South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:75 - Hospital, specialized Hospital critical access Hospital, and rural emergency Hospital facilities
Chapter 44:75:13 - Construction Standards
Section 44:75:13:01 - Application of chapter
The provisions of this chapter apply to any new facility and to any renovation, addition, or change in space use of any currently licensed existing facility. Accessible and usable accommodations shall be available to the public, staff, and patients with disabilities.
Each facility shall comply with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition. Each facility providing off-site services shall comply with "Business Occupancy standards and other occupancies standards as applicable for the use of the facility from" NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition, chapter 38.
General Authority: SDCL 34-1-17(4)(5), 34-12-13(3).
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(3).
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition, National Fire Protection Association. Copies may be obtained at https://www.nfpa.org/Codes-and-Standards/All-Codes-and-Standards/List-of-Codes-and-Standards. Cost: $150.50.