Science Facilities Standards: Kindergarten–Grade 12 (Texas)

A planning guide for designing indoor facilities and outdoor learning areas for Texas schools.

Introduction (pdf 510kb)
Table of Contents; Introduction
Chapter I: Laws, Rules, and Regulations (pdf 791kb)
Curriculum-Based Designs; Elementary School Science Curriculum; Middle School Science Curriculum; High School Science Curriculum; Other High School Courses for Science Credit; School Facilities Standards; Overcrowding and Science Facilities; Americans with Disabilities Act; Architectural Barriers Act; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; Texas Accessibility Standards; Reference Guide to Safety and Science Facilities
Chapter II: Safety Equipment (pdf 1.3mb)
Emergency Eye/Face Wash Stations and Specifications; Emergency Showers and Specifications; Handheld Drench Hoses; Eyewash and Drench Hose Specifications; Fume Hoods and Fume Hood Specifications; Corrosives and Flammables Cabinets; Floor-to-Ceiling Ventilation; Fire Extinguishers and Fire Extinguisher Specifications; Emergency Shut-off Control
Chapter III: Furniture, Fixtures, and Accessories (pdf 3.5mb)
Laboratory Tables; Demonstration Tables; Sinks and Sink Units; Faucets; Gas Jets; Storage and Display Cabinets; Specialty Equipment
Chapter IV: Room Design Standards (pdf 3.6mb)
Classroom Standards; Laboratory Room Standards; Lecture/Laboratory Room Standards; Comparing Minimum Standards; Science Room Designs; Evacuating a Laboratory Room; Preparation/Storage Room; Chemical Storage Room; Science Department Designs
Chapter V: Outdoor Learning Areas (pdf 270kb)
Creating an Outdoor Learning Area; Constructing a Pond or Wetland Area; The Butterfly Garden
Appendix A (pdf 826kb)
Laws, Rules, and Regulations
Appendix B (pdf 263kb)
Professional Organization Position Statements
Appendix C (pdf 289kb)
Checklists
Appendix D (pdf 230kb)
Resources
Credits and Bibliography (pdf 145kb)
Index (pdf 150kb)