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COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTRES
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Instructional Area
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Classroom/Seminar Room/Counsel Area
Requirements: Floor carpeted, with rolled flooring strip room/counsel adjacent to counter. Small counter with area cupboards below, open shelving above. Blackboard/whiteboard and tackboard on walls.
Criteria: Based upon program need defined by user group.
Area: 20m2 Design capacity: 6
Utilization factor: 100%
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Medium Classroom
Requirements: Floor carpeted, with rolled flooring strip adjacent to counter. Small counter with cupboards below, open shelving above counter. Blackboard/whiteboard and tackboard on walls.
Criteria: Based upon program need defined by user group.
Area: 40m2 Design capacity:
12 Utilization factor: 100%
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Classroom
Requirements: Floor carpeted, with rolled flooring strip adjacent to counters. Counter with sink unit and cupboards below, open shelving above counter along one wall. Blackboard/whiteboard and tackboard on walls.
Criteria: Based upon program need defined by user group.
Area: 60m2 Design capacity: 18
Utilization factor: 100%
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Classroom/Work Area
Requirements: Floor carpeted for two thirds of room, and finished with rolled flooring for one third of room. Counter with sink unit and cupboards below, open shelving above counter along one wall. Blackboard/whiteboard and tackboard on walls.
Criteria: Based upon program need defined by user group.
Area: 90m2 Design capacity: 18
Utilization factor: 100%
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Work Area(Trades Program)
Requirements: Floor finished with rolled flooring or (trades program) concrete with coloured floor hardener, depending upon curriculum. Counter with sink and cupboards below, open shelving above counter along one wall. Blackboard/whiteboard and tackboard on walls. May contain plaster sink, exhaust hoods, or other specialty equipment. All furniture purchased by College through contribution funding established for the facility.
Criteria: Based upon program need defined by user group. Area determined by actual usage but not to exceed 150m2.
Area: varies Design capacity: 12
Utilization factor: 100%
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Work Area Storage
Requirements: Floor finished with rolled flooring or concrete with coloured floor hardener, depending on curriculum. Shelving and cabinets to accommodate storage requirements.
Criteria: One room for each work area. Size determined at 1/12 of work area, minimum 3m2 and maximum 10m2
Area: varies Design capacity: 0
Utilization factor: 0%
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Administrative Area
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Office
Requirements: Floor carpeted. Window or viewing panel in door for view to main teaching area and entry. Furniture determined by College in consultation with teaching staff.
Criteria: One office for every group of 36 students as prescribed by the design capacity for classrooms and work areas. Minimum one office for every CLC.
Area: 10m2 Design capacity: 0
Utilization factor: 0%
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Storage
Requirements: Floor finished with rolled flooring. Shelving for bulk storage and storage racks for various equipment.
Criteria: Total area to be calculated by an allowance of 0.2 square meters per student as prescribed by the design capacity for each classroom and work area or a minimum of 3m2.
Area: varies Design capacity:
0 Utilization factor: 0%
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Support Area
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Washrooms
Requirements: Floor finished with rolled flooring. Counter-top sinks with additional support for front edge. Washroom stalls and side splash units as required. Walls durable and water resistant.
Criteria: Number of fixtures and handicap accessible standards determined by the latest version of the National Building Code of Canada. A minimum of one handicap-accessible washroom. Shared use between sexes acceptable when code permits.
Area: varies Design capacity: 0
Utilization factor: 0%
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Circulation Area
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Circulation Areas
Requirements: A variety of areas are considered part of the overall circulation within the building. These include entrance lobby, coat/boot storage areas, corridors, hallways, vestibule spaces, student gathering areas, reception and display. Their design shall respond to the exact needs of the intended service.
Criteria: These circulation spaces shall be included with all buildings, but not to exceed 25% of the net area. Net area includes instructional and administrative areas.
Area: varies Design capacity: 0
Utilization factor: 0%
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Service Area
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Mechanical/ Electrical/ Service Rooms
Requirements: Floor finished with rolled flooring, anti-skid painted plywood, or concrete with coloured floor hardener. Walls durable and easily maintained. Storage shelving and work counter top to accommodate minor equipment/parts and maintenance area.
