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mike@standardsmichigan.com

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  • Family Housing

    11:00 -12:00
    2026.02.05

    Today we review accommodations education settlements provide for students starting a family in high school and in college.

    best PTG

    “One of the Family” 1880 | Frederick George Cotman

    https://standardsmichigan.com/housing/

    https://standardsmichigan.com/gallery-move-in/

  • Du Froid

    11:00 -12:00
    2026.02.05

    Sixteen Dogs Cozying Up Next to the Fireplace

    Status check on the catalog of best practice titles covering the management of education community snow and ice management during the coldest months in the Northern Hemisphere.

    https://standardsmichigan.com/snow-ice/

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  • 2026 Winter Olympics

    All day
    2026.02.06-2026.02.22

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Winter_Olympics

  • Winter Sport

    11:00 -12:00
    2026.02.06

    We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing. - George Bernard Shaw

    Frederick Bourchier Taylor (1906-1987)
    Hockey On Henri Julien Street At Pine Avenue East, Montreal 1948

    An overview of public commenting opportunities on proposed standards for sports and recreation equipment and athletic facilities.   Send email to bella@standardsmichigan.com for access to the agenda.

    US Wintersport Traditions:

    1. Basketball: Basketball is one of the most popular NCAA winter sports. The season typically starts in November and runs through March, culminating in the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments, commonly known as March Madness.
    2. Wrestling: Wrestling is another winter sport in the NCAA. The wrestling season usually begins in November and extends through the NCAA Wrestling Championships, which take place in March.
    3. Indoor Track and Field: Indoor track and field competitions take place during the winter months, with athletes competing in various events such as sprints, distance races, jumps, and throws.
    4. Gymnastics: Collegiate gymnastics competitions are held during the winter and early spring months. Both men’s and women’s teams compete in events such as floor exercise, vault, uneven bars, parallel bars, and rings.
    5. Ice Hockey: Ice hockey is a winter sport in the NCAA, with the season typically starting in October or November and continuing into the early months of the following year. Both men’s and women’s teams participate in NCAA ice hockey competitions.
    6. Skiing: Skiing competitions, including alpine and Nordic events, are part of NCAA winter sports. Athletes compete in skiing disciplines such as slalom, giant slalom, and cross-country.
    7. Swimming and Diving: Swimming and diving competitions take place during the winter months. Athletes participate in various swimming events and diving disciplines, with the season culminating in NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.
    8. Bowling: Bowling is considered a winter sport in the NCAA, with competitions taking place during the winter and early spring.

    https://youtube.com/shorts/zbbOw1KBpD8?si=BMQyFWAFWd_TWRBH

    https://twitter.com/ansidotorg/status/1676936533767487488?s=20

    https://twitter.com/BBPrepHead/status/1676982024135999489?s=20

    https://standardsmichigan.com/national-center-for-spectator-sports-safety-and-security/

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  • “Love’s Labor Lost” Jesus College

    All day
    2026.02.07

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  • “Another Day” (J. Taylor) Abby Scoville | Pasadena Polytechnic

    All day
    2026.02.09
    Santa Clara University | “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” https://youtu.be/q7pZVRIo05U?si=F_b51knk_sQfv009

    https://standardsmichigan.com/music-does-an-end-run-around-language-james-taylor/

     

  • Health 400 | OB-GYN

    11:00 -12:00
    2026.02.09

     

    With emphasis on OB-GYN because educational settlements are where families begin and grow among the young.

    Many research universities have large medical research and clinical delivery enterprises that provide significant revenue.   We periodically scan public consultations for literature that sets the standard of care for the facilities and technologies in these enterprises in education communities.

  • Human Resources Hilary

    11:00 -12:00
    2026.02.09

    “I’m sick of not having the courage to be an absolute nobody.”
    — Franny and Zooey” (J.D. Salinger)

    Famous People Discussing the Divine Comedy with Dante

    Periodic walk-through of Human Resource best practice catalog for labor markets generally; and units within the education facility industry specifically.   We inform our discussion based upon today’s release on the Employment Situation Summary from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

    Recommended Reading:

    “The Human Side of Enterprise” 1960 Douglas McGregor

    University of Chicago Press: Readings in Managerial Psychology

    For an advance agenda send a request to bella@stanardsmichigan.com.   Use the credentials at the upper right of our home page to log in.

    They say best men are molded out of faults, And, for the most, become much more the better For being a little bad - William Shakespeare

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  • Illumination 400 (Outdoor Exterior)

    11:00 -12:00
    2026.02.10

    Illumination technologies have had a pattern of consuming about 35 percent of building electrical energy use.  That number has been pressed downward with the expanded application of LED luminaires and occupant responsive controls; much of the transformation hastened by the IEEE, IES and ASHRAE best practice catalogs.

