Healthy Kids-Healthy Schools Grant Planning Assurance Checklist
This document does not take the place of a school’s responsibility to refer to and comply with any and all laws, rules and regulations, whether
local, state or federal, that govern standards for educational facilities in Washington State. Your first stop should always be to check with the
local health jurisdiction
District Name:
Procedure/Work/Purchase
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Required
General
When daycare, preschool, Headstart or other similar programs
are located at the school Department of Early Learning (DEL)
regulations on safety and health should be consulted.
X
Building & Infrastructure
When structural, mechanical, electrical or fire safety building
components will be altered added or removed consult local
health officials and building officials.
X
When planning to change or add building components consider
the cost of professional design and construction services as well
as permitting fees.
X
When building components are altered the exposure to asbestos
or other hazardous materials should be investigated during
planning. This may result in additional cost. Follow EPA 40 CFR,
WA State and local abatement requirements.
X
When building components are altered consult WAC 246-366 for
general material guidance.
X
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Healthy Kids-Healthy Schools Grant Planning Assurance Checklist
This document does not take the place of a school’s responsibility to refer to and comply with any and all laws, rules and regulations, whether
local, state or federal, that govern standards for educational facilities in Washington State. Your first stop should always be to check with the
local health jurisdiction
Procedure/Work/Purchase
Recommended
Required
When making building component changes consider the age of
the lighting. Inspect all fluorescent light ballasts for PCB content.
If found follow TSCA, Federal 40 CFR Part 7 and local EPA
regulations for removal and disposal.
X
Electrical receptacles shall be properly grounded. GFI devices
within 6 feet of sinks. Sufficient number of devices to minimize
use of extension cords. Consult WAC 296-24-95607
X
Kitchen & Food Service
Any kitchen improvements which require alterations/additions of
hot water pipes consult WAC 246-366, WAC 246-215 and building
code.
X
The water supply system for a school shall be designed,
constructed and maintained and operated in accordance with
WAC 246-290 and local building code requirements. Also see
regulations for operating your own water system. See WAC 246366-060 for plumbing, water supply and fixtures.
X
All waste water from a school shall be drained to a sewage
disposal system which is approved by the jurisdictional agency
having authority. WAC 246-366
X
All building exhaust stacks shall be located to prevent the
exhaust from reentering the building. Consult local health
jurisdiction.
X
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Healthy Kids-Healthy Schools Grant Planning Assurance Checklist
This document does not take the place of a school’s responsibility to refer to and comply with any and all laws, rules and regulations, whether
local, state or federal, that govern standards for educational facilities in Washington State. Your first stop should always be to check with the
local health jurisdiction
Procedure/Work/Purchase
Recommended
Required
When making alterations to kitchens or cafeterias the lighting
may need to be changed to maintain minimum light intensity and
to minimize shadows and other light deficiencies on work
surfaces. Consult WAC 246-366, WAC 246-215 and building code.
Consult local health jurisdiction.
X
When making food service area changes or additions consult
WAC 246-366, WAC 246-215. All food storage, preparation and
service facilities shall be maintained and operated in accordance
with WA State Board of Health food regulations.
X
Review the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Food
Safety System when adding new food to the meal programs, new
serving equipment or methods for meals. HACCP is required by
OSPI and DOH
X
Review methods for handling ready-to-eat foods when adding
fresh fruits and vegetables, or scratch cooking to meal programs.
Consult local health jurisdiction and WAC 246-215.
X
When making kitchen changes review procedures in the school
kitchen to prevent unsafe acts and correct unsafe conditions.
Consult local health jurisdiction. Required by OSPI and DOH.
X
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Healthy Kids-Healthy Schools Grant Planning Assurance Checklist
This document does not take the place of a school’s responsibility to refer to and comply with any and all laws, rules and regulations, whether
local, state or federal, that govern standards for educational facilities in Washington State. Your first stop should always be to check with the
local health jurisdiction
Procedure/Work/Purchase
Recommended
Required
When adding or increasing fresh fruit and vegetables to be served
raw ensure sanitized food preparation sink is available to wash
thoroughly under running water with agitation. Consult WAC
246-215. Consult local health jurisdiction.
X
When making changes to or adding additional foods ensure that
sufficient equipment shall be provided to rapidly cool, reheat,
cook, hot hold, cold hold or process foods. Consult WAC
246-215.
X
Playground
When considering new playground equipment it should meet the
most current versions of the US Consumer Product Safety
Commission “Handbook for Public Playground Safety” and ASTMF
1487, “Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specifications for
Playground Equipment for Public Use”. May require review by
local health authority.
X
When considering new playground equipment consider spacing
and locations of equipment. All playgrounds must meet
“Americans With Disabilities Act” requirements.
X
Plans for new playgrounds must be reviewed by the school
district’s local health district. WAC 246-366. New playground
equipment on an existing playground should also be reviewed.
X – new
equipment
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X – new
playground
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Healthy Kids-Healthy Schools Grant Planning Assurance Checklist
This document does not take the place of a school’s responsibility to refer to and comply with any and all laws, rules and regulations, whether
local, state or federal, that govern standards for educational facilities in Washington State. Your first stop should always be to check with the
local health jurisdiction
Procedure/Work/Purchase
Recommended
Consult the school or district written procedures and process for
selecting and placing playground equipment appropriately.
Required by OSPI and DOH.
Required
X
When considering new playground equipment consider
acceptable fall zones and acceptable protective surfacing.
Consult CPSC ‘Handbook for Public Playground Safety” or ASTM.
http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/122149/325.pdf
X
When considering new playground equipment review the
inspection and maintenance requirements before purchasing.
X
All athletic facilities, equipment, apparatus and fixtures should
comply with manufacturer’s instructions and the school district
insurance carrier.
X
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