Criteria: Standards determined by the latest versions of the National Building Code of Canada, the Electrical Code and the Mechanical Code. Every attempt should be taken to minimize area and combine all services within one room if possible.
Area: varies Design capacity: 0
Utilization factor: 0%
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Student residences
The Department recognizes the unique characteristics of serving a more mature student body through their college programs. Student residences are provided mainly to permit students from the communities to attend regional campuses. This includes both single and family facilities.
Student residences must respond to such factors as:
- student enrolment
- family groupings
- cultural diversity
- requirements stipulated by the Board
- healthy and safe environment for student living and studying
Student housing must be responsive to college needs, and accompanied by a cost/benefit analysis showing that alternative housing arrangements are either not available or affordable in comparison to the proposed housing unit. Any housing requires Ministerial authority before becoming a capital project.
The standards and criteria for housing shall be as follows for single and family units.
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Single Accommodations
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Residential Area
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Bedroom Area
Requirements: Floor carpeted. Residential-type atmosphere. To accommodate two each of: twin beds, dressers, work desks and night tables. Closet space integral with room. Must have exterior window. If common study areas for students provided outside of bedroom, reduce room size to 14m2.
Criteria: Each room shall accommodate two students.
Area: 19m2 Design capacity: 2 Utilization factor: 100%
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Student Storage Area
Requirements: Floor finished with rolled flooring. Combination of shelving and/or locker units determined by supporting agency. This space is dedicated to the storage of student materials and shall not be considered as part of the general storage.
Criteria: All single accommodations to contain this room. Area determined at 0.5m2/student resident.
Area: varies Design capacity: 0 Utilization factor: 0%
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Study Area
Requirements: Floor carpeted, desks and chairs to accommodate student needs. To have door to ensure privacy. Space dedicated to student study needs if the option to eliminate study areas from bedrooms has been chosen.
Criteria: All single accommodations where study areas have been deleted from bedroom areas. Size to be based on 1.5 m2/student resident.
Area: varies Design capacity: 0 Utilization factor: 0%
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Support Area
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Washrooms/Showers
Requirements: Floor finished with rolled flooring. All surfaces resilient and water resistant. Number of fixtures determined by the latest version of the National Building Code of Canada. Benches along wall with clothes pegs. Individual showers shall be provided.
Criteria: Separate washrooms for each sex.
Area: varies Design capacity: * Utilization factor: 0%
*Design capacity to be determined by the latest version of the National Building Code of Canada and approved by the Health Inspector.
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Lounge Area
Requirements: Floor carpeted. Residential-type atmosphere. To accommodate sofa, chairs, tables, etc. for adequate number of facility users. Must have exterior window. Bookshelves with built-in cabinet to be part of building works. Television hookup. May be broken out into more than one space, with total area dictated by the student population it serves.
Criteria: Room area minimum of 16m2, with exact size determined at 1.5m2 per design resident capacity of the facility.
Area: varies Design capacity: 0 Utilization factor: 0%
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Dining Room Area
Requirements: Floor finished with rolled flooring. Residential-type atmosphere. To accommodate all residents. Close to kitchen. May be open to living room area. Various arrangements are available: group dining, cluster dining or kitchenette pods.
Criteria: Room a minimum of 10m2 with exact size determined at 1.2m2 per design resident capacity it serves.
Area: varies Design capacity: 0 Utilization factor: 0%
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Kitchen Area
Requirements: Floor finished with rolled flooring. Residential or commercial atmosphere depending on the size of the facility it serves. Shall contain fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher, and fixture count from the latest version of the National Building Code of Canada. Counters with storage cabinets below, and cupboards above. Provide adequate area for food preparation considering number of residents. Close to storage/pantry room and dining.
Criteria: Room a minimum of 16m2 to be determined by user needs.
Area: varies Design capacity: 0 Utilization factor: 0%
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Storage/Pantry Area
Requirements: Floor finished with rolled flooring. Full height shelving units for entire room. May accommodate chest-type freezer unit. Adjacent to kitchen and front entry.
Criteria: For all hostels. Room a minimum of 5m2 with exact size at 0.5m2/design capacity of residence.
