Sec.16a-38k-5. Additional mandatory building project requirements for schools

In addition to complying with the requirements set forth in Section16a-38k-3 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, all building projects as defined in sections 16a-38k-2(c) and 16a-38k-2(d) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies shall meet the following mandatory requirements.

(a) All classrooms, including art rooms, music rooms, science rooms, computer rooms, and special needs, remedial and library space shall meet the acoustical standards as required under section 10-285g of the Connecticut General Statutes.

(b) Outside air intakes shall be located a minimum of twenty-five feet from any hazard or noxious contaminants such as vents, chimneys, plumbing vents, exhaust fans, cooling towers, street alleys, parking lots, loading docks, dumpster areas, bus loops, or any area where vehicle idling occurs. If locating an air intake within twenty-five feet of a contaminant source is unavoidable, the intake must be located a minimum of ten feet horizontal distance and two feet lower than the contaminant source.

(c) Only electronic ignitions shall be specified for gas-fired water heaters, boilers, furnaces, air handling units, and stovetops/ovens.

(d) The following materials shall be certified for low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) using specifications or certification programs listed in the Connecticut Building Standard Guidelines Compliance Manual for High Performance Buildings:

(1) 50% of adhesives and sealants used in the interior of the building;

(2) Acoustic ceiling tiles and wall panels;

(3) Interior paints;

(4) Wall coverings;

(5) Carpet systems and associated adhesives;

(6) Composite and solid wood flooring;

(7) Resilient flooring and associated adhesives.

(e) The town or regional board of education and the building committee of such town or district, shall provide for a Phase I environmental site assessment in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials Standard #1527, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Site Assessment Process, or similar subsequent standards, as required pursuant to Section 10-291 of the Connecticut General Statutes. If a town, regional board of education or the building committee of such town or district suspect contamination, a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment shall be undertaken as described in American Society for Testing and Materials Standard E1903-97 or similar subsequent standards. Any contamination found shall be remedied.

(f) Prior to substantial completion of the building, vacuum all carpeted and soft surfaces with a high-efficiency particulate arrestor (HEPA) vacuum. For phased or occupied renovations, HEPA vacuum the carpet daily in occupied areas.

(Adopted effective September 2, 2009)