S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:03:02

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024
Section 44:73:03:02 - General fire safety

Each facility must be constructed, arranged, equipped, maintained, and operated to avoid undue danger to the lives and safety of its occupants from fire, smoke, fumes, or resulting panic during the period of time reasonably necessary for escape from the structure in case of fire or other emergency. The facility shall conduct fire drills quarterly for each shift. If the facility is not operating with three shifts, the facility must conduct monthly drills to provide training for all personnel. At least two healthcare personnel must be on duty at all times. In a multilevel facility, at least one healthcare personnel must on duty on each floor containing occupied beds.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:03:02

42 SDR 51, effective 10/13/2015; 51 SDR 053, effective 11/11/2024

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13.

Fire safety code requirements, § 44:73:03:01.