In a kinship foster home, all floor and wall openings, open-sided stairs, platforms, and decks, thirty inches or more above the adjacent ground level, must be guarded by a railing or barrier that conforms with the applicable building code requirements.

Source: 51 SDR 127, effective June 1, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16 .