This chapter applies to any new facility and to any renovation, addition, or change in space use of any currently licensed existing facility. Accessible and usable accommodations must be available to the public, staff, and residents with disabilities.

Each facility shall comply with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition.

Each facility providing off-site services shall comply with business occupancy standards and other occupancies standards as applicable for the use of the facility from NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition, chapter 38.

References: NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition, National Fire Protection Association. Copies may be obtained at https://www.nfpa.org/Codes-and-Standards/All-Codes-and-Standards/List-of-Codes-and-Standards. Cost: $151.50.

Source: 38 SDR 115, effective January 9, 2012 ; 46 SDR 65, effective November 26, 2019; 50 SDR 19, effective August 30, 2023 .

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13 (3).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13 .

Prior versions effective: 2019-11-26, 2012-01-09.