Policy topic

Maintenance & Operations Standards

Provisions (10)

AZ
CMP.9Compliance Reporting

Districts report completed preventive maintenance activities annually

School districts must submit annual preventive maintenance reporting by October 1 documenting maintenance activities completed during the previous fiscal year.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 29 · Program: Preventive Maintenance Program · A.R.S. § 15-2002(C)

CA
STD.1Maintenance & Operations Standards

Good repair includes functional ventilation (Ed. Code § 17002(d))

Good repair under Ed. Code § 17002(d) includes functional ventilation.

California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 53 · Program: Facility Inspection Tool · Cal. Educ. Code § 17002(d)

AZ
STD.1Maintenance & Operations Standards

Major building systems must remain functional and safe

HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems must be capable of operating as designed, have sufficient life expectancy and parts availability for maintenance, and remain functional and safe for continued occupancy.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 29–30 · A.A.C. R7-6-265

AZ
STD.3.6Building Code

New construction and significant renovations must meet state minimum facility standards

Arizona's minimum school facility standards in Administrative Code Title 7, Chapter 6 apply to new construction and significant renovations and address building-system functionality, environmental health, site safety, and operational requirements.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 30 · A.A.C. Title 7, Chapter 6

AL
ADM.2Facility Operations
Confirmed absent in profile

No Statewide Codified Minimum Facilities Staffing Ratio

Alabama does not establish statewide regulations or codified minimum staffing ratios for public school facility operations and maintenance.

Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 31

AZ
CMP.7Maintenance Inspection

School Facilities Division conducts or certifies five-year school building inspections

The School Facilities Division must inspect, contract with a third party to inspect, or certify school district self-inspections of school buildings at least once every five years, including review for compliance with routine preventive maintenance guidelines.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 29 · Program: Preventive Maintenance Program · A.R.S. § 41-5702(A)(3)

AZ
STD.6.3Access Control

School fire alarm systems must be maintained and regularly tested

School facilities must maintain and regularly test fire alarm systems in accordance with applicable fire safety codes.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 29–30 · A.A.C. R7-6-257

AZ
STD.6.2Physical Security

Schools must maintain two-way communication systems

School facilities must maintain two-way communication systems capable of supporting routine communications and emergency responses.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 29–30 · A.A.C. R7-6-256

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