a. Size of loft: Lofts are permitted to
occupy up to 50% of the floor space in any
room. Closet area will be included when
calculating floor space.
b. Height of loft: The top surface of the
loft platform and the top of the mattress
shall be at least 30 inches from the ceiling.
c. Proximity to windows: No loft shall
obstruct any window. Windows must be operable
at all times and usable as a means of exit.
d. Proximity to doors: No loft shall obstruct
the door to the room at any time. The door
must be fully operable at all times and
must be usable as a means of exit or entry
to the room.
e. Damage to rooms: Lofts must be constructed
to be free standing without attachment to
furniture, wall, or any part of the room.
They must be able to be removed from the
room without damage to any part of the room
or its furnishings. Residents of the room
are responsible for any damage caused by
the construction, installation, use or removal
of a loft.
f. Electrical safety: Lofts must not cover
or stand within six inches of any electrical
outlet or fixture.
g. Decorative materials: Flammable decorative
materials such as fishnets, curtains, paper
products, posters, etc., may not be attached
to the loft. Carpeting, foam, and other
such material may be used for padding.
h. Enclosing the loft: Lofts shall not
be enclosed in any way.
i. Ladders for loft access are mandatory.
These are necessary for emergency exit as
well as day-to-day access. Use of furniture
to access the loft is dangerous and prohibited.
j. The loft may not have playground equipment
or other equipment attached such as slides,
swings, hammocks. Lofts are for beds only;
platforms for chairs, couches, etc. are
not permitted.
k. Removal of lofts: Lofts shall be removed
from the room at the end of the school year.
Storage is not provided during the summer.
