ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GUIDELINES
Design Criteria and Fitments
December 2015
Prepared by the Design Department
and FGLConsultants
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Updating and Acknowledgements
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UPDATING:
As program requirements and Board standards change, the original 2001 Guideline has
been updated numerous times by addendums to reflect these amendments.
This December 2015 version of the Guideline is the latest of the series indicating the
most current Ministerial benchmarks and addressing new or improved pedagogical
philosophy, design refinements, and construction methodologies.
This original document has been vetted by the Superintendent of Planning and Operations, Planning, Information Technology, Program (Special Education), Health and
Safety, Design, Construction, Plant, Operations, and Maintenance Departments. FGL
Consultants appreciate input by all participants.
NOTE:
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS GUIDELINE IS PROPRIETARY AND REMAINS THE PROPERTY OF THE
DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD. IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART,
REPRINTED, COPIED, OR USED IN ANY WAY, OTHER THAN AS AUTHORIZED BY THE DESIGN DEPARTMENT OF
THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD.
OTHER THAN NORMAL COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE CONSULTANT AND THE DESIGN DEPARTMENT, ANY
AUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION MUST BEAR AUTHORSHIP FOOTNOTE AND BIBLIOGRAPHY.
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PREAMBLE ..................................................................................................... 1 PURCHASING PROCEDURES ............................................................................ 1 GENERAL DESIGN CRITERIA ............................................................................ 2 NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ........................................................................ 2 AIR CONDITIONING ....................................................................................... 3 GENERAL DESIGN PARAMETERS ................................................................... 3 FINISHES ..................................................................................................... 3 ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS AND RENOVATIONS ................................................. 3 IMPERIAL EQUIVALENTS .................................................................................. 4 GREEN STRATEGY .......................................................................................... 4 ACCESSIBILITY AND BARRIER FREE DESIGN ..................................................... 4 THE BOARD’S ACCESSIBILITY PLANNING MISSION STATEMENT ........................ 5 DESIGN PARAMETERS .................................................................................. 5 DESIGN FOR OTHER DISABILITIES.................................................................. 6 ANNUAL ACCESSIBILITY PLAN ....................................................................... 6 KINDERGARTENS - FDK ................................................................................... 7 KINDERGARTEN EXTERIOR ........................................................................... 7 KINDERGARTEN WASHROOM ........................................................................ 7 KINDERGARTEN VESTIBULE .......................................................................... 8 KINDERGARTEN COAT AREA ......................................................................... 8 KINDERGARTEN ROOM ................................................................................. 9 STANDARD CLASSROOMS – PRIMARY, JUNIOR & SENIOR ................................ 10 SPECIAL EDUCATION AREA ........................................................................... 12 SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM .............................................................. 13 SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE ROOM ...................................................... 13 SPECIAL EDUCATION SEMINAR ROOM(S) ..................................................... 13 ......................................................................................... 13 SCIENCE AREA ............................................................................................. 14 SCIENCE ROOM ......................................................................................... 14 SCIENCE PREPARATION ROOM ................................................................... 15 ART AREA .................................................................................................... 15 ART ROOM................................................................................................. 16 ART STORAGE ROOM ................................................................................. 16 COMMERCIAL AREA ...................................................................................... 17 PIP AREA ..................................................................................................... 17 PIP EXTERIOR AREA ................................................................................... 17 PIP EXTERIOR ACCESS ............................................................................... 17 VESTIBULE ................................................................................................ 18 TEACHING/LIVING AREA .............................................................................. 18 PIP KITCHEN AREA ..................................................................................... 19 BARRIER FREE WASHROOM WITH SHOWER ................................................. 21 QUIET ROOM ............................................................................................. 22 STAFF WORKROOM .................................................................................... 22 LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTRE ........................................................................ 23 SEMINAR ROOMS
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16.1 LIBRARY .................................................................................................... 23 16.2 LIBRARY WORK ROOM ................................................................................ 24 16.3 LIBRARY SEMINAR ROOM ........................................................................... 24 16.4 LIBRARY AUDIO-VISUAL STORAGE ROOM ..................................................... 24 16.5 LIBRARY COMPUTER PROVISIONS ............................................................... 24 17. GENERAL PURPOSE AREA............................................................................. 25 17.1 SINGLE GENERAL PURPOSE ROOM ............................................................. 25 17.2 DOUBLE GENERAL PURPOSE ROOM ............................................................ 25 17.3 DRAW CURTAIN ......................................................................................... 27 17.4 GAMES LINES ............................................................................................ 27 17.5 FLOOR SOCKETS ....................................................................................... 27 17.6 BASKETBALL BACKSTOPS........................................................................... 28 17.7 G. P. ROOM ACCESSORIES ......................................................................... 28 17.8 GENERAL PURPOSE ROOM SOUND SYSTEM ................................................. 29 17.9 G. P. ROOM ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEM .................................................. 29 17.10 GENERAL PURPOSE ROOM MOTORIZED PROJECTION SCREEN ...................... 29 17.11 CHANGE ROOMS ........................................................................................ 29 17.12 GENERAL PURPOSE ROOM STORAGE ROOM ................................................ 30 18. STAGE......................................................................................................... 30 18.2 STAGE TRACKS AND DRAPERIES ................................................................. 32 18.3 STAGE/G. P. ROOM PERFORMANCE LIGHTING & RIGGING ............................. 32 19. ADMINISTRATION AREA................................................................................. 32 19.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................. 32 19.2 ADMINISTRATION OFFICE ........................................................................... 32 19.3 PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE .................................................................................. 33 19.4 VICE-PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE .......................................................................... 34 19.5 PA/TELEPHONE MAIN RACK ........................................................................ 34 19.6 OFFICE WORKROOM/STORAGE AREA/PRINTING ........................................... 34 20. HEALTH AREA .............................................................................................. 35 20.1 HEALTH ROOM........................................................................................... 35 20.2 NURSE’S OFFICE (OPTIONAL) ..................................................................... 35 20.3 HEALTH ROOM WASHROOM ........................................................................ 36 21. GUIDANCE AREA .......................................................................................... 36 21.1 COUNSELING ROOM ................................................................................... 36 21.2 COUNSELING OFFICE ................................................................................. 36 22. STAFF AREAS .............................................................................................. 37 22.1 STAFF ROOM ............................................................................................. 37 22.2 STAFF KITCHEN/PANTRY ............................................................................ 37 22.3 STAFF WORKROOM(S) ............................................................................... 38 22.4 LAMINATOR/PHOTOCOPIER ROOM .............................................................. 38 23. CUSTODIAL AREAS ....................................................................................... 39 23.1 CUSTODIAL OFFICE .................................................................................... 39 23.2 CUSTODIAL SERVICE ROOMS/CLOSETS ....................................................... 39 23.3 RECYCLING ROOM ..................................................................................... 40 23.4 EXTERIOR STORAGE ROOM ........................................................................ 40 23.5 SPRINKLER ROOM...................................................................................... 41 ii.
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23.6 ELECTRICAL ROOM .................................................................................... 41 24. ACADEMIC AND CUSTODIAL STORAGE ROOMS ............................................... 42 25. WASHROOMS ............................................................................................... 42 25.1 STUDENT WASHROOMS .............................................................................. 42 25.2 STAFF WASHROOMS .................................................................................. 43 25.3 PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED WASHROOM/UNIVERSAL WASHROOM .................. 44 26. EYE WASH STATIONS .................................................................................... 45 27. MECHANICAL SERVICES ................................................................................ 46 27.1 WATER TEMPERING SYSTEM....................................................................... 46 27.2 SPRINKLER SYSTEM ................................................................................... 46 27.3 MECHANICAL ROOM - BOILER ROOM............................................................ 46 27.4 HEAT PUMP CLOSETS/ROOMS..................................................................... 47 27.5 TANKLESS WATER HEATERS ....................................................................... 47 27.6 HUMIDIFICATION ........................................................................................ 47 27.7 MECHANICAL ROOMS – BOILER ROOM ......................................................... 47 27.8 GENERAL MECHANICAL .............................................................................. 48 27.9 ROOF TOP SCREENING ............................................................................... 48 28. STAIRWELLS AND CORRIDORS ...................................................................... 48 28.1 STAIRWELLS .............................................................................................. 48 28.2 CORRIDORS .............................................................................................. 49 28.3 PRESENTATION DISPLAY CASE .................................................................... 51 28.4 DRINKING FOUNTAINS ................................................................................ 51 28.5 VENDING MACHINE LOCATIONS ................................................................... 51 29. DOOR AND SCREEN STYLES .......................................................................... 52 29.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................. 52 29.2 INTERIOR DOORS FROM CORRIDOR TO STAIRWELLS .................................... 53 29.3 DOORS ROUGHED-IN FOR CARD ACCESS..................................................... 53 29.4 INTERIOR DOORS WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC HOLD OPENS ............................ 53 29.5 DOORS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERATORS .............................. 53 29.6 OVERSIZED DOORS .................................................................................... 54 29.7 DOORS WITHOUT MULLIONS ....................................................................... 54 29.8 DOORS WITH REMOVABLE MULLIONS .......................................................... 54 29.9 DOOR STYLES............................................................................................ 54 29.10 SCREEN STYLES ........................................................................................ 56 30. WINDOWS .................................................................................................... 56 30.2 GLAZING.................................................................................................... 57 31. ELEVATING DEVICES..................................................................................... 57 31.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................. 57 31.2 ACCESSIBILITY LIFT .................................................................................... 57 31.3 STAGE WHEELCHAIR LIFT ........................................................................... 58 32. COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 58 32.1 ITEMS NOT IN CONTRACT ........................................................................... 58 32.2 ITEMS INCLUDED IN CONTRACT ................................................................... 59 33. COMPUTER PROVISION TERMINOLOGY .......................................................... 60 33.1 STUDENT COMPUTER PROVISIONS – SCPL AND SCPH .................................... 60 33.2 TEACHER COMPUTER RACEWAY PROVISION – TCPR .................................... 60 iii.
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TEACHER PROVISIONS – TCPL AND TCPH ..................................................... 61 33.4 COMPUTER RACEWAY PROVISIONS – RCPL AND RCPH .................................. 61 34. TYPICAL COMPUTER LOCATIONS ................................................................... 62 34.1 ADMINISTRATION & GUIDANCE ................................................................... 62 34.2 PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE, VICE PRINCIPALS’ OFFICE AND GUIDANCE OFFICE ........ 62 34.3 STAFF COPYING ROOM(S) .......................................................................... 62 34.4 SEMINAR ROOMS ....................................................................................... 62 34.5 STAFF ROOM, STAFF WORKROOMS & CUSTODIAN OFFICE............................ 62 34.6 CLASSROOMS ........................................................................................... 62 34.7 PLANNING FOR INDEPENDENCE .................................................................. 63 34.8 LIBRARY .................................................................................................... 63 34.9 LIBRARY COMPUTER PROVISIONS ............................................................... 63 34.10 STAGE ...................................................................................................... 63 34.11 KINDERGARTENS ....................................................................................... 64 34.12 SCIENCE ROOM, ART ROOM: ...................................................................... 64 34.13 MAIN ENTRANCE HALLWAY ......................................................................... 64 35. SERVER ROOM & HUB LOCATIONS ................................................................ 64 35.1 SERVER ROOM .......................................................................................... 64 35.2 SERVER ROOM ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS ....................................... 65 35.3 NETWORK SUB-CABINETS (HUBS) ............................................................... 65 35.4 POWER REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPUTER NETWORK CABINETS (HUBS) ......... 66 36. SYSTEMS .................................................................................................... 66 36.1 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM .................................................................................. 66 36.2 CLOCKS .................................................................................................... 67 36.3 FRONT DOOR ANNUNCIATOR SYSTEM ......................................................... 68 36.4 EMERGENCY LIGHTING............................................................................... 68 36.5 INTEGRATED PUBLIC ADDRESS/TELEPHONE SYSTEM ................................... 68 36.6 GENERAL PURPOSE ROOM SOUND SYSTEM ................................................. 69 36.7 GENERAL PURPOSE ROOM ASSISTIVE LISTENING......................................... 69 36.8 INTRUSION ALARM AND CARD ACCESS SYSTEM ........................................... 70 36.9 AUDIO-VISUAL/TELEVISION SYSTEM ............................................................ 71 36.10 SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS........................................................................... 71 37. INTERIOR LIGHTING ...................................................................................... 72 37.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................. 72 37.2 FIXTURES, LENSES, CIRCUITRY AND SWITCHING .......................................... 72 38. WASHROOM AND CLASSROOM SINK ACCESSORIES ........................................ 72 39. MILLWORK (ARCHITECTURAL CABINETRY) ..................................................... 73 39.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................. 73 39.2 CONTROL PANELS ..................................................................................... 73 39.3 TEACHERS’ STORAGE UNITS ...................................................................... 74 39.4 MILLWORK LOCKING PROTOCOL ................................................................. 74 40. MISCELLANEOUS.......................................................................................... 75 40.1 INTERIOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED SIGNAGE ...................................................... 75 40.2 EXTERIOR BUILDING SIGNAGE .................................................................... 76 40.3 TRAFFIC SIGNAGE...................................................................................... 77 40.4 ILLUMINATED FREE STANDING EXTERIOR SIGN ............................................ 77 iv.
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40.5 CORNER STONE AND PLAQUE ..................................................................... 77 40.6 HARDWARE ............................................................................................... 77 40.7 TEMPERED WATER REQUIREMENTS ............................................................ 78 40.8 INTERIOR BLOCK PARTITIONS ..................................................................... 78 40.9 ROOF ACCESS ........................................................................................... 78 40.10 HEIGHTS OF WRITING AND DISPLAY SURFACES ............................................ 79 41. ROOM FINISHES & MATERIAL SELECTION ....................................................... 79 41.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................. 79 41.2 RESILIENT TILE AND BASE .......................................................................... 79 41.3 STAIRWELL FLOORING MATERIALS AND COLOURS ........................................ 79 41.4 CORRIDOR MATERIALS AND COLOURS......................................................... 80 41.5 SYNTHETIC AND RUBBER FLOORING ........................................................... 81 41.6 MILLWORK AND PLASTIC LAMINATES ........................................................... 81 41.7 WASHROOM AND TOILET PARTITIONS .......................................................... 81 41.8 GENERAL COLOUR SELECTION.................................................................... 81 41.9 INTERIOR PAINTING .................................................................................... 82 41.10 MECHANICAL ROOM(S) PAINTING ................................................................ 82 41.11 EXTERIOR PAVEMENT LINE PAINTING .......................................................... 83 42. ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE .............................................................................. 83 43. EXTERIOR SERVICES .................................................................................... 85 43.1 FIRE HYDRANT(S) ...................................................................................... 85 43.2 GAS METER ............................................................................................... 85 43.3 OPTICAL WIRE CONNECTION ....................................................................... 85 43.4 BOLLARDS ................................................................................................. 85 43.5 GRADING ................................................................................................... 86 43.6 LANDSCAPING ........................................................................................... 86 43.7 SNOW PLOW STORAGE............................................................................... 86 43.8 TEMPORARY FENCING BETWEEN PAVED PLAY AREA AND SOD ...................... 87 43.9 OLS VERIFICATION PRIOR TO SODDING ....................................................... 87 43.10 IRRIGATION (FIELD SPRINKLER) SYSTEM ..................................................... 87 43.11 FENCING ................................................................................................... 87 43.12 PAVEMENT LINE MARKINGS ........................................................................ 88 43.13 VEHICULAR ACCESS ................................................................................... 89 43.14 STUDENT WALKWAYS ................................................................................. 89 43.15 PAVED PLAY AREA ..................................................................................... 90 43.16 BICYCLE RACKS ......................................................................................... 90 43.17 FLAGPOLE ................................................................................................. 91 43.18 GARBAGE ENCLOSURE ............................................................................... 91 43.19 DRAINAGE ................................................................................................. 92 43.20 FUTURE PORTABLE LOCATIONS .................................................................. 92 43.21 ACCESS FOR FUTURE PORTABLES .............................................................. 92 43.22 EXTERIOR LIGHTING ................................................................................... 93 44. PARKING...................................................................................................... 94 45. CPTED ......................................................................................................... 94 46. EXTERIOR SPORTS FACILITIES ...................................................................... 95 47. BOARD WEB SITE ......................................................................................... 95 v.
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47.2 TECHNICAL GUIDELINES ............................................................................. 95 47.3 ILLUSTRATIVE SKETCHES ........................................................................... 95 48. CASH ALLOWANCES ..................................................................................... 96 49. FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT INDEX .............................................................. 96 vi.
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
FDK, JK to Grade 8
1. PREAMBLE
The purpose of this document is to provide a “Guideline for future new Elementary
Schools that orchestrates the facilities needed to address particular program needs,
planning for economics. This Guideline is not to be considered as a prefabricated,
single standard that enshrines a model, and thus precludes flexibility. Rather, it is
offered as the basis for negotiated balance between the best value of design and
construction and the program needs as identified in each unique situation.” *
*Introduction to JK-8 Building Guidelines – 1984
This Guideline should be followed by all Consultants with respect to sizes of areas,
design criteria and fitments. Nevertheless, instances may arise during the design
process in which new program initiatives or design concepts may be introduced that
do not correspond to the Guideline exactly.
Additionally, the Ministry of Education may change the allowable maximum sizes of
areas which may not necessarily be reflected in this Guideline. Further, because of
a specific design, the interrelationship of spaces or locations of academic and staff
areas may need to vary slightly from the Guideline.
The Design Department reserves the right to make modifications to the Guideline as
necessary or as required in order to provide the best possible design for the DufferinPeel Catholic District School Board’s students and staff. Notwithstanding the above,
any deviation from the Guideline will be initiated only by the Design Department and
thoroughly reviewed in Design Meetings.
If in doubt as to any discrepancies between this Guideline and instructions received
at the Design Meetings, please request to clarify.
2. PURCHASING PROCEDURES
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board supports the concept of “centralized
purchasing” and “Supply Chain Management Procedures” as a means of obtaining
maximum value for each dollar expended, consistent with the educational goals of
the Board, and fair business principles.
Refer to the “Mission Statement of the Purchasing Department” on the Board web
site www.dpcdsb.org/purchasing for further information and details.
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3. GENERAL DESIGN CRITERIA
3.1 NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
An Elementary School for the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is a
school building housing pupils from First Day Kindergarten (FDK) to Grade eight.
The FDK pupils and the primary/junior grades, as well as Special Education Classrooms, are traditionally located on the ground floor, while the senior elementary
pupils are accommodated on the second floor.
With the advent of smaller school sites, and for the sake of economy, it is necessary
to construct schools vertically rather than horizontally. Ideally, the school will be
designed as a two-storey element, stacked as much as possible, to minimize the
footprint. In case of schools of over 700 pupil places, a three-storey design may be
considered, providing that the Architect can demonstrate to the Board, both cost and
space savings. If a third storey is designed, however, all ancillary areas, such as
student and staff washrooms, academic and custodial storage, etc., must be duplicated on the third floor.
Safety and wellbeing of all school occupants is paramount.
design consideration must take into account this prerequisite.
To this end, every
The intent of the Elementary School Guidelines – Design Criteria and Fitments and
its addenda, as approved by the Board, is not to be retroactively applied to school
projects already built, but referenced only on current physical renovations, additions,
and new schools.
Wherever possible, renovations or additions supervised by Board departments other
than the Design Department should follow the Design Criteria and Fitments as
outlined in this Elementary School Guideline.
The pupil capacity for the Elementary School varies, depending on the needs of the
Board, but each new school includes a single or a double G. P. Room, a number of
kindergartens and one or two specialized senior teaching areas such as Science and
Art. The number of specialized facilities will be identified in the Building Program
prepared by the Planning Department. The plan must also provide for a potential 12
classroom permanent addition, an electrical capacity for a maximum of 12 portables
and an onsite fire hydrant within 90 m of the proposed portable location.
 The area sizes of curriculum based rooms identified in this Guideline are indicated either as a range, or as a maximum, preferably not be exceeded.
 Area sizes of Seminar Rooms must not to exceed 36 m2 (390 sq. ft.)
 Sizes of administrative and ancillary spaces identified in this Guideline are
indicated as maximum and should not be exceeded.
 Corridor widths indicated in this Guideline are not to be exceeded unless approved by the Design Dept.
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3.2 AIR CONDITIONING
All new elementary schools for the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will
be air conditioned - including the single or double G. P. Room, but to a maximum of
two classroom sizes. Despite air-conditioning, operable windows in all teaching and
staff areas are essential. Ventilation rates are to be maintained. The Board ascribes
to an individually controlled cooling/heating/ventilating and “free cooling” philosophy.
All additions attached to existing elementary schools will be air-conditioned.
3.3 GENERAL DESIGN PARAMETERS
Consideration to include the design of skylights, clerestory spaces and other architectural “features” must be carefully assessed so as to not exceed projects budgets.
Landscaping designs that exceed the minimum required by the Authorities Having
Jurisdiction should not be considered and requires approval by the Design Dept.
Preference will be given to a creative design that stresses function over form.
Shorter corridors and circulation corridors are preferred to long or irregular corridor
patterns.
An Elementary School should be located as close as possible to the street, in order
to minimize on the mechanical/electrical service runs and to utilize the remainder of
the site for sports and playground facilities.
3.4 FINISHES
Finishes are to be durable and easily maintainable. Preference will be given to
finishes that are maintenance free rather than opulent looking. The Board has
standards in a number of areas of design that should to be followed closely. Similarly, all mechanical and electrical standards of the Board are to be followed. These
will be given to the Architect and Consultants as working drawings progress.
The Architects and Consultants are to review the Board’s “Standard Text Guidelines”
on the Board’s Web Site for established Board guidelines and standards.
4. ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS AND RENOVATIONS
This document deals primarily with new school design. The Consultants should,
however, incorporate as many applications as possible listed in this document in all
additions, alterations and renovations. In order to provide a cohesive overall design,
however, there may be exceptions to some fitments in common spaces such as
corridor lighting fixtures and door styles and material.
In all cases, such exceptions must be noted at the design stage and approval for
these sought from the Board’s Design Department before proceeding further.
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5. IMPERIAL EQUIVALENTS
For ease of reference, most dimensions and areas in this document are expressed in
metric with Imperial equivalents in brackets. The Consultants must take into consideration, however, that appliances purchased by the Board for installation are usually
imperial in dimensions. As a result, metric equivalents should allow sufficient space
for installation of such equipment.
Additionally, metric equivalents are not expressed as a hard conversion. The
Architects should use metric dimensions which most suit the conditions and construction materials.
For example, 8’- 0” is expressed in the Guideline as 2,450 mm whereas hard conversion would be 2,438 mm. In order to maximize on metric size components,
however, metric dimension of 2,400 may be more appropriate.
6. GREEN STRATEGY
Traditionally, school buildings communicate the School District’s identity of the
building inhabitants to the neighborhood and place the buildings in context with their
neighboring surroundings. This important function of buildings has led to building
examples which, at times, overlook their climatic boundary conditions for the sake of
a desired visual impression.
The attention that green school buildings have attracted recently reflects society’s
current interest in a healthier and less resource intensive life style. On the other
hand, this interest is fueled by growing scientific evidence that green building practices-particularly in new institutional buildings – can be achieved at little or no extra
capital costs, while leading to reduced operational costs and increased durability. To
realize the ambitious goals of constructing a green building under economic conditions, the design process requires a more thorough plan compared to a conventional
school building.
The Board, supports the use of alternative and innovative methods of design and
building procedures including the use of materials and systems which fall under the
heading “Green Buildings”.
To this end, the Design Department suggests that the Architects designing new
Elementary Schools prepare a “Check List” of sustainable building issues which
could be reviewed and considered at the early stages of the Design Development.
7. ACCESSIBILITY AND BARRIER FREE DESIGN
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) received Royal
Assent on June 13, 2005. Like the Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2001 (ODA), the
AODA applies to the full range of disabilities, both visible and invisible and is intended to eliminate barriers for people with disabilities by creating an accessible,
inclusive society where every Ontarian has the opportunity to work, play, learn and
otherwise participate to their potential. The ODA was enacted to ensure improved
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opportunities for people with disabilities and to provide for their involvement in the
identification, removal, and prevention of barriers to their full participation in the life of
the Province.
7.1 THE BOARD’S ACCESSIBILITY PLANNING MISSION STATEMENT
The Board reconfirmed its commitment to accessibility planning in 2004 by adopting
the following Commitment to Accessibility Planning Mission Statement:
7.1.1
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is committed to:
7.1.1.1
The continual improvement of access to school premises, facilities and services for students, employees and members of the
community with disabilities.
7.1.1.2
The participation of people with disabilities in the development
and review of its annual access plans
7.1.1.3
The provision of quality services to all students, parents and
members of the community to meet the needs of a wide range of
people, including people with disabilities.
7.2 DESIGN PARAMETERS
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board prescribes to the philosophy that all
orthopedically challenged individuals must have the opportunity to move about
independently in a school environment and where possible, attend to many of their
own needs and, that all parents, teaching staff and other individuals who have
orthopedic challenges are able to access a new elementary school facility for activities such as parent interviews, school performances, voting, or teaching assignments
etc.
It is difficult to plan a facility for all eventualities with respect to the orthopedically
challenged persons due to their various capabilities and no plan will ever address all
needs. Provisions for the orthopedically challenged, however, have been made
throughout this document for horizontal and vertical movement, and for barrier free
exterior and interior access.
In every instance, the Consultants are encouraged to keep barrier free access in
mind when designing the Board’s facilities, so, as an example; automatic door
openers are not located in corners or wall junctions not easily accessible for wheelchairs.