    Today we run through the development status of these products with specific interest in exterior illumination best practice.  This topic also is covered in the 4 time monthly meetings of the IEEE Education & Healthcare Facilities Committee.

    https://standardsmichigan.com/illumination-400/

     

     

  • National Electrical Code CMP-8 & 9

    11:00 -12:00
    2026.02.10

    National Electrical Code CMP-8 & 9

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  • Model Interconnec Agreements

    11:00 -12:00
    2026.02.17

    Yes, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) maintains model (also called pro forma or standard) electric interconnection agreements as part of its regulations under the Federal Power Act. These serve as templates that FERC-jurisdictional transmission providers (e.g., utilities owning interstate transmission, RTOs/ISOs like PJM, MISO) must incorporate into their Open Access Transmission Tariffs (OATTs), with limited deviations allowed only if justified.These models primarily apply to generator interconnections (new generation resources connecting to the grid), not directly to large loads like data centers. Interconnection of large loads (e.g., gigawatt-scale data centers) is generally handled at the state level under local utility tariffs, though FERC has jurisdiction over wholesale aspects and is exploring reforms for large loads via recent DOE directives and proceedings.Key FERC Model/Pro Forma Interconnection AgreementsFERC has established standardized agreements through orders over the years (e.g., Order No. 2003 for large generators, Order No. 2006 for small, and major updates in Order No. 2023 and clarifications in 2023-A). The main ones are:

    • Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (LGIA) — For generating facilities >20 MW.
      This is the pro forma LGIA (Standard Large Generator Interconnection Agreement), attached as Appendix 6 to the pro forma Large Generator Interconnection Procedures (LGIP). It covers terms for interconnection service, network upgrades, cost allocation, milestones, liability, termination, and more.

      • Current version reflects updates through Order No. 845-A (2019) and subsequent reforms in Order No. 2023 (2023).
      • Available on FERC’s website (e.g., as a PDF with revision history).
    • Small Generator Interconnection Agreement (SGIA) — For generating facilities ≤20 MW.
      This is the pro forma SGIA (Standard Small Generator Interconnection Agreement), used under the Small Generator Interconnection Procedures (SGIP). It includes provisions for parallel operation, inspection/testing, cost responsibility, termination, and disconnection.

      • Updated via orders like Order No. 828 (2016).
      • FERC provides the full text as a downloadable PDF.

    These pro forma agreements are not one-size-fits-all “model” contracts for every scenario but standardized templates that transmission providers must adopt (or substantially follow) to ensure non-discriminatory, just, and reasonable interconnection processes. Transmission providers file compliance revisions to their tariffs incorporating these, and FERC approves or modifies them. Interconnection customers can negotiate specifics, but core terms remain standardized.Relevance to Large Loads/Data Centers

    • FERC’s models focus on generation (e.g., solar, wind, batteries interconnecting as resources).
    • For large loads like data centers, no dedicated FERC pro forma interconnection agreement exists yet. Load interconnections are typically state-regulated (e.g., via utility special contracts or tariffs, as in the DTE Saline case under Michigan PSC).
    • However, recent developments include:
      • DOE’s October 2025 directive to FERC to initiate rulemaking for accelerating large-load interconnections (e.g., joint load-generation requests, reduced study times).
      • Ongoing discussions in FERC proceedings (e.g., referencing Order No. 2023’s generator reforms as a model for potential load-side changes).
      • No finalized large-load-specific pro forma agreement as of February 2026.

    If you’re asking in the context of a data center’s grid connection (e.g., the Saline project), the relevant agreement would likely be a state-level special contract or utility tariff, not a FERC pro forma LGIA/SGIA—unless the data center co-locates generation or involves wholesale market participation triggering FERC jurisdiction.FERC posts the current pro forma documents on its Generator Interconnection page, including PDFs of the LGIA and SGIA. Let me know if you’d like details on specific articles, recent updates, or how these might apply/analogize to large-load scenarios!

  • National Electrical Code CMP- 10 & 11

    11:00 -12:00
    2026.02.17

    National Electrical Code CMP-10 & 11

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  • Fire Protection of Information Technology Equipment.

    11:00 -12:00
    2026.02.19

    The primary NFPA standard that deals with data center fire safety is NFPA 75: Standard for the Fire Protection of Information Technology Equipment.

    • Current edition: 2024 (as of February 2026).
    • Scope: It covers the protection of information technology (IT) equipment and IT equipment areas (including data centers, server rooms, and computer facilities) from fire damage and associated effects such as smoke, corrosion, heat, and water.
    • Key requirements include:
      • Fire risk assessments to evaluate scenarios, probabilities, and consequences.
      • Building construction (e.g., fire-resistant separations with minimum 1-hour ratings, protected openings).
      • Location restrictions (away from hazardous processes, access controls).
      • Fire detection (e.g., early warning smoke detection compliant with NFPA 72).
      • Suppression systems (e.g., pre-action sprinklers, clean-agent gaseous systems like those in NFPA 2001 to minimize water damage to sensitive equipment).
      • Materials (e.g., flame-spread limits for cabling, raised floors, and enclosures).
      • Emergency procedures, signage, and maintenance.
    • It allows performance-based designs (in addition to prescriptive rules) for flexibility in modern data centers, especially with high-density AI/compute loads.

