Account Code

Source: NEDM
A value that identifies a formal record of the debits and credits relating to the person, business, etc.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Account Type

Source: SIFA
Classification of budgetary account code summary.

Code Set:

• Expenditure - N/A
• Other - N/A
• Revenue - N/A

Addition Year

Source: Handbooks
The year the construction on the addition was completed.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Air Distribution System

Source: Handbooks
The primary means by which air is circulated, freshened, and exhausted.

Code Set:

• Air handler units - N/A
• Both mechanical exhaust and supply - N/A
• Gravity ventilation - N/A
• Mechanical exhaust - N/A
• Mechanical supply - N/A
• + 2 More Codes...

Amount

Source: NEDM
The total cost for a given service or product.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Baseline Utility Cost

Source: Handbooks
The calculated utility cost of operating and maintaining a utility before carrying out any utility efficiency improvements.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Baseline Utility Type

Source: Handbooks
The type of utility in an equipment, building, or set of buildings.

Code Set:

• Electricity - N/A
• Internet service - N/A
• Natural gas - N/A
• Oil - N/A
• Other - N/A
• + 3 More Codes...

Basement Excavation

Source: Handbooks
The site work required to create basement spaces under a building.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Basement Walls

Source: Handbooks
The construction of structural vertical faces in the basement of a building.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Building Addition

Source: Handbooks
A description of the permanent structure added to the original building.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Building Addition Code

Source: Handbooks
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a building addition by a school, school system, state, or other agency or entity.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Building Design Type

Source: Handbooks
The primary design or purpose of a building, as determined by its physical layout and built-in systems and equipment, regardless of its current use.

Code Set:

• Assembly building - A free-standing building used for large gatherings for school or agency-related activities of students, staff, and public.
• Central kitchen building - A building designed to accommodate storage and preparation of food.
• Dormitory building - A building that houses student residences.
• Field house building - A free-standing building designed to service athletic facilities, athletes, and athletic events.
• Garage building - A building that houses the storage and repair of vehicles.
• + 9 More Codes...

Building Name

Source: Handbooks
The full, legally accepted or popularly accepted name of a building.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Building Permanency

Source: Handbooks
An indication of whether the building is built for permanent use in the same location or is relocatable.

Code Set:

• Nonpermanent building - A building or portion of a building made up of prefabricated units that may be disassembled and reassembled and transported to another location, or transported without reassembling.
• Permanent building - A structure built with a fixed foundation that has permanently attached walls, roof, and floor that cannot be transported either as a unit or in sections.

Capital Expenditure per Building

Source: Handbooks
The annual expenditure from capital funds for a building.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Communications Management Component System

Source: Handbooks
The types of system, interface, and management components for carrying voice, video, and data throughout a building.

Code Set:

• Data - N/A
• Other - N/A
• Public address system - N/A
• Video - N/A
• Voice - N/A

Construction Date

Source: Handbooks
The month, day, and year on which construction of a building, addition, or improvement was completed.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Construction Date Type

Source: Handbooks
Designation of the nature of the construction completion date.

Code Set:

• Actual - Construction was completed as judged by the owner putting the building or improvement into use.
• Estimated - The new building, addition, or improvement is expected to be completed so the owner is able to put the building or improvement into use.

Construction Material Type

Source: Handbooks
The primary material used for the construction of a building.

Code Set:

• Adobe - N/A
• Aluminum - N/A
• Block - N/A
• Brick - N/A
• Brick veneer - N/A
• + 5 More Codes...

Cooling Generation System

Source: Handbooks
The type of mechanical systems and building designs used for cooling.

Code Set:

• Ceiling fans or ventilation fans - N/A
• Central cooling system - N/A
• Combination cooling systems - N/A
• Individual (room) unit cooling system - N/A
• Local zone cooling system - N/A
• + 3 More Codes...

Current Building Use Type

Source: Handbooks
How a building is principally used, regardless of its original design.

Code Set:

• Administrative building - A facility that is being used to house school district administrative staff.
• Alternative school - School that may serve particular grades and ages, but is utilized primarily as the location for alternative education programs and services.
• Assembly building - A free-standing building used for large gatherings for school or agency-related activities of students, staff, and public.
• Central kitchen building - A building designed to accommodate storage and preparation of food.
• Chapel building - A building that houses student religious observances.
• + 17 More Codes...

