NCEF - Safe School Facilities Checklist

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NCEF is a program managed by the National Institute of Building Sciences.

The NCEF Safe School Facilities Checklist is designed for assessing the safety and security of proposed and existing school buildings and grounds. Facility assessments are best performed by experienced building and safety professionals working closely with school officials.

Each school is different. Tailor the checklist to your school's needs by selecting the appropriate categories and subcategories below. The information you choose will be downloaded to your computer in an Adobe file.

NCEF Assessment Guides

An alternative form of this checklist is the series of NCEF Assessment Guides covering specific building spaces and subjects. The guides can be downloaded individually, and multiple copies can be made for repetitive spaces such as classrooms.

I plan to use the NCEF Safe School Facilities Checklist for:
	Reviewing plans for a new school facility
	Assessing an existing school facility

I would like supplemental information on the following hazards:
	Acts of violence and terrorism
	Earthquakes
	Hurricanes, tornados, and other wind hazards
	Flooding

Select from the following checklist categories or subjects, as appropriate:
	School Surroundings (click to select all subcategories)
		Potential Man-Made Hazards
		Seismic and Wind Hazards
		Flood Hazards

	School Grounds (click to select all subcategories)
		General
		Site Access Control
		Site Circulation
		School Bus Areas, Parent Pick-Up Areas, and Public Transportation
		Vehicle Parking
		Bicycle Parking
		Pedestrian Pathways and Student Drop-Off Areas
		School Grounds and Recreational Areas
		Exterior Lighting
		Landscaping
		Dumpster Enclosures
		Storm Water Retention Areas
		Site Utilities

	School Buildings and Facilities (click to select all subcategories)
		General
		Building Access Control
		Exterior Walls
		Exterior Doors
		Windows
		Roofs
		Canopies, Awnings, Breezeways, and Covered Walkways
		Courtyards
		Portable, Modular, or Temporary Classrooms
		Entryways
		Main Office, Lobby, and Reception Area
		Administrative Areas and Staff Offices
		Corridors, Circulation, and Lockers
		Stairs and Stairwells
		Classrooms
		Media Center
		Health Clinic/Nurse's Office
		Guidance Office and Conference Rooms
		Restrooms
		Labs, Shops, and Computer Rooms
		Art Rooms
		Music Rooms
		Dance Classrooms
		Cafeterias and Student Commons
		Auditoriums and Theaters
		Gymnasiums
		Locker Rooms
		Interior Doors
		Interior Lighting and Ceilings
		Elevators
		Water Fountains
		Vending Machines and Public Telephones
		Fire Alarm and Control Systems
		Means of Egress in Existing Buildings
		General Fire Requirements for Existing Buildings
		Storage and Equipment Rooms
		Non-Structural Building Hazards
		Emergency Shelters

	Communications Systems (click to select all subcategories)
		Building Notification Systems
		Radio/Wireless Communication Systems
		Telephone Systems
		Communications Wiring

	Building Access Control and Surveillance (click to select all subcategories)
		Building Access Control
		CCTV Surveillance Systems

	Utility Systems (click to select all subcategories)
		Site Utilities
		Water Supply and Storage

	Emergency Power (click to select all subcategories)
		General

	Mechanical Systems (click to select all subcategories)
		Fresh Air Intakes
		Air Handling and Filtration
		Equipment Inspection, Maintenance, Recommissioning, and Testing

Please carefully recheck the categories and subcategories you have selected before sending.