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School Construction
Plan Review
What you need to know
Why do I need to submit
plans for review?
• Required by the State Board of Health
Primary and Secondary School Regulations
Chapter 246-366 WAC
• Added benefit - can save time and money
by identifying changes needed before plans
finalized, sent out for bid or construction
started
What do the regulations
require for site approval?
• WAC 246-366-030 Site Approval:
(1) Before a new school facility is constructed, an
addition is made to an existing school facility, or an
existing school facility is remodeled, the board of
education shall obtain written approval from the
health officer that the proposed development site
presents no health problems….
What do the regulations include
in “New Construction”?
• WAC 246-366-010 (4)
Definition of “New Construction”
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New school building
Additions to existing schools
Renovation, other than minor repair, of existing schools
Schools established in all or part of any existing structures, previously
designed or utilized for other purposes
 Installation or alteration of any equipment or systems, subject to
these regulations, in schools
 Portables constructed after the effective date of these regulations
What do the regulations require
for site noise evaluation?
• WAC 246-366-030 Site Approval:
(3) Noise from any source at a proposed site for a new
school, an addition to an existing school, or a portable
classroom shall not exceed an hourly average of 55 dBA …
and shall not exceed an hourly maximum (Lmax) of 75 dBA
during the time of day the school is in session; except sites
exceeding these sound levels are acceptable if a plan for
sound reduction is included in the new construction proposal
and the plan for sound reduction is approved by the health
officer.
What do the regulations require
for plan review?
• WAC 246-366-040 Plan Review:
(1) Any board of education, before constructing a new facility,
or making any addition to or major alteration of an existing
facility or any of the utilities connected with the facility, shall:
a) First submit final plans and specifications of such
buildings or changes to the jurisdictional health officer
b) Shall obtain the health officer’s recommendations and
any required changes in writing
c) Shall obtain written approval from the health officer …
What do the regulations require
for preoccupancy inspections?
• WAC 246-366-040 Plan Review and
Inspection:
(2) The health officer shall:
a) Conduct a preoccupancy inspection of new
construction to determine its conformity
with the approved plans and specifications
What projects require plan review
and pre-occupancy inspections?
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New building construction
Re-model of existing school
Adding a portable classroom
Changing the HVAC system → sound levels
Changing the lighting systems
Installing new equipment in shop, art room, photography, etc.
Installing new playground equipment → design, use zones & surfacing
Moving existing playground equipment → use zones
Considering buying, renting or leasing an existing building
Other changes? Not sure? Call and ask!
Who should contact SRHD
School Program?
• School representative for all projects
• Large construction/remodel - plans from architect
• Mechanical (HVAC & lighting) upgrades – school/district
capital projects representative or facilities maintenance
• Playgrounds – schools submit SRHD Playground Plan
Review Information Form; playground representative can
submit cut sheets & layout
• Don’t assume building department will include SRHD in
plan review or Certificate of Occupancy inspection
What needs to be submitted
for plan review?
School Building Construction/Remodel:
• Plans
• Letter stating design meets ventilation, heating, temperature, sound
and lighting WAC’s in school regulation
• Site sound level survey
Playgrounds (available on website www.srhd.org ):
• Completed SRHD Playground Plan Review Information Form
• Sketch of equipment layout
• Cut sheets of equipment (preferable to catalogue)
• Letter from manufacturer/rep stating equipment meets CPSC and
ASTM guidelines and standards
What can I do to ensure a quick
review and inspection?
For Plan Review:
• Contact SRHD early – give a “heads up” to free schedule
• Let SRHD know if project has D5 or D7 deadlines
• Provide a complete submittal
• Respond promptly to plan review comments to receive final
approval
To obtain Certificate of Occupancy when construction is
complete:
• Contact SRHD at least one week ahead of tentative
completion date to schedule Pre-occupancy Inspection
Any Questions?
Please call SRHD School Program
@ 324-1560 ext.4
[email protected]