House Bill 49
CSSP works in conjunction with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Division of Facilities Management (DFM) to review and approve House Bill 49 requirements for all new school construction, and all major capital renovations exceeding $1,000,000.00, and post January 1, 2019 Certificates of Necessity.
The House Bill requires construction that falls into any of the above listed categories to include the following requirements:
- A secured vestibule serving as the primary entrance to screen visitors, equipped with an intercom or voice call box and electronically released doors;
- Ballistic resistant glass or other ballistic resistant material in all vestibules, lobby, and office areas used to screen visitors;
- Classroom doors that can be locked from the outside using a key or magnetic card locking system. Classroom doors with double-sided locks must comply with State or national fire safety regulations; and
- Installation of a panic button or intruder alert system capable of being activated from the school office and a handheld device.
School Approval Process
For schools seeking approval for HB 49 requirements, CSSP approval is required before submitting to the Division of Facilities Management (DFM).
DOE Process
Visit the DOE website for procedures to be followed by accessing the School Construction Technical Assistance Manual.
CSSP Review Process
To begin the review process, review the HB 49 checklist for schools.
Approval
Once you receive approval, you will receive a copy of the HB 49 Construction Approval Form from the CSSP staff to be included in your submission to DFM.
