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 44:75:13:33 - Lighting

Universal Citation: SD Admin Rules 44:75:13:33
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024

Any space occupied by people, machinery, or equipment within buildings, the approaches to the buildings, and parking lots shall have artificial lighting approved by the department. Each patient bedroom shall have general lighting of at least ten footcandles (0.929 lumens per square meter) and night lighting. If task illumination is required, a light with an intensity of at least 30 footcandles (2.79 lumens per square meter) at the work surface shall be provided for each patient. At least one luminaire for night lighting shall be switched at the entrance to each patient room. Any patient's reading light and other fixed light not switched at the door shall have a switch control convenient for use at the luminaire. Each switch for control of lighting in a patient area shall be of the quiet operating type. Illumination of at least 100 footcandles (9.29 lumens per square meter) shall be provided at the medication set-up area. Illumination of at least 50 footcandles (4.65 lumens per square meter) shall be provided at the activity room work tables. Illumination of at least 30 footcandles (2.79 lumens per square meter) shall be provided in each dining area, physical and restorative therapy area, and at any bathing facility.

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(3).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(3).

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