Particular attention is to be paid to the orthopedic design of the PIP Room. Other
provisions for physically challenged students in teaching spaces have been left to be
accomplished, on an individual basis, by means of specialized furnishings purchased
from the school’s Furniture and Equipment budget.
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Throughout the various sections of this document, specific mention has been made
of barrier free design or design for the orthopedically challenged. The list below,
while not comprehensive, focuses the Consultants attention on requirements for the
physically challenged.
Special bus drop-off and handicapped parking locations,
Exterior ramps & curb cuts,
Corridor accessibility and door width requirements
Barrier free washrooms,
Stage lift and/or elevator,
7.3 DESIGN FOR OTHER DISABILITIES
The new school design, must also take into consideration that students and staff
may have other disabilities that do not necessarily require wheelchair access. This
Guideline addresses the needs of those with hearing and vision impairments by
standardizing Braille signage; sound signal designating floor stops in elevators;
highly visible strips on the edge of stairs; fire alarms with strobes, automatic door
operators, etc. but other design refinements may be necessary to address the
AODA. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches and Technical Guideline on the Design
Department web site for Braille signage etc.)
7.4 ANNUAL ACCESSIBILITY PLAN
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is responsible for educating and
accommodating thousands of students with disabilities on a daily basis. Individualized programs and services are provided throughout the Board’s jurisdiction by
professionally trained teachers, special services staff and other support staff.
Professional development opportunities for those who work with students with
disabilities are also regularly provided. With such activities forming an integral and
regular part of the Board’s day-to-day operations, the Board has made a commitment
to accessibility planning to identify, remove, and prevent barriers to people with
disabilities.
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board’s Accessibility Plan is posted on the
Board’s web site, www.dpcdsb.org under the Access Dufferin-Peel Link. Hard
copies of the plan are also available upon request by contacting the Board’s Planning Department.
The Province of Ontario has introduced design standards for government buildings,
and the Municipalities within the Region of Peel have prepared their own design
guidelines. (Refer to “Links” on the Design Department’s web site.
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8. KINDERGARTENS (FDK)
Area of each Kindergarten is to be a total of 106 m2 (1150 sq. ft.) which includes the
vestibule to the exterior, a non barrier free washroom and coat area.
8.1 KINDERGARTEN EXTERIOR
The intent is to consider principles of early learning pedagogy, the layout
and design of this enhanced outdoor learning environment shall include various
features within to support a multi-functional space, and promote child development. Consider but not limited to, a shade structure and trees, asphalt as well as
other textured surfaces and materials, various seating, teaching elements, landscaping and planting beds etc.
8.1.1
8.1.2 The kindergartens are to be located in such a way that the fenced play
area is in view of the “kiss’n’ride” portion of the parking lot. A kindergarten dropoff area is to be considered as part of the “kiss’n’ride” design.
8.1.3 The kindergartens shall have an exterior entrance leading to the enclosed
fenced-off, level play area.
8.1.3.1
The enclosed play area and the exterior access to the kindergartens should be in full view of parents.
8.1.4 The fence is to be 1200 mm (4 ft.) high, black vinyl covered chain link (2 x
6 gauge) with top and bottom rail.
8.1.5 The fence shall have a single gate for pedestrian entry and a double gate
to allow entrance for snow blower or a small plow.
8.1.6 If the orientation of the play area warrants it, consideration should be given
to some shade - outside the fence line of the kindergarten play area
8.1.7 Drain the asphalt play area, with small grate drains to prevent impediment
to tricycle and wagon wheels.
8.2 KINDERGARTEN WASHROOM
The washroom should be located in one corner of the room, preferably at
the corridor wall.
8.2.1
8.2.1.1
The washroom includes a toilet and a lavatory (sink) – preferably
not designed for physically challenged.
Provide a standard toilet approx. 360 mm (14”) in height, round profile
complete with open front black seat, no lid required. Important to review with the
Design Dept. the current standard in the event of any change.
8.2.2
8.2.3 The sink shall be mounted at a kindergarten height at approximately 650
mm to the lip.
8.2.3.1
Specify a mirror above the sink, angled to be used by small children.
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Review and refer to Washroom and Classroom Sink Accessories section
of the Guideline.
8.2.4
8.2.5 In addition to the mirror above the sink, to teach personal grooming, a
mirror shall be installed directly outside of the washroom.
8.2.5.1
The maximum size of the personal grooming mirror outside of
the washroom is to be 1000 mm high by 500 mm wide, 400 mm
from finished floor.
The door MUST be undercut by 1525 mm (6”). Only a “passage set” is to
be installed on the door to the kindergarten washroom.
8.2.6
8.2.7
Lower lever door handles for kindergarten use are not essential.
8.3 KINDERGARTEN VESTIBULE
At each kindergarten vestibule, provide an exterior canopy low enough, to
shield up to six children from rain.
8.3.1
8.3.2
A common vestibule for two adjoining kindergartens is preferred.
8.3.3 To provide visibility for staff, both the single interior and exterior doors
shall be door style C. (Refer to doors styles in this Guideline and in Illustrative
Sketches.) If possible, provide full height screens at either side of both doors.
8.3.4 Each vestibule shall have wall mounted, semi-recessed force flow unit.
Ceiling mounted force flow units are acceptable.
8.3.5 The interior door of the vestibule shall be equipped with a door switch and
a buzzer to indicate unauthorized door opening during teaching sessions. The
buzzer is to be located on the control panel and be controlled by a switch at the
control panel.
8.4 KINDERGARTEN COAT AREA
8.4.1 The coat area shall be located in the classroom area, within an alcove
created by the vestibule and the washroom.
Preference is a single row of 30-32 cubicles. Refer to Illustrative Sketches
for details of cubicles. Avoid vertical rows and extending the cubicles around interior corners (review specifics with Design Dept.)
8.4.2
8.4.3 Below the cubicles, install a single rod with coat hooks. The single rod
and multi-sided coat hooks are to be a “miscellaneous specialties” item, identical
to the hooks provided in classrooms.
8.4.3.1
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In addition, each student is to have a wall mounted coat hook for
a school bag. The wall mounted coat hooks must be securely
fastened and mounted on a maple rail to the wall, (alternativehooks welded to a metal plate, same as provided in student
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8.4.4 Benches in Kindergarten coat area are to be moveable – refer to Illustrative Sketches.
8.4.5 The benches must have rounded corners to prevent injury. Maintain an
isle between the benches – refer to illustrative Sketches.
8.4.6 The benches if possible should form a separation between the coat area
and the Kindergarten proper.
8.5 KINDERGARTEN ROOM
8.5.1 The Kindergarten Room and coat area shall have a "sports flooring" type
floor - on one level.
No special lighting other than the “NOTE” below, or ceiling pattern is re-
8.5.2
quired.
8.5.3 The Kindergarten Room should have window sills @ 800 mm (2’-6”) from
finished floor.
8.5.3.1
Coordination with Mechanical Division is required for heights of
convector covers as applicable.
Next to the corridor entrance, provide a control panel (refer to standard
classroom).
8.5.4
8.5.5
Space and provisions to be provided for a SMART BOARD.
8.5.6 Provide a white board, 600 mm (24”) above floor, to be 1200 mm (4 ft.)
high x 1830 mm (6 ft.) to 2450 mm (8 ft.) long. Whiteboard location to be coordinated with SMART BOARD location.
8.5.6.1
Refer to “Computer Requirements” this Guideline for details.
8.5.7 Along one convenient wall, provide up to 3600 mm (12 ft.) counter @ 600
mm (24") high, with one sink. Faucet should be at the side, rather than at the
back, for easy access by children. (Refer to “Tempered Water Requirements for
this area.)
8.5.8
Below this low counter, provide for storage, no adjustable shelves.
8.5.9 Above this counter provide cupboard storage, a combination of open and
closed cupboards with adjustable shelving.
8.5.10 Provide a counter supported by gables to house 3 toy boxes. (Refer to
detail of toy boxes). Above counter provide a tack board.
8.5.10.1
Toy boxes are in Contract.
8.5.11 Provide a 900 deep storage unit with lower and upper section. The lower
section shall have drawers to accommodate large paper. The upper section provide adjustable shelves with lockable doors. Refer to Illustrative Sketches for
details of this Kindergarten Unit.
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8.5.12 Along corridor wall, install a standard teacher's closet (Refer to Illustrative
Sketches) and an adult height counter with sink, cupboards with doors above and
below including adjustable shelving.
8.5.13 If room permits, install a full height, 1830 mm (6 ft.) long, 900 mm (3 ft.)
deep storage unit with adjustable shelves and full height doors - without toe space
- for storage of large items and other play materials. Install tack boards on these
large doors. Refer to Illustrative Sketches for details of this Kindergarten Unit.
8.5.14 Connections for computers, preference is to install this above the counter
that houses the toy storage boxes, but below tack board. (Refer to “Computer
Requirements” this Guideline)
8.5.15 Provide adequate duplex receptacles around the perimeter of the room,
including at staff counter.
NOTE: The full day Kindergarten may be viewed under the same category as the
day care (child care). The day cares require emergency light with 10 lux luminance
throughout the occupied area and also at the point of egress. Consultants are to
review this with Authorities Having Jurisdiction and include into the design.
9. STANDARD CLASSROOMS – PRIMARY, JUNIOR & SENIOR
All standard classrooms in a new Elementary School shall be 70 m2 (750 sq. ft.)
each. The size of the standard classrooms will be determined at the Program
Stage/Design Stage.
Standard classrooms in an addition should also match the above area, however,
some fitments such as control panels and millwork units may match existing conditions. If existing classrooms have coat hooks in the corridor, the new classrooms will
match that configuration. The Design Department will review additions on an individual basis with the Consultants.
9.1.1 Classrooms shall be equipped with pre-manufactured metal shelf and coat
hooks on adjustable brackets, inside the classrooms.
Generally, primary classrooms should be on the ground floor, while junior
and intermediate classrooms will be on the second floor.
9.1.2
9.1.3 Preferable shape of the classroom is to be slightly rectangular with the
shorter side against the corridor. Operable fenestration in all classrooms is essential, with a minimum of two (2) @, 900 mm (3 ft.) wide glazed segments, but
only ONE operable vent per teaching area window.
9.1.4 Depending on the shape of the classrooms, location of millwork units,
whiteboards, tack boards, and coat locations may change to suit.
9.1.5 Heights of shelf/coat hooks in primary/ground floor classrooms shall be
mounted at 1200 mm (48”) above finished floor, while junior and senior classrooms on second floor will have coat hook mounting height @ 1425 mm (56”).
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9.1.6 Install, along one wall, (preferably rear wall closest to the classroom entrance) adequate length of shelf/coat hooks for a maximum of 30 students.
Provide shelf/coat hooks in a continuous row, avoiding corners. For safety, provide baffles at each end of coat hooks either by installation of millwork or concrete
block wall nibs.
9.1.7
On the remaining portion of the coat hook wall, install a tack board.
9.1.8 In all instances, the top of this tack board on rear wall shall be in line with
the top of the upper millwork unit.
Below this tack board, provisions for student computers are required –
Refer to “Computer Requirements” this Guideline for details.
9.1.9
9.1.10 Heights of whiteboards/tack boards at teaching wall - whiteboards in pri-
mary/ground floor classrooms will be at 685 mm (27”) from finished floor, while all
second floor teaching spaces shall have whiteboards/tack boards mounted @ 810
mm (32”) from finished floor.
9.1.11 In each classroom, provide one 2450 mm (8 ft.) long counter with upper
and lower cupboards including adjustable shelves.
9.1.11.1
One section of upper cupboards and section of lower cupboard
are to have lockable doors. Locks are to be keyed alike for each
classroom.
9.1.11.2
At the open end of the counter, include a single, stainless steel
sink with hot/cold water c/w water mixing faucet. (Refer to Illustrative Sketch.)
9.1.12 Location of the counter should be as close to the corridor wall as possible
to minimize plumbing run/connections.
9.1.13 In each classroom, provide a standard, lockable, teacher's coat, and storage cupboard. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches)
9.1.14 On the teaching wall of each classroom, provide one section of 1820 (6 ft.)
whiteboard, then 2450 mm (8 ft.) of whiteboard, then 1820 (6 ft.) of white board.
Center the 2450 (8 ft.) whiteboard on the teaching wall.
9.1.14.1
If, and as space permits, provide 1220 (4 ft.) tack board on one
or both sides of the whiteboard combination.
9.1.14.2
Separate the center whiteboard from adjacent boards by 150
mm (6”) gap to accommodate the installation of TCRP on either
side, for the SMART BOARD. Provisions to be provided for a
SMART BOARD. There may be an option for this 6” gap and
the TCRP and must be reviewed at the Design Phase.
9.1.14.3
The center whiteboard shall not have a perimeter trim or other
projection that exceeds 3 mm beyond the board surface. Do not
detail a map rail along the center whiteboard. This center
whiteboard is to be installed plumb and flat so that the variation
in the surface in all directions does not exceed 5 mm.
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9.1.15 Tack board above the whiteboard combination is not required.
9.1.16 For data requirements at the front (teaching) wall - Refer to “Computer
Requirements” this Guideline for details.
9.1.17 Make provisions in the ceiling for a paging speaker in/near the center of
the room using half a tile in the T-bar ceiling grid.
9.1.18 Along the window wall, provide a minimum of a 3650 mm (12 ft.) long, 900
mm (3 ft.) high and 300 mm (12”) deep open shelving unit, with adjustable shelves
for book storage.
9.1.19 Each classroom is to have a visible control panel next to the entrance.
The control panel shall be a millwork item with plastic laminate face which could
match the classroom counter top. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches)
9.1.19.1
For dimensions and details of fitments be included, refer to the
section “Control Panels” in this Guideline.
9.1.19.2
The clock receptacle and its hook is to be coordinated with the
plug-in clock style so that the clock does not overlap equipment.
9.1.19.3
No requirement for speaker required in control panel.
9.1.20 A security sensor (by Allowance) shall be centered at every classroom
ceiling in all ground floor rooms and all second floor rooms whose windows can
be accessed by a single storey roof.
9.1.20.1
The security sensor is connected by plenum rated wire and conduit to accommodate the wire is not required.
9.1.21 In addition to the computer provisions at the back and the front of the
classroom, each classroom shall have 2 additional duplex receptacles. One receptacle is to be located above the counter, and one along the teaching wall,
closest to the corridor corner. Receptacle above counter is to be “GFI”.
9.1.22 For each teaching space, provide, in the ceiling directly above the center
teaching wall a power box.
9.1.23 Above the ceiling space, between each adjacent classroom or teaching/staff space and between each classroom and the corridor, provide 40 mm
(1½”) sleeve for computer wiring.
9.1.24 Refer to Illustrative Sketches for plan of typical classroom, including fit-
ments.
10. SPECIAL EDUCATION AREA
The Special Education Area may consist of one or more Special Education Classrooms of a size corresponding to the established classroom size. Attached to each
Special Education Room is to be a Resource Room @ 14 m2 (150 sq. ft.). If identified in the Program Requirements the Special Education Area may also include one
or more Special Education Seminar Rooms, not to exceed 36 m2 (390 sq. ft.) each.
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10.1 SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM
10.1.1 All Special Education Classrooms and attached Resource Rooms must be
on the ground floor.
10.1.2 The Special Education Classroom is designed identically to the Standard
Classroom except that it has an access to an attached Resource Room.
10.2 SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE ROOM
10.2.1 Room shall have access from the Special Education Classroom and shall
have one operable window section. It should be rectangular in shape.
10.2.1.1 If Special Education is next to the PIP Room, access from both
areas may be considered. Refer to program requirements.
10.2.2 Provision is to be made for visual control between the Resource Room
and the Special Education Classroom – either by a screen or door glazing.
10.2.3 Provide a 1200 x 2450 mm whiteboard (4 ft. x 8 ft.) and a max. 1200 mm x
1820 mm (4 ft. x 6 ft.) tack board on the other wall. The room shall be equipped
with a standard control panel. If accessed from the corridor as well as the Special
Education Classroom, provide three-way switching at each door.
10.2.4 Along one wall, provide a max. 2450 mm (8 ft.) long, 900 mm (3 ft.) high
and 300 mm (12”) deep open shelving unit with adjustable shelves.
10.2.5 Computer provisions - Refer to “Computer Requirements” this Guideline
for details.
10.2.6 Install an exhaust fan in the ceiling, directly to the outside.
10.3 SPECIAL EDUCATION SEMINAR ROOM(S)
10.3.1 The Special Education Seminar Room(s) are not to exceed 36 m2
(390 sq. ft.)
10.3.2 At least one of the Special Education Seminar Rooms should be located
on the ground floor, in close proximity to the Special Education Area.
10.3.3 Special Education Seminar Room(s) – Refer to “Computer Requirements”
this Guideline for details.
11. SEMINAR ROOMS
The Seminar Rooms are to be a minimum of 23 m2 (250 sq. ft.) to a maximum of 36
m2 (390 sq. ft.), depending on the layout of the building. The seminar rooms must
not exceed 36 m2 (390 sq. ft.).
11.1.1 Depending on the Building Program, the school shall have a specific number of Seminar Rooms.
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11.1.2 Seminar rooms are to be equipped with a 2400 mm (8 ft.) whiteboard
along the front wall. Along the rear wall, provide a 1200 mm x 1820 mm (4 ft. x 6
ft.) tack board.
11.1.3 For computer provisions – Refer to “Computer Requirements” this Guide-
line for details.
11.1.4 At the entrance door, provide a standard control panel.
12. SCIENCE AREA
The Science Area consists of one Science Room no larger than 75m2 (800 sq. ft.),
and one Preparation Room of max. 14 m2 (150 sq. ft.).
12.1 SCIENCE ROOM
12.1.1 Since this is a facility for senior elementary students, it may be located on
the second floor.
12.1.2 Preferably square in shape, the Science Room and Art Room (if identified
in the Program) should be next to each other – separated by the Science Preparation and Art Storage Room.
12.1.3 Since there is no gas supply in this room, only one access to the corridor
is required.
12.1.3.1
The door from the corridor is to have a door closer and an electromagnetic hold open. Refer to the web - Technical Guidelines Finished Hardware.
12.1.4 The door to the Science Preparation Room should be located at the teaching wall of the room, closest to the window wall.
12.1.5 In proximity to the interior to the Science Preparation Room, provide an
eye wash station. (Refer to eye wash stations this Guideline.)
12.1.6 Provide coat hooks and shelf, similar to the standard classroom.
12.1.7 Also provide a standard teacher's coat and storage cupboard, identical to
the one in standard classroom.
12.1.8 At the rear of the room, provide a long counter with three, equally spaced
single stainless steels sinks. One section of the counter is to be barrier free. Below the counter provide adjustable shelving with lockable doors. At the sink
locations provide a removable panel to access the plumbing.
12.1.8.1
Black, chemical resistant plastic laminate top on counter is NOT
required, however could be considered.
12.1.8.2
Glass drains and acid neutralizer are NOT required for the Science Room.
12.1.9 The faucets are to be gooseneck type with science type spouts. Above
the counter and in between each sink, install “GFI” receptacles.
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12.1.10 Above the counter, provide cupboards, with adjustable shelving and lockable doors.
12.1.11 The teaching wall shall have identical whiteboard/ tack board combination
as the standard classroom as well as computer provisions. Space and provisions
to be provided for a SMART BOARD.
12.1.12 Refer to “Computers Requirements” this Guideline for details.
12.1.13 In addition to providing the computer provisions include two (2) duplex
receptacles on the window wall.
12.1.14 Provide a control panel next to the entrance door from the corridor, same
as standard classroom, except add an emergency shut-off button with which to
turn off all of the rear counter receptacles.
12.1.15 In a convenient location, provide a fire blanket and a fire extinguisher.
12.1.16 All millwork locks to be keyed alike.
12.1.17 Specify additional air changes for this area.
12.1.18 At the front of the room, provide a max. 2450 mm (8 ft.) long Instructor’s
desk. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches)
12.1.18.1 The Instructor’s desk shall be moveable (on casters) and shall
have a black, acid resistant plastic laminate top
12.1.18.2 Center portion of the desk shall have a knee space, with drawers
and doors on either side. Cupboards shall have lockable doors
and adjustable shelving.
12.2 SCIENCE PREPARATION ROOM
12.2.1 A door to the corridor is not required.
12.2.2 Preferably a rectangular room with an exterior window, this room shall
have a counter with one stainless steel sink, centered in counter. Sink to have a
gooseneck faucet.
12.2.3 Below the counter provide cupboards with doors and adjustable shelving,
above provide 300 mm (12”) deep, open, adjustable shelving above.
12.2.4 Reserved.
12.2.5 Control panel and PA speaker is not required.
13. ART AREA
If an Art Area is identified in the Building Program, it will consist of an Art Room no
larger than 75m2 (800 sq. ft.), on Project/Preparation Storage Room of 14 m2 (150 sq.
ft.).
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13.1 ART ROOM
13.1.1 Since this is a facility for senior elementary students, it may be located on
the second floor.
13.1.2 Preferably square in shape, the Art Room and the Science Room should
be next to other separated by the Science Preparation Room and the Art Storage.
13.1.3 This is not a hazardous area, so that only one access to the corridor is
necessary.
13.1.4 A door to the art storage/prep room will be located at one end of the teaching wall of the room.
13.1.5 Provide coat hooks and shelf, similar to the standard classroom.
13.1.6 Also provide a standard teacher's coat and storage cupboard, identical to
the one in standard classroom. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches)
13.1.7 Provide a common solids/sediment trap at sinks.
13.1.8 Provide an open unit approximately 1830 mm (6 ft.) high with adjustable
shelving to accommodate 600 mm x 900 mm (24” x 36”) paper at one end of the
counter.
13.1.9 Above these millwork sections install tack board.
13.1.10 At the rear of the room, provide a counter with two, equally spaced single
stainless steels sinks. One section of the counter is to be barrier free. Below the
counter include adjustable shelving with lockable doors. At sink locations, provide
a removable panel to access plumbing.
13.1.10.1 Above the counter, provide three, equally spaced, duplex “GFI”
receptacles.
13.1.11 The teaching wall shall have identical whiteboard/tack board combination
as the standard classroom as well as computer provisions. Space and provisions
to be provided for a SMART BOARD.
13.1.12 If practical, provide tack board between windows.
13.1.13 Refer to “Computers Requirements” this Guideline for details.
13.1.14 In addition to the computer provisions, provide two duplex receptacles on
the window wall.
13.1.15 Provide a control panel next to the corridor entrance door, similar to the
Standard Classrooms.
13.1.16 No special lighting is required.
13.2 ART STORAGE ROOM
13.2.1 Preferably a rectangular room, the Art Storage Room could have access
from the main corridor, as well as from the Art Room.
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13.2.2 Provide a counter, 760 mm (30”) in depth, (clear inside), with minimum
length of 1830 mm (6 ft.) Above and below the counter, provide open shelving.
All shelving is to be adjustable.
13.2.3 Provide two duplex receptacles, above counter.
13.2.4 Control panel and PA speaker is not required.
14. COMMERCIAL AREA
Commercial Rooms have been phased out from the program requirements. If the
program identifies a Commercial Room, it will be identical in fitments to that of the
Standard Classroom, however, the room is larger in size to that of the Standard
Classroom. Details to be reviewed with the Design Department.
15. PIP AREA
The PIP area is to be introduced in an Elementary School only if specifically identified in the program requirements.
The PIP Area consists of a teaching/living area @ 70 m2 (750 sq. ft.), a vestibule @
4.5 m2 (50 sq. ft.), a kitchen @ 14 m2 (150 sq. ft.), Barrier Free Washroom with
Shower@ 14 m2 (150 sq. ft.), Quiet Room @ 9.5 m2 (100 sq. ft.) and a staff workroom @ 9.5 m2 (100 sq. ft.), for a total of 120 m2 (1300 square feet).
NOTE: The barrier free washroom facilities must conform to the current Ontario
Building Code & Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
15.1 PIP EXTERIOR AREA
15.1.1 An exterior fenced-off play area is required for the PIP Room. This enclosure can be combined with the Kindergarten (FDK) play area for shared use of the
space.
15.1.1.1
It should be located to provide direct access to the PIP Room, be
in close proximity to parent drop-off as well as the small physically challenged buses.
15.1.1.2
The fenced-off area and the exterior access to the PIP Room
should be in full view of parents.
15.1.1.3
Requirements for fence, gates, and drainage are identical to that
of the Kindergarten (FDK) exterior play area.
15.2 PIP EXTERIOR ACCESS
15.2.1 The PIP Room must be located on the ground floor and should have a
direct exterior access from the exterior.
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15.2.2 The direct exterior access door, as well as the vestibule door is to be
equipped with automatic door operators. Refer to the web - Technical Guidelines Finished Hardware.
15.2.2.1
If the design does not permit the inclusion of an exterior door
and vestibule, an exterior emergency exit door is to be included.
Because of the possible infirmities of the students in this area,
this emergency exit door is to be used only for exiting in fire
alarm or other emergency evacuations or procedures. Emergency door is to have no outside trim, but is to be ramped for
barrier free exiting.
15.3 VESTIBULE
15.3.1 One access to the PIP room will be through the internal school corridor.
At the opposite corner to the corridor door access, provide a vestibule with direct
entry to the exterior. Include automatic door operators on both exterior and interior doors.
15.3.2 Provide a canopy over the exterior entrance for protection against inclement weather and an oversized (1000 mm) vestibule door.
