The facility shall ensure floors are easily cleanable and shall have the wear resistance appropriate for the location involved. Floors in kitchens and related spaces must be water-resistant. In all areas where floors are subject to wetting, the floor must have a nonslip finish. The facility shall provide a transition for any walking surface that is not flush with an adjacent surface. Gaps in the walking surface may not exceed one-half inch wide in the direction of travel.
S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:12:22
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13.