S.D. Admin. R. 44:70:10:19
If a resident's bed or a service such as recreation, resident dining, dietary, laundry, central storage, or therapy rooms, is located on other than the first floor, the facility shall have an electrical or electrohydraulic elevator. Each elevator car and platform shall be constructed of noncombustible material, except that material treated with fire retardant may be used if all exterior surfaces of the car are covered with metal. The car door shall have a clear opening of not less than three feet eight inches (1.12 meters). Each elevator shall have automatic two-way leveling with accuracy within plus or minus 0.5 inch (0.01 meters). Each elevator, except a freight elevator, shall be equipped with a two-way special service switch to permit cars to bypass all landing button calls and to be dispatched directly to any floor.
S.D. Admin. R. 44:70:10:19
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(3) and (4).
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(3) and (4).