15.3.3 Vestibule should have ceiling mounted force flow unit.
15.3.4 The interior door of the vestibule shall be equipped with a door switch and
a buzzer to indicate unauthorized door opening during teaching sessions. The
buzzer is to be located on the control panel and be controlled by an on/off switch
at the control panel.
15.4 TEACHING/LIVING AREA
15.4.1 Directly inside the room, next to the vestibule, design cubicles (300 x 300)
for a maximum of 8 students. The cubicles are to be 1145 mm (45”) from the finished floor to the underside of the cubicle. Avoid extending the cubicles into
interior corners.
15.4.2 Below each cubicle, install two double pronged, wall mounted hooks per
occupant - one for coats, the other for a school bag.
15.4.2.1
The wall mounted coat hooks are to be a “miscellaneous metals”
item, welded to a continuous metal plate, similar in construction
to the hooks provided in the student change rooms.
15.4.3 Under the horizontal row of cubicles, install a cantilevered bench.
15.4.4 Provide a counter, approximately 3,650 mm (12 ft.) long with two (2) sinks
and upper cupboards with adjustable shelving and lockable doors. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches.)
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15.4.4.1
Half of this counter is be 735 mm (29”) high with a shallow sink
and be suited for physically challenged persons. Ensure that
this section of the counter has a clear space for wheelchairs. At
the end of this counter, provide one adjustable shelving section
with door. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches)
15.4.4.2
The other half of the counter is to be 865 mm (34”) high, with a
shallow, barrier free sink, a section of drawers and adjustable
shelving with doors.
15.4.4.3
Sink drains plumbed into the millwork with an access panel.
Consultants to specify shallow, 90o tail pieces for all barrier free
sinks
15.4.4.4
Above counter, detail a minimum of two (2) GFI duplex receptacles.
15.4.4.5
Both faucets for these two sinks are to be sensor activated and
must have a local tempering valve.
15.4.5 Provide a 600 mm (24”) high counter – below no adjustable shelving and
open for large toys, and cupboards above with adjustable shelving, 460 mm (18”)
deep. Only half of the upper cupboards shall have doors – alternate sections.
15.4.5.1
Provide 3 duplex receptacles above this counter.
15.4.6 Provide a 2450 mm (8 ft.) whiteboard and a 2450 mm (8 ft.) tack board.
15.4.7 Refer to “Computer Requirements” this Guideline for details. Space and
provisions to be provided for a SMART BOARD.
15.4.8 Next to the corridor door, provide a standard classroom control panel.
Add an emergency electrical power shutoff button to control all receptacles except
in the teacher’s work room.
15.5 PIP KITCHEN AREA
15.5.1 The kitchen area is to be clearly visible from any part of the PIP Room.
15.5.2 Along the rear wall of the kitchen area, provide a counter at standard
height with upper cupboards, with doors and adjustable shelves. If possible, corner units should be avoided. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches.)
15.5.3 Provide a double stainless steel sink – standard kitchen depth.
15.5.3.1
The faucet will be plumbed with tempered and cold water, nonsensor type, but is to have barrier free paddle handles.
15.5.4 Provide space and specify electrical provisions for a residential type stove
(NIC) but to be installed by the General Contractor.
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15.5.4.1
The stove location is to be behind the island counter to protect it
from students running into it.
15.5.4.2
Above the stove, provide a residential type exhaust hood, vented
to the outside. Hood and ducting is to be in Contract. (Refer to
Illustrative Sketches.)
15.5.4.3
Above the stove, specify a manual, wall mounted breaker to shut
off the power to the stove when not in use.
15.5.5 Specify electrical provisions for two microwaves. Microwaves (NIC) are to
be located on the counter. Provide two (2) additional “GFI” duplex receptacles
above counter.
15.5.6 Provide space for a standard size refrigerator and an upright freezer. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches for space requirements.)
15.5.7 Upper cupboards are to have adjustable shelves and lockable doors. Do
not detail upper cupboards above refrigerator and freezer location.
15.5.8 In addition to the kitchen millwork, provide two, cupboards - door height.
15.5.8.1
One cupboard shall have adjustable shelving and a lockable
door for dry goods.
15.5.8.2
If space permits, the other cupboard shall be approximately
1,200 mm (4 ft.) wide and is to be divided ⅓ section for a vacuum cleaner, brooms, and mops etc., ⅓ section with coat rod for
hanging of smocks, and ⅓ section with adjustable shelving.
This cupboard is to have two, lockable doors.
15.5.9 Separate the kitchen area from the PIP Room by an island counter. The
island counter is to be as long as practical, 900 mm (36”) wide of two different
heights. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches for millwork requirements.)
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15.5.9.1
Half of the counter is to be 865 mm (34”) high. On the PIP Room
side, provide cupboards with one adjustable shelf and lockable
doors. Include a shallow sink with side mounted faucet. Below
the sink detail an access door panel for plumbing and the stubups for electrical/data services.
15.5.9.2
Detail, the shallow, barrier free type sink with side mounted faucet. Drain and trap is to be plumbed into the side of the center
cupboard to ensure access for all types of wheelchairs. The
goose neck faucet is to be sensor activated.
15.5.9.3
On the kitchen side, provide one center drawer with two duplex
receptacles.
15.5.9.4
The lower half of this island counter is to be 735 mm (29”) high
and is to have a shallow sink located approximately 300 mm
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the counter is to have a clear space for wheelchairs on both
sides. The end of the counter is to be curved.
15.5.10 Provide a fire blanket and a fire extinguisher.
15.5.11 Provide localized tempered water to all sinks. . Provide hot water to
dishwasher.
15.5.12 If not located in the washroom, detail a closet with louvered door to accommodate a stackable washer/dryer and washing machine. Provide 220 V
power as required and vent for the dryer.
15.5.13 All kitchen appliances are NIC, however, any installation and hook-up of
the appliances is to be in Contract, by General Contractor.
15.6 BARRIER FREE WASHROOM WITH SHOWER
15.6.1 Only the shower in the washroom is to have ceramic tile on walls up to the
height of the shower curtain rod. The remainder of the washroom is to be painted.
Refer to Room Finish Schedule in this Guideline.
15.6.2 If space permits, make provision for a stackable washer/dryer combination
in the washroom. If space does not permit, make provisions for washer/dryer in a
ventilated closet, accessible from the classroom area.
15.6.3 This washroom is to be accessible directly from the PIP Room. It is to
contain a barrier free WC, a lavatory and a shower.
15.6.4 Washroom is to be large enough to accommodate a “Whispa/Hoyer” Lift.
(NIC). Provide power on an independent circuit.
15.6.5 The washroom door is to be 1,000 mm wide and should open out for maximum use of space.
15.6.6 The wheelchair accessible shower is to be large enough to be capable of
staff assistance.
15.6.6.1
The shower shall have fold up seat and hand held shower nozzle. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches.)
15.6.6.2
The shower lip must be designed to be barrier free.
15.6.6.3
Shower faucet must have local tempering valves. Handle for
shower is to be barrier free type.
15.6.6.4
Shower and shower rod are in Contract.
15.6.7 In addition to the shower drain, provide floor drain in the washroom.
15.6.8 The Lavatory should be wall mounted.
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15.6.8.1
Lavatory faucet must have a local tempering valve and is to be
equipped with a sensor.
15.6.9 The WC (toilet) is to be barrier free, tank type. The toilet should not a
have ‘pressure bladders’.
15.6.9.1
Above the toilet, approximately (300 mm above the grab bar) detail a two shelf cabinet, 200 mm deep. (Refer to Illustrative
Sketches)
15.6.10 In close proximity to the above fixtures, provide a rough-in for an intercom
system tied to the P.A. phone system. In addition, provide a proper sized back
box and conduit for a paging speaker.
15.6.11 Provide a minimum of 1830 mm (6 ft.) clear space for change table that is
1580 mm (62”) long, and 710 mm (28”) wide.
15.6.12 Provide two shelving units, 250 mm deep, for storage of diapers and other
accessories. One shelving unit is to be located above the toilet, approximately
300 mm above the grab bar; the other shelving unit is to be mounted approximately 1,300 mm from finished floor in close proximity to the lift, but not directly above
it. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches)
15.7 QUIET ROOM
15.7.1 A glazed screen next to the door from PIP Room to Quiet Room is required. The door will have glass panels top and bottom (Door Style C – Refer to
Illustrative Sketches).
15.7.2 There are to be no receptacles or a light switch in this room. The lights
are to be controlled by a switch located outside the Quiet Room
15.7.3 Provide a ceiling mounted back box for a future speaker/sound system,
with conduits terminating at table height, in the PIP workroom.
15.8 STAFF WORKROOM
15.8.1 Fenestration to the exterior is preferable, but not essential.
15.8.2 Provide a glazed screen for supervision purposes of the main, as well as
the kitchen area. (Screen is to be low enough for supervision while sitting at a
desk.)
15.8.3 For computer provisions - Refer to “Computer Requirements” this Guideline for details.
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16. LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTRE
The Library Resource Centre consists of a main Library space between 185 m2
(approx.. 2,000 sq. ft.) and 240 m2 (approx.. 2,580 sq. ft.), + one Library Seminar
Room @ 15 m2 (165 sq. ft.) + Library Work Room @ 12 m2 (125 sq. ft.) + one AV
Storage Room @ 7 m2 (75 sq. ft.). The Library Resource Centre should not exceed
275 m2 (approx. 2,960 sq. ft.). Depending on the size of the school, the Library
Resource Centre will vary in size and must be approved by the Design Dept.
NOTE: Transformation into a 21st Century Learning Environment - The Library
culture should be a “Learning Commons, the Hub or Core” of the school providing a
positive impact on student development. The design of the space, even though
supported by the infusion of furniture and technology, should inspire students to
learn, and, to encourage and strengthen student self-development.
16.1 LIBRARY
16.1.1 The library is to be located centrally for easy accessibility to the majority of
classrooms and/or to all students.
16.1.2 If located on the ground floor, the library requires no special access con-
sideration for community use.
16.1.3 Ceiling height, and, both natural and special lighting treatment could be
considered to enhance the space.
16.1.4 Allowing for a variety of activities and flexibility is important. No mezzanine
space should be considered.
16.1.5 Technology – desktops computers, laptops and other electronic devices
will be a common tool for teaching/learning and access to information for students, consequently, flexibility within the space for the use (and charging) of this
equipment must be considered.
16.1.6 The library is to contain book display & storage, activity/teaching/learning,
and reading areas. There may be consideration to include a SMART BOARD,
confirm at the Design Phase.
16.1.7 Provide a minimum of 9100 mm (30 ft.) of unencumbered wall space to
install up to 1830 mm (6 ft.) high, library shelving. Variation to shelving type may
be installed and must be reviewed/approved at the Design Phase.
16.1.8 The library is also used for large meetings, acoustical considerations are
to be considered since the library is not carpeted.
16.1.9 At the main entrance, provide a control panel and add ceiling speakers for
emergency PA announcements.
16.1.10 Refer to Illustrative Sketches for the details of a standard Elementary
School circulation desk. The circulation desk is to be included in the Contract.
16.1.11 All shelving is to be purchased separately by the school from a “Furniture
and Equipment” budget.
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16.2 LIBRARY WORK ROOM
16.2.1 The library should be visible from inside the library workroom for supervi-
sion.
16.2.2 For Computer provisions – Refer to “Computer Requirements” this Guideline for details.
16.2.3 If half screens are introduced they must be a maximum of 900 mm (36”)
from finished floor, so that standard height of shelving units can be installed below
the screens.
16.2.4 The workroom is to be easily accessible to the circulation desk. Exterior
window to the room is preferable, but not essential.
16.2.5 If a control panel is not considered, as a minimum provisions should be
made for a wall mounted PA/Telephone and clock.
16.2.6 Provide a maximum 2,450 mm (8 ft.) long counter with a sink, centered in
counter. Provide upper and lower cupboards with adjustable and lockable doors.
All locks are to be keyed alike.
16.3 LIBRARY SEMINAR ROOM
16.3.1 The Seminar Room accessible from within only the Library should be as
close to the main entrance to the library as possible.
16.3.1.1
Reserved.
16.3.2 The Seminar Room should have glazed screens to the library with a minimum height of 200 mm from the finished floor.
16.3.3 The Seminar Room is to have a standard control panel, and, the same
provisions for computers as a regular Seminar Room in the school. Refer to
“Computer Requirements” this Guideline for details.
16.3.4 One wall is to have a 2450 mm (8 ft.) long whiteboard, the other a 1200
mm (4 ft.) long tack board.
16.4 LIBRARY AUDIO-VISUAL STORAGE ROOM
16.4.1 Preference is for this room to be accessible only from the library, any other
location may be discussed/approved at the Design Phase.
16.4.2 It should be located near to the Library entrance for easy, direct access.
This room is controlled by Library Staff.
16.5 LIBRARY COMPUTER PROVISIONS
16.5.1 Reserved.
16.5.2 Reserved.
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16.5.3 Reserved.
16.5.4 Reserved.
16.5.5 Reserved.
17. GENERAL PURPOSE AREA
17.1 SINGLE GENERAL PURPOSE ROOM
If a single G. P. Room is identified in the program requirements the area will consist
of a single gym @ 290 m2 (3,125 sq. ft.) + two change rooms @ max.23 m2 (250 sq.
ft.), [including screened vestibules] + one G. P. Room storage room @ 14 m2 (150
sq. ft.) + Stage @ (maximum) 93 m2 (1000 sq. ft.), for a total of 443 m2 (4,775 square
feet).
17.1.1 With the exception of the game line layout, and the roughing- in for a
scoreboard, requirements of a Double G. P. Room shall also apply to a Single G.
P. Room layout. (Review with the Design Department.)
17.2 DOUBLE GENERAL PURPOSE ROOM
If a double G. P. Room is identified in the program requirements the area will consist
of a double gym @ max. 390 m2 (4,200 sq. ft.) + four change rooms @ max. 23 m2
(250 sq. ft.) each [inclusive of screened vestibules] + two G. P. Room storage rooms
@ 14 m2 (150 sq. ft.) each + Stage @ [maximum] 93 m2 (1,000 sq. ft.), for a total of
585 m2 (6,300 square feet).
Preference for either the single or double G. P. Room is for chair storage room of
approximately 14 m2 (150 sq. ft. for single) and 18.5 m2 (200 sq. ft. for double) will be
required. Either storage room type will require an oversized door. If chair storage
room is not designed, a chair storage could be considered located under the stage.
17.2.1 Depending on the plan layout, the double gym must not to exceed 390 m2
(4,200 sq. ft.) and must be a minimum of 1555 mm (51 ft.) wide.
17.2.2 Ideally, the main entrance to the G. P. Room will be via the front foyer
space at the main school entrance and be directly opposite the stage location.
17.2.3 Audience access to the G. P. Room at or via the front of stage is not de-
sirable.
17.2.4 Egress from at least one G. P. Room directly to the outside is preferable,
but not essential unless required by code.
17.2.4.1
If the G. P. room is located on an outside wall, one exterior, and
one interior entrance is to have a removable mullion.
17.2.4.2
Windows for viewing into the G. P. Room from the second floor
are not acceptable.
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17.2.5 Direct access from the two change rooms to each half of the G. P. Room
is preferable, but not essential. Depending on the layout, access to the change
rooms from a corridor is acceptable.
17.2.6 The floor is to be vinyl composite tile (VCT) with appropriate inlaid markings for games lines (Refer to Illustrative Sketches) and description in this
Guideline.
17.2.7 The Open Web Steel Joists are to be high enough from finished floor so
as not to require sprayed-on fireproofing.
17.2.8 Tectum panels at the appropriate height rather than sound block is pre-
ferred on the perimeter walls.
17.2.9 With the exception of the storage room doors, all other doors shall swing
out from the G. P. Room, so that hardware does not protrude into the G. P. Room
area.
17.2.10 All exposed ductwork in the G. P. Room, as well as the stage shall be
located between joists and shall be round.
17.2.11 Install two “Bombay type” fans in each single gym and in each half of a
double gym, to run independently of the ventilating system. Fans are to have wire
guards.
17.2.12 All switches and other devices below 2450 mm shall be recessed. Other
devices, such as exit lights, emergency lighting, security and fire devices, remote
heads and clocks shall have wire guards.
17.2.13 The lighting shall be by means of standard 300 mm x 1200 mm (1 ft. x 4
ft.) wire guard fixtures connected to three way switches in each G. P. Room.
17.2.14 Each half of a double G. P. Room and a Single G. P. Room shall be on
two circuits. Back row of light fixtures (furthest away from the stage) will be on
one circuit. Remainder of fixtures will be on the second circuit. Both circuits will
be controlled by motion sensors, with override, 3-way switching as appropriate.
17.2.15 Make certain that all fixtures can be switched off during a performance and
that combination exit signs and lights provide adequate illumination during performances.
17.2.16 Provide two (2) back boxes with conduit and pull string for WiFi radios the
wall adjacent to the first floor corridor ceiling space. Locate 6000mm (20 ft.) from
each corner on this gym room wall approx. XXX above finished floor of gym. (Note
XXX could be approx. 3000 mm (10 ft.) or whatever height is adjacent to first floor
ceiling space).
17.2.17 Any fire extinguisher cabinets are to be fully recessed with minimum glazing as per code.
17.2.18 Glazing in G. P. Room doors is to be GWP glass.
17.2.19 Review with Design Department the feasibility of specifying contrasting
colour VCT for the G. P. Room border beyond the main basketball court.
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17.2.20 Consideration may be given to portray school colours on walls of the single or double G. P. Room by means of lines or simple pattern. Review with
Design Department any such proposal.
17.2.20.1 Any specific wall graphics are to be installed after completion for
the project and paid directly from the school’s Furniture and
Equipment budget.
17.3 DRAW CURTAIN
17.3.1 Only the double G. P. Room will be divided by a manually operated draw
curtain design. The lower 3000 mm (10 ft.) section of the curtain will be solid vinyl; the remaining upper section will be mesh.
17.3.1.1
This horizontal manually operated curtain will be stored along
one side wall of the G. P. Room – opposite the doors to the
change rooms. The storage of this curtain is not to interfere with
any doors or basketball backstops.
17.4 GAMES LINES
The G. P. Room game lines shall be VCT inserts – NOT painted on the floor.
17.4.1 Game lines for a Single G. P. Room shall have the following markings:
One main basketball court
Two minor basketball courts*
One main volleyball court
Two badminton courts*
100 mm (4”) black lines
50 mm (2”) red lines
50 mm (2”) green lines
37.5 mm (1½”) yellow lines
* Badminton and minor basketball courts are to be located
width-wise.
17.4.2 The double G. P. Room shall have the following markings:
One main basketball court
Two minor basketball courts*
One main volleyball court
Three badminton courts *
100 mm (4”) black lines
50 mm (2”) red lines
50 mm (2”) green lines
37.5 mm (1½”) yellow lines
* Minor basketball and Badminton courts to run width-wise.
17.5 FLOOR SOCKETS
17.5.1 Provide game post floor sockets 1⅞” in diameter – no metric equivalent.
Other floor sockets for high bar, balance beam, and pummel horse are not required.
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17.6 BASKETBALL BACKSTOPS
The cost of the supply and installation of the basketball backboards are to be identified as an itemized price in the Supplementary Information Form and back charged
to the school’s Furniture and Equipment Budget.
17.6.1 The Main Basketball Court is to be equipped with rectangular, tempered
glass backboards, with spring type hoops.
17.6.1.1
The rectangular tempered glass backboards are to be complete
with padding kit for rectangular backboards, “Power-flex type”
goal/net, and “Saf-Strap type” auto lock, anti-fall, safety belt
mechanism.
17.6.2 Main basketball court backboard frames are to be power operated, ceiling
hung, and swing up type.
17.6.2.1
Switches for these backboard frames are to be located in the
corners of the General Purpose Room, never directly underneath the backboards.
17.6.3 Minor Basketball Courts are to be equipped with height adjustable, metal,
white, fan shaped backboards.
17.6.3.1
Minor basketball court backboard frames are to be wall mounted,
non-swing up type.
17.6.4 In addition to the main and minor court backstops, each half of a double
gym or the single gym will be equipped with one or two additional practice basketball backstops.
17.6.4.1
Practice basketball backboards (location and number to be determined) are to be wall mounted and fixed (not height
adjustable). The practice basketball backstops are to be metal,
white, fan-shaped type.
17.6.4.2
Avoid installation over door openings and in close proximity to
full court play basketball backstops.
17.6.5 Wall mounted backstops are to be through-bolted, with a continuous, steel
back plate between bolts.
17.6.6 Fixed basketball backstops are not to be fastened in walls that adjoin
teaching or staff room spaces.
17.7 G. P. ROOM ACCESSORIES
17.7.1 Rough-in for an electronic scoreboard and controller in the Double Gym
only. Location of scoreboard is to be determined by the Principal Designate post
General Tender. The supply and installation of the scoreboard and controller is to
be after completion of project, and back charged directly to the School’s Furniture
and Equipment Budgets.)
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17.7.1.1
Location of the possible future electric scoreboard should be on
either side of the stage wall, as high as possible.
17.7.2 Each half of the double G. P. Room and in the Single G.P. Room is to
have a recessed 1200 mm x 1200 mm (4 ft. x 4 ft.) whiteboard with a recessed
chalk trough.
17.8 GENERAL PURPOSE ROOM SOUND SYSTEM
17.8.1 The General Purpose Room Sound System is to be included in the Contract by ALLOWANCE but back charged to the School’s Furniture and Equipment
Budget. The separate sound system should be capable of providing music from
portable DVD/CD players, as well as from a microphone outlet located on the face
of the stage apron.
17.8.2 Refer to components of the General Purpose Room Sound System described for information and coordination purposes in SYSTEMS. (Refer to also
Item on “In Contract Items - back charged to F & E.”)
17.9 G. P. ROOM ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEM
17.9.1 The General Purpose Room Assistive Listening system is to be wireless
and is to be included as part of the General Purpose Room Sound System.
17.10
GENERAL PURPOSE ROOM MOTORIZED PROJECTION SCREEN
17.10.1 Provide, in Contract, a motorized projection screen for rear projection di-
rectly behind the main curtain track. Review with Construction Department if the
screen should be located to the side of the proscenium arch and not be rear projection capable.
17.10.1.1 If rear projection is preferred by the Principal Designate, provide
power at high level for the rear projector.
17.10.1.2 Minimum size of screen is to be 3000 mm (10 ft.) square.
17.10.2 Provide adequate support, all power & controls, including key switch at
one side of the stage in the G. P Room.
17.10.3 While the projection screen is included in the Contract, the cost of the
supply and installation of it will be charged against the Furniture and Equipment
budget. (Refer to item on “In Contract Items, Back Charged to F & E.”)
17.11
CHANGE ROOMS
17.11.1 Both pairs of change rooms are identical.
17.11.2 Ideally, both have direct access from the corridor and to the G. P. Room
although a single access from a connecting corridor (from corridor to G. P. Room)
is acceptable.
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17.11.3 View into change rooms is to be properly screened. Screened vestibules
are included in the overall area.
17.11.4 Each change room is to have cantilevered wood benches and welded coat
hooks and a wood shelf above. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches)
17.11.5 Drywall ceilings are mandatory. The light fixtures should be recessed and
all other electrical devices are to be in wire cages.
17.11.6 Change Rooms are to have fixtures controlled by ceiling mounted “Ultra-
sonic/motion sensor” switches.
17.11.7 Key switches in Change Rooms are unacceptable.
17.11.8 Emergency PA speakers and fire horns/strobes are to be flush mounted
and have wire cages.
17.11.9 Provide one service duplex receptacle.
17.12
GENERAL PURPOSE ROOM STORAGE ROOM
17.12.1 A centrally located G. P. Room storage room, to be directly accessible
from each half of the G. P. Room, by means of a single, oversized, hinged door.
17.12.2 If a centrally located G. P. Room storage room is not possible, two, equally
sized G. P. Room storage rooms are acceptable, providing that each is accessible
from each G. P. Room. Doors to both storage rooms are to be oversized, not
double doors.
17.12.3 A single large storage room, accessible only from one side of a double
General Purpose Room is unacceptable.
17.12.4 Provide four, wall mounted shelves, slightly angled towards the wall for
storage of balls. Bottom shelf is to be installed 1,200 mm (4 ft.) from finished floor
to accommodate ball carts below. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches.)
17.12.5 Detail a “Vertical Pole Storage Rack” to accommodate badminton and
volleyball posts. Number of post sleeves will depend on the game line layouts.
(Refer to Illustrative Sketches.)
18. STAGE
Whether the stage is associated with a single or double G. P. Room, the requirements as listed below, remain the same to max. 93 m2 (1000 sq. ft.).
18.1.1 The stage should be a maximum of 6100 mm (20 ft.) deep.
18.1.2 The stage is to be located on the short (end) wall of the General Purpose
Room and is to address only the G. P. Room. Stage that opens front and back is
unacceptable.
18.1.3 This area has the same height of ceiling as the G.P. Room and has an
exposed structure.
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18.1.4 Below the OWSJ install adequate support for drapery tracks, and theatrical light fixtures. (Refer to the web Technical Guidelines - Performing Arts for
Elementary School)
18.1.5 At the proscenium arch, provide adequate, and appropriate structural
framing to support the main stage drapery track, valence pipe and electric projection screen. (Refer to “Back charged” items for screen.)
18.1.6 There are to be two means of access to the stage. One is directly from
the corridor. (Or a connecting corridor) The other is from the General Purpose
Room.
18.1.7 Refer to “Computer Requirements” this Guideline for details.
18.1.8 In the connecting corridor, in close proximity to the entrance of the G. P.
Room, detail staff P.A./Telephone call back system.
