K-12 School / Educational Facility

K-12 schools: Group E occupancy (children through 12th grade). Day care >5 children under E. Sprinklers required in all Group E per IBC 903.2.3. Occupant load: classrooms 20 sf/person (net). Exits: 2 from every classroom. Travel distance: 200 ft (250 ft sprinklered). Corridor: 6 ft min (8 ft typical). Construction: typically Type IIB, IIIA, or VA. Budget: $250-$600/sf. Special: security vestibule, lockdown hardware, sustainable design (LEED for Schools). ADA accessibility extensive (playground, classrooms, toilet rooms). Timeline: 18-36 months.