South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 46 - Department of Human Services
Article 46:11 - Developmental disabilities
Chapter 46:11:06 - Safety, sanitation, and physical facilities standards
Section 46:11:06:09 - Physical facility standards

(1) Hot and cold water must be supplied through a mixing faucet to all lavatories, showers, or tubs. Maximum water temperatures may not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit;

(2) The water heater must be capable of providing a continuous supply of water heated to 120 degrees Fahrenheit during peak periods of hot water usage. The hot water supply system must be large enough to meet the peak hot water demands of the facility;

(3) Any food service area must have light fixtures that contain shielded or shatterproof bulbs;

(4) Food must be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and must be safe for human consumption;

(5) The use of home canned food is prohibited;

(6) Food must be protected at all times from potential contamination, including dust, insects, rodents, unclean equipment and utensils, unnecessary handling, coughs, sneezes, flooding, drainage, and overhead leakage or dripping from condensation;

(7) The temperature of potentially hazardous foods as defined in § 44:02:07:20 must be 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 140 degrees Fahrenheit or above at all times except as otherwise provided in this chapter;

(8) Effective measures must be taken to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises. The premises must be maintained so as to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects or rodents;

(9) All parts of the facility must be kept clean, neat, and free of litter and rubbish;

(10) The facility must meet the linen requirements in § 44:73:03:01;

(11) Garbage and refuse must be kept in durable, easily cleanable, insect-proof and rodent-proof containers that do not leak and do not absorb liquids;

(12) Carpeting, walls, and ceilings must be maintained in good repair; and

(13) The provider shall ensure that the fire extinguishers are inspected annually by the inspection company.