South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:02 - Lodging and food service
Chapter 44:02:07 - Food service code
Section 44:02:07:79 - Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning must be provided as necessary and must be designed and installed so that make-up air intake and exhaust vents do not cause contamination of food, food preparation surfaces, equipment, or utensils. Intake and exhaust air ducts must be cleaned and filters changed as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
Mechanical ventilation must be provided of sufficient capacity to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes. When vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health hazard.
General Authority: SDCL 34-1-17, 34-18-22.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-18-22, 34-18-25.