§ 49.07 Physical Facilities.
RCNY § 49.07
(a)The minimum allowance of space for each child in a classroom shall be 15 square feet of net floor space, that is, available space exclusive of furniture. Children shall not be permitted in a school or in a classroom in excess of the number allowed by this subsection, except in the event of a temporary emergency. Data on the size and capacity of each classroom shall be kept by the person in charge of the school and shall be subject to inspection by the Department.
(b)A school shall provide, for use by the children, the number of toilets prescribed by § C26-1279.0 of the Administrative Code.
(c)A school shall have at least two wash basins. There shall be one wash basin for every 50 children or fraction thereof in schools having 300 children or fewer, and in schools having more than 300 children there shall be six wash basins for the first 300 children, and one additional basin for every 100 additional children or fraction thereof. Urinals may be provided pursuant to 24 RCNY Health Code § 45.11(i).
(d)Every public or private school where a Department or Department of Education nurse, public health advisor or school health services aide provides health services to school children must have an appropriate medical room where the nurse, public health advisor or school health service aide can carry out their duties. Such school's medical room should be in a dedicated space with no through traffic, wheelchair-accessible, on a lower floor, and in a central building location; and should contain the following: (1) a workstation (2) a medical cabinet, a filing cabinet, medication refrigerator, exam table and scale; (3) an appropriate waiting area; (4) a bathroom internal to or adjacent to the medical room; (5) a holding area for a student awaiting transportation or pick-up (80 square feet); and (6) a nursing/treatment area that meets the following requirements: (i) minimum of 200 square feet in buildings for up to 800 students and 300 square feet in larger buildings to accommodate more staff; (ii) sink with hot and cold running water; (iii) floor-to-ceiling walls substantial enough to maintain privacy; (iv) easy to clean surfaces (e.g., no carpeting); (v) internet access and adequate electrical power (multiple outlets) for computers and medical equipment; (vi) telephone line able to make direct calls out of building (e.g., 911 calls) and to send and receive faxes; (vii) adequate heating and air conditioning, lighting and ventilation, including a window; (viii) secure lock that cannot be opened by other school keys (excluding master key); and (ix) safety button to enable nurse to have immediate access to security in the event of an emergency. (Amended City Record 12/26/2019, eff. 1/25/2020)
