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COLCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CONSTRUCTION - SERIES 7000
Policy or
Number Regulation
1. New Construction
A. Indoor Air Quality .......................................................................7230.2 P
B. Naming/Renaming of a Facility ...................................................7551 P
7230.2(a)
New Construction
Indoor Air Quality
The Board of Education recognizes that the maintenance of acceptable temperature, relative
humidity and adequate fresh air ventilation in school buildings is a primary objective in the creation
and maintenance of an optimal learning environment.
Indoor Air Quality in Existing Facilities
The Superintendent or his/her designee shall implement an indoor air quality program that provides
for ongoing maintenance and facility reviews, in accordance with all applicable state statutes,
necessary for the maintenance and improvement of the indoor air quality of all District facilities.
The District shall report annually, in a manner as required, to the Commissioner of Education on the
condition of its facilities, its long range facilities program, and on its air quality program.
Prior to January 1, 2008 and every five (5) years thereafter, for any District facility that has been
constructed, extended, renovated or replaced on or after January 1, 2003, the Board of Education
shall provide for a uniform inspection and evaluation program of indoor air quality within such
buildings, such as the Environmental Protection Agency’s Indoor Air Quality for Schools Program.
The inspection and evaluation program shall include, but not be limited to, a review, inspection or
evaluation of the following:
1. the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems;
2. radon levels in the air and water;
3. potential for exposure to microbiological airborne particles, including fungi, mold, and
bacteria;
4. chemical compounds of concern to indoor air quality, including volatile organic
compounds;
5. pest infestation, including insects and rodents;
6. pesticide usage;
7. the presence and plans for removal of certain hazardous substances identified under
federal law;
8. ventilation systems;
7230.2(b)
New Construction
Indoor Air Quality
Indoor Air Quality in Existing Facilities (continued)
9. plumbing, including water distribution systems, drainage systems, and fixtures;
10. moisture incursion (leaks) ;
11. the facilities’ overall cleanliness;
12. building structural elements, including roofing, basements, and slabs;
13. the use of space, particularly in areas designed to be unoccupied; and
14. the provision of indoor air quality maintenance training for building staff.
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems shall be maintained in accordance with the
prevailing maintenance systems, such as Standard 62. The Board direct the Superintendent or
his/her designee to ensure that such systems shall be operated continuously during the hours in
which students or school personnel occupy school facilities except during periods of scheduled
maintenance or emergency repairs or at other times when it can be demonstrated that the air supply
system meets the Standards 62 requirements for air changes per hour.
Records shall be maintained on the maintenance of the District’s heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning systems for a period of not less than five years. Such records shall be available to the
public upon request.
Indoor Air Quality in New or Renovated Facilities
In order to secure appropriate indoor air quality in District schools, the Board of Education believes
that when new facilities are constructed and when existing facilities are renovated, the following
requirements shall be specified to the architect or design professional responsible for the
construction project:
1. Adhere to the requirements defining minimum air circulation contained in the State Building
Code which apply only when constructing new space.
2. The building/space meets or exceeds the ASHRAE (American Society of Heating,
Ventilating and Air Conditioning Engineers) 62-1999 standard, “Ventilation for Acceptable
Indoor Air Quality,” which considers chemical, physical and biological contaminants that
can effect air quality as referenced by the State Code adopted pursuant to C.G.S. 29-252.
7230.2(c)
New Construction
Indoor Air Quality
Indoor Air Quality in New or Renovated Facilities (continued)
3. Utilizing the ASHRAE 62-1999 standard, achieve a minimum ventilation rate per occupant
of 15 cubic feet per minute (cfm) of outdoor air.
4. Design and placement of air handling equipment needs to be done in a manner where it is
accessible to inspect and maintain the equipment; therefore mechanical rooms are desirable
versus exposed rooftop units or units hung above suspended ceilings.
5. With increased air flow requirements, attention must be given to the potential of air velocity
noise within ductwork.
6. Fresh air intakes must be located, whenever possible, from all types of vents and exhausts
on roofs.
7. Air intakes and ventilation windows must be sufficiently distant from bus loops and loading
docks.
8. Radon mitigation systems to provide a vapor barrier and protection from under-slab
humidity should be a part of new school construction.
9. Attention must be given to the selection of carpeting, carpet adhesives and synthetic
materials which may emit odorous and irritating volatile organic vapors degrading indoor air
quality.
10. Reduce the potential of moisture intrusion through appropriately designed pitched roofs
wherever possible.
11. Consider the economic feasibility of achieving dehumidification through air conditioning.
12. Install temperature control systems, which monitor temperature and other factors helpful in
monitoring and diagnosing heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
13. When renovating an occupied building provide for the mechanical control of airborne
pollutants associated with the construction process.
7230.2(d)
New Construction
Indoor Air Quality (continued)
Legal Reference: Connecticut General Statutes
10-220 Duties of boards of education.
10-291 Approval of plans and site. Expense limit.
10-292 Review of final plans by Commissioner of Education. Exceptions;
role of local officials.
P.A. 03-220 An Act Concerning Indoor Air Quality in Schools.
Policy adopted: December 9, 2003 COLCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Colchester, Connecticut
7551
New Construction
Naming/Renaming of a Facility
The Board of Education is responsible for naming/renaming of any new facility. The Board, in its
discretion, may establish procedures for the naming/renaming of any building or other district
facility.
Policy adopted: April 8, 2003 COLCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Colchester, Connecticut