Date of Certificate of Occupancy

Source: Handbooks
The month, day and year in which a certificate of occupancy was granted by the appropriate local authority.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Electrical System

Source: Handbooks
The components and system required to distribute electricity throughout the building or site.

Code Set:

• Circuit breakers - N/A
• Communications and security - N/A
• Electrical distribution - N/A
• Electrical interface - N/A
• Electrical service and distribution - N/A
• + 4 More Codes...

Energy Conservation Measure (ECM)

Source: Handbooks
The type of modification to, or replacement of, a piece of equipment or building shell/system that increases energy efficiency.

Code Set:

• Daylighting - Practice of using natural light, rather than electric lights, to illuminate a space.
• Delamping - Process of removing lamps from a light fixture--for example, using only 2 fluorescent tubes in a 3-tube fixture--wherever there is extra light.
• HVAC replacement - The replacement of a HVAC system with one that is more energy efficient.
• Installation of energy controls - The installation of energy controls that increase the energy efficiency of a building.
• Insulation improvements - The replacement or addition of insulation to a building to make it more energy efficient.
• + 3 More Codes...

Energy Source

Source: Handbooks
The source of energy that directly powers a school district facility or building system.

Code Set:

• Biomass - N/A
• Coal - N/A
• Electric - N/A
• Gas - N/A
• Geothermal - N/A
• + 6 More Codes...

Estimated Cost to Eliminate Deferred Maintenance

Source: Handbooks
The estimated cost to bring systems, components, finishes, fixtures, or equipment to a state of good repair.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Expenditure Area

Source: SIFA
Relative area in which the expenditure is used.

Code Set:

• Elementary - N/A
• Federal - N/A
• Other - N/A
• Secondary - N/A

Exterior Walls

Source: Handbooks
The covering, structural or not, of the exterior building walls.

Code Set:

• Adobe - N/A
• Brick - N/A
• Concrete masonry unit - N/A
• Other - N/A
• Prefabricated concrete - N/A
• + 5 More Codes...

Exterior Window Frame Material

Source: Handbooks
The building material used to construct window frames.

Code Set:

• Aluminum - N/A
• Aluminum-clad wood - N/A
• Other - N/A
• Steel - N/A
• Vinyl - N/A
• + 3 More Codes...

Exterior Windows Design Type

Source: Handbooks
The type of window design, defined by how it operates.

Code Set:

• Casement - A window sash that opens on hinges at the side.
• Double hung - A window that features an upper and lower window sash that slide vertically past one another in a single casement.
• Gas filled - The space between the glass panes are filled with gasses such as krypton or argon. This helps to minimizes the convection currents within the space, which reduces the overall transfer of heat between the inside and outside of the house.
• Nonoperable state - A condition or mode of not being functional.
• Other - N/A
• + 3 More Codes...

Facility Furnishings Type

Source: Handbooks
Moveable assets that are provided so the building or interior assets can be utilized by occupants for their intended purposes.

Code Set:

• Administrative office - N/A
• Cafeteria - N/A
• Classroom - N/A
• Occupational therapy - N/A
• Physical education - N/A
• + 1 More Codes...

Fire Protection System

Source: Handbooks
The type of system that protects the facility and occupants in case of fire.

Code Set:

• Alarms - N/A
• Automatic sprinkler - N/A
• Fire protection specialists - N/A
• Fire pump/extinguishers - N/A
• Kitchen fire suppressor system - N/A
• + 3 More Codes...

Fittings

Source: Handbooks
Any machine, component, piping, or tubing part that can attach or connect two or more larger parts.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Fixed Furnishings

Source: Handbooks
Furniture which is permanently installed in a space.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Floor Construction

Source: Handbooks
The horizontal structures spanning the width of the building.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Foundation Type

Source: Handbooks
A part of the substructure of a building upon which the building shell is constructed.

