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| American School & University | 4 |
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| Spoor, Dana L. | 2 |
| Argon, Joe, Ed. | 1 |
| Brown, Andrew | 1 |
| Cox, Susan M. | 1 |
| Governick, Heather | 1 |
| Ray, Jennifer | 1 |
| Robb, Sam | 1 |
| Wellington, Thom | 1 |
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| Guides - Non-Classroom | 4 |
| Journal Articles | 4 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 3 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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Robb, Sam – American School & University, 1998
Offers advice on washroom compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Title III (ADA) regulations during school construction and renovation projects. Critical issues concerning bathroom accessibility and practical solutions in washroom design are discussed. Other recommended, non-ADA restroom design guidelines for elementary schools are…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Compliance (Legal), Elementary Secondary Education, Facility Guidelines
Spoor, Dana L. – American School & University, 1997
Argues that barrier-free designs should be incorporated in the first steps of school facility planning to avoid the difficulties in meeting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines during renovations. Explains why not all barriers need be removed to make a facility accessible to everyone. Discusses issues involving ADA guidelines and child…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Compliance (Legal), Educational Facilities Design, Educational Facilities Planning
Governick, Heather; Wellington, Thom – American School & University, 1998
Examines the options for upgrading, replacing, and removal or closure of underground storage tanks (UST). Reveals the diverse regulatory control involving USTs, the Environmental Protection Agency's interest in pursuing violators, and stresses the need for administrators to be knowledgeable about state and local agency definitions of regulated…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Maintenance, Federal Regulation
Argon, Joe, Ed.; Spoor, Dana L.; Cox, Susan M.; Brown, Andrew; Ray, Jennifer – American School & University, 1998
Presents a series of articles that examine decision making in school construction and renovation projects. Topics include preparing for a construction project, purchasing windows that provide protection at a reasonable cost, choosing the best flooring and carpeting, and dealing with deregulation. An industry roundtable discussion on project…
Descriptors: Carpeting, Decision Making, Educational Facilities Improvement, Educational Facilities Planning
