Section 17322 Of Article 3.5. Earthquake Construction Of Private Schools From California Education Code >> Division 1. >> Title 1. >> Part 10.5. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 3.5.
17322
. It is the intent of the Legislature that children attending
private schools be afforded life safety protection similar to that of
children attending public schools by having all of the following:
(a) Private school structures designed and constructed in a manner
that minimizes fire hazards and resists the forces generated by
earthquakes, gravity, and winds to the extent necessary to ensure the
safety of occupants.
(b) The structural systems and details set forth in working
drawings and specifications carefully reviewed by responsible
enforcement agencies using qualified personnel, and the construction
process carefully inspected.
(c) Procedures for the design and construction of private school
structures to be subjected to qualified design review and
construction inspection.
(d) Nonstructural components, including, but not limited to,
ceiling systems, electrical equipment, and mechanical equipment given
adequate consideration during the design and construction process to
assure that they will not detract from occupant safety in the event
of an earthquake.