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Building Cleaning Standard Type

Definition

The standard for cleanliness, and benchmarks for how much space can be assigned to one properly supplied custodian to meet these standards.

Option Set
DescriptionDefinitionCode
Level 1 cleaning`Spotless` cleaning, such as might be found in a hospital or corporate suite. One custodian, properly supplied and equipped, should be able to clean 10,000 square feet in an 8-hour period, depending upon the condition and level of utilization of the facility.02831
Level 2 cleaningIntensive cleaning, reserved for areas such as restrooms, special education areas, kindergarten areas, or food service areas. One custodian, properly supplied and equipped, can clean approximately 11,000-18,000 square feet in an 8-hour period, depending upon the condition and level of utilization of the facility.02832
Level 3 cleaningCleaning required to ensure the health and comfort of building users. One custodian, properly supplied and equipped, should be able to clean 19,000-25,000 square feet of space in 8 hours to this standard, depending upon the condition and utilization of the facility.02833
Level 4 cleaningNot generally acceptable for a school environment. One custodian cleans 26,000-46,000 square feet in an 8-hour period.02834
Level 5 cleaningNot considered healthy. One custodian, even properly supplied and equipped, will not be able to clean 47,000-80,000 square feet in an 8-hour period, to a healthy standard, whatever the underlying condition or utilization of the facility.02835
Related Domains, Entities and Categories

Facilities -> Facility -> Management (Data Model ID = 69109) 

Related Topics

Early Learning -> Program Quality 

Global ID

001866

Term ID

24847

Element Technical Name

BuildingCleaningStandardType

URL

https://ceds.ed.gov/element/001866    (Email this link)

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