Wash. Admin. Code § 246-366-030 - Site approval
(1)
Before a new school facility is constructed, an addition is made to an existing
school facility, or an existing school facility is remodeled, the board of
education shall obtain written approval from the health officer that the
proposed development site presents no health problems. The board of education
may request the health officer make a survey and submit a written health
appraisal of any proposed school site.
(2) School sites shall be of a size
sufficient to provide for the health and safety of the school
enrollment.
(3) Noise from any
source at a proposed site for a new school , an addition to an existing school ,
or a portable classroom shall not exceed an hourly average of 55 dBA (Leq
60 minutes) and shall not exceed an hourly maximum
(Lmax) of 75 dBA during the time of day the school is in session; except sites
exceeding these sound levels are acceptable if a plan for sound reduction is
included in the new construction proposal and the plan for sound reduction is
approved by the health officer.
Notes
Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-366-030, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 89-20-026 (Order 333), § 248-64-240, filed 9/28/89, effective 10/29/89; Order 88, § 248-64-240, filed 10/3/73; Order 55, § 248-64-240, filed 6/8/71.
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