Table of Contents

1.1 Program Overview and Goals

1.2 CPS Design & Construction Standards

1.3 Regulatory Codes, Ordinances and Standards

1.4 How to Use these Guidelines

2.1 District Overview

• 2.1.1 Facility Building Definitions
• 2.1.2 School Quality Rating Policy
• 2.1.3 Graduation Requirements

2.2 CPS Facility Types

• 2.2.1 Early Learning Education
• 2.2.2 Elementary Schools
• 2.2.3 Middle Schools
• 2.2.4 High Schools
• 2.2.5 School Organization - Networks
• 2.2.6 Charter, Contract, and Options Schools 

2.3 Creation of New Schools (I&I) 

2.4 Lease Spaces

2.5 Co-locations

2.6 Access and Enrollment

• 2.6.1 Selective Enrollment
• 2.6.2 Instructional Programs
• 2.6.3 Diverse Learners Supporters (ODLSS)
• 2.6.4 Social and Emotional Learning (OSEL)
• 2.6.5 Student Health and Wellness (OSHW)

1.1 Pre-Planning

• 1.1.1 Utilization
• 1.1.2 Real Estate
• 1.1.3 Departmental Input

1.2 Renovation Pre-Planning

• 1.2.1 Information Gathering/Building Analysis
• 1.2.2 Biennial Assessments
• 1.2.3 Sister Schools
• 1.2.4 Community Based Program

2.1 Planning Vision

• 2.1.1 Equity and Diversity
• 2.1.2 School Safety and Security Strategies
• 2.1.3 Maintenance and Access

2.2 Planning by Facility Type

• 2.2.1 Early Learning Education
• 2.2.2 Elementary Schools
• 2.2.3 High Schools
• 2.2.4 Stadiums and Fields
• 2.2.5 Administrative & Network Offices

2.3 Additions, Annexes and Modulars

3.1 Overview

3.2 Location and Transportation

3.3 Water Efficiency

3.4 Energy and Atmosphere

3.5 Materials and Resources

3.6 Interior Environmental Quality

3.7 Innovation in Design

4.1 Philosophy and Goals

4.2 Environmental for New Construction

• 4.2.1 Overview
• 4.2.2 CPS Record Review
• 4.2.3 Existing Structure Design Considerations
• 4.2.4 Site Soils and Underground Design Considerations

4.3 Environmental for Renovation

• 4.3.1 Overview
• 4.3.2 Existing Structure Design Considerations
• 4.3.3 Site Soils and Underground Design Considerations

4.4 Environmental for Demolition

• 4.4.1 Overview
• 4.4.2 Existing Structure Design Considerations
• 4.4.3 Site Soils and Underground Design Considerations

1.1 Site Overview

• 1.1.1 Site Overview

1.2 Project Planning

• 1.2.1 Planning Rationale
• 1.2.2 Professional Services and Investigations
• 1.2.3 Construction Considerations
• 1.2.4 Regulatory Information and Permitting Considerations

1.3 Site Access, Circulation and Parking

• 1.3.1 Entrances and Wayfinding
• 1.3.2 Vehicular/Bus Drop Off
• 1.3.3 Emergency/Fire Access
• 1.3.4 Sidewalks
• 1.3.5 Street Parking
• 1.3.6 Parking Lots
• 1.3.7 Service/Loading Access
• 1.3.8 Bicycle Parking and Access

1.4 Site Programming

• 1.4.1 Entry Plazas
• 1.4.2 High School Outdoor Athletic Facilities
• 1.4.3 Elementary School Play Fields
• 1.4.4 Playgrounds
• 1.4.5 Natural Amenities
• 1.4.6 Other Programmatic Elements
• 1.4.7 Space to Grow Program

1.5 Site Engineering

• 1.5.1 Stormwater Management and Site Drainage
• 1.5.2 Grading Considerations
• 1.5.3 Utilities

1.6 Site Materials

• 1.6.1 Paving Materials

1.7 Site Amenities

• 1.7.1 Site Furnishings
• 1.7.2 Storage and Enclosures
• 1.7.3 Signs
• 1.7.4 Architectural Elements

1.8 Landscaping

• 1.8.1 Landscape Ordinance
• 1.8.2 Planting Design Considerations
• 1.8.3 Plant Selection
• 1.8.4 Approved Plant Lists
• 1.8.5 Below Grade Considerations

1.9 Site Safety and Security

1.10 Site Accessibility

1.11 Operations and Maintenance

2.1 Construction

• 2.1.1 Overview
• 2.1.2 Building Envelope Materials
• 2.1.3 Movement Joints
• 2.1.4 Windows
• 2.1.5 Roofs and Parapets

2.2 Circulation

• 2.2.1 Vestibules and Lobbies
• 2.2.2 Doors/Hardware
• 2.2.3 Corridors
• 2.2.4 Breakout Spaces
• 2.2.5 Stairs
• 2.2.6 Elevators/Lifts
• 2.2.7 Ramps

