A staffing exception may be allowed as follows:

1. (1) For each facility with 16 beds or less, one staff person who is awake is required if:

   1. (a) The facility fire alarm promptly alerts staff;
   2. (b) The facility is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system as defined in § 9.7, automatic sprinklers, of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2000 edition;
   3. (c) An automatic fire alarm dialer as defined in § 9.6.4, Emergency Forces Notification, of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2000 edition, to summon the local fire department is provided; and

   4. (d) The clients have an evacuation time which shows them capable of evacuation in five minutes or less.

      Reference: NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2000 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: $93.00.

Source: 42 SDR 51, effective October 13, 2015.

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

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(3).