Pagemike@standardsmichigan.com, Author at Standards Michigan

Family Housing: Cache County

Standards Utah

This is what will change culture pic.twitter.com/11A9GM8hJw

— Anna Lulis (@annamlulis) November 25, 2024

Chris Williamson

Involuntary Childlessness: Academia and Collapsing Birth Rates

“The only true measure of wealth is children” | Tucker Carlson

How my husband and I split bills: pic.twitter.com/mYpmTFwwXw

— Barefoot Pregnant (@usuallypregnant) May 18, 2025

Spring Salad

Standards Indiana

Do you want a fresh and healthy meal, but don’t have time to sit down? Look no further than North and South Dining Hall Grab and Gos!

Don’t forget to try one of the salads, they are our favorite! 🥗 pic.twitter.com/d833XeTnRq

— Campus Dining (@NDCampusDining) January 25, 2024

Wild Blueberry Pie

Standards Maine

Even though it’s almost #Fall, it’s still so warm outside! To cool down this #NationalBlueberryPopsicleDay, ASTM F2520-20 specifies requirements for the design and function of refrigerators and freezers to keep our #BlueberryPopsicles nice and chilled. @ASTMIntl pic.twitter.com/L4wkVWbcDT

— ANSI (@ansidotorg) September 2, 2022

Halifax Coffee Shops

Financial Statement: An apparent CA$40.193 shortfall | National Building Code of Canada

Dal Student Life: Our Favorite Coffee Shops

Sam Harris: Take Back Control Of Your Mind

This is what Canadians built before the country went insane pic.twitter.com/iZ5xZiMJxH

— Jeremy Wayne Tate (@JeremyTate41) February 2, 2024

Halifax Nova Scotia c. 1762

Nova Scotia

Ivan’s Chili

Ben’s Nachos

Oulton-Stanish Centre

Spring Sport

“When spring came, even the false spring,
there were no problems except where to be happiest”
– Ernest Hemingway (A Moveable Feast, 1964)

University of Michigan Sailing Team | Great Lakes

We are consolidating over 10+ years of coverage of sport standards by the season now. This is our first cut breaking the topic into four separate seasons. Join us today at the usual hour when we sort through stabilized literature and the codes and standards open for public consultation

Soccer

Sports, Recreational Facilities & Equipment

Rugby

University of Michigan | Washtenaw County

Rugby

Equestrian

George M Humphrey Equestrian Center ($7M, 2004)

Cricket

Baseball

Baseball Lighting

Sport Lighting

Tennis

New Pickleball & Tennis Courts

Track and Field

University of Colorado | Boulder County

Sports Equipment & Surfaces

Swimming

Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code

Pool, Spa & Recreational Waters

Golf

Green Space

Beach Volleyball

Volleyball Court Lighting

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Field Hockey

Stadium & Arena Structural Engineering

Caprese Salad & White Muscadine Wine

Standards Tennessee

Commercial Kitchens 200

UT Extension Explores Tomatoes

Medical Center Dining Options

Fanfare For The Common Man

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J S Bach Brandenburg Concerto No 3

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“Our Favourite Coffee Shops Around Campus”

Annual Report and Financial Statement 2023: $8.258M

We are celebrating 180 years of Queen’s!

Since first opening our doors in 1845, we have been shaping a better world by driving innovation, strengthening communities and changing lives for the better.

Queen’s University is a special place where creativity is brought to life,… pic.twitter.com/w9nxOLtdJf

— Queen’s University Belfast 🎓 (@QUBelfast) June 4, 2025

Lanyon Building

Queen’s University Belfast | County Antrim

Fancy being part of the QUB team? This could be your chance!

Check out our latest career opportunities ➡️ https://t.co/eruaQlcKXX #LoveQUB #JobsFairy #HEJobs #NIJobs #HigherEducation #NorthernIreland pic.twitter.com/0c2cQYYpeU

— Queen’s University Belfast 🎓 (@QUBelfast) October 14, 2024

Campus Child Day Care

“The concentration of a small child at play

is analogous to the concentration of the artist at work.”

— Madeleine L’Engle (A Wrinkle in Time, 1962)

Today at the usual hour we review a selection of global building codes and standards that guide best practice for safety, accessibility, and functionality for day care facilities; with special interest in the possibilities for co-locating square footage into the (typically) lavish unused space in higher education facilities.

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International Building Code

- Governs overall building construction, fire safety, occupancy classification, and egress requirements for daycare centers.

International Fire Code

- Regulates fire prevention measures, emergency exits, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and evacuation protocols for daycare centers.

National Fire Protection Association

- NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code: Addresses occupancy classification, means of egress, fire safety, and emergency planning.
- NFPA 5000 – Building Construction and Safety Code: Provides fire protection and structural safety guidelines.

Americans with Disabilities Act

- Requires daycare centers to be accessible for children and parents with disabilities, covering entrances, bathrooms, play areas, and signage.

European Norms – CEN Standards

- EN 1176 – Playground Equipment and Safety Requirements: Covers safety standards for daycare playgrounds and outdoor spaces.
- EN 16890 – Safety Requirements for Mattresses in Children’s Products.

British Standards (BS) for Early Years Facilities

- BS 8300: Accessibility requirements for childcare facilities.
- BS 9999: Fire safety guidance for daycare and educational buildings.

Australian Building Code & National Construction Code

- Covers fire safety, structural integrity, ventilation, and child safety measures for daycare centers.

ISO 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety Management

- Establishes safety requirements for employees working in daycare facilities, ensuring a safe environment for both children and staff.

Canadian Building Code & Fire Code (NBC & NFC)

- Provides structural, fire safety, and child safety guidelines for daycare centers in Canada.

“Kindergarten” 1885 Johann Sperl

“A Group of Children Playing the Game ‘Oranges and Lemons’ in a Domestic Interior”
Harry Brooker (1848-1940)https://t.co/YpxsSUf8nV pic.twitter.com/kjhgJvYxPs

— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) February 24, 2025

Preschool Children in the Dome

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