A recommendation of certain desirable standards and provisions for school structures, this guide cites basic requirements for safe and stable design and the uses of materials in construction. It also serves as an aid in the equipping, maintaining, using and occupying of all school buildings. Site sizes and location factors are included. Classroom environmental factors are presented for both elementary and secondary schools. The school building and electrical codes are reiterated so as to alert officials responsible for school construction to its provisions. (RH)