ERIC ED434499: Planning for Education: Space Guidelines for Planning Educational Facilities. Revised.

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Planning for Education: Space Guidelines for Planning
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Educational Facilities. Revised.
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*Educational Facilities Design; Elementary Secondary
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ABSTRACT
This booklet provides guidelines for school planners and
designers on the state requirements for space allocation in its K-12 public
schools. Recommendations are included for various specialized facilities to
assure that proper spaces can be provided beyond the typical classroom space.
Guidelines are arranged under the categories of instructional, auxiliary, and
service and structure spaces. Also included are guidelines for site
development and planning, and a table of working heights and toilet fixture
guidelines for educational occupancies.
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PLANNING FOR EDUCATION:
SPACE GUIDELINES FOR PLANNING
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
Prepared by:
State Finance Division: Capital Improvement Section
Common School Capital Improvement Needs Assessment Committee
Revised
1998
Printing Services, is issued by the Oklahoma State
This publication printed by the State Department of Education
thousand copies have been prepared at a cost of 78 cents
Department of Education as authorized by 70 O.S. § 3-104. One
of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
Copies have been deposited with the Publications Clearinghouse
per copy.
September 1998
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FOREWORD
In 1983 the Oklahoma Legislature passed Senate Bill No. 625. This bill states in part:
It is hereby declared to be the intent of the Legislature to assure that students in the public schools of
SECTION 2.
Such facilities should be
this State occupy facilities which are designed for adaptability to program offerings.
is
structurally safe, well-maintained and contain adequate space to meet the instructional needs of each student. It
further declared to be the intent of the Legislature that these facility standards be implemented through the Common
School Capital Improvement Act.
and
These space guidelines for planning educational facilities have been prepared for use by school administrators
architects/engineers/planners in the planning and evaluation of new and existing educational facilities. These space
guidelines were developed in conjunction with the State Four-Year Capital Improvement Plan for Public Common
Schools with the purpose of defining, organizing and encouraging the process of planning for educational facilities to
the extent that more adequate environments for education can be obtained. Effective and wise facility planning does
individual needs of the school
not occur accidentally, but through careful studies that are sensitive to the specific
district. The guidelines contained herein cover only part of the information involved in the total planning process,
and should be considered as recommendations to be used in preparing educational specifications based on the
individual district's needs. The careful use of these standards should aid school districts in their responsibility to
spend capital outlay dollars more advantageously and therefore better utilize the taxpayers' money.
School administrators, and architects/engineers/planners are encouraged to consult with Capital Improvement and
State Department of Education specialists for assistance in planning individual specialized spaces such as
library/media centers, cafeterias, etc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreward
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Table of Contents
Space Guidelines for Planning Educational Facilities
Commentary/Instructions for Use
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2
Preliminary Space Planning Guidelines
Space Guidelines For Elementary Schools (K-6)
3
Space Guidelines For Middle /Junior High Schools (7-8, 7-8-9)
7
Space Guidelines For High Schools (9-12)
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19
Auxiliary Spaces
23
Site Development and Planning Guidelines
24
Table of Working Heights
25
Toilet Fixture Guidelines
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COMMENTARY/INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
The guidelines included herein have been designed to allow for the requirements of all Okla-
homa school districts regardless of size or educational program. Recommendations have been
included for various specialized facilities to assure that proper spaces can be provided beyond the
typical classroom space. These guidelines should not be considered "inflexible" when planning
educational spaces; "tailoring" of spaces to meet the specific individual district needs is mandatory;
however, the use of square footage that are less than the minimum acceptable recommendation
should be carefully considered. Effective and wise facility planning must include both the present
It is extremely difficult, but not impossible, to provide an
and future needs of a school district.
adequate and sound educational program without a comparable school plant.
