A day care center or each level of a day care center where the occupant load exceeds ten must have at least two remote exits that meet the requirements set forth in chapter 10 of the International Building Code, 2015 edition. The two required exits must discharge directly to the outside and must swing in the direction of exit travel when the occupant load exceeds 50. Exiting for any existing day care center must conform to the provisions of chapter 10 of the International Fire Code, 2015 edition. Exit illumination and signs shall be installed and maintained in accordance with sections 1006 and 1008 of the International Building Code, 2015 edition.

References: International Building Code, 2015 edition, International Code Council. Copies may be obtained from the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478; $114.00 for members and $152.00 for nonmembers. Telephone: 1-888-422-7233.

International Fire Code, 2015 edition, International Code Council. Copies may be obtained from the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478; $92.00 for members and $123.00 for nonmembers. Telephone: 1-888-422-7233.

Source: 18 SDR 107, effective January 1, 1992; 23 SDR 32, effective September 11, 1996; 27 SDR 75, effective February 7, 2001; 33 SDR 113, effective January 2, 2007; 37 SDR 235, effective June 28, 2011; 43 SDR 56, effective October 17, 2016.

General Authority: SDCL 34-29B-2.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-29B-2.

Prior versions effective: 2011-06-28.