DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
State Board of EducationRULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
6A-2.0010: Educational FacilitiesNOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 38, No. 15, April 13, 2012 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly.
Legal Citations for Rule 6A-2.0010, FAC., are amended as follows:
Rulemaking Authority Section 1(a) Article IX, State Constitution; 1001.02(1), 1013.02(2), 1013.12(1), 1013.37 FS. Law Implemented 1(a) Article IX, State Constitution; 1001.02, 1001.42(9), 1001.453, 1011.09, 1011.74, 1013.01, 1013.03, 1013.12(1), 1013.31, 1013.35, 1013.37, 1013.371, 1013.60, 1013.61, 1013.64, 1013.735, 1013.736, 1013.737 FS. History–New 10-30-94, Amended 4-28-97, Formerly 6A-2.0111, Amended 1-5-00, Formerly 6-2.001, Amended 8-22-05, 7-2-06, 2-12-08, 12-15-09,________.
The State Requirements for Educational Facilities 2012 is amended as follows:
Appendix, Sample Forms
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SAMPLE FORMS
OEF 110A Project Implementation Information
OEF 110B Certificate of Occupancy
OEF 208 Letter of Transmittal
OEF 208A Facility Space Chart/Net and Gross Square Footage
OEF 209 Certificate of Final Inspection
OEF 216CC Capital Outlay Bond Issue (COBI) Amendment (Florida Colleges)
Instructions for OEF 216CC for Florida Colleges
OEF 216PS Capital Outlay Bond Issue (COBI) Amendment (Districts)
Instructions for OEF 216PS for School Districts
OEF 217CC Request to State Board of Education for Approval of Order of Priority for Expenditure of State Capital Outlay Funds (Florida Colleges)
OEF 217PS -Request to State Board of Education for Approval of Order of Priorities for Expenditure of State Capital Outlay Funds (Public Schools)
OEF 220 Building Permit Application
OEF 226 Annual Maintenance Permit
OEF 352 Capital Outlay Request Encumbrance Authorization
OEF 400 Qualified Public Educational Facility Bond Application
OEF 410 Qualified Zone Academy Bond Program Application
OEF 442 DOE Project Disbursement Report
OEF 564CC Report of Cost of Construction - Florida Colleges
OEF 564PS v Report of Cost of Construction - Public Schools
OEF FISH CERT Certification of Facilities Data
OEF LCCA Life Cycle Cost Analysis
OEF SCOA-1CC Sample Resolution Requesting Issuance of Capital Outlay Bonds (COBI) for Florida Colleges
OEF SCOA-1PS Sample Resolution Requesting Issuance of Capital Outlay Bonds (COBI) for Public Schools
Charter School Capital Outlay Plan
Section 1.1, Paragraph (4)
(4) Rules. Public educational facilities shall comply with the following rules, as applicable:
(a) FDOT-AASHTO. For on-site transportation improvements, including roads, sidewalks, bridges, and drainage structures, districts shall comply with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways (Florida Greenbook), and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications 4th Edition (2007), as modified by the FDOT Bridge Load Rating, and FDOT 2010 Drainage Manual, as required by the structure type, and as incorporated by reference in Rule 14-15.002(2), F.A.C., in effect July 1, 2012, which is incorporated by reference herein. The manuals referenced in this paragraph can be viewed on the webpages listed below:
1.Florida Greenbook: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesign/FloridaGreenbook/FGB.shtm.
2.Bridge Load Rating Manual: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/statemaintenanceoffice/Bridge%20Load%20Rating%20Manual%20-%20January%202011.pdf.
3.2010 Drainage Manual: http://www.dot.state. fl.us/rddesign/dr/files/2010DrainageManual.pdf.
(b)OSHA. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926, in effect July 1, 2012, which is incorporated by reference herein as revised July 1, 2005, for district employees.
Section 5, Subparagraph (2)(j)3.
3.An on-site sewage disposal system, where provided, shall be in proper working order. Pursuant to Sections 381.0062 and 403.087, Florida Statutes, sSewage shall are required to be disposed of in accordance with rules in either Chapter 62-600, F.A.C., Domestic Wastewater Facilities, or Chapter 64E-6, F.A.C., Standards for On-site Sewage Treatment and Disposal, whichever is applicable. The system shall be tested monthly, proved to be functioning properly, and the certificate on file and available for inspection.
Section 5, Subparagraph (2)(k)8.
8. Playgrounds, equipment, athletic fields, and related facilities, where provided, shall provide for accessibility in accordance with 2012 Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction, Rule 61G20-4.002 9N-4.002, F.A.C.
Section 5, Paragraph (13)(p)
(p) Kitchen and Food Service Facilities. Pursuant to Section 381.0072, Florida Statutes, fFood service facilities and instructional kitchens are required to shall be in compliance with DOH Rules in Chapter 64E-11, F.A.C.; In addition, they shall comply with the general requirements found elsewhere in this section; and the following:
Section 5, Paragraph (13)(u)
(u)Pools. Swimming pools, wading pools, and therapeutic pools, where provided, shall conform to the requirements in the Florida Building Code and DOH requirements for swimming pools.
1.Equipment rooms, dressing rooms, sanitary facilities, pool deck, and spectator areas, where provided, shall be in compliance with this section.
2.Pools shall be accessible to persons with disabilities.
3.Pools, if heated, shall be heated by either a solar energy system or a waste heat recovery system.
Pursuant to Section 514.021, Florida Statutes, public pools located in school facilities are required to conform to the Department of Health rules, which are found in Chapter 64E-9, F.A.C.
Section 5, Subparagraph (15)(d)3.
(d)Vehicle Lifts. Vehicle lifts, where provided, shall comply with the following:
1.Vehicle lifts shall be provided with mechanical safety locks to hold the lift in position in the event of a power or hydraulic failure.
2.The maximum lifting height for vehicle lifts shall be 68 inches.
3.Underground reservoirs for hydraulic lifts that are not accessible for inspection shall comply with DEP and EPA regulations.
