The shared living home shall meet all of the following requirements:
(1) The shared living home and premises shall be free of rodents and insects;(2) Bedrooms located in the basement must have at least one egress window, which meets code as outlined in the Life Safety Code in NFP A 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition;(3) Floors, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be free of hazards;(4) A telephone shall be present in the home for participants to access emergency services;(5) Participant bed linens, towels, washcloths, and clothing shall be kept clean;(6) Stairways, hall, doorways, and exits from rooms and from the home shall be unobstructed;(7) Food shall be protected from contamination while being stored and prepared;(8) Hazardous cleaning solutions, chemicals, and poisons shall be labeled and secured in an enclosed cabinet; and(9) Removal of any condition that may have the potential to cause injury or illness.S.D. Admin. R. 46:04:01:18
44 SDR 93, effective 12/4/2017; 46 SDR 066, effective 11/27/2019General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(4)(5)(9)(10).
Law Implemented: SDCL 27B-2-26(9)(10).
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, Massachusetts 02269-9101. Phone: 1-800-344 -3555. Cost: $101.00.