18.1.9 Also in this connecting corridor, provide the main switching for both halves
of a double General Purpose Room. (Switching at corridor entrance doors to
each G. P. Room should be for the back row of lights only.)
18.1.10 If the design permits, it is preferred to locate physically challenged lift so
that it will service both the stage, as well as the second floor.
18.1.11 Stage flooring and linking corridor to be VCT, tread/risers are to be rubber
(as main exit stairs).
18.1.12 In addition to Performance Lighting for the Stage and G. P. Room FOH,
provide fluorescent fixtures as stage work lights. (Refer to the web Technical
Guidelines - Performing Arts for Elementary School)
18.1.13 Folding wall to separate the G. P. Room from the stage is not required.
18.1.14 At the stage apron, provide three duplex receptacles and three microphone connections, one located at center and one at each side of the stage. Next
to the three microphone connections, provide an empty back box with pull string
for data outlet. Refer to section on computers, this Guideline for computer provisions.
18.1.15 The Chair Storage Room is preferred, chair dollies should be provided.
Review with the Design Department. This allows the height of the Stage to be
lowered.
18.1.16 Only if approved at the Design Phase, below the stage provide a minimum
of seven storage areas for chair dollies. Chair dollies are to be in Contract.
18.1.16.1 Provide center steel rail, flared in the front, as a guide for the dol-
lies.
18.1.17 Chair dollies are to be designed with solid fronts and appropriate hand
holds. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches.)
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18.2 STAGE TRACKS AND DRAPERIES
18.2.1 The main draw curtain track and all other stage tracks (valences, teasers,
and cyclorama) are to be included in the Contract.
18.2.2 All stage draperies are NIC – to be purchased from the School’s Furniture
and Equipment Budget and selected in consultation with the Design Department
and if appointed, the Principal Designate.
18.3 STAGE/G. P. ROOM PERFORMANCE LIGHTING & RIGGING
18.3.1 The Performance Lighting, dimming and Rigging is included in the Con-
tract.
18.3.2 For detailed requirements of G. P. Room “Front of House” (FOH) Rigging
and Lighting and for Stage Rigging and Lighting, Refer to the web Technical
Guidelines - Performance Lighting and Rigging for Elementary Schools.
19. ADMINISTRATION AREA
The Administration Area consists of a General Office/waiting area between 19 m2
and 37 m2 (200 to 400 sq. ft.), + a Principal’s office @ 17 m2 (180 sq. ft.) + a VicePrincipal’s office @ 11 m2 (120 sq. ft.) + Office Work room/storage area/printing @
14 m2 (150 sq. ft.)., for a maximum total of 79 m2 850 square feet).
19.1 GENERAL
19.1.1 The administration area is closely associated with the Health Area and
Guidance Area.
19.1.2 Once the school is large enough to warrant it, the nurse’s office can be-
come a second vice principal’s office. It can also be used for occasional and
itinerant staff.
19.1.2.1
Traditionally, the secretarial staff monitors the Health Room,
therefore glazing screens are important.
19.1.2.2
Secretarial staff also monitors the access to the Health Room
washroom.
19.2 ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
19.2.1 The Administration Office must provide an overlook of the front entrance to
the school, with an access from the main lobby.
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19.2.1.2
The main door to the Administration Office will close when fire
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19.2.1.3
This door is to be oversized to afford clear access to the Health
Room.
19.2.2 There are to be full height screens between the corridor and the lobby/vestibule for supervision.
19.2.3 Fenestration for the Administration Office is essential.
19.2.4 Provide a closet (max. 1200 mm) for staff and visitor coats. Closet to have
760 mm (30”) hinged door. Bi-fold or sliding door is unacceptable.
19.2.5 Provide seating space for a maximum of four visitors. Space for secretari-
al staff should not be sacrificed for the waiting area.
19.2.6 Avoid curved and/or angled walls in the administration areas to maximize
efficiency of work space.
19.2.7 Potential reorganization of the secretarial reception space requires that the
floor finish/pattern of the waiting area and the General Office be continuous.
19.2.8 Systems furniture shall form the reception counter in the General Office.
This furniture is NIC and is to be purchased by the school from its furniture and
equipment budget. The Consultant shall assist the interior systems interior designer with the layouts of this area.
19.2.9 Provide provisions for three (3) connections.
quirements” this Guideline for details.
19.2.9.1
Refer to “Computer Re-
All of the provisions for computer/electrical/PA/Telephone are installed in the wall – not floor mounted.
19.2.10 Access to the Health Area is through the office only, located so that there
is supervision of ill students by secretarial staff.
19.2.11 Reserved.
19.2.12 Provide additional duplex receptacles as required. Provide a rough-in for
a wall mounted telephone, away from secretarial positions for use by parents and
other visitors.
19.2.13 No special lighting is required.
19.3 PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE
19.3.1 The Principal’s office is to be accessed from the main office but should be
located away from the main entrance.
19.3.2 No special lighting is required, but fenestration is essential.
19.3.3 Adequate ventilation to hold a small meeting of up to five people in either
of the offices should be designed.
19.3.4 The Principal’s office is to have, along both perpendicular walls, but close
to the exterior wall, (location depends on possible desk layouts.) computer provisions - Refer to “Computer, Requirements” this Guideline for details.
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19.3.5 Duplex receptacles for desk lamps are to be located in appropriate loca-
tions.
19.4 VICE-PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE
19.4.1 The Vice-Principal’s office is similar in design to the Principal’s office.
19.4.2 This office should be located closer to the main entrance of the General
Office than the Principal’s office.
19.5 PA/TELEPHONE MAIN RACK
19.5.1 The supply and installation of Integrated PA/Telephone Wiring and Devices, including the main rack is by Cash Allowance. (Refer to the web - Technical
Guidelines - Integrated PA/Telephone System).
19.5.2 Depending on the configuration of the administration area and the school’s
requirements, the main rack may be located either in the Office Workroom or in
the Secretarial Area.
19.5.3 In either case, the main rack should be enclosed in a masonry or millwork
alcove to conceal PA wiring.
19.5.4 The main rack should be located so that is accessible to students for mak-
ing announcements.
19.5.5 The PA Rack shall be on lockable casters to allow service to the back of
the rack.
19.5.6 Provide adequate conduits for the PA main rack as required.
19.6 OFFICE WORKROOM/STORAGE AREA/PRINTING
19.6.1 The workroom is to be accessible directly from the General Office, or from
an internal corridor, but within easy access to the secretarial staff.
19.6.2 Along one wall, provide mail box cubicles. Number of mail boxes to equal
the number of staff plus 20%. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches for detail of mail cubicles.)
19.6.2.1
Mail cubicles may alternatively be located in the Staff Room.
Review with the Design Department.
19.6.3 Provide a 1200 mm x 1200 mm (4 ft. x 4 ft.) tack board for announce-
ments.
19.6.4 Provide sufficient ventilation and appropriate power requirements for a
heavy duty, (20 amp) duplicating machine.
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19.6.6 Along one wall, provide a counter with adjustable shelving below, no doors
required. Upper cupboards/shelving is not required.
19.6.7 Reserved.
20. HEALTH AREA
The Health Area consists of a Health Room of max. 14 m2 (150 sq. ft.) + optional
Nurse's office @ 11 m2 (120 sq. ft.) + Health Room Washroom. Depending on the
layout, and providing that all of the described fitments can be accommodated, the
Health Room may be decreased in size.
NOTE: The barrier free washroom may be required to conform to the current Ontario
Building Code & Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If required, then this
must be included in to the design.
20.1 HEALTH ROOM
20.1.1 The Health Room area is to be accessible only from the General Office
and the cot area must be clearly visible from the secretarial position.
20.1.2 Provide a counter with single stainless steel sink, hot and cold water,
drawers, and lockable cupboard doors with adjustable shelving below.
20.1.3 Above the counter, provide lockable cupboards with adjustable shelving.
All locks to be keyed alike.
20.1.4 Allow space, and make provisions for a refrigerator. Provide a water line
with a shut-off valve terminating in a flush mounted box with cover for an icemaker. Box cover is to be removable when ice maker is connected.
20.1.5 In an appropriate location provide a bowl type eye wash station. Height to
rim is not to exceed 760 mm (30”). Refer to item on eye wash stations.
20.1.6 Specify provisions and rough-in for a stackable washer and a dryer. (If a
Barrier free washroom is designed, the washer/dryer may be located within this
space),
20.1.7 Opposite the counter, provide an area with a curtain for a cot that can be
screened off from the rest of the health room.
20.1.8 At the cot location, provide a wall-mounted, hospital type light, on a pull
chain.
20.2 NURSE’S OFFICE (OPTIONAL)
20.2.1 If identified in the Building Program, a Nurse’s office may be located between the General Office and the Health Room. The Nurse's office is designed
identically to the Vice-principal's office.
20.2.2 The Nurse’s office does not need to be accessed through the Health
Room.
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20.3 HEALTH ROOM WASHROOM
20.3.1 If there is no PIP area in the school’s program, the size, provisions for a
change table, inclusion of a shower etc. is to be identical to the details of the PIP
washroom as described elsewhere in this Guideline. If PIP area is included in the
program, requirements, follow the fitments as listed below:
20.3.2 The washroom is to be accessible from the Health Room.
20.3.3 Door to washroom should swing out and be oversized.
20.3.4 Along one wall, install a handicapped sink, hot and cold water, and physically challenged toilet. Toilet should not have a ‘pressure bladders’.
20.3.4.1
Both these fixtures are to have the necessary grab bars, and
must be wheelchair accessible. Grab bars are to be supplied
and installed in the Contract.
20.3.5 Review with the Design Department the design options – (i) if a PIP area
not in the program and, (ii) impact of Universal washroom.
21. GUIDANCE AREA
The Guidance Area consists of a Counseling Room max. 23 m2 (250 sq. ft.) + an
Office @ 11 m2 (120 sq. ft.), for a total max. 34 m2 (370 square feet).
21.1 COUNSELING ROOM
21.1.1 Preferably this room is to be accessible directly from the school corridor as
well as the internal administrative corridor.
21.1.1.1
If the design does not permit access from the internal administrative area the area is to be located in close proximity to the
General Office.
21.1.2 A glazed screen should be installed next to the main corridor entrance.
21.1.3 Provide a white board and tack board each 1200 mm x 2450 mm x (4 ft. x
8 ft.) in size.
21.1.4 This room is identical as a Staff Work Room for computer provisions. Refer to “Computer Requirements” this Guideline for details.
21.1.5 Provide a standard control panel next to the corridor door. If there is a
second access to this room via the general office, provide three way switching.
21.2 COUNSELING OFFICE
21.2.1 If included in the program, preferably, the Counseling Office will have di-
rect access from the Counseling Room.
21.2.2 Preference is for operable window in the office, but not a requirement.
There could be a glass screen between it and the Counseling Room.
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21.2.3 The office should be identical in design for fixtures and fitments to the
Vice-Principal’s office.
21.2.4 Ventilating provisions for at least four persons should be designed.
22. STAFF AREAS
The staff areas consist of a Staff Room approx. 46.5 m2 (500 sq. ft.) with attached
Staff Kitchen/Pantry @ 14 m2 (150 sq. ft.) + one or two Staff Work Rooms @ 19 m2
(200 sq. ft.) + a laminator/photocopy room @ 4.5 m2 (50 sq. ft.)
Depending on the size of the school, the Staff Room, as well as the Staff
Workroom(s), may be varied in size. One or both staff work rooms may be
eliminated. The decrease of area will be determined at the initial Building
Program to be reviewed with the Design Department.
22.1 STAFF ROOM
22.1.1 The Staff Room should be located so it is easily accessible from the parking lot, and close to the Administrative Area.
22.1.2 The Staff Room requires no special lighting or ceiling treatment.
22.1.3 The room should be screened from the corridor. Provide a small alcove
for a coat shelf and a coat rod within this alcove, no doors.
22.1.4 Install a 1200 mm x 2450 mm (4 ft. x 8 ft.) whiteboard and 1200 mm x
2450 mm (4 ft. x 8 ft.) tack board in an appropriate location.
22.1.5 At the entrance, provide a standard classroom control panel.
22.1.6 Make provisions for a speaker in the T-bar ceiling grid, refer to Standard
Classroom this guideline.
22.1.7 In addition, make provision for a telephone in an isolated corner of the
staff room for privacy. For computer provisions - Refer to “Computer Requirements” this Guideline for details.
22.1.8 Around the perimeter, provide adequate duplex receptacles for table
lamps. For computer locations see section on computers, this Guideline.
22.1.9 Make certain that there is adequate ventilation for staff members.
22.2 STAFF KITCHEN/PANTRY
22.2.1 The kitchen is to serve the staff room only and should be within the staff
room. A ‘galley’ design layout is preferred versus an l-shaped layout.
22.2.2 The kitchen/pantry shall have standard kitchen style cupboards with doors
and adjustable shelving.
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22.2.2.1
One section of the kitchen style cupboards is to be designed as
barrier free.
22.2.3 The upper cupboards shall have doors and adjustable shelving. One upper unit, one lower unit and one drawer unit adjacent to the refrigerator are to be
lockable.
22.2.4 The kitchen counter shall have a double stainless steel sink with hot and
cold water. Next to the sink, leave a space and make provisions for a
dishwasher. (Dishwasher is NIC, but hook-up is in Contract)
22.2.5 Also, make provisions for a residential type, built-in oven (Oven is NIC, but
hook-up is in Contract. Refer to Illustrative Sketches for details.)
22.2.6 Allow space for commercial type refrigerator/cooler. Locate refrigerator
adjacent to millwork. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches for space requirements.)
22.2.6.1
Do not provide cupboards above the refrigerator/cooler location.
22.2.7 Provide adequate duplex receptacles on separate circuits above the counter. Microwave oven is to be located on the kitchen counter.
22.2.8 In addition to the standard kitchen style cupboards, an island counter to
separate the kitchen from the staff room is preferred.
22.2.9 The island counter shall have cupboards with adjustable shelving on both
sides. A row of three drawers on the kitchen side should be detailed.
22.2.9.1
On the staff room side, detail two duplex receptacles on separate circuits. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches for details.)
22.3 STAFF WORKROOM(S)
22.3.1 The staff workrooms are to be located as the plan dictates.
22.3.2 Each of these rooms is similar to the Seminar Rooms.
22.3.3 Access is to be from the corridor.
22.3.4 At the corridor entrance door, provide a standard classroom control panel.
22.3.5 For computer provisions – Refer to “Computer Requirements this Guideline for details.
22.3.6 On one wall, provide a 1200 mm x 2450 mm (4 ft. x 8 ft.) whiteboard. On
the opposite wall, provide 1200 mm x 2400 mm (4 ft. x 8 ft.) tack board.
22.4 LAMINATOR/PHOTOCOPIER ROOM
22.4.1 Typically on the second floor, and convenient to a staff workroom, this
room should accommodate a laminator AND a photocopier. It should have separately controlled exhaust directly to the outside, as well as adequate make up air.
22.4.2 Provide two, 20 amp service receptacles – one for the laminator and one
for a photocopying machine. Next to the photocopying machine receptacle, also
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provide a data outlet - Refer to “Computer Requirements” this Guideline for details.
23. CUSTODIAL AREAS
The custodial area consists of a Custodial Office @ max. 14 m2 (150 sq. ft.) +
Custodial Service Rooms @ 7.5 m2 to 9.5 m2 (80 to 100 sq. ft.) each + Custodial
Service Closets @ 4.5 ± m2 (50 ± sq. ft.) each: an Exterior Storage Room @ 14 m2
(150 sq. ft.) + a Recycling Room @ max. 7.5 m2 to 9.5 m2 (80 to 100 sq. ft.) + a
Sprinkler Room @ 7.5 ± m2 (80 ± sq. ft.); + Electrical Room + Irrigation system area.
23.1 CUSTODIAL OFFICE
23.1.1 This room is to be accessed from the main corridor and should be located
on the parking lot side of the school for direct access to waste bins.
23.1.2 Ideally, exterior access from this room is to be provided through the Recy-
cling Room.
23.1.3 At the corridor door, provide a standard classroom control panel.
23.1.4 In an appropriate location, provide 1200 mm x 1200 mm (4 ft. x 4 ft.) tack
board.
23.1.5 Provide a 2450 mm (8 ft.) long counter with a single stainless steel sink
and upper and lower lockable cupboards with adjustable shelving. Provide one
section of drawers.
23.1.5.1
Next to the counter, make space for a refrigerator. Do not install
upper cupboards over the refrigerator.
23.1.6 In an appropriate location provide a “bowl type” eye wash station at an
appropriate height for an adult. (Refer to Item on eye wash stations.)
23.1.7 Along one wall, above desk height, provide adequate duplex receptacles.
23.1.7.1
Refer to “Computer Requirements” this Guideline for details.
23.1.8 This room may contain the fire alarm control panel, the security system
panel, the card access system, and possible future computer linkup for the energy
management system between the main mechanical room and this area.
23.1.8.1
If various panels are located in this room, provide adequate
power for all these systems and provide plywood back panel(s)
for mounting of devices.
23.2 CUSTODIAL SERVICE ROOMS/CLOSETS
23.2.1 Provide one (1) Custodial Service Room and one (1) Custodial Service
Closet per floor, strategically located.
23.2.1.1
One Custodial Service Room per floor must be sufficient in size
to accommodate the storage of the power floor washer/cleaner.
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23.2.1.2
In each of the Custodial Service Rooms provide 20 amp power
for a battery re-charger.
23.2.2 The two custodial service rooms and the custodial service closets are to
be equipped with one mop sink, (as opposed to slop sink) and an eye wash station. (Refer to eye wash section in this Guideline for details.)
23.2.3 Faucets at mop sinks are to have hot and cold water, and be complete
with back flow preventer, 600 mm (2 ft.) hose and a hook for a bucket. (Support
faucets from wall.)
23.2.3.1
Provide a floor drain in both service rooms and closets. Floor
drains in the service rooms is to be of adequate size to evacuate
water from the power floor cleaner.
23.2.4 In both the custodial service rooms and the custodial service closets pro-
vide:
23.2.4.1
A wall mounted (same height as typical upper cupboards over a
counter), 900 mm (3 ft.) wide, open, adjustable shelving unit.
23.2.4.2
A steel plate 900 mm (3 ft.) long with welded hooks to store
brooms etc.
23.2.5 The custodial service rooms/closets are to have an oversized door for
storage of floor cleaner.
23.3 RECYCLING ROOM
23.3.1 Accessible from the custodial office, this room should have an exterior,
oversized door.
23.3.2 It should have a hot and cold water wall mounted faucet and a floor drain.
23.3.3 Provide adequate heating by means of a ceiling mounted force flow unit.
23.3.4 The irrigation system controls (Refer to Illustrative Sketches for details.)
may be located along one wall of this room.
23.3.4.1
The Irrigation System may also be located in a stairwell area
(creating a room) below the mid landing with a door to the exterior. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches.)
23.4 EXTERIOR STORAGE ROOM
23.4.1 The room must have a two hour fire separation all around.
23.4.2 The Exterior Storage Room must have two @ 900 mm doors, NO
MULLION, access only from the exterior with a ramp to allow for storage of “riding” lawn mowers, snow blowers.
23.4.2.1
Provide a thumb turn on the inside of the door.
23.4.3 A floor drain with an oil interceptor is required for this room.
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23.4.4 Provide heat by means of a ceiling mounted force flow unit.
23.4.5 Provide in the Exterior Storage Room an exhaust fan interlocked with a
motorized damper on a fresh air intake duct and a unit heater.
23.4.5.1
Provide a line voltage thermostat (with heating/cooling DB) to
control either fan "on" for ventilation or fan "off" and UH "on" for
heating during winter.
23.4.6 Make provision for P.A. speaker and provide fire pull station by the door.
23.4.7 Provide one duplex receptacle and lighting with motion detector switch.
The room may remain semi unfinished, however install a rubber base and paint
walls.
23.5 SPRINKLER ROOM
23.5.1 The sprinkler room (if required by Authorities Having Jurisdiction) may
require an exterior door for access.
23.5.2 Provide one duplex receptacle, and lighting with motion detector switch.
The room may remain semi unfinished, however install a rubber base and paint
walls.
23.6 ELECTRICAL ROOM
23.6.1 The electrical room could be accessible from the custodial area or me-
chanical room - depending on school layout - and contains the electrical
switchgear.
23.6.2 In some municipalities, the electrical room is required to have a door to the
exterior. Consultant must review this requirement with the local Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
23.6.3 Care must be taken in locating electrical rooms in the building. Electrical
room locations next to teaching and/or staff occupied spaces are to be avoided.
23.6.4 Provide clean, plywood backboard of adequate size anchored securely to
the wall for mounting all necessary equipment.
23.6.5 The room may remain semi unfinished, however install a rubber base and
paint walls.
23.6.6 An interior room for garbage storage is not required. All garbage will be
bagged and deposited into an exterior bin(s).
23.6.7 Bin(s) will be contained in an exterior garbage enclosure. (Refer to “Exte-
rior Amenities” section of the Guideline and Illustrative Sketches for description.)
23.6.8 Any interior electrical vault is unacceptable.
23.6.8.1
Consultants are to have discussions with the local Authorities
Having Jurisdiction for provision of a pad mounted transformer,
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as close as possible to the Electrical Room, but accessible by
Hydro service trucks.
23.6.8.2
Bollards may need to be installed around the pad mount transformer for protection.
24. ACADEMIC AND CUSTODIAL STORAGE ROOMS
24.1.1 One (1) academic and one (1) custodial storage room is required on each
floor of the school building.
14 m2 (150 sq. ft.)
None of the storage rooms are to exceed
24.1.2 All academic storage rooms are to have a motion detector light switch with
one duplex receptacle at desk height next to the door.
25. WASHROOMS
25.1 STUDENT WASHROOMS
25.1.1 As a minimum, detail one set of student washrooms on each school floor.
25.1.1.1
Since the second floor traditionally contains more standard
classrooms than the ground floor, two sets of smaller
washrooms on the second floor at opposite corners of the plan
should be considered in the design.
25.1.2 With the requirement for a Universal Washroom on the main floor, each
student washroom will have to include a stall for the physically challenged.
25.1.3 Reserved.
25.1.4 As per the Ontario Coroner’s recommendations it is mandatory that all
student washroom corridor doors (new schools and additions) be equipped with
wall mounted, “electromagnetic hold open” devices.
25.1.5 It is imperative that washroom privacy sight lines are maintained when
corridor doors are in the “hold open” mode.
25.1.6 The main floor washroom should be close to an entrance primarily used by
students in portables and should be in proximity to the exterior play area. The
washroom fixture count in the main floor washroom is to accommodate possible
twelve portables.
25.1.7 It is preferred the washrooms are to have 150 mm (6”) block, full height,
sight screens, from the corridor rather than enclosed vestibules.
25.1.8 The ceilings are to be as high as possible, and to be finished with drywall.
25.1.9 Light fixtures are to be flush to ceiling, with unbreakable lenses, controlled
by a ceiling mounted “Ultrasonic” devices.
25.1.9.1
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25.1.10 Provide back-boxes in ceiling (since drywall) for flush mounted, all call
emergency PA speakers. All electrical devices such as emergency lights are to
be flush mounted, behind wire cages.
25.1.11 The urinals are to be wall mounted with “water matrix” - or equal - flushing
mechanism. On the ground floor, install 50% of the urinals lower than standard
height for primary grades.
25.1.12 On second floor, install 30% of the urinals lower than standard height.
25.1.13 Height of urinals from finished floor to lip of urinal is to be 610 mm (24”) for
the higher set, and 430 mm (17”) for the lower set.
25.1.13.1 Screens or dividers between urinals in boys’ and male staff
washrooms are not to be specified or installed.
25.1.13.2 Detail ceramic tile min.1500 mm (5 ft.) on the wall of the
urinals.
25.1.14 Toilets are to be floor mounted, elongated bowl with vandal proof “flush
meters” and equipped with open front, black seats, no toilet lid required. Toilets
should not have ‘pressure bladders’.
25.1.15 In each washroom, provide a terrazzo or approved phenolic “Tri-fount” or
“Quadra-fount” type wash fountain. Specify wash fountains WITHOUT internal
soap dispensers.
25.1.16 Provide floor drains. Floor drains are to have automatic primers.
25.1.17 Provide, in Contract, two, surface mounted hand dryers and two, 400 mm
x 600 mm (16” x 24”) mirrors, mounted at two heights, in vandal proof frames.
25.1.17.1 Mirrors are to be installed at 1,200 mm and 1,500 mm from cen-
terline of mirror to finished floor.
25.1.18 Toilet partitions are preferred to be phenolic, however could be METAL,
floor mounted with vandal proof bracing.
25.1.19 Toilet partitions should not be installed with a coat hook. The con-
sultant shall specify toilet partition hardware that incorporates the rubber bumper
into the slider/locking device.
25.1.20 Refer to the web – Technical Guidelines - Washroom and Classroom Sink
Accessories for details, makes and models to be included in the Contract.
25.2 STAFF WASHROOMS
25.2.1 Provide one male and one female staff washroom on each floor.
25.2.2 Toilet partitions are to be metal. Install a stainless steel plate on the toilet
partition if it abuts a urinal.
25.2.3 It is imperative that washroom privacy sight lines are maintained. Proper
screening from corridor is preferable to vestibules.
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25.2.4 All staff washrooms should be accessible only from the corridor - not from
staff room or administration areas.
25.2.5 The washrooms are to have T-bar ceilings.
25.2.6 Staff washrooms are to have light fixtures controlled by ceiling mounted
“Ultrasonic” devices.
