S.D. Admin. R. 44:70:10:02.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 44:70:10:02.01 - Modifications

Any modification of the requirement in subdivision 44:70:10:02(8) may be approved if the following criteria are met:

(1) The facility fire alarm promptly alerts staff;

(2) The facility is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system, as defined in §9.7, automatic sprinklers, of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition;

(3) An automatic fire alarm dialer as defined in §9.6.4, Emergency Force Notification, of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition, to summon the local fire department;

(4) The residents have an evacuation time that shows the residents are capable of evacuation in eight minutes or less;

(5) The facility is equipped with an approved call system is provided in accordance with subdivision 44:70:02:17(3). Staff shall also carry a device that registers an audible and visual signal when the call system is activated;

(6) Residents are capable of self-preservation and require limited assistance of one staff;

(7) The facility has a plan in place to increase staffing during times of resident illnesses; and

(8) The staff person carries a device that can summon assistance from other staff.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:70:10:02.01

38 SDR 115, effective 1/9/2012; 46 SDR 065, effective 11/26/2019; 50 SDR 019, effective 8/30/2023

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(3).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(3).

NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition, National Fire Protection Association. Copies may be obtained at https://www.nfpa.org/Codes-and-Standards/All-Codes-and-Standards/List-of-Codes-and-Standards. Cost: $151.50.