Technical guidelines are: To be read in conjunction with the City of Vancouver “Childcare Design Guidelines”. To be read in conjunction with Vancouver Coastal Health’s “Design Resource for Child Care Facilities” and “Director of Licensing Standards of Practice – Safe Play Space”. To be applied to the design and construction or renovation of any childcare secured by the City of Vancouver as a Capital Asset. To clarify the minimum standard required by the City of Vancouver for materials, finishes, equipment and other items. Variations from these guidelines may be considered, but are not to proceed without prior discussion and acceptance by the City of Vancouver. To be used as a tool for facility cost estimates early in the design process. To be used as a tool by consultants in developing their designs and specifications. To be used as a tool at facility occupancy stage to gauge whether these minimum standards have been met.