25.2.6.1
Refer to the web – Technical Guidelines - Washroom and Classroom Sink Accessories for details, makes and models to be
included in the Contract.
25.2.7 Each women’s staff washroom is to have two toilets and one vanity with
sink.
25.2.8 Provide mirror above vanity and a purse shelf. Close to the shelf, provide
a duplex receptacle.
25.2.9 The toilets may be equipped with either flush tanks or flush meters and are
to be equipped with open front, black seats, no lids. Toilets should not have
‘pressure bladders’.
25.2.10 Each men’s washroom is to have one toilet, one wall mounted urinal and
one vanity with sink.
25.2.10.1 Urinals in staff washrooms are to have flush meters – not water
matrix.
25.2.10.2 Screens or dividers between urinals in staff washrooms are not
required.
25.2.11 Electric hand dryers are not required. Flush mounted combination paper
towel dispensers/waste bins are not to be considered.
25.3 PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED WASHROOM / UNIVERSAL WASHROOM
NOTE: The Barrier free washroom facilities must conform to the current Ontario
Building Code & Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
25.3.1 This washroom is in addition to the physically challenged washroom in the
Health Room, PIP Room and Student Washrooms.
25.3.2 Provide one Universal Washroom on the main floor.
25.3.3 Access to this washroom shall be from the main corridor by means of an
oversized door.
25.3.3.1
Provide delayed action door closer on the door to this
washroom, and provide a privacy lock.
25.3.4 This physically challenged washroom shall be unisex, serving staff, stu-
dents, and visitors.
25.3.5 The second floor does not require a Universal Washroom. Confirm details
with the Design Dept.
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25.3.6 Grab bars and all other barrier free accessories are to be supplied and
installed in the Contract. Refer to the web- Technical Guidelines – Washroom
and Classroom Sink Accessories.
25.3.7 Electric hand dryers are not required. Flush mounted combination paper
towel dispensers/waste bins are not to be designed.
25.3.8 This washroom is to have light fixtures controlled by a wall mounted “Ultrasonic” switches.
25.3.9 Toilets should not have ‘pressure bladders’.
26. EYE WASH STATIONS
Differing application require different types of eye wash stations. (Refer to Illustrative
Sketches)
NOTE that eye wash stations as identified below, are to be plumbed with cold water.
The Board currently prescribes to the installation of the following eye stations:
BOWL TYPE
26.1.1 This eye wash station is to be Dual Stream, with “stay open valve”. Height
of rim from finished floor to the top of the outlet heads of the Bowl Type eye wash
station must be no greater than 838 mm (33”).
26.1.1.1
Preference is for side or rear mounting of the bowl type eye
wash station. In special circumstances, counter mounted bowl
type, dual stream eye wash station is acceptable providing that
the mounting height as described can be achieved.
Bowl Type, eye wash stations shall be installed in the following areas:
Science Room, (Just outside of the door to the Preparation Room)
Health Room
Custodial Room/office
SPOT DRENCH TYPE
26.1.2 This eye wash station is to be Dual Stream, with “stay open valve”, hose
spray type. Generally, these eye wash stations will be wall mounted. (Refer to
Illustrative Sketches.)
Spot Drench Type eye wash stations shall be installed in the following areas:
Mechanical Room(s)
Custodial Service Rooms with Mop Sinks:
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27. MECHANICAL SERVICES
Refer to Mechanical Guidelines for details of HVAC and Controls System. Prepare
Mechanical/Electrical Design Brief and submit to the Design Department prior to start
of Contract Documents. (Refer to Information Manual for Architects.)
27.1 WATER TEMPERING SYSTEM
27.1.1 Refer to specific locations of water tempering system in the Planning for
Independence section, this Guideline.
27.2 SPRINKLER SYSTEM
27.2.1 A Sprinkler system shall be installed in all new schools and additions
where practical.
27.2.2 Generally, all teaching and staff spaces, including offices, seminar rooms
and high ceiling public spaces shall have chrome, exposed sprinkler heads.
27.2.3 Exposed sprinkler heads areas such as gymnasia, storage rooms, mechanical rooms where they may be subject to damage shall be installed with wire
guards.
27.2.4 Semi-recessed sprinkler heads with escutcheons shall be used only with
prior approval of Design Department
27.2.5 In unsupervised areas such as corridors, washrooms and change rooms,
provide concealed sprinkler heads with white covers.
27.2.6 Sprinklers located in areas with high ambient temperature must have high
temperature heads.
27.2.7 Install a pressurized pump (“jockey pump”) for the sprinkler system. This
pump is to be manually operated.
27.3 MECHANICAL ROOM - BOILER ROOM
27.3.1 Unless dictated otherwise by the Authorities Having Jurisdiction, prefer-
ence is for the Mechanical Room and Boiler Room not be physically separated.
27.3.2 Provide effective waterproofing on floors to contain water leaks. Water-
proofing should extend 150 mm (6”) up all surrounding walls.
27.3.3 Paint all duct insulation and all piping as per Board’s standard colours,
and flow markings. (Walls, ceilings and floor may remain unpainted.)
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27.3.4 Rough-in for a wall mounted telephone in Main Mechanical Room.
27.4 HEAT PUMP CLOSETS/ROOMS
More than four Heat Pumps may be located in a larger space. Review this option
with the Design Department, particularly with “free cooling” design. If Heat Pump
Closets/Rooms are incorporated into the Mechanical Design, the criteria should be
as follows:
27.4.1 Generally, access is to be from the corridor, and, doors are to be of a
standard width and height.
27.4.2 Provide lighting (fluorescent fixture) appropriately located to assist working
conditions and an electrical receptacle. Provide floor drain.
27.4.3 Walls may be left unpainted, and an unfinished ceiling is preferred for duct
work and maintenance. Provide a rubber base.
27.5 TANKLESS WATER HEATERS
27.5.1 In order to save energy costs, the Consultants may consider the supply of
hot water in an Elementary School by means of tankless water heaters.
27.5.2 The tankless water heaters should be centrally located in the Boil-
er/Mechanical Room, and be hooked up in tandem with a single flue.
27.5.3 The pipe work around the school, the circulation pumping and the number
of pressure relief valves should be similar to the design of a hot water tank system.
27.6 HUMIDIFICATION
27.6.1 Humidification in elementary schools is not required.
27.7 MECHANICAL ROOMS – BOILER ROOM
27.7.1 Traditionally, the Mechanical Room is located on the second floor to service both the G. P. Room and the remainder of the school from a central location.
27.7.2 The Mechanical Room and Boiler Room do not need to be separated,
providing that completely sealed, power verified boilers are specified.
27.7.3 Detail waterproof, non-skid flooring. Roof structure may be left exposed.
27.7.4 For painting and labeling of duct insulation and pipe work in Mechanical
Rooms refer to section on “Painting”.
27.7.5 Provide conduit between custodian office and Mechanical Room for future
system hook-up, include pull string.
27.7.6 Provide hose bib and floor drain.
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27.8 GENERAL MECHANICAL
27.8.1 Other mechanical service rooms may need to be incorporated into the
design.
27.8.2 Refer to the web – Technical Guidelines - Mechanical Guidelines for de-
tails of HVAC.
27.8.3 Provide automatic primers for floor drains.
27.8.4 Install a Building Management System - Refer to Mechanical Guidelines –
Controls on the Web site - Standard Text Guidelines.
27.9 ROOF TOP SCREENING
27.9.1 Structural supports for roof top screening are to be detailed appropriately
and accurately on drawings. (Detailing of the location of supports as they relate to
structural members, connection to the structure under the deck and how the supports penetrate the roof for watertight fit, is required).
27.9.2 The Consultant is to consider into the design the potential impact of snow
loading at the rooftop screening areas. Design adequate support spacing for
screening.
27.9.3 Ballasted roof top screen supports are unacceptable.
28. STAIRWELLS AND CORRIDORS
Stairways should be designed of a width to avoid center railings. The minimum clear
walking distance in corridors is expressed below as 8 feet or 2,440 mm. In order to
maximize on metric size components, however, metric dimension of 2,400 mm may
be more appropriate.
28.1 STAIRWELLS
28.1.1 All stairwells are exit stairwells with direct access to the exterior under the
stair landings. Non exit, convenience stairwells are discouraged.
28.1.2 Preference is given to steel stairs with steel pickets rather than poured
concrete.
28.1.3 Stair design should meet current A.D.A. Standards.
28.1.4 Railings to be as per “Illustrative Sketches” with somewhat lower, vinyl
covered handrails, for use by smaller children, and a higher balustrade.
28.1.5 Design stairs with adequate overhead space so that ceilings and bulkheads cannot be vandalized.
28.1.6 Refer to Room Finish & Material Selection - Stairwell Flooring Materials
this Guideline for details relating to finishes and mandated colour.
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28.1.6.1
Material on stairs is to be one piece stair tread/riser combination
with low profile round disk design pattern.
28.1.6.2
Width of material is to be continuous with no seams on either the
tread or riser. Specify caulking at both sides of tread and riser.
28.1.7 Each stair tread must meet A.D.A. requirements for Visual Impairment with
50 mm (2”) visually contrasting rubber insert.
28.1.8 Floor finish at mid-point and upper landings is to be rubber, matching col-
our of the riser/tread but with “hammered” finish. Provide rubber baseboards to
match.
28.1.9 In all cases, ground floor of stairwells shall match the ground floor corridor
material.
28.1.10 Light fixtures shall be 1200 mm (4 ft.) long, wall mounted, 2150 mm (7 ft.)
above floor of landings, and both sides of stairwell.
28.1.11 All other finishes, location of exit signs as per next section “Corridors”.
28.1.12 Glazing at stairwells is preferred to be window sections rather than curtain
wall design. Exterior elevations are to be reviewed and approved by the Design
Department.
28.1.12.1 Operable sections for fenestration in stairwells is not required.
28.1.12.2 Regardless of exterior elevation, the window sill height should not
exceed 900 mm (3 ft.) from finished floor of the mid-landing.
28.1.13 Space below the stairs on the ground floor, should be furred out to provide
for a flush-mounted force flow unit heater. No depression in the floor for floor
mats are required.
28.1.14 Consideration may be given for location of a small custodial service room
on the second floor landings, with access from the corridor. In lieu of furring below the stair on the ground floor, an option for the space may be utilized for a
service room with a door directly to the exterior.
28.2 CORRIDORS
28.2.1 If doors are considered to section off portions of the school, these doors
must enable access for floor cleaning equipment. For specific door widths, refer
to Doors, this Guideline.
28.2.2
Maintain a maximum of clear 2,440 mm (8 ft.) unencumbered
clearance in all corridors.
28.2.3 Other than at areas requiring ‘crush’ space such as entry to the G. P.
Room and main foyer, wider corridors are not required.
28.2.4 Free standing columns in corridors or protruding wall mounted items with-
out bases which could impede visually impaired persons are not acceptable.
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28.2.5 Corridor flow pattern should provide maximum supervision ability with minimum staff. Clerestory spaces in corridors or at minor entrances are discouraged.
28.2.6 No depressions in the floor for mats in the vestibules are required.
28.2.7 Ceilings shall be T-bar with 600 mm x 1,200 mm (2 ft. x 4 ft.) tiles throughout. Use of other size of tiles or different ceiling finishes at intersecting corridors
is discouraged.
28.2.8 Ceilings are to be as high as possible with flush mounted fixtures.
28.2.8.1
Cove lighting, or special pot fixtures in corridors and entrances
is to be limited. Review with the Design Dept.
28.2.9 Make provisions in ceiling paging speakers using half of typical ceiling tile
(600 x 600 mm).
28.2.10 Provide cable trays above ceiling in all corridors. Terminate cable trays to
locations of possible future additions.
28.2.10.1
Ensure that cable trays extend to the last sleeve location.
28.2.11 Provisions for clocks in corridors is not required.
28.2.12 Wherever possible, detail flush ‘wall mounted’ exit signs. If exit signs are
wall mounted and projecting, these must be reinforced. Ceiling mounted exit
signs are discouraged.
28.2.13 Exit signs attached to corridor ceiling tiles are definitely discouraged.
28.2.14 Review with Board staff if a provision for a niche or a shelf for religious
statuary prominently featured in the main lobby, is required. If niche is designed,
include one (1) overhead accent light and one (1) standard receptacle at the rear
of the niche.
28.2.15 Include provisions for a flat screen TV in the main lobby. Confirm location.
28.2.16 In addition to the standard receptacles required by code, provide a minimum of one 20 amp receptacle in each corridor. Allow a maximum of
approximately 15,240 mm (50 ft.) between receptacles.
28.2.17 All doors opening into the corridor shall open 180°.
28.2.18 Refer to the web - Technical Text Guidelines Lighting Fixtures, Circuitry &
Switching Elementary Schools for corridor lighting. With the exception of the main
foyer area, cove lighting, or special pot lighting in the remainder of the school is
discouraged, and must be approved at the design phase by the Design Department.
28.2.19 The Authorities Having Jurisdiction in the Region of Peel have mandated
that no tack boards be installed in Elementary School corridors.
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28.3 PRESENTATION DISPLAY CASE
28.3.1 Locate one display case at, or near the main front foyer entrance. Other
locations for display cases are to be approved at the design phase by the Design
Department.
28.3.2 Display cases are to be flush with corridor walls. Protruding wall mounted
display cases without bases are not acceptable.
28.3.3 In the display case, provide a duplex receptacle, a light fixture with an
outside switch, adjustable glass shelves as required.
28.3.4 The display case is accessible from the corridor side by means of sliding,
tempered glass, lockable doors.
28.3.5 Review with the Board’s Design Department if a provision for a niche or a
shelf for religious statuary prominently featured in the main lobby, is required.
28.4 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
28.4.1 Corridors on each floor (i.e. L-shape design) are to have one set (pair) of
drinking fountains per corridor. On the main/ground floor the set of fountains
should be in close proximity to the Gym entrance.
28.4.2 Set of drinking fountains consist of two, non-refrigerated, stainless steel,
drinking fountains, the higher one at handicapped height, the other lower than
handicapped height, @ approximately 600 mm (24”) above finished floor. (Refer
to Illustrative Sketches). One fountain on each floor must include a water dispenser for filling bottles (‘bottle filling station’). This station must be vandal proof
and non-filtered.
28.5 VENDING MACHINE LOCATIONS
28.5.1 Depending on the size of an Elementary School, the Board may permit the
installation of up to three vending machines in each facility.
28.5.2 Preferred location of vending machines will be in a corridor alcove(s) created for this purpose.
28.5.3 Typically, an alcove on the ground floor should accommodate two vending
machines and the second floor alcove should accommodate one vending machine.
28.5.4 Depending on the school’s configuration, the alcove on the ground floor
should be located near the G. P. Room’s main entrance.
28.5.5 Within the alcove provide a duplex receptacle on a dedicated circuit for
each vending machine.
28.5.6 Since vending machines dispense canned or bottled drinks, water lines
and hub drains for vending machines are not required.
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28.5.7 Each vending machine is approximately 1050 mm x 1050 mm (3’-6” x 3’6”) square, 1500 mm (5ft.) high. Exact dimensions will need to be verified by
Consultants.
28.5.8 Adequate space on top of the vending machines should be provided for
ventilation.
28.5.9 For additions to existing schools, review with the Design Department
whether vending machine alcoves are required in the corridors.
29. DOOR AND SCREEN STYLES
With the exception of the doors that are identified as “oversized”, every doorway that
is located in a barrier-free path of travel must have a minimum clear width as identified in the latest edition of the Building Code. Protrusions such as door closers and
exit devices (panic bars) must be taken into consideration when calculating clear
path of travel for door widths.
29.1 GENERAL
29.1.1 All doors (exterior and interior) throughout the school are to be Hollow
Metal with HM frames.
29.1.1.1
29.1.1.2
Hollow Metal removable mullions may be used, providing that
these are supplied by the door frame manufacturer.
If removable mullions are supplied by the hardware house,
these mullions may be aluminum, providing that mullion stabilizers are specified at all pairs of exterior doors.
29.1.1.3
Panic bar locations must be specified with “mullion stabilizer
sets”.
29.1.1.4
Generally, all exterior doors and frames, all corridor doors and
frames (such as vestibules and stairwell doors & screens) shall
be 16 gauge.
29.1.1.5
All interior doors and frames shall be 18 gauge.
29.1.2 Installation of a mail slot at the front door screen is not required.
29.1.3 With the exception of the front doors and screen, Administration and
Guidance Areas, all other glazing in both exterior and interior doors and screens
are to be GW plate glass.
29.1.4 Exterior doors accessed through a vestibule need not be insulated.
29.1.5 Generally, doors that open into the corridor are to swing 180°.
29.1.6 Door closers shall be located on the inside wherever possible, with arms
parallel to door when installed in the corridor.
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29.1.7 All corridor doors and high traffic area doors such as washrooms shall
have parallel arm door closers.
29.1.8 Corridor access doors to staff washrooms, all academic and custodial
storage rooms and all mechanical/electrical rooms are to have “storage function”
locks – continuously closed.
29.1.9 All exterior door frames/doors shall be roughed in for door contactors.
29.2 INTERIOR DOORS FROM CORRIDOR TO STAIRWELLS
29.2.1 Typically, it is preferred that three (3) doors from the corridors to stairwells
be designed – a pair of doors should be separated from a single door with a masonry wall. Doors are to be Style C1.
29.3 DOORS ROUGHED-IN FOR CARD ACCESS
29.3.1 A conduit must be provided to the location of the strike. Depending upon
the design potentially three locations will be considered. Refer to Card Access
System in this Guideline.
29.4 INTERIOR DOORS WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC HOLD OPENS
29.4.1 The following doors are to be equipped with door closers and electromagnetic hold opens to disengage by fire alarm:
Doors to student washrooms (Not physically challenged unisex or
staff washrooms)
Science Room Classroom
29.5 DOORS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERATORS
29.5.1 The designated barrier free doors should be equipped with automatic door
operators and shall be installed complete with the necessary power and hardware
in the Contract. Avoid installing removable mullions at designated barrier free
doors.
29.5.2 The following doors should be equipped with automatic door operators
(swinging doors with button opening device – wall mounted):
Single door at the front entrance and front entrance vestibule
Single door at side entrance (closest to the parking lot)
Single door at rear exterior entrance (closest to the probable portable
access)
Corresponding vestibule doors (Precise location to be determined at
design stage)
Single exterior door and vestibule door at PIP Room
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29.6 OVERSIZED DOORS
29.6.1 Certain doors are to be 1,000 mm (39⅜”) wide. Consultants need to review door widths with the Design Department during the preparation of Contract
Documents. The identified list of areas to have oversized doors is as follows, but
not necessarily limited to the following:
All doors equipped with panic hardware
Doors to barrier free washrooms, including Universal Washroom
Door from corridor to Administration Area
Door to Health Room from Administration Area
Corridor and exterior/vestibule doors to the PIP Room
Door from corridor to Custodial Office (review)
All Custodial Service Room doors
Door from Corridor to Mechanical/Boiler Room *
Heat Pump Closet doors (as required)
Exterior Outdoor Storage Room*
Note: * If double doors to an area are indicated, both doors may be standard width
(950 mm) and a removable mullion.
29.7 DOORS WITHOUT MULLIONS
29.7.1 Certain double doors are to be installed without mullions. Consultants are
to review other possible locations with the Design Department during the preparation of Contract Documents. The areas to have double doors without mullions are
as follows, but not necessarily limited to the following:
Custodial Storage Room to exterior
Corridor vestibule doors (other than stairwell vestibules)
29.8 DOORS WITH REMOVABLE MULLIONS
29.8.1 Certain double doors are to be installed with removable mullions. Consultants are to review possible locations with the Design Department during the
preparation of Contract Documents.
29.8.2 The identified list of areas to have double doors with removable mullions is
as follows, but not necessarily limited to the following:
One pair of exterior doors (accessible by truck)
One pair of doors to the G. P. Room, (both exterior and/or interior)
Double doors at one stairwell (on ground and second floor)
29.9 DOOR STYLES
29.9.1 For ease of glass replacement, preference is given to fewer styles of doors
with the same size glazed lights. Generally, doors in new schools should be three
main door styles:
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29.9.2 Refer to Illustrative Sketches for the following Door Styles:
Style A
Style B
Style C
Style C1
Solid (slab) doors
Narrow side light (top and bottom) doors
Full light (top and bottom) doors
Full light (top and bottom) doors (Smaller bottom light
at interior stairwell doors)
29.9.3 Exterior Door styles are to be as follows:
Front door
Style to Architect’s choice but approved by the Design Department.
Style A
All service entrance doors, and exterior doors from G. P. Room.
Style B
Stairwell or Student Entrance doors, door to Custodian office.
Style C (or matching front door if on front elevation)
Kindergarten doors, PIP Room door
29.9.4 Interior Door Styles should be as follows:
Style A
All service & washroom doors
Change room doors
Storage room doors,
Doors next to glazed screens
Secondary entrance to the Library
Staff Room door
Staff Workroom doors
Principal/Vice Principal doors (next to mandatory glazed screens)
Nurse and Guidance Office doors (next to mandatory glazed screens)
Style B
All doors from main corridors to teaching areas
Doors to Seminar rooms, and Resource rooms
Doors to General Purpose Room from main corridor(s)
Doors from G. P. Room to Stage corridor
Style C or C1
Doors in all interior stairwell and vestibule screens
Primary entrance door to Library Resources Centre;
Door between Special Education Rooms and Resource rooms;
General Office and Health Room door
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29.10
SCREEN STYLES
The following is a general list and does not necessarily describe all screen types
herein identified. Review the door schedule and door styles with the Design Department prior to the start of Contract Documents.
29.10.1 Exterior screens and or transoms are acceptable only for the main building
entrance. Exterior side lights may be considered for the PIP and Kindergarten
exterior entrances.
29.10.2 Interior side screens to the Gymnasia are unacceptable.
29.10.3 All of the side screens in a school are to be of one style:
29.10.3.1 Side screens are to be full height with one or two horizontal mul-
lions. Width of unit is not to exceed 400 mm (16”). Wider
screens are acceptable, providing that they are multiples of the
standard width.
29.10.3.2 Unless otherwise noted, doors next to these screen types are to
be Style A.
29.10.4 Generally, the glazed screens between the Library and Computer Room
and the Library and Library Workroom are the only screens that are not full height.
Glazing must be at an exact height of 900 mm (36”) above finished floor.
30. WINDOWS
30.1.1 Preferably, sizes of glass panes are not to exceed 900 mm x 1500 mm (3
ft. x 5 ft.). The Design Department must approve any exception to these maximum sizes.
30.1.2 Windows are to have only one operable window per each teaching/workroom/office space.
30.1.3 Preferred window is to be hopper type, opening out, with stops to brick
face on ground floor. Preference is for “crank type” operable window sections.
30.1.4 Where a horizontal mullion is incorporated into windows, the mullion
should not be located between 1040 mm (3’-5”) and 1220 mm (4 ft.) from finished
floor.
30.1.5 Bottom of windows on both floors are to be @ 1000 mm (3’-4”) from finished floor. Kindergarten windows should be @ 800 mm (2’-6”) from finished
floor. Variation to this must be approved by the Design Department prior to end of
Design Phase.
30.1.6 All operable windows are to have fly screens located on the interior of the
window frame.
30.1.7 Windows in stairwells or at ends of corridor are to be designed without
operable sash.
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30.1.8 Windows in stairwells are to be located at a maximum height of 900 mm (3
ft.) from floor of mid landing – regardless of exterior elevations. Variation to this
must be approved by the Design Department prior to end of Design Phase.
30.1.9 Only if budget permits, should window sills/aprons be designed with ceramic tile or similar material.
Clear anodized, thermally broken window frames are to be specified on new projects. In case of additions, baked enamel coloured finishes on window frames may
be considered to match existing.
30.2 GLAZING
30.2.1 Preference is for low E, sealed units with inside and outside to be tem-
pered glass on both ground floor and upper floors.
30.2.2 Bronze or grey (only) tinting or the installation of reflective film is acceptable, providing that the consultants can justify additional glazing costs in smaller
mechanical HVAC loads and energy consumption life cycle costing.
31. ELEVATING DEVICES
31.1 GENERAL
31.1.1 Only those Lift manufacturers that have NON-PROPRIETARY software pro-
grams/control access codes to meet future maintenance tender requirements of
the Board are acceptable.
31.1.2 Servicing and required TSAA maintenance procedures of the Elevator/Lift
as mandated by the codes must be included in the General Contract requirements
for a period of one (1) year after Substantial Completion or from a date of acceptance by the Authorities Having Jurisdiction – whichever is the latter.
31.1.2.1
Included in the servicing procedures is to be a complete and
comprehensive maintenance package effective concurrently with
the one year warranty and must include, but not be limited to, a
minimum of two month systematic inspection, cleaning, adjusting and lubricating of the lift.
31.1.3 Review with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction of the minimum size of the
lift(s).
31.2 ACCESSIBILITY LIFT
31.2.1 Provide an accessibility lift between floors for physically challenged per-
sons.
31.2.2 This elevating device is not a standard elevator with automatic doors. It is
to have hinged doors only, but it should be wide enough and of sufficient load
capacity to elevate a floor cleaning machine.
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31.2.2.1
The hydraulic accessibility lift is to be complete with controls,
oversize cab enclosure signal and safety device, electric wiring
telephone, alarms etc., and LICENSE.
31.2.3 The loading capacity of the hydraulic accessibility lift is to be a minimum of
500 + kg (1,000 +lbs.)