2.3 Interior Design

• 2.3.1 Standard Finishes
• 2.3.2 Millwork/Casework
• 2.3.3 Window Shades/Trim/Sills
• 2.3.4 Specialties

2.4 Building Support

• 2.4.1 Loading Dock Area
• 2.4.2 MEP/FP Rooms
• 2.4.3 Storage/Yard Storage

2.5 Toilet Rooms

• 2.5.1 Toilet Rooms
  - Toilet Modules
  - All Gender Toilet Rooms
  - Janitor’s Closet
  - Drinking Fountains/Bottle Fillers

2.6 Accessibility Practices

2.7 Acoustics

2.8 Furniture

3.1 Elementary Core Classroom Teaching Stations

• 3.1.1 Grades Pre-K/K-8 Classroom
• 3.1.2 Music Classroom
• 3.1.3 Visual Arts Classroom
• 3.1.4 Computer Classroom
• 3.1.5 Science Classroom
• 3.1.6 Multi-Purpose Classroom

3.2 Elementary Teaching Stations

• 3.2.1 Makerspace
• 3.2.2 Flexible Performing Arts Classroom
• 3.2.3 Dance
• 3.2.4 Sensorial Space
• 3.2.5 Personalized Learning

3.3 Elementary Administrative Spaces

• 3.3.1 Administrative Suite
• 3.3.2 Staff Lounge

3.4 Elementary Student Services Suite

• 3.4.1 Student Services Suite
  - Nurse's Suite
  - Counselor Offices
  - Wellness Room
  - Students in Temporary Living Situations (STLS)

3.5 Elementary Dining Center

• 3.5.1 Cafeteria
• 3.5.2 Servery
• 3.5.3 Kitchen

3.6 Elementary Library/Media Center

• 3.6.1 Library/Media Center

3.7 Elementary Physical Education and Sports Administration

• 3.7.1 Gymnatorium
• 3.7.2 Gymnasium

4.1 High School Core Classroom Teaching Stations

• 4.1.1 Grades 9-12 Classroom
• 4.1.2 Music Suite
• 4.1.3 Art Suite
• 4.1.4 Computer Classroom
• 4.1.5 Science Classroom

4.2  High School Teaching Stations

• 4.2.1 Makerspace
• 4.2.2 Personalized Learning

4.3 High School Administrative Spaces

• 4.3.1 Administrative Suite
• 4.3.2 Security/Police and
• 4.3.3 Book Storage
• 4.3.4 Faculty Work Rooms

4.4 High School Student Services Suite

• 4.4.1 Student Services Suite
  - Nurse's Suite
  - Counselor Offices
  - Wellness Room
  - Students in Temporary Living Situations (STLS)

4.5 High School Dining

• 4.5.1 Cafeteria
• 4.5.2 Servery
• 4.5.3 Kitchen

4.6 High School Library/Media Center

• 4.6.1 Library/Media Center

4.7 High School Physical Education and Sports Administration

• 4.7.1 Gymnatorium
• 4.7.2 Gymnasium
• 4.7.3 Aquatics Center
• 4.7.4 Strength Training/Fitness Room
• 4.7.5 Locker Rooms
• 4.7.6 Athletic Offices/Support Spaces
• 4.7.7 Health/Driver's Education

4.8 High School Fine and Performing Arts and Technology

• 4.8.1 Overview
• 4.8.2 Auditorium House
• 4.8.3 Stage
• 4.8.4 Control and Sound Room
• 4.8.5 Black Box Theater
• 4.8.6 Dance Studio
• 4.8.7 Support Spaces - Performing Arts
• 4.8.8 Art Gallery

4.9 High School CTE Classrooms - Career and Technical Education

• 4.9.1-2 Agricultural Services
• 4.9.3-7 Architecture and Construction
• 4.9.8 Business
• 4.9.9 Culinary and Hospitality
• 4.9.10 Education and Training
• 4.9.11 Health Science
• 4.9.12 Information Technology
• 4.9.13 Law and Public Safety
• 4.9.14 Manufacturing and Pre-Engineering
• 4.9.15-16 Media and Communication Arts
• 4.9.17 Personal Care Services
• 4.9.18-21 Transportation

5.1 Design Standards and Performance Requirements

5.2 Design Live Loads

• 5.2.1 Vibration

5.3 Natural Hazard Mitigation

• 5.3.1 Wind
• 5.3.2 Storm Shelter
• 5.3.3 Seismic
• 5.3.4 Flood Mitigation

5.4 Prescriptive Structural Requirements

• 5.4.1 Design Methodologies
• 5.4.2 Structural Systems and Elements
• 5.4.3 Structural Alterations
• 5.4.4 Seismic
• 5.4.5 Equipment and Fixtures
• 5.4.6 Security and Safety

