Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 40, October 4, 2024
Section 149-2-9 - Annual In-Service Training Facilities9.1. Standards for annual in-service and biennial supervisory level training facilities are similar to those for entry-level training but are less rigid because of the short duration and narrower scope of the training programs. All in-service programs approved by the Subcommittee shall be conducted in adequate and proper facilities.9.2. Classrooms. 9.2.a. The classroom used shall be large enough to comfortably accommodate the maximum number of trainees attending and shall be approved by the Subcommittee in advance of the starting date.9.2.b. Artificial or day lighting shall provide good visibility under normal environmental conditions and shall permit the use of audio-visual training aids.9.2.c. Adequate ventilation and seasonal temperature control shall be provided in the classroom.9.2.d. Acoustics shall be adequate to enable the speaker to be heard from any place in the used area of the classroom. A public address system shall be provided if needed.9.3. Classroom Amenities 9.3.a. Seating shall be of comfortable design and of sufficient size to accommodate adults.9.3.b. Desks or tables shall have smooth tops and shall be of a size as to comfortably permit note taking by adult trainees.9.3.c. Display surfaces shall be sufficient in size and positioned to permit adequate viewing by trainees seated in the rearmost used area of the classroom.9.3.d. The classroom shall be equipped with a lectern of some type if necessary and sufficiently large enough to accommodate lecture materials.9.3.e. Audio visual training aids required to conduct any part of the training program shall be on hand and operable when needed.9.4. Restrooms. -- Restrooms shall be available.9.5. Parking. -- Adequate parking space shall be provided and be located within reasonable walking distance of the training location.