31.2.4 Consideration is to be given to the location of the hydraulic accessibility
lift. If at all possible, it should be centrally located between the front doors and the
parking lot exit doors. It should be able to service both floors, as well as the
stage.
31.2.5 The hydraulic accessibility lift has key operated, hinged doors, Braille
signage on all control buttons, handicapped height controls, visual and audio storey designation, emergency phone and all other devices required for elevator
licensing.
31.2.6 In case of power failure, the physically challenged lift shall lower cab to
ground floor and emergency lighting will come on.
31.3 STAGE WHEELCHAIR LIFT
31.3.1 The stage wheelchair lift is to have a car platform, approximately 914 mm
x 172 mm deep, front to back, non-skid rubber flooring, with rated load of
340 kg, complete with automatic flip-up entrance ramp.
31.3.2 The top gate of this lift is to be approximately 1100 mm high x 914 mm
wide, with hydraulic closer and interlock.
31.3.2.1
32.
Include all necessary standard and Braille signage similar to the
hydraulic accessibility lift, capacity plates and data signs as per
local and National Codes and Standards for elevating devices.
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
The following is a general list and does not necessarily describe all computer locations identified herein. Review the locations with the Design Department prior to the
start of Contract Documents.
Note that power provisions identified in this section deal with power for computers
and other associated electronic equipment. General power requirements in individual areas are identified elsewhere. Although WiFi is being installed, the following
requirements are still applicable.
32.1 ITEMS NOT IN CONTRACT
COMPUTER WIRING AND DEVICES
32.1.1 The computer cabling and the supply and installation of computer devices
are to be identified as a Cash Allowance in the Contract Documents, and are to
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be tendered post General Tender. Refer to Computer Cabling System in the
“Technical Guidelines” of the Design Department’s web site.
SMART BOARDS AND PROXIMAS
32.1.2 The supply and installation of SMART BOARDS and proximas; the electrical wiring and connections from the power connection above the ceiling space to
the units; the supply and installation of video and data wiring to same is by Board
commissioned forces. Note preparations/installations of boxes for the wiring
MUST be in place, and therefore in contract.
NETWORK HUB - CABINETS (HUBS)
32.1.3 The HUBS are NIC. Refer to rough-in and power requirements at HUB
Locations in this Guideline.
32.2 ITEMS INCLUDED IN CONTRACT
CABLE TRAYS
32.2.1 Provide cable trays above corridor ceilings on all floors for communications cabling. Cable trays are to extend to the end of corridors and beyond the
last wall sleeve. Connect cable trays between floors for all required cables –
Phone/PA, video, etc.
32.2.2 Ensure access panels are provided in locations where cable trays pass
over solid ceilings (i.e. drywall), specifically at directional changes of the cable
tray. If no cable tray is installed above a solid ceiling, provide conduit and junction
boxes (for directional changes) for cabling as well as an access panel.
32.2.3 To prevent cable cuts from sharp edges, all cable trays are to be connected by pre-manufactured 90o and 45o elbows as required
WALL SLEEVES
32.2.4 Between each adjacent classroom or teaching/staff space and between
each classroom and the corridor, provide a 40 mm (1½”) sleeve for communications cabling.
32.2.5 To prevent cable cuts from sharp edges, all through wall sleeves are to
have a conduit connector at each terminating wall sleeve end.
POWER PROVISIONS FOR TEACHING AND OTHER ACADEMIC SPACES
32.2.6 In standard height teaching and other academic spaces, provide - in the
location of the front teaching wall, above the ceiling space - 15 amp circuit terminated in an electrical box for a future “Proxima” or “Smart Board” connection.
VERTICAL SINGLE CELL DIVIDED RACEWAY AT FRONT TEACHING WALL LOCATIONS
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32.2.7 Single cell divided raceways are in contract for teaching spaces (and fu-
ture SMART BOARDS) as indicated. Included in this raceway are two duplex
receptacles (one above the other). Communications, Audio and Video wiring, and
devices are by others.
33.
COMPUTER PROVISION TERMINOLOGY
33.1 STUDENT COMPUTER PROVISIONS – SCPL AND SCPH
33.1.1 The SCPL provision consists of one (1) quad receptacle on a
15 amp circuit and one (1) data back box with 20 mm (¾”) empty conduit with pull
string, terminating above classroom ceiling space.
33.1.1.1
The quad receptacle and the data back box are to be BELOW
THE DESK HEIGHT, centered @ 450 ± mm (bottom of third
block) from finished floor.
33.1.2 The SCPH provision consists of one (1) quad receptacle on a
15 amp circuit and one (1) data back box with 20 mm (¾”) empty conduit with pull
string, terminating above classroom ceiling space.
33.1.2.1
The quad receptacle and the data back box are to be ABOVE
THE DESK HEIGHT, centered @ 840 ± mm (bottom of fifth
block) from finished floor.
33.2 TEACHER COMPUTER RACEWAY PROVISION – TCRP
Important Note: There may an alternative to this raceway and must be reviewed at
the Design Phase. Deleting the raceway will also eliminate (in all locations) the 6”
gap required next to the whiteboard.
33.2.1 The TCRP provision consists of a vertical single cell divided raceway with
two duplex receptacles, surface mounted next to the edge of the front teaching
wall whiteboard combination.
33.2.1.1
The vertical raceway is to be installed 150 mm AFF and terminated 400 mm above the ceiling.
33.2.2 The electrical power side of the raceway should always be closest to the
edge of the whiteboard. The raceway should be installed away from the entrance
to the teaching space.
33.2.3 Note that different Data and VGA connections are required for science
rooms. Refer to the Science Room section of this Guideline.
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33.3 TEACHER PROVISIONS – TCPL AND TCPH
(REQUIREMENT DELETED)
33.3.1 Reserved.
33.3.1.1
Reserved.
33.3.2 Reserved.
33.3.2.1
Reserved.
33.4 COMPUTER RACEWAY PROVISIONS – RCPL AND RCPH
33.4.1 Both the RCPL and RCPH provisions consist of a single cell divided race-
way. CSA approved, surface mounted raceways of lengths as required by room
conditions.
33.4.2 It is important, that the raceways be installed just above or below desktop
height to avoid student damage.
33.4.2.1
The TOP of the RCPL provision is to be 500± mm from finished
floor.
33.4.2.2
The BOTTOM of the RCPH provision is to be at 800 ± mm from
finished floor.
33.4.3 In areas where raceways are required along the entire wall elevation,
raceways are to terminate short of the corners of walls by 200 mm (12”) with end
caps.
33.4.3.1
Desk layouts will determine the actual spacing from end of
raceways.
33.4.4 Electrical wiring is to occupy lower channel of the surface raceway. Pull
strings are to be provided in data conduits located behind the raceways for later
installation of data cables. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches.)
33.4.5 For each multiple of four (4) workstations (every 3660 mm), provide one
(1) 20 mm (¾”) empty conduit with pull string, terminating above ceiling space.
33.4.5.1
Each data outlet is to be labeled as to the corresponding circuit
on top of raceway.
33.4.5.2
Locate electrical conduits approximately 1,000 mm from each
end of raceway.
33.4.6 Reserved.
33.4.6.1
Reserved.
33.4.6.2
Reserved.
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33.4.7 Catalogue numbers for the raceway, end caps, wired duplex receptacles
and device mounting brackets are to a later detail, supplied by the Board’s Information Technology Department during the Design Phase.
34.
TYPICAL COMPUTER LOCATIONS
34.1 ADMINISTRATION & GUIDANCE
34.1.1 Provide one SCPH for each secretarial stations in Administration Office.
34.1.2 For Administration secretarial area also provide, in an appropriate location,
one SCPH for printer.
34.1.3 Provide two (2) SCPH above the counter in the Administration Workroom.
34.1.4 In the Guidance Counselling Room, provide one (1) RCPL on one wall.
34.2 PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE, VICE PRINCIPALS’ OFFICE AND GUIDANCE OFFICE
34.2.1 Provide two (2) SCPH, one in each of the opposite corners of the office
spaces in all of the above locations.
34.3 STAFF COPYING ROOM(S)
34.3.1 Provide one (1) SCPL in all of these locations.
34.4 SEMINAR ROOMS
34.4.1 Provide one (1) TCPR and one (1) SCPL on opposite walls
34.4.2 As noted above, the consideration of one TCRP should be reviewed at the
Design Phase since there may be an alternative option.
34.5 STAFF ROOM, STAFF WORKROOMS & CUSTODIAN OFFICE
34.5.1 Depending on the configuration provide one (1) SCPH along one wall.
34.5.2 The Literacy Room, Special Education Seminar Room(s), Special Education Resource Room(s) are to be included in this group – provide one (1) SCPL.
34.6 CLASSROOMS
34.6.1 Typically at the rear wall of the classroom, 3,000± mm from window wall
(dependent on layout), provide one (1) SCPH.
34.6.2 At front of room, provide one (1) TCPR. The alternative option should be
reviewed at the Design Phase.
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34.7 PLANNING FOR INDEPENDENCE
34.7.1 In an appropriate location, provide up to 1830 mm (6 ft.) long one (1)
RCPH.
34.7.2 In the main area next to the whiteboard location, provide one (1) TCPR.
The alternative option should be reviewed at the Design Phase.
34.7.3 In the Office provide one (1) RCPH
34.8 LIBRARY
34.8.1 Provide two (2) @ 25 mm (1”) conduits for data and telephone, stubbed up
from the floor terminating below the circulation desk location, and the other end of
these conduits must connect to the cable tray in the ceiling of the lower floor below. Also stubbed up from the floor, provide two (2) separate electrical conduits to
be terminated in the circulation desk. The other end these conduits must be identified for future access. (Refer to illustrative Sketches for locations.)
34.8.2 In the vicinity of the circulation desk, provide a 20 amp receptacle for a
copy machine.
34.9 LIBRARY COMPUTER PROVISIONS
34.9.1 Provide the SCPL along one wall for the Library Staff Workroom.
34.9.2 Library Seminar Room provide one (1) TCPR and one (1) SCPL on oppo-
site walls. The alternative option for the TCPR should be reviewed at the Design
Phase.
34.9.3 Main Area - details to be reviewed at the Design Phase which is dependent on layout of Library and flexibility.
34.9.4 Reserved.
34.9.4.1
Reserved.
34.9.4.2
Reserved.
34.9.4.3
Reserved.
34.9.4.4
Reserved.
34.9.5 Reserved.
34.9.6 Reserved
34.10
STAGE
34.10.1 On the interior side walls of the stage, provide two SCPL – one at each
wing.
34.10.2 Reserved.
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34.11
KINDERGARTENS
34.11.1.1 At the location of the Toy Boxes provide one (1) the SCPL.
34.11.1.2 At an appropriate location next to the whiteboard provide one
(1) TCPR. The alternative option should be reviewed at the Design Phase.
34.12
SCIENCE ROOM, ART ROOM:
34.12.1.1
34.13
MAIN ENTRANCE HALLWAY
34.13.1.1
35.
Computer provisions are to be identical to the standard classrooms.
Review details with the Design Department.
SERVER ROOM & HUB LOCATIONS
The size of the Computer Server Room is a maximum of 9.5 m2 (100 sq. ft.). Size
may vary, consult the Design Department.
35.1 SERVER ROOM
35.1.1 Do not locate Server Room below washrooms or below areas that may be
prone to water leakage.
35.1.2 Preferably accessible only from the corridor, the room is to be centrally
located on the main floor only, so that the cable path to the furthest classroom/teaching HUB location is no greater than 90 m (300 ft.).
35.1.3 Preference to be open therefore no ceiling in Server Room.
35.1.4 The shortest unobstructed wall is to be 3,000 mm (10 ft.) to allow work
space around the Network Equipment Cabinet. (NIC)
35.1.4.1
For information, note that the Network Equipment Cabinet is to
be centered on a rear wall, and be accessible from three sides
and must have a minimum of 900 mm (3 ft.) clearance all
around. (Cabinet is floor mounted, approximately 760 mm (30”)
square, 1,830 mm (6 ft. high.)
35.1.5 Provide three (3) 78 mm (3”) sleeves between the Server Room and the
first floor corridor cable tray.
35.1.6 Commencing at 1,000 mm from finished floor, install two quad (4 duplex
on two 15 amp circuits) receptacles one above the other, 600 mm apart.
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35.1.7 Add two (2) 50 mm (2”) risers between floors to service the upper floor
HUB locations. One for Data and one for Telephone.
35.1.7.1
Preference is for the Telephone and Data cabling and fire alarm
cabling to terminate in this room.
35.1.8 Make provision for a wall mounted telephone handset.
35.1.9 Reserved.
35.2 SERVER ROOM ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
35.2.1 Minimum requirement for this room is to have continuous air circulation.
This may be achieved by a door louvre and continuously running exhaust fan to
the exterior.
35.2.2 If the requirement is to air condition this space (discuss with Design Department) it may be air conditioned by means of a “ductless split system” fan coil
unit c/w line set, controls OR by a small, designated heat pump, able to operate
continuously regardless of the school plant system operation.
35.2.2.1
If a ductless split system is provided, make provisions for a
drain condensate line and floor drain.
35.2.2.2
Important - Any hose and floor drain must be located as far as
possible from the equipment.
35.3 NETWORK SUB-CABINETS (HUBS)
35.3.1 Possible location of Computer Network Cabinet(s) (NIC) will be identified
on the electrical drawings by Consultants. Review of locations will be conducted
and finalized by the Board’s Information Technology Department prior to tender.
(Refer to Illustrative Sketches for size, locations, and typical installation method.)
35.3.1.1
The HUBS for all other teaching spaces can be located in Academic Storage Rooms, Staff Copying Rooms, or in other
service rooms generally inaccessible to students and academic
staff.
35.3.1.2
Number and location of HUB Rooms are determined by a maximum usable cable radius of 90 meters. All locations in the
building must be within 90 meters cable path from a HUB location. Cable path from SCP, RCP or TCRP into the ceiling
space, through sleeve to cable tray in corridor ceiling space,
and in through sleeve to HUB location).
35.3.1.3
Do not locate HUBS in Classrooms, Staff Workrooms or Seminar Rooms.
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35.3.2 Provide three (3) 78 mm (3”) sleeves between the corridor cable tray and
the HUBS.
35.3.2.1
Refer to power requirements for HUBS below.
35.4 POWER REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPUTER NETWORK CABINETS (HUBS)
35.4.1 Specify that Computer Network Cabinets shall be installed 50 ± mm to the
finished ceiling. All data cabling will be connected through the ceiling and through
the top knockouts of each cabinet.
35.4.2 Above the ceiling, in close proximity to the probable location of the Computer Network Cabinet, detail, as part of the General Contract, a junction box.
35.4.3 Once the Computer Network Cabinet is in place, from the junction box
above the ceiling, a 15 amp power connection with QUAD receptacle terminating
in a back box shall be installed inside the Computer Network Cabinet by the
DATA SUB-CONTRACTOR.
36. SYSTEMS
Note that the Fire Alarm System, the Emergency Lighting System, the Front Door
Annunciator System are in Contract. Clocks are plug-in type but included in Contract.
The Integrated Public Address/Telephone/Assistive Listening Systems and the
Intrusion Alarm & Card Access are to be identified as a Cash Allowance, but some
rough-ins as described herein are in the Contract.
The Audio/Visual System and Surveillance Camera System is supplied and installed
by the school from its Furniture and Equipment budget, but some rough-ins as
described herein are in the Contract.
36.1 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
NOTE: For any fire alarm system newly installed or retrofitted/modified, the Fire
Department insists on having CAN/ULC-S561-08 compliance. This certification is
required. With this change a dedicated panel is now required to transmit the fire
signal to the monitoring station.
NOTE: Under Division 16 provide a heading entitled “Verification and Inspection”.
The fire Alarm Devices and their installations are to be inspected and verified by a
‘Third Party’ company who are ULC certified to carry out the work/inspections to
meet the requirements ULC S-524, S-536-13 & S-537-13.
36.1.1 Provide a fire alarm sounding devices as required. Locate the devices in
the control panel if available.
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36.1.2 Include, in contract, at all main corridor and stairwell exit pull stations, a
tamper proof, clear “Lexan type” polycarbonate shield and frame, complete with
battery powered alarm when lifted to activate pull station.
36.1.3 At the main vestibule, or in an area designated by the Fire Department,
provide a "passive" graphic.
36.1.4 Refer to Future Portable Locations for fire alarm connections.
36.2 CLOCKS
36.2.1 Since period change tones are integrated with the PA system, in new
schools, a master clock is not required.
36.2.2 Each teaching area and staff area is to have a clock, supplied in Contract.
36.2.3 All clocks are to be plug-in type, not synchronized, located on control panels, or mounted on walls.
36.2.3.1
Coordinate clock hook location with clock receptacle so that
clock does not overlap other devices.
36.2.4 Clocks in corridors are not required.
36.2.5 Clocks are to be shown as connected to an Essential Distribution branch
circuit. (Not connected to any of the regular classroom circuits.)
36.2.6 The specified clocks are to be 12/24 hour, analog, non-self-regulating, (not
digital), 12 hour time in black numerals with smaller, red numerals for 24 hour
time.
36.2.6.1
Clocks in standard control panels and wall mounted clocks in
teaching/staff areas are 300 mm (12”) diameter
36.2.6.2
Clocks in General Purpose Rooms are to be 380 mm (15”) diameter with protective plastic or wire cage. Provide one clock
for each half of the room in a double G. P. Room.
36.2.6.3
Clock in the General Purpose room is to be self-regulating.
36.2.6.4
Specified clocks are to have a sweep second hand.
36.2.7 All non-regulating clocks are to be equipped with a protruding stem at the
bottom of the clock for correcting, and a hook at the top back of the clock for
hanging.
36.2.8 Each clock must have a V plug-in and a sealed motor.
36.2.9 In additions, extend the existing clock system, matching the style and size
of clocks.
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36.3 FRONT DOOR ANNUNCIATOR SYSTEM
36.3.1 Rough-in, at the front door of the school, a provision for push button to
announce visitors when exterior doors are locked.
36.3.1.1
If a front door annunciator system is installed as part of the Contract, the supply and installation of it will be back charged to the
school’s furniture and equipment budget.
36.3.2 If installed, the Annunciator System is to have the capability of the Administrative Office staff to electrically unlock the designated front door.
36.3.3 During school hours the system will activate a sound through the ceiling
mounted PA within the Administrative Office.
36.3.4 During off hours, the system will activate the PA “all call” throughout the
school.
36.3.5 Rough-in appropriate conduits for shut-offs in the Administrative Office
and the main Custodial office to disable system. Automatic timing should be controlled through the BM System.
36.4 EMERGENCY LIGHTING
36.4.1 Generally, emergency lighting will be by means of battery packs. Prefer-
ence is for Multi-head emergency fixtures, with batteries located in service areas.
36.4.2 In corridors, preference is for emergency fixtures to be incorporated into
the ceiling grid rather than wall packs.
36.5 INTEGRATED PUBLIC ADDRESS/TELEPHONE SYSTEM
36.5.1 The integrated public address/.telephone system is to be identified as a
Cash Allowance in the Contract Documents - to be tendered after the General
Contract Tender has been awarded. Wiring and devices are by Board selected
separate contractor.
36.5.1.1
Period changes are signaled through this system – not through
the clock system.
36.5.2 Apart from the Cash Allowance, the Contract must, however, include for all
required back boxes and conduits for the entire PA/Telephone system.
36.5.2.1
The integrated system utilizes “plenum wire” so that conduits
are to be installed only as necessary and as required.
36.5.3 The PA rack is to be located in an alcove space within the Admin area.
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36.5.4 In Contract provide back boxes for horns for paging and period tones at all
exterior locations. Traditionally the location of exterior boxes is to the side and
back overlooking the play & sports areas.
36.5.5 In Contract, provide half-tile spaces in the T-bar ceiling grid for paging
speakers throughout interior spaces of building. For high ceiling and drywall location i.e. mechanical rooms, change rooms gym etc., back boxes will still be
required.
36.5.6 Telephone handsets are located in all classrooms, seminar rooms, offices,
and various academic rooms throughout the school as identified in this Guideline.
36.5.7 Refer to Future Portable Locations for PA/Telephone connections.
36.6 GENERAL PURPOSE ROOM SOUND SYSTEM
36.6.1 The General Purpose Room Sound System is in Contract by ALLOWANCE –
to be tendered after the General Contract Tender has been awarded.
36.6.2 Roughing-in for the system, however, is in Contract and as follows:
36.6.2.1
Provision for a projector jack is to be made at the far end of the
G. P. Room, opposite the stage.
36.6.2.2
Provide a conduit from equipment rack location to wall mounted
speakers, mounted high on both sides of the stage.
36.6.2.3
Provide two (2) back boxes and conduit centered on the stage
apron for microphone and data.
36.6.3 The components of the General Purpose Room Sound System are de-
scribed for information and coordination purposes only.
36.6.3.1
Mounted in an equipment rack with casters and lockable doors,
the system consists of main frame/mixer, amplifier, two, surface
mounted speakers, microphones, jacks, dual cassette deck, CD
player and equalizer.
36.6.3.2
The system will interface with FM radio frequency Assistive Listening System, by means of an area transmitter.
36.6.3.3
Included in the system should be two (2) microphones, complete
with one (1) stand and cords.
36.7 GENERAL PURPOSE ROOM ASSISTIVE LISTENING
36.7.1 The General Purpose Assistive Listening System is a wireless system is to
be included as part of the General Purpose Room Sound System – to be tendered
after the General Contract tender has been awarded but back charged to the
school’s Furniture and Equipment Budget.
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36.7.1.1
For information purposes, this wireless system generally includes personal receivers, complete with rechargeable
batteries and headsets.
36.8 INTRUSION ALARM AND CARD ACCESS SYSTEM
INTRUSION ALARM SYSTEM
36.8.1 Included in the Cash Allowance, this system is to be supplied and installed
by a separate Sub-Contractor during the construction phase. The system will be
tendered by the Consultants from a list of acceptable Sub-Contractors supplied by
the Construction Department.
36.8.2 The General Contract is to include the following rough-ins:
36.8.2.1
Conduit in frames and masonry for all exterior door contactors.
36.8.2.2
Rough-in for a key pad at the main/primary entrance vestibule
and at the Custodian Receiving Area (refer to 36.8.7). Conduit
is to terminate above the ceiling at a cable tray location.
36.8.2.3
Empty conduit with pull string between the Fire Alarm control
panel, main security control panel and/or the telephone room
back board.
36.8.2.4
The Consultants are to review with Board’s Construction and
Security personnel the location of the rough-ins to be included
in the Contract.
36.8.3 Unless otherwise noted, the system does not require additional rough-ins.
The description below is for information purposes only, and is not to be assumed
as a complete list:
36.8.3.1
All exterior doors are to have door contactors.
36.8.3.2
Ground and second floor corridors are to have sirens.
36.8.4 Motion/infrared detectors are to be located in the following areas:
36.8.4.1
Ground floor areas, accessible by windows/glass
36.8.4.2
Second floor areas that have windows accessible from the low
roofs/canopies
36.8.4.3
Second floor corridors; ground floor corridors, and stairwells
36.8.4.4
Reserved.
36.8.4.5
Reserved.
36.8.5 The Intrusion Alarm system is to control the following light fixture sequence:
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Intrusion Alarm ACTIVE
Intrusion Alarm BREACHED
Intrusion Alarm System OFF
All fixtures except vestibules OFF
Corridor & stairwell fixtures ON & Sirens sound
The BMS controls corridor and stairwell fixtures
CARD ACCESS SYSTEM
36.8.6 As part of the Cash Allowance for the Intrusion Alarm System, card access
is to be supplied and installed by a separate Sub-Contractor during the construction phase. The installation of card access for all interior or additional exterior
doors is to be back charged directly to the school’s Furniture & Equipment Budget.
36.8.7 Locations for card access is as follows:
36.8.7.1
Maximum three (3) exterior door locations - one (1) at the
main/primary entrance; one (1) at the exterior door closest to the
portable locations; and one (1) at the main custodian entrance
(If entrance is not in close proximity to the other exterior door locations.) Card readers are to be affixed to the interior side of
the exterior door.
36.9 AUDIO-VISUAL/TELEVISION SYSTEM
36.9.1 Following completion of the building, the school’s audio-visual/television
system may be installed by the school, and charged to the school’s Furniture and
Equipment budget.
36.9.1.1
If wiring for the audio-visual television system is installed
throughout the school, it will be by means of a plenum (smoke
and fire retardant) wire distributed via the corridor cable tray
system.
36.9.2 Provide conduit and have General Contractor install TV cable from the
street to a main distribution point, preferably in the Server Room.
36.9.2.1
36.10
Hookup of cable from the street is to be in Contract.
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS
36.10.1 This system is to be supplied and installed by a separate Sub-Contractor
during the construction phase and paid directly or back charged to the school from
its Furniture and Equipment budget.
36.10.2 The Sub-Contractor’s name will be supplied by the Construction or Plant
Department from a list of acceptable Sub-Contractors.
36.10.3 Rough-ins are not required for this system.
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37. INTERIOR LIGHTING
The following lighting guideline indicates, in a general way, the lighting to be incorporated into NEW Elementary Schools. Not every lighting situation is documented
below. Special or unique lighting circumstances must be identified by the Consultants prior to the working drawing stage, and reviewed/approved with the Design
Department.
In Elementary school additions, review with the Design Department at working
drawing stage, how many of the new lighting fixture guidelines should be adopted in
the new addition.
37.1 GENERAL
37.1.1 If any alternative lighting (fixtures) is being considered or proposed other
than florescent lighting as noted below, must be reviewed and approved by the
Design Department.