6.1 Overview and Design Concept

• 6.1.1 Philosophy and Goals
• 6.1.2 Energy Efficiency Goals

6.2 Design Criteria

• 6.2.1 Design Conditions
• 6.2.2 Design Testing
• 6.2.3 System Sizing
• 6.2.4 Air Filtration
• 6.2.5 Acoustical and Vibration Considerations
• 6.2.6 Building Controls
• 6.2.7 Natural Gas Service/Piping

6.3 System Selection and Design

• 6.3.1 Heating Systems
• 6.3.2 Cooling Systems
• 6.3.3 Air Systems
• 6.3.4 Solar Thermal Heating Systems
• 6.3.5 Equipment Sizing/Space Requirements
• 6.3.6 Distribution Sizing and Considerations

7.1 Overview and Design Concept

• 7.1.1 Philosophy and Goals
• 7.1.2 Resource Efficiency Goals

7.2 Design Criteria

• 7.2.1 Design Conditions
• 7.2.2 Design Testing
• 7.2.3 System Sizing

7.3 System Selection and Design

• 7.3.1 Plumbing Fixtures
• 7.3.2 Domestic Cold Water
• 7.3.3 Domestic Hot Water
• 7.3.4 Sanitary Systems
• 7.3.5 Venting Systems
• 7.3.6 Storm Systems
• 7.3.7 Water Treatment
• 7.3.8 Swimming Pools
• 7.3.9 Irrigation Systems
• 7.3.10 Specialty Systems
• 7.3.11 Sub-Metering

8.1 Overview and Design Concept

• 8.1.1. History
• 8.1.2 Philosophy and Goals

8.2 Design Criteria

• 8.2.1 Design Conditions
• 8.2.2 Design Expectations
• 8.2.3 System Sizing

8.3 System Selection and Design

• 8.3.1 Wet Systems
• 8.3.2 Dry Systems
• 8.3.3 Standpipes
• 8.3.4 Special Systems
• 8.3.5 Fire Pumps Systems
• 8.3.6 Fire Department Connection
• 8.3.7 Alarm Bells and Fire Department Ties

9.1 Overview and Design Concept

• 9.1.1 Philosophy and Goals
• 9.1.2 General Criteria

9.2 System Selection and Design

• 9.2.1 Utility Electrical Service
• 9.2.2 Electrical Distribution
• 9.2.3 Emergency System
• 9.2.4 Lighting System
• 9.2.5 Exterior Lighting
• 9.2.6 Fire Alarm System
• 9.2.7 Intrusion Detection System
• 9.2.8 Digital Video Surveillance System (DVS)
• 9.2.9 Voice and Data Systems
• 9.2.10 Video Distribution System (MMTV)
• 9.2.11 School Intercommunication Systems
• 9.2.12 IP Video Door Intercom and Security System
• 9.2.13 Clock System
• 9.2.14 Marquee Systems

1.1 Renovation Overview

• 1.1.1 General Information

1.2 Renovation Preliminary Scope Definition

• 1.2.1 Order of Magnitude (OM) Scope
• 1.2.2 New Program
• 1.2.3 Accessibility Scope and Path of Travel (POT)
• 1.2.4 Scope Outside Parameters of Order of Magnitude (OM) Scope

1.3 Coordination with School

2.1 Site

2.2 Exterior

• 2.2.1 Envelope Renovation Overview
• 2.2.2 Exterior Masonry Renovations
• 2.2.3 Chimney Stacks
• 2.2.4 Windows
• 2.2.5 Exterior Door Replacement
• 2.2.6 Roofing Projects
• 2.2.7 Exterior Vertical Circulation

2.3 Interior

• 2.3.1 Interior Finishes
• 2.3.2 Vertical Circulation
• 2.3.3 Corridors and Lobbies
• 2.3.4 Classroom Entrances
• 2.3.5 Toilet Rooms
• 2.3.6 Locker Rooms
• 2.3.7 Pools

3.1 Dever Projects

4.1 Outdoor AHUs and RTUs

4.2 Chillers/Towers and Enclosures

4.3 Exhaust Fans

4.4 Ducts and Pipe Routing

4.5 Boiler Projects

4.6 Dampers and Actuators

4.7 Hydronic Heating Elements

4.8 Pumps

4.9 Chimney Stacks

4.10 Generators

4.11 Air Tunnels

4.12 Thermostats

4.13 Unit Ventilator Replacement

4.14 BAS or Pneumatic Systems

4.15 AHU Refurbishment

4.16 HVAC Testing

4.17 Science Rooms

5.1 Power Distribution

5.2 Emergency Systems

5.3 Classroom Intercom System

5.4 Lighting Replacement

5.5 IT and Security Systems

5.6 Fire Alarm Replacement

6.1 Water Heaters

6.2 Hot Water Distribution

6.3 Sanitary Drains

6.4 Sump Pumps and Perimeter Drainage

6.5 Stormwater Repairs

6.6 Roof Replacement Projects

6.7 Distribution Piping Replacement

6.8 Fixture Replacement and Toilet Room Modifications

7.1 Fire Protection Renovation