§302A-1501 - Noise and climate control at school facilities. - Hawaii Statutes

PART VI.  PROVISIONS AFFECTING FACILITIES

 

A.  Facilities and Equipment

 

     §302A-1501  Noise and climate control at school facilities.  The department shall plan for, and request appropriations necessary to implement, acoustic noise control and air conditioning of existing and new school facilities in areas that are susceptible to extremes of temperature or affected by aircraft, traffic, and other noise.  The department shall develop appropriate standards and consider local conditions for deciding whether acoustic noise control and air conditioning of existing and new school facilities are required for effective classroom instruction.  In all cases where acoustic treatment of school facilities is planned, the department shall utilize the services of individuals qualified by training and experience to recommend appropriate noise control procedures and components.  Acoustic noise control and air conditioning shall be given equal weight as all other factors in the criteria used by the department in setting priorities for school construction and renovations. [L 1996, c 89, pt of §2; am L 2009, c 63, §2]

 

Cross References

 

  Indoor air quality program, see §§321-411 to 321-413.

  Noise control of school activities, see §342F-30.

  Traffic control surrounding school premises, see §52D-7.