    NFPA 75 is the minimum requirement referenced in many building and fire codes for data centers to achieve compliance, avoid penalties, and secure insurance/occupancy approvals. Local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) often enforce it by reference.Related Standard: NFPA 76

    • NFPA 76: Standard for the Fire Protection of Telecommunications Facilities (also 2024 edition) provides similar but distinct requirements for facilities providing public telecommunications services (e.g., telephone, data/internet transmission, wireless, video to the public).
    • It overlaps with data centers that include telecom/public network elements (e.g., requiring Very Early Warning Fire Detection in larger areas).
    • Many hyperscale or colocation data centers reference both NFPA 75 and NFPA 76, depending on the mix of private IT vs. public telecom equipment.

    In practice:

    • Pure private data centers (e.g., enterprise or cloud provider IT-focused) primarily follow NFPA 75.
    • Telecom-heavy or hybrid facilities incorporate NFPA 76 elements.
    • No single NFPA standard covers all aspects of data center safety exclusively (e.g., battery energy storage systems fall under NFPA 855, and general building life safety under NFPA 101), but NFPA 75 is the core one for IT equipment fire protection in data centers.

    Recent discussions (e.g., in NFPA Journal articles) note that NFPA 75 has not fully kept pace with rapid changes in AI-driven hyperscale data centers (e.g., extreme densities, liquid cooling), leading to calls for updates, but it remains the governing standard. For the latest details or interpretations, check the official NFPA site or consult a fire protection engineer/AHJ, as compliance often ties into local codes and standards like TIA-942 for infrastructure.

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  • Prometheus 400

    11:00 -12:00
    2026.02.19

    “Prometheus creating Man in the presence of Athena” (1802) / Jean-Simon Berthélemy

    Our periodic review of all consensus, consortia and open source codes, standards and regulations the set the standard of care for fire safety in education settlements.

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  • Beautiful Building Entrances

    All day
    2026.02.20

    Mason Hall South Entrance NOW | University of Michigan

    Standards of beauty for building entrances in architecture emphasize creating a welcoming, harmonious, and memorable first impression. Core principles draw from timeless design tenets like proportion, scale, balance, and emphasis, ensuring the entrance feels appropriately sized relative to the overall structure and surroundings—neither overwhelming nor insignificant.

    A beautiful entrance often features symmetry or thoughtful asymmetry for visual harmony, grand yet human-scaled elements like arches, columns, porticos, or recessed doorways that add depth and shelter. Materials matter: high-quality doors (glass for transparency, wood for warmth, or metal for modernity) combined with textures that complement the building’s style create tactile and visual appeal.

    Ultimately, beauty arises from blending functionality (accessibility, security, weather protection) with emotional impact: an entrance that feels inviting, ordered, and reflective of the building’s purpose or cultural context.

    Mason Hall South Entrance IMPROVED | University of Michigan

     

  • Fine Arts 200

    11:00 -12:00
    2026.02.20

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    There are written fine arts standards that have been developed by various organizations and educational bodies. These standards provide a framework for what students should know and be able to do in the arts at different grade levels. Here are a few examples of fine arts standards:

    National Core Arts Standards: The National Core Arts Standards were developed by the National Coalition for Core Arts Standards and outline what students should know and be able to do in dance, media arts, music, theater, and visual arts at different grade levels.

    State Fine Arts Standards: Many states have their own fine arts standards that are aligned with the National Core Arts Standards but may be tailored to reflect the unique needs and priorities of the state; e.g., State of Ohio Fine Art Standards

    International Baccalaureate Arts Standards: The International Baccalaureate (IB) program offers arts standards as part of their curriculum framework for the arts. These standards are designed to develop students’ creative and critical thinking skills in the arts.

    Arts Education Partnership National Standards for Arts Education: The Arts Education Partnership has developed national standards for arts education that cover the four major artistic disciplines: dance, music, theater, and visual arts.

    Today at 15:00 UTC we drill into the technical specifics that contribute to the safety and sustainability of spaces used for the teaching, practice and

    display of the fine arts.  These occupancies are typically at greater risk than classrooms because they usually contain volatile fluids for artistic painting

    or biologic specimen preservation, kilns for pottery, fabrics and related machinery for teaching fashion design and practice.  

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  • “Grandfather” Provisions

    11:00 -12:00
    2026.02.25

    Lorem ipsum | “Grandfather” Provisions

    National Electrical Safety Code.  Improved language for Item  CP06020 from Underwriters Laboratory

  • Power Electric

    11:00 -12:00
    2026.02.25

    Power Electric

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