Code Set:

• Slab on grade - N/A
• Specific special foundations - N/A
• Specific standard foundations - N/A

Fund Code

Source: NEDM
The type of fund classification depending on the purpose or activity associated with the respective fund. (Note: Refer to the Financial Accounting Handbook for Local and State School System 2009 http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2009/2009325.pdf).

Code Set:

• Agency Funds - N/A
• Capital Projects Funds - N/A
• Debt Service Funds - N/A
• Enterprise Funds - N/A
• General Fund - N/A
• + 4 More Codes...

Fund Type

Source: SIFA
An indication of whether the account is a general or special account code designation.

Code Set:

• General - N/A
• Special - N/A

Heating Generation System

Source: Handbooks
The method by which the heat is distributed and delivered throughout the room(s) or building.

Code Set:

• Central duct system - N/A
• Displacement ventilation - N/A
• Forced air - N/A
• Heat pump - N/A
• Hot water radiator - N/A
• + 5 More Codes...

HVAC System

Source: Handbooks
The building service system that provides for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning.

Code Set:

• Air distribution system - N/A
• Controls and instrumentation - N/A
• Cooling generation systems - N/A
• Energy supply - N/A
• Heat generating system - N/A
• + 3 More Codes...

Identification Code

Source: Handbooks
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a space, room, site, building, individual, organization, program, or institution by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Identification System

Source: Handbooks
A coding scheme that is used for identification and record-keeping purposes by schools, social services, or other agencies to refer to an individual, organization, program, or institution.

Code Set:

• District-assigned number - N/A
• Driver's license number - N/A
• Other - N/A
• Personal identification number - N/A
• Professional certificate or license number - N/A
• + 5 More Codes...

Interior Ceiling Finish

Source: Handbooks
The type of covering, structural or not, of the interior ceilings.

Code Set:

• Acoustical tile - N/A
• Carpet - N/A
• Ceramic tile - N/A
• Exposed structure - painted - N/A
• Glazed brick or tile - N/A
• + 12 More Codes...

Interior Doors

Source: Handbooks
A door that closes off rooms within a building.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Interior Finish Type

Source: Handbooks
The type of covering, structural or not, of the interior walls, ceilings, and floors.

Code Set:

• Acoustical tile - N/A
• Carpet - N/A
• Ceramic tile - N/A
• Exposed structure - painted - N/A
• Glazed brick or tile - N/A
• + 12 More Codes...

Interior Floor Finish

Source: Handbooks
The type of covering, structural or not, of the interior floors.

Code Set:

• Carpet - N/A
• Ceramic tile - N/A
• Other - N/A
• Quarry tile - N/A
• Sealed concrete - N/A
• + 4 More Codes...

Interior Wall Finish

Source: Handbooks
The type of covering, structural or not, of the interior walls.

Code Set:

• Exposed structure - painted - N/A
• Glazed brick or tile - N/A
• Glazed concrete masonry unit - N/A
• Other - N/A
• Painted concrete masonry unit - N/A
• + 4 More Codes...

LEED Eligibility Standards for Alterations and Additions

Source: Handbooks
LEED standards for the level of work in alterations and additions required to be eligible for LEED certification for existing buildings.

Code Set:

• Maximum alterations/additions - Alterations that affect no more than 50% of the total building floor area or cause relocation of no more than 50% of regular building occupants are eligible. Additions that increase the total building floor area by no more than 50% are eligible.
• Minimum alterations/additions - Alterations that include construction activity by more than 1 trade specialty, make substantial changes to at least 1 entire room in the building and require isolation of the work site from regular building occupants for the duration of construction are eligible.

Life-cycle Cost

Source: Handbooks
The total cost of acquiring, owning, operating, and disposing of a building, facility, or piece of equipment over its useful life.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Mechanical Conveying Systems

Source: Handbooks
Mechanical means for moving people and equipment within buildings.

Code Set:

• Elevator - N/A
• Escalator - N/A
• Lift - N/A
• Moving Walk - N/A
• Other conveying system - N/A

Movable Furnishings

Source: Handbooks
Furniture which is not permanently installed in a space and can be relocated by simply carrying it from one location to another.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Object Code

Source: NEDM
A value that identifies the service or commodity obtained as the result of a specific expenditure. Major object categories include: Personal Servicessalaries, Personal Servicesemployee benefits, Purchased Services, Supplies; Property; Debt Service and Miscellaneous; and other items.

