A staffing exception may be approved for residential hospice facilities if the following are met:
(1) The bed capacity is six beds or less;(2) The building is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system as defined in § 9.7, Automatic Sprinklers and Other Extinguishing Equipment, of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition.(3) The building is equipped with an automatic fire alarm dialer as defined in § 9.6.4 Emergency Forces Notification, of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition to summon the local fire department; and(4) The building is equipped with a staff call system.S.D. Admin. R. 44:80:03:03
42 SDR 51, effective 10/13/2015General 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 from the National Fire Protection Association, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101. Phone: 1-800-344 -3555. Cost: $93.00.