APPA Standards

We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe and clean learning environment for all those on our campus. We have adopted the standards of APPA; the Leadership in Educational Facilities Authority to make sure we are using systems that hold us accountable for the level of cleanliness we are trying to maintain at our university. Our Quality Assurance Unit conducts regular building inspections to ensure we provide services at Level 2 or better.

Floors and base molding are shiny, bright, and clean with fresh colors. There is no buildup in corners or along walls. All surfaces—vertical and horizontal—are freshly cleaned or polished, free from dust, dirt, marks, streaks, smudges, or fingerprints. Lights and fixtures work well and are clean. Washroom and shower fixtures and tiles gleam and have no odors. There are enough supplies. Trash containers and pencil sharpeners only have daily waste and are clean and odor-free.

The floors and base molding are shiny and clean. There's no buildup in corners or along walls. Surfaces are generally clean but may show some dust, dirt, stains, or streaks. Lights and fixtures are functional and clean. Washroom and shower fixtures and tiles gleam and are odor-free. Supplies are sufficient. Trash containers and pencil sharpeners only contain daily waste and are clean.

Floors are swept or vacuumed but may have stains upon close inspection. The buildup of dirt or floor finish is visible in corners and along walls. Walking lanes show dull spots or matted carpets. Base molding may have streaks or splashes. All surfaces show visible dust, dirt, marks, smudges, and fingerprints. Lamps work, and fixtures are clean. Trash containers and pencil sharpeners hold only daily waste, clean and odor-free.

Floors are swept or vacuumed but appear dull, dingy, and stained. Corners and walls show noticeable dirt buildup. Walking lanes have dull paths or matted carpets. Base molding is dull with streaks and splashes. All surfaces show conspicuous dust, dirt, marks, smudges, and fingerprints. Lamp fixtures are dirty, with up to 5% of lamps burned out. Trash containers and pencil sharpeners contain old trash and shavings, marked and smelling sour.

Floors and carpets are dull, dirty, scuffed, or matted. Corners and walls show a conspicuous buildup of old dirt or floor finish. Base molding is dirty, strained, and streaked. Various debris including gum, stains, dirt, dust balls, and trash are scattered. All surfaces—vertical and horizontal—have significant accumulations of dust, dirt, smudges, and fingerprints that are difficult to remove. Light fixtures are dirty with dust balls and flies. Many lamps (more than 5%) are burned out. Trash containers and pencil sharpeners are overflowing, stained, and marked with a sour smell.