Area: varies Design capacity: 0 Utilization factor: 0%
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Storage/Pantry Area
Requirements: Floor finished with rolled flooring. To contain one heavy duty clothes washer and dryer for every 12 students. Full-height shelving for the storage of linen items. Ironing units as required.
Criteria: For all residences. Room a minimum of 8m2, with an additional 6m2 for each additional washer/dryer combination.
Area: varies Design capacity: 0 Utilization factor: 0%
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General Storage Area
Requirements: Floor finished with rolled flooring. Full height shelving for the storage of bulk items, and ongoing maintenance materials. Racks as required for the proper storage of cleaning equipment (i.e. brooms, vacuum cleaner, etc.).
Criteria: For all hostels. Room at lm2/design capacity resident. Shall not exceed 40m2.
Area: varies Design capacity: 0 Utilization factor: 0%
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Don Bedroom Area
Requirements: Floor carpeted. Residential-type atmosphere. To accommodate one double bed, two dressers, and two night tables. Closet space integral with room. Must have exterior window.
Criteria: Each room shall accommodate up to one couple. Requirement determined based on maturity of residents intended to occupy the facility.
Area: 14m2 Design capacity: 1 Utilization factor: 100%
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Don Second Bedroom/Work Area
Requirements: Floor carpeted. Residential-type atmosphere. To accommodate one single bed, dresser, work desk, and night table. Closet space integral with room. Must have exterior window. Access from house parent accommodations and not direct to residence areas.
Criteria: All units requiring a house parent and serving a facility with more than 30 residents shall include this room.
Area: 12m2 Design capacity: 1 Utilization factor: 100%
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Don Washroom
Requirements: Floor finished with rolled flooring. All surfaces resilient and water resistant. Residential-type layout.
Criteria: Within the house parent suite.
Area: 4m2 Design capacity: 0 Utilization factor: 0%
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Office/Security Room
Requirements: Floor carpeted. To accommodate one work desk, filing cabinet, two chairs and small table. Must have window to entry. Located immediately adjacent to the front entry. Must be fully lockable. Student mailboxes located here.
Criteria: This room shall be included in the design when the number of student residents exceeds 16.
Area: 10m2 Design capacity: 0 Utilization factor: 0%
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Circulation Area
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Circulation Areas
Requirements: A variety of areas are considered part of the overall circulation in the building. These include entrance lobby, coat/boot storage areas, corridors, hallways, vestibule spaces. Their design shall respond to the service's exact needs.
Criteria: These circulation spaces shall be included in all buildings, but not exceed 20% of the total net area, including residential and support areas.
Area: varies Design capacity: 0
Utilization factor: 0%
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Service Area
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Mechanical/ Electrical/ Service Rooms
Requirements: Floor finished with rolled flooring, antiskid painted plywood, or concrete with coloured floor hardener. Walls durable and easily maintained. Storage shelving and work counter to accommodate minor equipment/parts and maintenance area.
Criteria: Standards determined by the latest versions of the National Building Code of Canada, the Electrical Code and the Mechanical Code. Every attempt should be taken to minimize area and combine all services within one room if possible.
Area: varies Design capacity: 0
Utilization factor: 0%
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Service Area
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Mechanical/ Electrical/ Service Rooms
Requirements: Floor finished with rolled flooring, antiskid painted plywood, or concrete with coloured floor hardener. Walls durable and easily maintained. Storage shelving and work counter to accommodate minor equipment/parts and maintenance area.
Criteria: Standards determined by the latest versions of the National Building Code of Canada, the Electrical Code and the Mechanical Code. Every attempt should be taken to minimize area and combine all services within one room if possible.
Area: varies Design capacity: 0
Utilization factor: 0%
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FAMILY UNIT
Bedroom Units
The number of one, two, three and four bedroom units shall be determined by forecasted demand and demographics, and stipulated as part of the program. The college as part of the resident policy shall determine the eligibility for access to these units.
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Residential Area
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Master Bedroom Area
Requirements: Floor carpeted. Residential-type atmosphere. To accommodate one double bed, two dressers, and two night tables. Closet space integral with room. Must have exterior window.
Criteria: Each room shall accommodate one couple.
Area: 14m2 Design capacity: 1
Utilization factor: 100%
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Second Bedroom Area
Requirements: Floor carpeted. Residential-type atmosphere. To accommodate one single bed, dresser, work desk, and night table. Closet space integral with room. Must have exterior window.
