A staffing exception may be approved for residential hospice facilities if the following are met:

1. (1) The bed capacity is six beds or less;
2. (2) The building is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system as defined in § 9.7, Automatic Sprinklers and Other Extinguishing Equipment, of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition.
3. (3) The building is equipped with an automatic fire alarm dialer as defined in § 9.6.4 Emergency Forces Notification, of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition to summon the local fire department; and

4. (4) The building is equipped with a staff call system.

   References: NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition, National Fire Protection Association. Copies may be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 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).