S.D. Admin. R. 61:15:06:08
Every group family day care home shall be provided with a residential fire detection system comprised of interconnected multiple-station smoke detectors. Smoke detectors shall be interconnected so an alarm from any one of the interconnected detectors sounds the alarm in all detectors. Smoke detectors shall be installed in every sleeping room, corridor, stairwell, and activity room in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and NFPA 72, "National Fire Alarm Code," 2013 edition. Each smoke detector shall receive primary power from the building wiring. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than those required for overcurrent protection. The requirements of this section apply to both a new and an existing facility. The time limit for an existing facility to comply shall be determined by the inspector based upon the financial situation of the facility and the existing level of life safety. No time limit may exceed 18 months.
S.D. Admin. R. 61:15:06:08
General Authority: SDCL 34-29B-2.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-29B-2.
NFPA 72, "National Fire Alarm Code," 2013 edition, National Fire Protection Association. Copies may be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169-9101; $86.85 for members and $96.50 for nonmembers. Telephone: 1-617-770 -3000.