Throughout this publication for the purposes of organization, guidelines for facilities have been
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arranged under the following categories:
Service and
Auxiliary Spaces
Instructional Spaces
Structure Spaces
Custodial
Administration
Kindergarten
General Storage
Auditorium
General Classrooms and
Restrooms
Food Preparation,
Laboratories
Mechanical Rooms
Service and
Arts and Crafts
Corridors and Wall
Dining Facilities
Business and Commercial
Areas
Consumer Home Economics
Guidance and
Counseling
Driver Education
Nurse/Health Clinic
Health Instruction
Music
Instructional Vocational
Physical Education
Physical Science
Staff Personnel Spaces
Special Education
Student Space
Specialized Spaces
Vocational Agriculture
Vocational-Technical
All square footage shown, unless otherwise noted, are net square feet and do not include circula-
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tion, mechanical and electrical spaces, and wall area. For approximate gross square footage, add
20 percent to the total net area.
Related service or support area entries have been included in the space guidelines after the ma-
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jor activity listing. Except where noted otherwise, the square footage requirements associated
with these entries should be considered in addition to the square footage outlined for the major ac-
is up to each school district to carefully consider what effect the inclusion or exclusion
tivity.
It
of square footage affirmed to service or support areas will have on the program offered in that space
both now and in the future.
Full consideration should be given to which major activities, as well as which service and sup-
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port areas, are included in the planning of space requirements of present and future educational pro-
considered if educa-
grams. Evaluation of space allocations in other grade organizations should be
tion programs are more or less extensive than that indicated.
Assistance in evaluating space requirements is available from the Capital Improvement Sec-
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tion of the State Department of Education.
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PRELIMINARY SPACE PLANNING GUIDELINES
Suggested Methods of Calculating Preliminary Net and Gross Square Footage for School Buildings
(1)
Total Gross Area
Total Net Area
(Sq. ft. Per Student)
(Sq. ft. Per Student)
Elementary School K-6 (2)
46.86
37.5
Instructional Spaces (3)
34.53
27.67
Auxiliary Spaces (3)
6.6
6
Service and Structure Spaces (3)
87.99
71.17
Total
Middle/Junior High Schools
7-8; 6-7-8; 7-8-9
73.75
59
Instructional Spaces
41.25
33
Auxiliary Spaces
7.7
Service and Structure Spaces
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122.7
99
Total
High School 9-12 (4)
75.00
60
Instructional Spaces
46.75
Auxiliary Spaces
37
9
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Service and Structure Spaces
130.75
Total
106
NOTES:
(1) The Total Net square footage include space requirements for corridors, but exclude area required for
walls. For conversion to gross square footage: net sq. ft. (1.24) = gross sq. ft.
All preliminary space guidelines are based on a minimum student capacity of 450.
(2)
Service and Structure
Auxiliary Spaces
Instructional Spaces
(3)
Spaces Included:
Included:
Included:
Custodial
Administration
General Classrooms
General Storage
Food Preparation Facilities
Arts and Crafts
Restrooms
Guidance and Counseling
Business and Commercial
Nurse/Health Clinic
Consumer Home Economics
Media Center/Library
Health Instruction
Multipurpose Room
Music
Staff Personnel Spaces
should
(4) These figures do not include space requirements for technical and vocational programs which
be added if they so apply.
