South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:80 - Residential hospice facilities
Chapter 44:80:03 - Fire protection
Section 44:80:03:03 - Staffing exception
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024
A staffing exception may be approved for residential hospice facilities if the following are met:
(1) The bed capacity is six beds or less;
(2) The building is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system as defined in § 9.7, Automatic Sprinklers and Other Extinguishing Equipment, of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition.
(3) The building is equipped with an automatic fire alarm dialer as defined in § 9.6.4 Emergency Forces Notification, of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition to summon the local fire department; and
(4) The building is equipped with a staff call system.
General Authority: SDCL 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 from the National Fire Protection Association, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101. Phone: 1-800-344 -3555. Cost: $93.00.
