67 : 61 : 10 : 02 . Life safety codes. Each building an agency owns, rents, or leases , to provide residential services must comply with applicable fire safety standards , as set forth in the 20 12 edition of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code . An automatic sprinkler system is not required in an existing facility unless significant renovation or remodeling occurs . An existing automatic sprinkler system must remain in service.

New construction, renovations, additions, and changes of space must comply with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition. Each facility must comply with the building construction standards of the International Building Code, 2012 edition.

Reference: NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012, National Fire Protection Association. Copies may be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9904; Phone: 1-800-344-3555. Cost $ 171.00;

International Building Code, 2012 edition. Copies may be obtained from International Conference of Building Officials, Phone 1-800-786-4452. Order@iccsafe.org. Cost: $89.00.

Source: 43 SDR 80 , effective December 5, 2016; 50 SDR 63, effective November 27, 2023 .

General Authority: SDCL 1-36-25 , 34-20A-27 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-20A-27 .

Prior versions effective: 2016-12-05.