19A NCAC 03J .0303       CLASSROOM FACILITY

The classroom facility shall meet the following minimum requirements:

(1)           An overall size of 120 square feet, including at least 70 square feet for the instructor and his or her equipment and 12 square feet for each student.

(2)           Lighting, heating, and ventilation systems that are in compliance with all State and local laws and ordinances including zoning, public health, safety, and sanitation.

(3)           Seats and writing surfaces for all students; blackboards or whiteboards visible from all seats; charts, diagrams, mock-ups, and pictures relating to the operation of motor vehicles, traffic laws, physical forces, and correct driving procedures; a copy of the Driver's Handbook published by the Division for each student; and other textbooks deemed necessary by the instructor.

(4)           Restroom facilities shall be provided.

(5)           Covered shelter shall be provided for students when on the field range to protect them from the weather when not driving.

(6)           Seminar only courses shall provide seats and writing surfaces for all students and printed instructional materials deemed necessary by the instructor. Seminars shall be conducted at any location meeting the requirements in this Rule provided prior notice is given to and approval is given by the Commercial Driver License (CDL) Compliance Section.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 20-320; 20-321; 20-322; 20-323; 20-328;

Eff. May 1, 1987;

Amended Eff. January 1, 1994; February 1, 1991;

Readopted Eff. June 1, 2021.