37.1.2 All fluorescent tubes are to be 1,200 mm long without exception. Different
lengths of tubes or different shapes of fluorescent tubes are NOT to be specified.
37.1.3 Generally, all tubes for florescent light fixtures are to be T8. In the General Purpose Room and other spaces with high ceilings are to be T5 tubes for
florescent light fixtures.
37.1.4 All exposed tubes shall have wire guards. Any fixture with exposed tubes
(with or without wire guard) shall be installed with safety sleeves.
37.1.5 Lenses are to be in a hinged frame on 600 mm x 1,200 mm (2 ft. x 4 ft.)
and 300 mm x 1,200 mm (1 ft. x 4 ft.) for flush mounted fixtures.
37.1.5.1
Surface and ceiling mounted fixtures are to have wrap-around
lenses.
37.1.6 Stairwell MID-landings are to have wall mounted fixtures only.
37.2 FIXTURES, LENSES, CIRCUITRY AND SWITCHING
For the types of lighting fixtures to be incorporated into new elementary schools,
refer to the web site, Technical Guidelines - Lighting Fixtures – Elementary Schools.
38. WASHROOM AND CLASSROOM SINK ACCESSORIES
The Board has specific types of washroom accessories that are to be supplied and
installed by the GC on all new projects and additions. Currently the accessories are
to be included in the contract and covered by the Cash Allowance, the only acceptation are the soap dispensers which are supplied by the Board, but installed under the
contract. Prior to establishing a budget for the accessories to be included for the
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project, Refer to the web site - Technical Guidelines - Washroom and Classroom
Sink Accessories for details, makes and models.
38.1.1 There are to be no built-in waste units in any washrooms. Student washrooms are to be equipped with semi-recessed electric hand dryers – in Contract.
Barrier free washrooms and staff washrooms will have trash containers supplied
under the F & E budget and therefore NIC.
39.
MILLWORK (ARCHITECTURAL CABINETRY)
Refer to the Technical Guideline – Architectural Cabinetry and Illustrative Sketches
on the web site for description and details of this Guideline section.
39.1 GENERAL
39.1.1 Architectural Cabinetry (Millwork) is to be Melamine faced Particle Board,
to AWMAC Standards, Custom Grade.
39.1.2 Generally, upper cupboards to be detailed with two (2) adjustable shelves,
and, lower cupboards with one (1), or no adjustable shelf, depending on cupboard
height and plumbing.
39.1.2.1
Maximum shelf length is to be 900 mm (35 ½”)
39.1.2.2
Unless otherwise noted, thickness of shelves is to be 25
mm (1”) throughout.
39.1.3 All countertops shall be post formed, plastic laminate. This includes the
Science Room and the Science Preparation Room.
39.1.3.1
Counter tops for the Science Room and the Science Preparation
Room may be black.
39.2 CONTROL PANELS
39.2.1 Refer to Illustrative Sketches for typical control panel details. Panels are
included in Architectural Cabinetry. Pre-manufactured style, metallic or other
types of control panels are unacceptable.
39.2.2 Generally, control panels are located in all supervised teaching spaces,
seminar rooms, staff workrooms and other areas as outlined in this Guideline.
39.2.3 The control panel is to be 500 mm (20”) wide; 150 mm (6”) from finished
floor, either to match door height or tight to the finished ceiling.
39.2.3.1
It shall include, from top to bottom, a fire alarm device; a surface or flush mounted digital synchronized clock; a thermostat;
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space for a telephone handset & light switch(es). If required a
fire pull station.
39.2.3.2
Speakers are no longer to be set into control panel.
39.3 TEACHERS’ STORAGE UNITS
These units are installed in most classrooms, and other teaching spaces as identified
in the Guideline.
39.3.1 The height of the unit is to equate to the top of the door frame, 900 mm
(35½”) wide, 600 mm (37½”) deep. It is to be divided into ⅓ teacher’s coat cupboard and ⅔ shelving with four (4) adjustable shelves on pilaster strips.
39.3.2 The unit may have either one or two hollow core wood doors. Regardless
of the number of doors the unit is to be equipped with a lever handled lockset
and must be keyed identical to the corridor door hardware, and supplied by
door hardware section.
39.3.3 If the unit is installed with two hollow core doors:
39.3.3.1
Hollow core doors are to be 38 mm (1½”) thick with three (3)
hinges per door. (As an alternate to the hinges, consider light
duty piano hinges.) The inactive leaf is to have top and bottom
slide bolt. The active leaf is to be equipped with continuously
locked lever handled lockset with thumb turn on the inside.
39.3.3.2
Pilaster strips, pilaster brackets slide bolts and hinges and associated hardware are to be supplied and installed as part of the
millwork.
39.3.3.3
The inactive leaf is to be prepped to receive a lever handle and
thumb turn which is supplied through the Cash Allowance for
hardware.
39.3.4 If the unit is installed with one hollow core door:
39.3.4.1
The hollow core door is to be equipped with standard hardware,
including a lever handle and thumb turn supplied through the
cash allowance for hardware.
39.4 MILLWORK LOCKING PROTOCOL
39.4.1 Locking to millwork units to be provided as follows:
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LIBRARY: All doors and drawers in Library circulation desk.
39.4.1.2
LIBRARY WORKROOM: Half of the uppers and half of the lowers.
39.4.1.3
SCIENCE AND PREPARATION ROOM: All drawers and doors and all
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39.4.1.4
CLASSROOMS AND SPECIAL ED. ROOMS: One section of uppers
and one section of lowers.
39.4.1.5
HEALTH ROOM: All lockable.
39.4.1.6
KINDERGARTENS: All lowers and tall cupboards and three uppers, per room.
39.4.1.7
GENERAL OFFICE: All doors and drawers.
39.4.1.8
KITCHEN (STAFF ROOM): One upper unit, one lower unit and one
drawer unit, adjacent to refrigerator.
39.4.2 Locks for millwork will be grouped as follows:
KEY 1:
KEY 2:
KEY 3:
KEY 4:
KEY 5:
KEY 6:
40.
Administration Area, including Health, Staff Room, and Staff
Workrooms
Kindergartens
Custodial Office and Service Rooms
Library Resource and Library Workrooms
All Classrooms, both primary and intermediate.
Special Education and Resource Rooms, PIP Room (if applicable)
MISCELLANEOUS
The interior & exterior signage, the exterior illuminated sign and the corner stone and
plaque deal with new school projects. Review with the Design Department the
specific details for additions.
40.1 INTERIOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED SIGNAGE
40.1.1 Most interior and Braille corridor signage shall be by Cash Allowance in
the Contract. Internal teaching areas’ and administration signage – Braille or otherwise - may be supplied and installed from the school’s Furniture and Equipment
budget.
40.1.1.1
Typically signs for additions and renovations match existing
conditions and included in the Contract.
40.1.2 Corridor Signage is “visually impaired type” and is to include Braille. (Refer to the web site – Technical Guidelines – Interior Corridor Signage and
Illustrative Sketches for details.)
40.1.3 Typically, each classroom shall have a classroom designation number
(Classroom XXX) - 100 series on the ground floor and 200 series on the second
floor.
40.1.4 For all other interior signage such as "Mechanical Room" & "Storage
Room" etc. refer to Interior Corridor Signage in the Technical Guidelines
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40.1.5 Student washroom signs shall have a universal male or female logo and
the words BOYS or GIRLS.
40.1.6 Staff washroom signs shall have universal male or female logo and the
word STAFF.
40.1.7 Separate, unisex, barrier free and universal washrooms are to have male
& female universal logo with universal barrier free logo.
40.2 EXTERIOR BUILDING SIGNAGE
40.2.1 The Architect will obtain all the necessary approvals for the exterior school
signage and the fire route and traffic signage from the Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
40.2.2 Prepare and review with the Design Department, signage for the name of
school including a cross. (Indicate size, colour and style of lettering, and colour of
background).
40.2.3 The exterior school signage on the building is to be in Contract. If the
official name of the school has not been determined at the time of Tender, the
Architect is to indicate the supply and installation of the school name and cross as
an Allowance in the Contract Documents.
40.2.3.1
Building Signage will be of appropriate size, individual letters and
shall be of contrasting colour to its background in order to be
clearly visible form the street.
40.2.3.2
No illumination of signage is required.
40.2.4 The building sign shall be on the front façade, at the front entrance, a minimum of 2,450 mm (8 ft.) from grade.
40.2.5 As a minimum, the letters for the school name shall be 255 mm (10”) to
300 mm (12”): in height, and the school’s street number shall be 150 mm (6”) to
200 mm (8”) in height, [depending on elevation and distance from street]. Letters
are to be only upper case.
40.2.6 Provide, in contract, a cross along with the school name. Depending on
the exterior elevation, more than one cross may be required. This must be determined at the Design Stage.)
40.2.7 The cross is to be located on the front façade of the building and be of
appropriate size and proportions, and contrasting colour to be clearly visible from
the street and to identify the building as a Catholic School.
40.2.8 The cross may be incorporated into building design materials, but should
be of a dissimilar material to be identifiable. Identification of a cross within a
glazed curtain walls is not preferred.
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40.3 TRAFFIC SIGNAGE
40.3.1 All traffic signage i.e. fire route, one way, stop, do not enter, handicapped
parking logos, no parking, “Visitor Parking” “Reserved for Service Vehicle” signage etc., shall be in the Contract. (Service vehicle sign is to be located closest to
the Custodial Service Entrance.)
40.3.2 All traffic signage shall be to Municipal and MOT standards.
40.3.2.1
The Architect will obtain all the necessary approvals from the
Municipality regarding the traffic and fire route signage.
40.3.2.2
Signs such as “Reserved for the Principal” or other staff is to
supplied and installed by the school from its Furniture and
Equipment budget, post school occupancy.
40.3.3 Sign posts that may interfere with designated portable route are required
to be sleeved for easy removal and replacement.
40.4 ILLUMINATED FREE STANDING EXTERIOR SIGN
40.4.1 Max. two (2) conduits are required from the Electrical Room to an appropriate location at the prominent side or front of the building. Review location with
the Design Department.
40.4.1.1
Illuminated sign is to be installed under a separate contract and
is NIC, supplied and installed from the school’s Furniture and
Equipment budget.
40.5 CORNER STONE AND PLAQUE
40.5.1 As part of the Contract, a corner stone shall be incorporated in new
schools. The corner stone shall be of size and location to the Architect’s choice.
The date shall be of the anticipated year of occupancy.
40.5.2 School plaque is supplied and installed by the Board (NIC).
40.5.3 For new school projects, consideration should be given to providing a time
capsule, generally located in the masonry wall below the main display cabinet.
40.6 HARDWARE
40.6.1 Finish Hardware is to be tendered POST GENERAL TENDER and in ad-
vance of the hollow metal shop drawing review. For details on the preparation
and execution of Hardware Bids, Refer to the web - Technical Guidelines – Finish
Hardware.
40.6.1.1
The final hardware specification review and approval of acceptable bidders and suppliers is the responsibility and follow
up of the CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT.
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40.6.2 For new schools, the Consultant is to include in the Contract Documents
an appropriate Cash Allowance for Finish Hardware. The Consultant should also
include a hardware specification “For Information Only” in the Contract Documents for the main tender.
40.6.2.1
For small additions and renovations, Finish Hardware could be
specified and included directly into the Contract Documents.
40.7 TEMPERED WATER REQUIREMENTS
40.7.1 Provide hot and cold water to each sink and lavatory.
40.7.2 For each sink and lavatory provide a water mixing faucet.
40.7.3 Wash fountains shall have an integral water mixing valve.
40.7.4 In the PIP area and Kindergarten area, provide, an under counter tempering valve on all hot water lines.
40.7.5 Dishwashers, clothes washers and mop sinks do not require hot water
boosters.
40.8 INTERIOR BLOCK PARTITIONS
40.8.1 All interior block partitions, (demising and fire wall) must be built tight to
the underside of roof or floor structure above.
40.9 ROOF ACCESS
40.9.1 Where possible, the access to a roof should be by means of a door from
the Mechanical penthouse and then by external ladders to other roof elevations as
necessary.
40.9.2 If this means of roof access is not possible, preference is for single stair
directly onto the roof.
If space does not permit, design “ships ladder/platform/ladder” and “roof hatch access” as described and as detailed in
Illustrative Sketches.
40.9.2.1
Include external handrail and grab bars on roof at roof hatch
opening.
40.9.3 Access to high roof should be located in mechanical/custodial service
rooms. Refer to also “Location of Heat Recovery Units” for description of access
stair to HRU “package.”
40.9.4 If no mechanical equipment is present on low roof, access shall be by
manual ladder only.
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40.10
HEIGHTS OF WRITING AND DISPLAY SURFACES
40.10.1 Heights at the teaching wall for whiteboards/tack boards in primary/ground
floor classrooms will be mounted at 685 mm (27”) from finished floor, and, all second floor heights at the teaching wall for whiteboards/tack boards will be mounted
@ 810 mm (32”) from finished floor.
41.
ROOM FINISHES & MATERIAL SELECTION
For room by room details of finishes, refer to Room Finish Schedule and Legend, this
section of the Guideline.
41.1 GENERAL
41.1.1 Reducing strips between dissimilar flooring materials are unacceptable.
All flooring surfaces must be flush.
41.1.2 The only acceptable size of ceiling tiles throughout the school is 600 mm x
1,200 mm (2 ft. x 4 ft.). Generally, ceiling tile shall be of one pattern.
41.2 RESILIENT TILE AND BASE
41.2.1 Specify a maximum of four (4) VCT colours for the entire project. Solid
colours are unacceptable.
41.2.2 Specify only cove rubber/vinyl bases of light or medium colour.
41.2.2.1
Maximum of two (2) colours per project is to be specified.
41.2.3 Tiles shall be 300 mm x 300 mm (12” x 12”) VCT, spaced from both center
axis so that borders are of uniform width with joints parallel to the long walls of
rooms.
41.2.4 The tile “grain” shall run in long direction of room. Staggered joints are
preferred.
41.2.5 Flooring shall be laid in full depth of all closets, toe spaces, etc. and shall
fit tightly against fixtures, door jambs, built-in millwork and other vertical surfaces.
Tile must be carried under the rubber cove base.
41.3 STAIRWELL FLOORING MATERIALS AND COLOURS
41.3.1 Specify only standard series, one (1) colour (light-medium GREY) selection of rubber material in a “speckled” pattern for landings and stairs.
41.3.1.1
The material thickness of both is to be a minimum of 5.0 mm.
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41.3.1.2
Treads are to include a yellow, or high contrasting colour visually impaired strip.
41.3.2 The tread that defines the edge of both upper & mid landings is to be identical to the other stair treads.
41.3.3 The rubber tread/riser with "rondels" and contrasting, visually impaired
strip at the edge is to be specified for each tread.
41.3.3.1
The combination tread/riser must be one piece.
41.3.3.2
The material of the tread/riser must be the full width of the stair.
Caulk joints at stringers.
41.3.4 Specify rubber tiles (approximately 600 x 600) in the matching colour and
“hammered finish” surface for upper & mid landings.
41.3.5 Ground floor is to be ceramic tile and base.
41.3.6 Vinyl handrail colour is to be selected from standard colour palettes. Hollow metal painted, stainless steel or wood handrails are unacceptable.
41.3.6.1
Stairwell pickets are to be of the same colour tone as the H. M.
doors/frames.
41.4 CORRIDOR MATERIALS AND COLOURS
41.4.1 Exterior door colours may match interior door colours or complement the
exterior finishes. Door frame colour should be a maximum of two tones darker
than the doors.
41.4.2 Interior hollow metal screens could match door frames in colour.
41.4.3 Specify non-slip/smooth ceramic tile to be smooth and “multi-coloured”.
Solid colours are unacceptable. Review final selections with the Design Department.
41.4.3.1
Ceramic tile flooring can be up to 600 mm x 600 mm (24” x 24”)
throughout (approval from the Design Dept.) for applicable areas
(corridors, vestibules, washrooms).
41.4.3.2
Max. (2) two colours for ceramic tiles is to be specified. Uncomplicated or simple pattern in corridor flooring is preferred.
41.4.4 To assist visually impaired, if possible and practical, distinct colour of floor
materials should be designed at perimeter of corridors to reinforce the location of
key elements within the corridor.
41.4.4.1
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41.5 SYNTHETIC AND RUBBER FLOORING
41.5.1 Specify max. two (2) multi-coloured/speckled pattern selection of acoustic
quality synthetic flooring for the PIP Area and Kindergartens (FDK).
41.5.1.1
Depending on the manufacturer/supplier, the thickness of material will vary, - min. 3.0 mm to max.4.0 mm.
41.6 MILLWORK AND PLASTIC LAMINATES
41.6.1 Solid colour or near solid colour plastic laminates are not to be specified.
41.6.2 Plastic laminate counter tops are to be post-formed, patterned, light to
medium colours
41.6.2.1
Maximum of four (4) colours of plastic laminates per project will
be allowed.
41.6.3 Melamine finish for millwork shall ONLY be “Hard Rock Maple” – both
sides with 3 mm solid PVC edging.
41.6.4 For sake of continuity, control panel facing could be the same selection of
plastic laminate colour throughout the project, regardless of the colour of the
counter tops.
41.7 WASHROOM AND TOILET PARTITIONS
41.7.1.1
Staff floor mounted toilet partitions are to be of the same colour.
41.7.2 For student washrooms, floor mounted metal toilet partitions are acceptable, however, ‘Phenolic’ partitions are preferred for student washrooms.
41.7.3 In male staff washrooms, provide a stainless steel panel on metal toilet
partitions if next to urinals.
41.7.4 In boy’s student washrooms, the end row of the toilet partitions next to the
urinals must be concrete block.
41.7.5 Detail ceramic tile on walls (to min. 1500 AFF) around urinals in student
washrooms, optional to full height of wall.
41.8 GENERAL COLOUR SELECTION
41.8.1 All rubber coved bases to be of a light or medium colour selection. Maximum of (2) two colours per project is to be specified.
41.8.2 Painted hollow metal doors and frames are to be medium colour selection.
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41.8.3 For sake of continuity, interior doors and frames could be of the same
paint colour selection throughout. Otherwise door frame colour selection should
be (2) two tones darker than the door colour.
41.8.4 Maximum of (4) four VCT colours selections are to be specified for the
entire school project.
41.8.4.1
Specify only one colour of VCT for each teaching area.
41.8.4.2
Max. two (2) colours of synthetic “sports flooring” may be considered in consultation with the Design Department for the PIP
and Kindergarten rooms.
41.8.5 Maximum paint colour selection is not to exceed (10) ten colours.
41.8.5.1
Paint colour selections are to be light to medium range.
41.8.5.2
Maximum of (2) two colours per teaching area is allowed.
41.8.6 Stripes/pattern for paint colours in teaching spaces are unacceptable.
Stripes/pattern in corridors should be avoided.
41.8.7 The use of continuous or repeating wall graphics is unacceptable.
41.8.8 Localized wall graphics are to be approved the Design Department.
41.8.9 Specify standard Board colours and directional arrows on all exposed pip-
ing to later detail. (Refer to Standard text Guidelines)
41.8.10 Ceiling tile shall be one pattern, one size throughout the school.
41.8.11 Drywall ceilings are to be painted white.
41.8.12 Products and selections for finishes to be from “Standard” line of manufacturers products, NOT premium or custom.
41.9 INTERIOR PAINTING
Note: Only low odor and low hazard paints are allowed to be used in/on Board
premises.
41.9.1 Specify that unsupervised areas such as corridors, stairwells, washrooms,
change rooms, and G. P. Rooms of new schools and additions are to be painted
with 2 part, water based latex resilient paint, not Epoxy Paint. (min. to door height
in G. P. Room)
41.9.1.1
41.10
Paint for all walls must have 2 coats min. over a primer & block
filler. ALL paint must be water based (latex) and low V.O.C.’s.
MECHANICAL ROOM(S) PAINTING
41.10.1 Paint all duct insulation and piping including all canvas-covered piping in
Mechanical Rooms and in areas where pipe work is exposed as per Board's
standard colours and flow markings.
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41.10.2 Do not paint un-insulated ductwork, PVC coated insulation, or all-purpose
jacket piping.
41.10.2.1 Refer to Standard Text Guidelines for HVAC System on the web
site for standard colours and flow markings.
41.10.3 Paint all walls, exposed structure and seal exposed concrete floors. Ensure that ductwork paint is compatible to galvanized metal and temperature
suitable.
41.11
EXTERIOR PAVEMENT LINE PAINTING
41.11.1 Refer to MTO standard exterior paint to be specified for paved areas refer
to “Pavement Markings” section of this document.
42. ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE
AREA
FLOOR
BASE
CEILING
WALL
FINISH
Classrooms
Kindergarten(FDK)
FDK - Washroom
FDK - Vestibule
FDK – Coat Area
Special Ed. Classroom
Resource Room
Withdrawal Rm.
Seminar Rooms
Science Room
Preparation Room
Art Room
VCT
SF
CT
CT
SF
VCT
VCT
VCT
VCT
VCT
VCT
VCT
R
R
CT
CT
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
LAT
LAT
LAT
GB
LAT
LAT
LAT
LAT
LAT
LAT
LAT
LAT
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
P
P
SP
SP
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
AREA
FLOOR
BASE
CEILING
WALL
FINISH
Art Storage Room
PIP Room
Kitchen
Ortho Washroom
Vestibule
Quiet Rm.
Staff Work Area
Staff Workrooms
VCT
SF
SF
CT
CT
SF
VCT
VCT
VCT
VCT
R
R
R
CT
CT
R
R
R
R
R
LAT
LAT
LAT
GB
GB
LAT
LAT
LAT
LAT
LAT
BL
BL
BL
B/CT
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
P
P
P
SP
P
P
P
P
P
P
Library Resources Centre
Library Workroom
REMARKS
LAT - Lay-in acoustic tile
R - Rubber Cove Base
CT - Ceramic Tile
GB - Gypsum Board
SF - “Sports Flooring”
BL - Concrete Block
P - Paint
REMARKS
SF – ‘Sports Flooring”
SF – ‘Sports Flooring”
CT - Dado + Shower
Same CT as other vestibules
SF – ‘Sports Flooring”
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Library Seminar
Library A.V. Storage
Double G. P. Room
Single G. P. Room
Change Rooms
G.P.Room Strg. Rm.
Stage
General Office
Principal
Vice Principal
Work Rooms
Health Room
Nurse’s Office
Health Rm. Washroom
Counseling Room
Guidance Office
Staff Room
Staff Workrooms
Laminator/Copier Rms.
Custodian Office
Academic. Stg. Rms.
Custodial Stg. Rms.
Computer Closets
Ext. Storage Room
Recycling Room
Sprinkler Room
VCT
VCT
VCT
VCT
VCT
VCT
VCT
VCT
VCT
VCT
VCT
VCT
VCT
CT
VCT
VCT
VCT
VCT
VCT
VCT
VCT
VCT
CT
VCT
C/S
C/S
C/S
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
CT
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
CT
R
R
R
R
LAT
LAT
ESESGB
LAT
ES
LAT
LAT
LAT
LAT
LAT
LAT
GB
LAT
LAT
LAT
LAT
LAT
LAT
LAT
LAT
LAT
GB
GB
-
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
BL
P
P
SP/P
SP/P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
SP
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
SP
P
P
P
P
AREA
FLOOR
BASE
CEILING
WALL
FINISH
Electrical Room
C/S
R
-
BL
P
C/S - Concrete sealed
Student Washrooms
CT
CT
GB
BL/CT
SP
Same CT. as corridor.
CT on wall at urinals
Staff Washrooms
Phys. Chall. Wrm.
VCT
CT
R
CT
LAT
LAT
BL
BL
SP
SP
Same CT as corridor
Mechanical Rm.
C/S
-
-
BL
P
Mech. Service Rms.
C/S
-
-
BL
P
Heat Pump Closets
1st. Floor Corridors
2nd.Floor Corridors
C/S
CT
VCT
CT
R
LAT
LAT
BL
BL
BL
SP
SP
Floor drain, Concrete sealed
Stairs & Stair Landings
R
R
GB/VCT
BL
SP
Continuous Rubber tread and riser
design. Caulking at edges.
Ground Floor Stairwells
CT
CT
GB
BL
SP
Same CT as corridor
Custodial Service Rms.
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SP - Dado height
SP - Dado height
ES - Exposed structure P
CT walls if orthopedic wrm.
With service sinks
C/S - Concrete sealed
C/S - Concrete sealed
C/S - Concrete sealed
REMARKS
Also paint ducts and pipes C/S Concrete sealed
Floor drain(s) C/S - Concrete
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CT
CT
GB
BL
SP
Same CT as corridor
43. EXTERIOR SERVICES
43.1 FIRE HYDRANT(S)
43.1.1 Consider the location of portables when locating on-site private fire hydrants and Siamese connections.
43.1.2 Location of fire hydrant and water lines is to be designed so as not to interfere with a possible future and permanent addition.
43.1.3 Locate fire hydrants away from play areas. Include bollards around fire
hydrants.
43.2 GAS METER
43.2.1 Gas meter is to be located close to school walls, and is to be detailed so
as not to be climbable.
43.2.2 The gas meter is to be located within a wire cage. Refer to Illustrative
Sketches for details.
43.2.2.1
Avoid gas lines running on the exterior walls of buildings.
43.2.2.2
Avoid locating gas meters/lines at single storey elevations or at
front façade of buildings.
43.3 OPTICAL WIRE CONNECTION
43.3.1 Install 75 mm (3”) diameter conduit HDPE [High density-poly ethylene]
with pull rope in place.
