School Construction Resource Manual
The ‘School Construction Resource Manual’ has been reviewed in its entirety. This involved updates, additions and modifications, resulting in a final searchable pdf document, in October 2012. It is important to note that although a major update occurred, the manual is considered a living document which receives minor updates on a regular basis. Because of this, it is advised that the online document be referred to regularly, to ensure the latest information is applied.
The resource manual is comprised of various chapters which are listed below, and can be found at the link provided:
- Facilities Planning
- School District Building Official and Charter School Board Building Officer
- School Facility Site Selection and Development
- Plan Development
- Plan Review/Value Engineering
- Procurement (Bidding) Process
- Inspection Process
- Emergency Preparedness Planning Guide for Utah Public Schools
- Indoor Air Quality
- Hazardous Waste
- Legal Liability in Building Maintenance and Operations
- Facility Graffiti Removal and Prevention
- Radon Gas in Facilities
- Asbestos Removal/ Containment in Facilities
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Roof Inspection Management and Maintenance
- Underground Natural Gas Piping
- Relocatable (Portable Classroom) Building Issues
- Outdoor Learning Play Centers and Playgrounds
- Fire Extinguishing Systems Inspection and Test
- Fire and Structural Wall Identification
- Nonstructural Earthquake Hazards
- Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids