Christian Schools of Florida
Accreditation Standards
 

6000.11: FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT



11.1

Safety and Maintenance of Facilities, Equipment, Grounds

11.1.1 The building must be classified as fire-resistant or of fireproof construction or approved by the fire codes of the local community.
11.1.2 The school must comply with all fire codes. (e.g. extinguishers, exit lights, sprinklers, emergency lights, etc.)
11.1.3

Fire escape routes, stairways, and hallways must have clear access and be in good repair and properly lighted. Fire escape routes must be identified.

11.1.4 Lighting and heating/ventilation systems must meet county building codes.
11.1.5 Toilet facilities must be adequate, properly ventilated and cleaned, and in compliance with applicable state and local codes.
11.1.6 Lunchroom, classroom, play, and kitchen areas must be periodically sprayed with pesticides for control of insects and rodents.
11.1.7 Sanitary drinking fountains must be provided at convenient locations and sufficient in number to meet county building codes.
11.1.8 Classroom furniture must be sufficient in amount and appropriate for the age and size of the pupils, and be kept in good repair.
11.1.9 Laboratories must have suitable furniture and equipment in adequate supply for use by all student members of each class. Where chemicals are present, adequate shower, emergency aid, and locked storage facilities must be in use.
11.1.10 Dining and kitchen areas must be provided with adequate waste receptacles. Kitchens must be well equipped and comply with county health and safety regulations.
11.1.11 Bathrooms must be adequately provided with sufficient sink and toilets, mirrors, towel dispensers and waste receptacles. Soap and toilet tissue must be replaced as needed.
11.1.12 Lighting fixtures must be kept in good repair and bulbs replaced as needed.
11.1.13 A program for daily housekeeping and maintenance must be scheduled and practiced, and its quality adequate or better.
11.1.14 Cleaning and custodial supplies must be adequate.
11.1.15 Outdoor play and recreational areas must provide ample space and shade for a variety of activities suited to the needs of the students and meet state and local codes.
11.1.16 Outdoor play equipment must be safe, in good repair, adequate in quantity and age-appropriate for student use.
11.1.17 All athletic facilities, such as playing fields, gymnasiums, swimming pools, bleachers, batting cages, etc., must be safe, in good repair, adequate, age-appropriate, and meet local codes.
11.1.18 The office facility of the administration must be adequate for private consultation and all other administrative functions.
11.1.19 A long-range facility plan for renovation and/or new building construction must be developed or be in the process of development.

 

Policy number: 6000.11
Approved: April 2003
Amended: January 2005