43.3.2 Terminate in hand-well (jumbo valve box) at property line. Install handwell flush with the grade, size 900 mm x 600 mm x 600 mm deep
(3 ft. x 2 ft. x 2 ft. deep) with poly-concrete lid.
43.3.2.1
The installation of the fibre optics wiring is part of the computer
networking system – NIC.
43.3.2.2
Terminate building end in the Server Room with 600 mm x 1200
mm (2 ft. x 4 ft.) available space on plywood backboard for termination equipment.
43.3.2.3
Reserved.
43.4 BOLLARDS
43.4.1 If necessary provide bollards in specific locations if requested by Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
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43.4.1.1
At a minimum, locate bollards around gas meters, and at the rear
& at front ends of the Garbage Enclosure.
43.4.2 Bollards to be tubular steel and concrete filled.
43.5 GRADING
43.5.1 Any change of grade that is steeper than the requirement for adequate
drainage between rear/side paved play areas and sodded play fields is
UNACCEPTABLE.
43.5.2 Grade changes must occur around the site perimeter and not within the
site.
43.6 LANDSCAPING
43.6.1 Provide landscaping to minimum standards of the Municipality in which the
school is located.
43.6.2 Prior to submitting landscape drawings to the Municipality, review
and obtain approval from the Design Department to proceed.
43.6.3 Only sodding is acceptable, not seeding of property.
43.6.4 At front of the school, identify in the contract, the necessity to sod and/or
landscape from the front property line to the road curb, if not completed by the
developer (review with Design Dept.).
43.6.5 Make certain any required repositioning of existing trees, poles, mail boxes, etc. located on the median strip is in Contract.
43.6.6 Planting beds are to be kept to an absolute minimum since they are prone
to vandalism and are difficult to maintain.
43.6.7 If planting beds must be specified to satisfy the Authorities Having Juris-
diction, consider some form of edging material.
43.6.7.1
Any concrete edging should be designed to prevent skateboarding.
43.6.8 Avoid designing small, sodded areas along side of walls, and at the side or
rear of the school.
43.6.9 Do not place berms, bushes, or vegetation at close proximity to vehicular
entrance/exit ways that could cause poor visibility of street traffic.
43.7 SNOW PLOW STORAGE
43.7.1 It is important to allow for snow storage in the site design.
43.7.2 Along parking lots, keep fences a minimum of 2m from concrete curb edg-
es.
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43.8 TEMPORARY FENCING BETWEEN PAVED PLAY AREA AND SOD
43.8.1 If newly sodded, and prior to occupancy, include in the Contract the supply, installation and eventual removal of a temporary fencing between sod and
paved play area to protect sodding.
43.9 OLS VERIFICATION PRIOR TO SODDING
43.9.1 Consultant shall specify that as part of the Contract, prior to sodding, the
General Contractor must employ an OLS to verify that design grades and/or Municipal approved grades have been met.
43.9.1.1
43.10
Refer to the web - Top Soil, Fine Grading & Sodding Guidelines.
IRRIGATION (FIELD SPRINKLER) SYSTEM
43.10.1 Irrigation is to be limited to the soccer field. Remainder of sodded play
area is not to be irrigated.
43.10.1.1 At front/and or side elevation of school, provide appropriate frost
free hose bibs, installed in flush, lockable brass boxes.
43.10.2 Provide, in Contract, an underground sprinkler system for the playing
fields to the rear and/or side of the building.
43.10.2.1 For methods and materials refer to the web - Field Irrigation Sys-
tem in the Technical Guidelines.
43.10.3 The irrigation design is to take into consideration portable movement on
site. Locate the main irrigation lines so as not to be damaged by truck traffic.
43.10.4 Irrigation controls are to be in the closest service room. If no service room
is available, provide controls in a flush box under the furred out space below a
stair.
43.11
FENCING
43.11.1 Provide an 1830 mm (6 ft.) high, galvanized, chain link fencing along resi-
dential properties.
43.11.2 Normally, fencing along the front of the school is not to be installed unless
a play field is located close to the front property line.
43.11.3 Regardless of Municipal comments, fences between the parking lot and
“kiss’n’ride” area, or anywhere along the front of the school are not to be detailed
without specific direction from the Board.
43.11.4 Kindergarten (FDK) and PIP Room play area will be fenced with a 1200
mm (4 ft.) high black vinyl fence, 38 mm x 38 mm fabric @ 6 gauge (includes wire
and plastic coating) with top and bottom rail.
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43.11.5 Frame posts and top & bottom rails are to be Schedule 40 pipe. Specify
that if thinner fabric gauge is installed or if posts & rails are not Schedule 40 pipe,
the fencing will be removed in its entirety, and proper material reinstalled.
43.11.6 Fabric for perimeter fencing may be 50 mm x 50 mm @ 6 gauge with top
and bottom rails – Schedule 40 pipe.
43.11.6.1 Wrought iron or ornamental fence is unacceptable.
43.11.7 Separate the rear paved play area and pedestrian walkways from the
parking lot by a 1200 mm (4 ft.) fence to detail as per Kindergarten fence.
43.11.7.1 If possible detail the pedestrian walkway as far as possible from
the edge of the parking lot and center the fence between the
two.
43.11.7.2 Locate the fence away from the parking curb a minimum of 2 m
for storage of snow.
43.11.7.3 If possible, install the fence a minimum of 3 m from end edge of
parking lot for snow plow storage.
43.11.8 For Kindergarten (FDK) and PIP Room play area, provide a single gate for
pedestrian access clearly visible from the “kiss and ride” area – if applicable. Also
provide a double gate (or an oversized gate) for access by snow blowers.
43.11.9 Fence posts that may interfere with designated portable access route are
to be sleeved for easy removal and replacement.
43.11.9.1 Specify that the base of all removable posts must be heavily
greased for ease of removal.
43.12
PAVEMENT LINE MARKINGS
43.12.1 Refer to Illustrative Sketches for pavement line marking to designate parking stalls, barrier free areas, and “kiss’n’ride” route etc.
43.12.1.1 Pavement cross-hatching is preferred for pedestrian walkways
across driveways.
43.12.1.2 Include cautionary “zig-zag” lines in front of cross-hatched walk-
way at the entrance to the parking lot.
43.12.1.3 Differentiate bus and private car routes by yellow and white
painted pavement markings. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches)
43.12.2 Paint applied to asphalt surface is to be MOT standard quality. Product
identifier is CONING YELLOW or CONING WHITE traffic paint.
43.12.3 Specify that paint application is to be by approved pressure type mobile
distributor capable of applying paint in single and double dashed lines.
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43.13
VEHICULAR ACCESS
43.13.1 Designate two points (entrance & exit) for each school. Entrance/exits are
to be “one way in” and “one way out” with the “one way” driveway along the front
of the school. If at all possible, entrance/exits should be located opposite perpendicular streets.
43.13.2 The vehicular parking lot is best located at the entrance point of the “one
way in” driveway. Additional parking (limited) can also be define along the front of
the school.
43.13.3 Design the vehicular parking lot in such a way as to direct traffic to exit into
and through to the “one way“ driveway located along the front of the school and
towards the far end of the school property.
43.13.4 It is preferred that the “kiss’n’ride” be combined into the vehicular parking
zone to create an efficient and effective parking and drop off for vehicles. A concrete island separating the “kiss’n’ride” lane from the parking is also preferred.
(Refer to Illustrative Sketches.)
43.13.5 Provide a bus-loading zone for a minimum of four buses which would be
typically located in the “one way” driveway along the front of the school.
43.13.6 If the “kiss’n’ride” cannot be integrated into the parking lot design, then the
following will apply:
43.13.6.1 The bus-loading zone is to be designed in such a way that pas-
sengers do not cross any vehicular line of traffic.
43.13.6.2 In addition to this bus lane (loading & drop-off zone), provide a
double driveway for vehicles including one lane for loading and
drop-off.
43.13.6.3 If approved by Authorities Having Jurisdiction, provide parking
for visitors’, in close proximity to the main school entrance.
43.13.7 Regardless of the vehicular access design, provide physically challenged
parking nearest to the school main entrance, and if possible avoid crossing parking lot or driveways. (Review with Authorities Having Jurisdiction as to the
number of physically challenged parking spots required.)
43.13.8 Provide curb cuts for physically challenged and as required by Authorities
having Jurisdiction for pedestrian walkway crossings.
43.14
STUDENT WALKWAYS
43.14.1 Along driveways and parking zones, provide walkways and separate these
from vehicular traffic.
43.14.2 Walkways should never be at right angles; rather, design for logical traffic
pattern and splay at each intersection.
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43.14.3 It is preferred to have a walkway installed around the parking zones from
the municipal sidewalk to the rear paved play area of the school rather than crossing vehicular entrance points.
43.14.4 Walkways that are installed next to parking zones curbs or along the
“kiss‘n’ride” are to be designed wider (min. 2400 to 2800 mm) to accommodate
opening of car doors.
43.14.5 Connect walkways (wide enough for a maintenance truck - minimum
width is to be 2400 mm) with existing park walkways, where applicable.
43.14.6 Walkways up to the front façade of the building shall be concrete as per
requirements of Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Continuation of walkways past
the front façade of the building shall be in asphalt.
43.14.6.1 Walkway curb cuts should be detailed to “Design for Accessibili-
ties Guidelines” of the Municipality in which the project is
located.
43.14.7 Avoid the use of lockstone to designate pathways across driveways or
parking lots. It is preferred pedestrian pathways across driveways to be marked
by painted cross-hatching or “zig-zag” lines. (Refer to Pavement Markings).
There may be Municipalities that imposed their standards and this requirement
must be reviewed with the Board.
43.15
PAVED PLAY AREA
43.15.1 To the rear, or possibly to the side of the school building, provide an asphalt play area a minimum of 12,200 mm (40 ft.) from the building face for use by
students. This area is to double as a fire route if required and should, therefore,
be medium duty asphalt.
43.15.2 If in proximity to parking, a chain link fence barrier from the end of the
parking lot onto this play surface shall be installed as per standard chain link gate
details. Include a curb cut at this barrier. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches for details
of curb cuts and chain link gates.)
43.15.3 Chain link barrier should be located a minimum of 1000 mm from the concrete edge of the parking lot for snow plow storage.
43.15.4 Paved areas shall be heavy duty for fire routes, parking lots, driveways,
and bus loading zones, and light duty for walkways and play areas.
43.15.5 All catch basins shall be flush with these paved surfaces.
43.16
BICYCLE RACKS
43.16.1 Position bicycle racks in locations of good supervision and access. These
bicycles are to be “wave” type, and are to accommodate approximately 60 bikes.
43.16.1.1 Wave type bicycle rack end legs are to be specified with a bot-
tom flange bolted to concrete caissons of similar diameter as the
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flange. The concrete caissons are to be appropriate depth to
prevent racking of units and frost heaving.
43.16.2 Direct burial of bicycle rack end legs into concrete caissons is unaccepta-
ble.
43.16.3 Make certain that bicycle storage areas can be supervised from at least
one elevation of the school by students and staff.
43.16.4 Confirm final location of bicycle racks with Principal Designate and Con-
struction Dept.
43.17
FLAGPOLE
43.17.1 Provide one; free standing, hinged, flagpole with internal halyard.
43.17.2 Pivot point should be approximately 900 mm (3 ft.) above grade.
43.17.3 Flagpole is not to be located in a landscaped or grassed area unless accessible by solid walking surface.
43.18
GARBAGE ENCLOSURE
43.18.1 Unless masonry garbage enclosure is mandated by the Municipality, the
garbage enclosure is to be of wood frame construction. Review with the Design
Department whether to detail a single or a double garbage enclosure.
43.18.2 Garbage is stored in a bin(s) located within the garbage enclosure.
43.18.3 The enclosure should be in close proximity to an exterior access of the
school and/or from the custodial room.
43.18.4 Location of the enclosure should not interfere with a possible future addi-
tion.
43.18.5 The open side of the enclosure should not face the front street and, if possible, should not face private residences.
43.18.6 The enclosure should be located for easy access by a custodian from the
school, and, pick up and departure of a garbage truck.
43.18.7 Detail a garbage enclosure for bins without gates. If gates are required by
the Municipality, inform the Design Department immediately. Do not arbitrarily
include gates on drawings without discussion.
43.18.8 The area for the enclosure is to be a concrete pad. Extend this concrete
pad a min.1500mm (5 ft.) at the front point of enclosure.
43.18.9 Install bollards at appropriate locations around the enclosure for protec-
tion. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches of typical garbage enclosure and location of
bollards.)
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43.19
DRAINAGE
43.19.1 Make certain that all site drainage is contained within the site, and that
adequate catch basins are located around the perimeter of the building and site
as needed, as well as paved and sodded areas.
43.19.2 Whenever possible, install CB/manholes rather than individual units.
43.19.3 Do not install CB’s in close proximity to soccer fields or in sodded play
areas. Install catch basins in paved play areas and/or close to property perimeters to avoid or create unsafe conditions.
43.19.3.1 Depth of swales will be mandated by Authorities Having Jurisdic-
tion.
43.20
FUTURE PORTABLE LOCATIONS
43.20.1 Plan for a maximum of twelve portables (review at Design Phase).
43.20.2 Provide adequate access for portable movement and include on site fire
hydrant(s) as required, to address the requirements of the school, as well as the
possible, future portables. (Refer to location of fire hydrants.)
43.20.3 In order to consider all fire code and accessibility requirements, identify for
discussion at the Design Phase the area for portable locations.
43.20.4 Design fire alarm, P.A./Telephone and Security capacity, and space (on
separate zones) for the maximum number of portables.
43.20.5 Provide an underground connection (conduit), terminated in a premanufactured grade level box for future hookups to portables (PA/Telephone, fire
alarm, computer wiring etc.) located just beyond the paved play area. (Refer to
Illustrative Sketches of Grade Level Box.)
43.20.6 The underground connection must have a minimum of 3 @ 75 mm (3”)
diameter conduits. These conduits are to be equipped with pull strings. Encase
in concrete where conduits run under fire truck routes.
43.20.7 Underground conduits should not interfere with a possible permanent ad-
dition.
43.21
ACCESS FOR FUTURE PORTABLES
43.21.1 Care must be taken to designate an unencumbered access for portables
from the street to the designated portable location. To achieve this, consider the
following:
43.21.1.1 All pole mounted signage that is located in the designated porta-
ble traffic route is to be sleeved.
43.21.1.2 Avoid designing raised concrete islands that may impede the
portable truck turning radii.
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43.21.1.3 Do not locate light standards in the traffic route or in the portable
vehicle turning radii.
43.21.1.4 Make certain that gate posts are removable. (Refer to illustrative
Sketches.)
43.21.1.5 Specify that the chain link posts of the fence that separates the
rear of the parking lot and the paved play area are sleeved. Include heavy greasing of removable posts.
43.21.1.6 Coordinate the locations and detail the irrigation main lines and
the electric conduit so that they are not damaged by the weight
of the portable carrying vehicles.
43.21.2 Designated route for future portables could be medium duty asphalt.
43.22
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
43.22.1 Exterior lighting should be LED for both wall mounted and pole lighting.
43.22.2 To the rear of the school and the side opposite the parking lot, provide
adequate lighting located on the walls of the school, as high as possible.
43.22.3 Provide only minimal lighting at the front of the school by means of wall
mounted fixtures.
43.22.4 Use of short light poles, lights that illuminate the school sign, or lights installed in grass areas to illuminate the building or walkways, are not to be
considered.
43.22.5 Light standards, regardless of location are to be mounted on a minimum of
760 mm (30”) concrete bases.
43.22.6 Except at the concrete island between the parking lot and the “kiss’n’ride”
driveway, keep light standards and
1000 mm from edge of concrete curbs.
concrete
bases
a
minimum
of
43.22.7 Light standards should not exceed 9100 mm (30 ft.) in height and illumina-
tion MUST not interfere with residential properties.
43.22.8 It is preferred to have fewer light standards with multiple heads.
43.22.9 If required, install light standards a minimum of 600 mm (2 ft.) from parking
lot curb.
43.22.10
Preference is given to utilitarian heads – to match street lighting rather
than “decorative” heads or globes.
Light standards and heads are to be anodized aluminum with connection access panel at the base. Direct electrical connections to light standards are
unacceptable.
43.22.11
Location of light standards must not interfere with designated portable
access route. (Portables are moved into place as one unit, approximately 7,300
mm wide.)
43.22.12
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44. PARKING
44.1.1 If possible, utilize the parking lot and the paved play area for a fire route
rather than designing separate fire routes.
44.1.2 Provide a paved surface of heavy-duty for a minimum of 60 cars. This
includes handicapped spaces the number of which is dictated by the size of the
school building and Municipality.
44.1.2.1
Do not locate handicapped spaces at end of parking stall runs.
44.1.2.2
Handicapped spaces are to be opposite the front door access.
44.1.2.3
If possible, double up handicapped spaces.
44.1.3 Review with Authorities Having Jurisdiction as to minimum parking spaces
required. Future portables and future addition will also need to be considered to
establish final number of parking spaces.
44.1.4 Parking areas is to be properly drained. Provide continuous curbing, as
required by the Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
44.1.5 Curbs at edges of the paved play areas to the rear and sides of the school
are not required.
44.1.6 Preference is given to painted parking lot islands only, unless the Authorities Having Jurisdiction mandate otherwise. Discuss with the Design Department
the Municipal requirements prior to submitting revised drawings and responses for
Site Plan approval.
44.1.7 If raised islands are required by the Municipality, the Board’s preference is
for concrete surface rather than landscaping.
44.1.8 Provide, in contract, the painting of all lines for parking spaces, islands,
cross-hatched, “no parking” zones and handicapped logos etc. (Refer to Illustrative Sketches.)
44.1.9 Include in the Contract a maximum of six “speed bumps” to later location
as directed by the Board’s Construction Department.
45. CPTED
45.1.1 Prior to finalizing the exterior design, the Consultants are to seek approval
from CPTED to assure at the very least that:
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45.1.1.1
All student entrances are visible either by neighbors and/or a
cruising police patrol car.
45.1.1.2
Sufficient parking lot and paved play area illumination is provided.
45.1.1.3
Trees and shrubbery do not form unseen or “un-supervisable”
areas.
45.1.1.4
The office staff can supervise main entrance of the school.
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45.1.1.5
Sufficient windows are located to the side and rear of the building for ease of supervision.
45.1.1.6
The bicycle racks and paved play areas can be overseen from
school windows, especially windows at mid landing of stairwells.
45.1.1.7
Pathways between portables and school entrances are clearly
visible and safe.
46. EXTERIOR SPORTS FACILITIES
46.1.1 At a minimum, provide one soccer field, 54,865 mm x 88,392 mm (180 ft. x
290 ft.). Dimensions of the above soccer field include 9,100 mm (30 ft.) end
zones and 4,510 mm (15 ft.) side zones.
46.1.2 Ideally, end zones should be 18,288 mm (60 ft.) from residential property
lines. Side zones should be 9,100 mm (30 ft.) from residential property lines
46.1.3 Only soccer field posts are to be specified, in the Contract.
46.1.4 Combination football and soccer posts are not required for Elementary
Schools.
46.1.5 The Authorities Having Jurisdiction, however, may demand larger, adult
size facilities. Discussion between the Board’s Planning & Design staff and the
Authorities Having Jurisdiction is to take place before the site plan and its sports
facilities are finalized and submitted.
47.
BOARD’S WEB SITE
47.1.1 This “Elementary School Guidelines – Design Criteria and Fitments” doc-
ument
is
part
of
the
http://www.dpcdsb.org/cec/About+Us/Vendors/
Board’s
web
site,
47.1.2 The web site is periodically updated and additional documentation may be
forwarded to the Consultants as it is developed.
47.2 TECHNICAL GUIDELINES
47.2.1 Throughout this document references are made to the “Technical Guide-
lines.” These are also found on the Board’s web site. These detailed documents
should be read in conjunction with the Design Criteria and Fitments.
47.3 ILLUSTRATIVE SKETCHES
47.3.1 The Illustrative Sketches – Elementary Schools, also found on the web
site are to be viewed in conjunction with this document but are for illustrative pur-
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poses only. They are not to be scaled or directly reproduced. Each is to be
adapted to accommodate actual design conditions.
48.
CASH ALLOWANCES
48.1.1 Items identified throughout this Guideline as being paid from a Cash Allowance are to be carried in the Contract Documents. Refer to the web - List of
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS – General Instructions for details.
49.
48.1.1.1
Note that certain Cash Allowances included in the Contract will
be tendered separately during the construction phase under the
jurisdiction of the Construction Department.
48.1.1.2
Rough-ins are required for some Systems in the Contract,
however, the actual system components are to be charged
against the Cash Allowances under the jurisdiction of the Construction Department.
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT INDEX
This index below is summarized to give the Consultants a better understanding of
the components that influence the preparation of the Contract Documents.
Loose items identified as not in Contract (NIC) to be
purchased and installed directly by the school from the school’s Furniture and
Equipment budget.
49.1.1 COLUMN NO. 1
Items possibly affecting the design development, purchased from the school’s Furniture and Equipment budget.
49.1.2 COLUMN NO. 2
49.1.2.1
Some of this purchased equipment will require rough-ins and/or
installation by the General Contractor.
Items that are included in the Contract (supply and
install) but back charged to the school’s Furniture and Equipment budget.
49.1.3 COLUMN NO. 3
END
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LOOSE NIC ITEMS PURCHASED DIRECTLY
FROM SCHOOL’S F & E BUDGET
1
LOOSE NIC ITEMS PURCHASED
DIRECTLY FROM SCHOOL’S F & E
BUDGET REQUIRING SPACE
CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE
HOOK –UPS BY THE G.C.
2
ITEMS INCLUDED IN
CONTRACT
BACK CHARGED TO THE
SCHOOL’S F & E BUDGET
3
o
o
o
o
o
All furniture such as filing cabinets and systems furniture.
Copiers, and audio/visual & electronic equipment.
Smart Boards and computers
Classroom wall mounted manual screens.
Television monitors and brackets in teaching/staff spaces.
All appliances, be they built-in or hooked up.
Window and interior screen coverings and loose carpets.
Computer tables, carrels, chairs, tables, and all other loose furniture.
Physical Education mats and sports equipment.
Cot and change tables for Health and PIP rooms.
Stage curtains.
School plaque and time capsule.
Metal shelving for custodial & academic storage rooms.
Custodial supplies and equipment such as hoses, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and cleaners etc.
Exterior signage for “Reserved Parking” and “Overnight Parking”.
Exterior basketball hoops (wall mounted or post mounted).
Garbage containers, both interior and exterior.
Manufactured exterior seating.
Asphalt play area markings such as “hop scotch” and other games
o
o
o
o
Washers and Dryers
Dishwashers.
Built-in stove/oven in Staff Room, PIP
Refrigerators/Freezers
o
o
Bicycle racks.
Basketball backstops.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
(Note cost difference between fan shaped metal backstops and rectangular,
tempered glass backstops)
o
o
o
Electrically operated projection screen(s) on stage.
Scoreboard(s) in General Purpose Room.
Front door annunciator system
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A
ADMINISTRATION ..................................................................................................................32
ART AREA ...............................................................................................................................16
ACADEMIC AND CUSTODIAL STORAGE ROOMS ..............................................................42
ACCESSIBILITY AND BARRIER FREE DESIGN .....................................................................4
B
BOARD’S PURCHASING PROCEDURES ...............................................................................1
BOARD WEB SITE……………………………………………………………………………………96
C
CLASSROOMS ........................................................................................................................10
COMMERCIAL AREA ..............................................................................................................17
COMPUTER LOCATIONS .......................................................................................................62
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................................................59
COMPUTER TERMINOLOGY .................................................................................................60
CUSTODIAL AREA ..................................................................................................................38
CASH ALLOWANCES .............................................................................................................97
CPTED .....................................................................................................................................95
D
DESIGN CRITERIA....................................................................................................................2
DOOR AND SCREEN STYLES ...............................................................................................52
E
ELEVATING DEVICES ............................................................................................................58
EXTERIOR SERVICES............................................................................................................85
EXTERIOR SPORTS FACILITIES...........................................................................................96
EYE WASH STATIONS ...........................................................................................................45
F
FINISHES .................................................................................................................................80
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT INDEX .................................................................................97
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G
GUIDANCE AREA ...................................................................................................................36
GENERAL PURPOSE AREAS ................................................................................................25
GREEN STRATEGY ..................................................................................................................4
H
HEALTH AREA ........................................................................................................................35
I
IMPERIAL EQUIVALENTS ........................................................................................................4
INTERIOR LIGHTING ..............................................................................................................72
K
KINDERGARTENS ....................................................................................................................7
L
LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTRE ............................................................................................23
M
MATERIAL SELECTION .........................................................................................................80
MECHANICAL SERVICES ......................................................................................................46
MILLWORK ..............................................................................................................................74
MISCELLANEOUS...................................................................................................................76
P
PARKING .................................................................................................................................95
PLANNING FOR INDEPENDENCE ........................................................................................17
PURPOSE OF THE GUIDELINE ...............................................................................................2
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ROOM FINISHES ....................................................................................................................80
S
SPECIAL EDUCATION AREA .................................................................................................13
SEMINAR ROOMS ..................................................................................................................14
STAGE .....................................................................................................................................30
STAFF AREAS .........................................................................................................................37
STAIRWELLS AND CORRIDORS...........................................................................................48
SERVER ROOM AND HUB LOCATIONS ...............................................................................65
SYSTEMS ................................................................................................................................67
W
WASHROOMS .........................................................................................................................42
WASHROOM ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................73
WINDOWS ...............................................................................................................................57
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