Code Set:

• Additional Compensation Paid to Instructional Aides and Assistants - N/A
• Additional Compensation Paid to Substitute Teachers - N/A
• Additional Compensation Paid to Teachers - N/A
• Additional Compensation Such as Bonuses, or Incentives. - N/A
• Advertising. - N/A
• + 145 More Codes...

Partitions

Source: Handbooks
Something that divides or separates, as a wall dividing one room or cubicle from another.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Plumbing System

Source: Handbooks
The component of an on-site system for supplying, eliminating, and treating water.

Code Set:

• Detention ponds - N/A
• Domestic water distribution - N/A
• Drains - N/A
• Filtration system - N/A
• Other - N/A
• + 10 More Codes...

Revenue Codes

Source: Handbooks
The source of the revenue. (Note: Refer to the Financial Accounting Handbook for Local and State School System 2003 for updated revenue codes at http://www.nces.ed.gov/pubs2004/h2r2/ch_6_3.asp#1).

Roof Construction

Source: Handbooks
The uppermost exterior plane of a building structure.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Roof covering

Source: Handbooks
The design or structure of roof. The material used as the exposed surface of the roof.

Code Set:

• Asphalt shingle - An asphaltic composition used for pavements and as a waterproof cement
• Built-up - Made of several sections or layers fastened together.
• Green roof - Engineered vegitated roof covers with plants and growing media.
• Membrane - A thin soft pliable sheet or layer.
• Metal - Any of various opaque, fusible, ductile, and typically lustrous substances that are good conductors of electricity and heat.
• + 4 More Codes...

School Design Type

Source: Handbooks
The physical layout and character of a school facility, as determined by age groups served and educational programs provided.

Code Set:

• 6-12 school - N/A
• Adult education school - N/A
• Alternative school - N/A
• Career-technology education center - N/A
• Early childhood center - N/A
• + 9 More Codes...

School Use Type

Source: Handbooks
How a building is used for education, regardless of its intent or original design.

Code Set:

• Adult education - N/A
• Alternative school - N/A
• Career-technical education - N/A
• Combination grades - N/A
• Early childhood center - N/A
• + 10 More Codes...

Security System

Source: Handbooks
The type of system that protects the facility from intrusion.

Code Set:

• Card access control system - N/A
• Intrusion detection system - N/A
• Keypad access control system - N/A
• Metal detector - N/A
• Other - N/A
• + 1 More Codes...

Special Construction

Source: Handbooks
Building or component construction that is based on a non-standard design or the result of special conditions--such as excess noise, or seismic conditions.

Code Set:

• Integrated construction - N/A
• Special construction systems - N/A
• Special controls and instrumentation - N/A
• Special facilities - N/A
• Special structures - N/A

Stair Construction

Source: Handbooks
The design or structure of stairs.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Stair Finishes

Source: Handbooks
The type of covering, structural or not, of stairs.

Code Set:

• Carpet - N/A
• Ceramic tile - N/A
• Other - N/A
• Quarry tile - N/A
• Sealed concrete - N/A
• + 4 More Codes...

Staircases

Source: Handbooks
Construction designed to bridge a large vertical distance by dividing it into smaller vertical distances, called steps.

Code Set:

• Stair construction - N/A
• Stair finishes - N/A

Technology Wiring System Type

Source: Handbooks
The means through which voice, video, audio, and data information are conveyed.

Code Set:

• Coaxial cable - N/A
• Fiber optic cable - N/A
• Other - N/A
• Twisted pair - N/A
• Wire cable - N/A
• + 1 More Codes...

Time Period

Source: Handbooks
A specific fiscal or calendar year.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Vertical Transportation System

Source: Handbooks
The type of system used to convey persons or freight between floors.

Code Set:

• Elevator - N/A
• Escalator - N/A
• Other - N/A
• Stairs - N/A

Year Built

Source: Handbooks
The year a building was constructed, as indicated by cornerstone or official government records.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Year of Last Modernization

Source: Handbooks
The most recent year in which a full school modernization was completed.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A