Minn. R. agency 221, ch. 2110, SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS, pt. 2110.0390 - PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Subpart 1. Space.

B. The school classrooms must have chairs and table work space for the maximum number of students scheduled for class at any one time.

D. The school must meet applicable building codes, fire codes, and zoning codes as determined by local zoning and building officials and the state fire marshal.

Subp. 2. Walls and ceilings.

All walls, ceilings, ceiling fans, light fixtures, vents, and other fixtures must be kept clean and free from dust and dirt, and in good repair at all times.

Subp. 2a. [See repealer.]

Subp. 3. Electrical requirements.

The school's electrical infrastructure must comply with safety standards under Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.35. The school's use of electrical equipment and appliances must comply with the State Fire Code adopted according to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 299F.

A. Outlets must not have more than two appliances or items plugged in unless a UL listed power strip is used.

B. Power strips must have a circuit breaker and be plugged into an outlet and not into another power strip.

C. Extension cords must be plugged into an outlet and not into another cord, and may be used only for portable appliances according to the appliance's directions.

D. Each classroom must be clearly lit and shall have at least two electrical outlets. Use of extension cords shall not be an acceptable means of meeting this requirement.

Subp. 3a. Dispensary.

Each school must have a dispensary area used to mix chemicals, mix disinfecting solutions, disinfect or sterilize tools and implements, and to store hazardous supplies. The dispensary must have a clean waste receptacle emptied daily.

A. The dispensary must be equipped with a sink, single-use towels, liquid or foam hand soap, and a work surface area sufficient to disinfect the school's tools and implements. A shampoo bowl is not an acceptable sink for this purpose.

B. The school must ensure that all hazardous substances are inaccessible to the public by prohibiting public access to the dispensary or through the use of closed cabinets, and must ensure that a school employee is present whenever hazardous substances are temporarily available to the public.

Subp. 4. [See repealer.]

Subp. 5. Ventilation.

School ventilation must comply with applicable building codes, local ordinances, the State Fire Code, and state and federal OSHA requirements. If a school does not have an exhaust system, the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) thermostat fan switch must always be on during school hours.

Subp. 6. [See repealer.]

Notes

Minn. R. agency 221, ch. 2110, SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS, pt. 2110.0390

11 SR 389; 13 SR 1056; L 2005 c 27 s 9; L 2009 c 78 art 6s 26; 41 SR 305; 43 SR 347 48 SR 257

Statutory Authority: MS s 45.023; 154.45; 154.47; 154.48; 155A.05; 155A.26; 155A.29; 155A.30