Criteria: When family unit has more than one dependant other than spouse. If dependants other than spouse number three or more, this room to be 14m2 and designed to accommodate two beds.
Area: 10m2 Design capacity: 1
Utilization factor: 100%
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Third Bedroom Area
Requirements: Floor carpeted. Residential-type atmosphere. To accommodate one single bed, dresser, work desk, and night table. Closet space integral with room. Must have exterior window.
Criteria: When family unit has two or more dependants other than spouse. If dependants other than spouse number four this room to be 14m2 and designed to accommodate two beds.
Area: 10m2 Design capacity: 1
Utilization factor: 100%
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Fourth Bedroom Area
Requirements: Floor carpeted. Residential-type atmosphere. To accommodate one single bed, dresser, work desk, and night table. Closet space integral with room. Must have exterior window.
Criteria: When family unit has five or more dependents other than spouse.
Area: 14m2 Design capacity: 1
Utilization factor: 100%
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Living Room Area
Requirements: Floor carpeted. Residential-type atmosphere. To accommodate sofa, chairs, tables, etc. adequate for number of facility users. Must have exterior window. Television hook-up. If study area not included as part of the master bedroom allocation, add 2.5m2.
Criteria:
one-bedroom unit 14m2;
two-bedroom unit 16m2;
three-bedroom unit 19m2;
four-bedroom unit 22 m2.
Area: varies Design capacity: 0
Utilization factor: 0%
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Dining Room Area
Requirements: Floor finished with rolled flooring or carpet. Residential-type atmosphere. Close to kitchen. May be open to living room.
Criteria:All married units to include this room. If it is designed in combination with the living room, size may be reduced by 1.5m2. For units with more than two bedrooms, size to increase by 1.5m2 for each additional bedroom.
Area: varies Design capacity: 0
Utilization factor: 0%
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Kitchen Area
Requirements: Floor finished with rolled flooring. Residential-type atmosphere. Shall contain fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher, and sink. Counters with storage cabinets below, and cupboards above. Provide adequate area for food preparation for number of residents. Close to dining.
Criteria:In all family units. If designed together with dining area, reduce by 2m2.
one-bedroom unit 8m2;
two- or three-bedroom unit 10m2;
four-bedroom unit 12m2.
Area: varies Design capacity: 0
Utilization factor: 0%
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Bathroom
Requirements: Floor finished with rolled flooring. Residential configuration and standard.
Criteria:In all family units.
one and two-bedroom units 1 4m2 room;
three and four-bedroom units 2 4m2 rooms.
Area: varies Design capacity: 0
Utilization factor: 0%
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General Storage Area
Requirements: Floor finished with rolled flooring. Full height shelving for the storage of bulk items, and ongoing maintenance materials.
Criteria:For all married units.
one and two-bedroom units 8m2.
three-bedroom units 10m2.
four-bedroom units 12m2.
Area: varies Design capacity: 0
Utilization factor: 0%
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Laundry Area
Requirements: Floor finished with rolled flooring. To contain one residential-type clothes washer and dryer. Shelving for linen storage.
Criteria:All married units to contain this room unless residence is part of an apartment unit with a centralized laundry area.
Area: 3m2 Design capacity: 0
Utilization factor: 0%
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Circulation Area
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Circulation Areas
Requirements:A variety of areas are considered part of the overall circulation in the building. These include entrance lobby, coat/boot storage areas, corridors, hallways, vestibule spaces. Their design shall respond to the exact needs of the intended service.
Criteria: These circulation spaces shall be included in all buildings.
Area: varies Design capacity: 0
Utilization factor: 0%
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Service Area
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Mechanical/ Electrical/ Service Rooms
Requirements:Floor finished with rolled flooring, antiskid painted plywood, or concrete with coloured floor hardener. Walls durable and easily maintained. Storage shelving and work counter to accommodate minor equipment/parts and maintenance area.
Criteria: Standards determined by the latest versions of the National Building Code of Canada, the Electrical Code and the Mechanical Code. Every attempt should be taken to minimize area and combine all services within one room if possible.
Area: varies Design capacity: 0
Utilization factor: 0%
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