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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 14.39.07.03" title_num="14" subtitle_num="39" chapter_num="07" heading="General Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Building Condition.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A school facility shall be safe and capable of being maintained.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A school facility shall be structurally sound. A school facility shall be considered structurally sound if the building presents:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>No imminent danger;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>No major visible signs of decay or distress; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Structural systems support the loads imposed on them.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>An exterior envelope is safe and capable of being maintained if:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Walls and roof are weather-tight under normal conditions with routine upkeep; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Doors and windows are weather-tight under normal conditions with routine upkeep.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>An interior surface is safe and capable of being maintained if it is:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Structurally sound;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Capable of supporting a finish; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Capable of continuing in its intended use with normal maintenance and repair.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>An interior finish is safe and capable of being maintained if it is:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Free of exposed lead paint;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Free of exposed friable asbestos; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Capable of continuing in its intended use with normal maintenance and repair.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Building Systems.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Building systems in a school facility shall be in working order and capable of being properly maintained.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Building systems include but are not limited to the following:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Roof;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Plumbing;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Telephone;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Electrical;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Heating and cooling systems;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Fire alarm;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Two-way internal communication;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>Technological infrastructure; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(i)">
        <text>Security systems.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A building system shall be considered to be in working order and capable of being maintained if the following apply:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The system is capable of being operated as intended and maintained;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Newly manufactured or cost-effective refurbished replacement parts are available;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The system is capable of supporting the standards established in this rule; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Components of the system present no imminent danger of personal injury.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Sanitary Facilities.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Fixtures shall include but are not limited to the following:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Water closets;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Urinals;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Lavatories; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Drinking fountains.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Wherever possible within reasonable cost constraints, restrooms shall be accessible to general classrooms for grades 3 and below and for special-needs classrooms without having to exit the building.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>