UFC 4-740-14
1 August 2002
system to active, if needed, based on follow-up testing. Check the following EPA
documents available from the EPA Radon Information Center, (703) 356-5346:
EPA's Model Standards and Techniques for Control of Radon in New
(6604-J), EPA 402-R-94-009, March 1994.
Radon Prevention in the Design and Construction of Schools and Other
Large Buildings, EPA/625/R-92-016,
Radon Measurement in Schools, EPA/402/R-92-014.
2-19.3
contamination. Check with the Environmental Installation Restoration Program and the
Underground Storage Tank Program. Also, check previous uses of the site.
2-19.4
Lead-Based Paints. Lead-based paint is forbidden throughout all
buildings--interior and exterior, including playground equipment (lead-based paint is
defined as any paint containing more than six one-hundredths of 1 per centrum (0.06
percent) lead by weight (calculated as lead metal) in total nonvolatile content of the
paint, or the equivalent measure of lead in the dried film of paint already applied).
2-19.5
Asbestos. Materials containing asbestos are forbidden throughout all
buildings.
2-19.6
Hazardous Decorations. Special decorative materials, such as pictorial
or high-relief tiles and carpets, are forbidden throughout all buildings.
2-19.7
Janitorial and Cleaning Products. Store janitorial and all cleaning
products in a secure, locked janitor's closet away from areas where children's activities
take place. See paragraph 4-12 for more information on the janitor's closet.
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SAFETY. The following section highlights some general safety criteria.
Additional criteria will be found throughout the document under the appropriate sections.
2-20.1
Furniture and Built-Ins. Edges, including shelving, table tops, and
counters must have 13 mm (.5 in.) rounded edges. Secure in place any furnishings in
children's areas that are 915 mm (36 in.) or higher and may be tipped.
2-20.2
Windows. If projecting windows are used, project windows to the exterior
and position at adequate height to not interfere with child head height on the exterior.
2-20.3
Window Screens. When screened operable windows are used, install
guards to protect children from falling through screens.
2-20.4
accessible to children will have no openings between 85 mm and 230 mm (3.5 in. to 9
in.) wide.
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