Words defined in SDCL 34-18-1 have the same meaning when used in this chapter. In addition, the terms in this chapter mean:

1. (1) "Approved," acceptable to the Department of Health based on compliance with applicable standards and public health practices;
2. (2) "Communicable disease," as defined in § 44:20:01:01;
3. (3) "Community water system," a system that is regulated by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources that meets the definition requirements set forth in § 74:04:12:01;
4. (4) "Designated agent," a municipal, county, or district health department that has been organized under SDCL chapter 34-3 and SDCL 9-32-1 and has been designated as an agent of the secretary as provided in SDCL 34-18-7;
5. (5) "Egress window," a window of sufficient size to meet the requirements of § 44:02:08:15 so that an occupant of a guest room can escape through the window in an emergency;
6. (6) "EPA-certified laboratory," a laboratory that meets the requirements outlined in chapter 74:04:07;
7. (7) "Guest," an occupant of a rental unit of a lodging establishment;
8. (8) "Guest room," any room used or intended to be used by a guest for sleeping purposes;
9. (9) "Health hazard," a chemical agent, source of filth, cause of sickness, or condition which is a health threat to others or a threat to the public health;
10. (10) "Inspection," an objective examination of a lodging establishment by the department to review the employee practices, sanitary conditions, and health standards in accordance with SDCL chapter 34-18 and this chapter;
11. (11) "Nontransient noncommunity public water system," a system that is regulated by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources that meets the definition requirements set forth in § 74:04:12:01;
12. (12) "Operator," any person or organization designated in charge of the day to day operations of a lodging establishment, campground, or food service establishment as defined in SDCL 34-18-1;
13. (13) "Primary exit," an exit with a side hinge door leading to the exterior of the structure that is most often used when entering or exiting the structure;
14. (14) "Private water system," a water system that serves a campground, food service establishment, or lodging establishment that is not a public water system regulated by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources;
15. (15) "Public water system," a system that is regulated by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources that meets the definition requirements set forth in § 74:04:12:01;
16. (16) "Single action hardware," a latching mechanism that allows a door to unlock and open with a single turn or movement of the interior knob or lever. This includes door knobs, lever handles, and panic bars;
17. (17) "Transient noncommunity water system," a system that is regulated by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources that meets the definition requirements set forth in § 74:04:12:01;
18. (18) "Vacation home establishment," any home, cabin, or similar building that is rented, leased, or furnished in its entirety to the public on a daily or weekly basis for more than 14 days in a calendar year and is not occupied by an owner or manager during the time of rental. This term does not include a bed and breakfast establishment as defined in SDCL subdivision 34-18-9.1(1).

Source: 34 SDR 321, effective June 30, 2008; 36 SDR 31, effective August 18, 2009; 36 SDR 96, effective December 8, 2009 ; SL 2021, ch 1, §§ 8, 19, effective April 19, 2021 .

General Authority: SDCL 34-1-17 , 34-18-22.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-18-22 , 34-18-22.3 , 34-18-24.

Prior versions effective: 2009-12-08.