5 6-8 9-12 School Planning will not approve new school construc- 24"to 26"* 3011* 30" to 3611* 33"to 36" tion or school additions of type VI construction (N.C.S.B.C.) over one story. Type VI construction is * Handicapped standards for children up to age 12 strongly discouraged due to its inherent fire hazard po- must be met. tential and future limitations on expansion. Space Profiles Chalkboard Rail Heights Standards Upon request,School Planning can provide a computer- Pre-K-3 4-5 6-8 9-12 ized space profile for a given enrollment(Pre-K-5,6-8& 21"-26" 28"-30" 29"-32" 33"-36" 9-12). Plumbing Fixture Mounting Standards Ceilings Grades Height(to rim) Accessible Lay-in ceilings are most often used and are acceptable. to the Disabled Gypsum board is recommended in small spaces,low-ceil- Water Closets ing areas, toilets and dressing rooms, and unsupervised areas. Multipurpose rooms and gymnasiums should have K-3 15" 15" a cementitious fiber roof deck for proper acoustics. 4-6 15" 15" 7-12 15" 17"-19" Walls Urinals Masonry walls are preferred. Gypsum board stud walls K-3 14"-17" 14" require more maintenance. Chair rails and double layer- 4-6 20" 14" ing of sheetrock are recommended for increased durabil- 7-9 22" 17" ity. Stud walls in administration and guidance areas may 10-12 24" 17" be preferred for flexibility. Lavatories Floors K-1 24" 28" Primary classrooms should have a good grade of carpet, (24"min. knee space) since many activities take place on the floor.Resilient tile 2-6 27" 30" is recommended for other classrooms and for wet areas in 7-12 31" 34" carpeted rooms. Multipurpose rooms and gymnasiums Drinking Fountains should have resilient floors such as wood, synthetic or K-3 24" 30" high density carpet.Dance rooms should have wood floors 4-6 28" 30" that have more resilience than many gym floors. 7-12 34" 34" Carpeting is recommended in corridors for acoustical con- Showers trol. There should be a separate area of carpet at outside K-5 Boys& Girls 50"-56" 66"fixed doors so that it can be replaced easily. 48"flexible Terrazzo is often used in corridors when durability is 7-9 Boys 72" 74"fixed desired. 60"flexible 7-9 Girls 60"-66" 74"fixed Computers 60"flexible Provide cable trays,conduit and equipment rooms for a 10-12 Boys 72" 74"fixed computer network.(see"Minimum Checklist for Mechani- 60"flexible cal and Electrical Plans&Specifications; 1992,School 10-12 Girls 66' 74"fixed Planning) 60"flexible Lighting Fluorescent lighting is recommended for general light- ing.Incandescent lighting should only be used for limited accent lighting,stage lighting and special an room light- ing.Gymnasiums should use metal halide fixtures.Metal halide should be considered in other large-volume spaces. Fluorescent fixtures should have T-8 lamps&electronic ==� ° ballasts with three or four tubes,and double switching to control inside tubes separately. Fixtures in dishwashing areas,kitchens and shower rooms should be moisture re- 26 sistant.