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Acceptable
Minimum
Total Net
Recommended
Square
Total Net Area
Feet Per
Area In
Student
In Square Feet
Square Feet
Capacity Student
Activity
INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES
KINDERGARTEN
800
720
36-40
20
General Instructional Area
95
Material Storage
105
25
35
Student Storage
60
25
Student Toilet (1)
60
Kitchenette
-
2500
2000
20
100-125
Outside Play Area
55
45
Outside Storage
GENERAL CLASSROOMS AND
LABORATORIES - GRADES 1-6
720
560
28-36
20
General Classrooms
80
70
Material Storage
35
25
Student Storage
ARTS AND CRAFTS
800
720
36-40
20
Instructional/Laboratory Area
150
100
Material Storage
150
Project Storage
100
60
55
Kiln
20
Project Display Area
-
SPECIAL EDUCATION (2)
780
720
45-65
Educable Mentally Handicapped
12
70
75
Material Storage
50
45
Outside Storage
30
Student Storage
25
750
700
45-75
Trainable Mentally Handicapped
10
70
75
Material Storage
50
45
Outside Storage
30
25
Student Storage
40
45
Student Toilet
750
625
90-150
Severe and Profoundly Handicapped
5
70
75
Material Storage
30
25
Student Storage
90
100
Student Toilet and Bath
800
640
80-100
Physically Handicapped (Classroom)
8
70
75
Material Storage
50
45
Outside Storage
30
25
Student Storage
90
100
Student Toilet and Bath
800
640
80-90
Emotionally Disturbed
8
30
25
Student Storage
(1) See Page 25 for toilet fixture recommendations.
(2) Consult State Department of Education specialists for planning guide and/or assistance.
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MEALS SERVED PER DAY
K-6
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AUXILIARY SPACES
FOOD PREPARATION, SERVICE AND
DINING FACILITIES (1)
1600
1400
600
400
1000
200
Kitchen
200 sq. ft.
180 sq. ft.
160 sq. ft.
120 sq. ft.
80 sq. ft.
100 sq. ft.
Receiving
840 sq. ft.
640 sq. ft.
480 sq. ft.
280 sq. ft.
80 sq. ft.
100 sq. ft.
Dry Food Storage
15 sq. ft.
15 sq. ft.
15 sq. ft.
15 sq. ft.
Non-Food Storage
15 sq. ft.
15 sq. ft.
1400 sq. ft.
1320 sq. ft.
960 sq. ft.
840 sq. ft.
660 sq. ft.
475 sq. ft.
Preparation Area
320 sq. ft.
320 sq. ft.
180 sq. ft.
160 sq. ft.
160 sq. ft.
160 sq. ft.
Refrigeration Storage
240 sq. ft.
240 sq. ft.
240 sq. ft.
120 sq. ft.
120 sq. ft.
120 sq. ft.
Dishwashing Area
320 sq. ft.
480 sq. ft.
180 sq. ft.
120 sq. ft.
80 sq. ft.
40 sq. ft.
Office/Locker Area/Toilet
1200 sq. ft.
900 sq. ft.
600 sq. ft.
600 sq. ft.
450 sq. ft.
300 sq. ft.
Serving Area
7200 sq. ft.
5590 sq. ft.
3995 sq. ft.
2400 sq. ft.
2400 sq. ft.
2400 sq. ft.
Dining Area
MEALS SERVED PER DAY
FOOD PREPARATION, SERVICE AND
DINING FACILITIES
600-1000
400-600
200-400
100-200
ALTERNATE METHOD
Kitchen (including all related
1800-2000 sq. ft.
1500-1800 sq. ft.
1000-1500 sq. ft.
800-1000 sq. ft.
functions)
Minimum 10 sq. ft. per person
Dining Area
Acceptable
Minimum
Total Net
Recommended
Square
Total Net Area
Feet Per
Area In
Student
In Square Feet
Square Feet
Student
Capacity
Activity
ADMINISTRATION
150
Principal's Office
125
250
200
Reception/Secretarial Area
300
200
Office Workroom and Storage
300
200
Conference Room
75
60
RecordsNault
120
100
Itinerant Office
200
125
Book/General Storage
STAFF PERSONNEL SPACE
200
150
Teacher's Workroom and Storage
60
Kitchenette
-
65
45
Staff Toilet - Individual (Each) (2)
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
200
100
Counselor's Office
NURSE/HEALTH CLINIC
260
230
Office, Examing Room, Cot Area
Storage
60
50
Toilet (2)
(1) Consult State Department of Education specialists for planning guide and/or assistance.
(2) See Page 25 for toilet fixture recommendations.
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