National Building Code.

4.4.1.2 Non-Laboratory Instructional Space

1. The school/college of engineering shall provide a variety of spaces, in addition to laboratory spaces, which can accommodate tutorial sessions.

2. A quiet and comfortable room for individualized instruction and counseling of students shall be provided.

3. The instructional spaces need not be marked for specific purposes.

4.4.1.3 Design

All instructional spaces for lecture, recitation, demonstration or tutorial purposes shall be provided with at least one fixed lecture board, one functioning dual electric outlet, comfortable seat for the students and a bulletin board for posting of bulletins and announcements.

4.4.2 Environment

4.4.2.1 Acoustics

The sound levels inside the school facility should generally conform to standard building practices, as follows:

Maximum Sound Level in decibel (dB) Use

50 Classrooms
80 Laboratories
56 Offices
42 Library

4.4.2.2 Ventilation

The classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and offices must have adequate ventilation.

4.4.2.3 Lighting

Illumination levels inside the school must be adequate and should conform to the existing code.

4.4.2.4 Access

There shall be two (2) doors opening out per room.