The facility shall ensure all walls are washable. The finish of walls in the immediate area of plumbing fixtures must be protected from water damage. Wall bases in dietary areas must be free of spaces that can harbor insects. All dietary ceilings must be washable or easily cleanable. This section does not apply to any boiler room, mechanical and building equipment room, shop, or similar space.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR 93, effective July 1, 1980; 14 SDR 81, effective December 10, 1987; 22 SDR 70, effective November 19, 1995; 31 SDR 62, effective November 7, 2004; 32 SDR 128, effective January 30, 2006; transferred from § 44:04:13:18 , 42 SDR 51, effective October 13, 2015 ; 51 SDR 53, effective November 11, 2024 .

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13 .

Prior versions effective: 2015-10-13.