PART VI. 
PROVISIONS AFFECTING FACILITIES



 



A. 
Facilities and Equipment



 



§302A-1501  Noise and climate control at
school facilities.  The department shall plan for, and request
appropriations necessary to implement, acoustic noise control and air conditioning
of existing and new school facilities in areas that are susceptible to extremes
of temperature or affected by aircraft, traffic, and other noise.  The
department shall develop appropriate standards and consider local conditions
for deciding whether acoustic noise control and air conditioning of existing
and new school facilities are required for effective classroom instruction.  In
all cases where acoustic treatment of school facilities is planned, the
department shall utilize the services of individuals qualified by training and
experience to recommend appropriate noise control procedures and components. 
Acoustic noise control and air conditioning shall be given equal weight as all
other factors in the criteria used by the department in setting priorities for
school construction and renovations. [L 1996, c 89, pt of §2; am L 2009, c 63,
§2]



 



Cross References



 



  Indoor air quality program, see §§321-411 to 321-413.



  Noise control of school activities, see §342F-30.



  Traffic control surrounding school premises, see §52D-7.