South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 61 - Department of Public Safety
Article 61:15 - Fire safety
Chapter 61:15:07 - Fire safety requirements for school buildings
Section 61:15:07:03 - Portable fire extinguishers

Universal Citation: SD Admin Rules 61:15:07:03
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024

Portable fire extinguishers must be provided in each school occupancy and shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10, "Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers," 2013 edition. Vaporizing liquid extinguishers containing carbon tetrachloride or chlorobromomethane may not be installed or used in any location for fire protection. Soda-acid, foam, loaded stream, antifreeze, and water fire extinguishers of the inverting type may not be recharged or placed in service for fire protection. Portable extinguishers shall be installed near food-processing equipment.

General Authority: SDCL 13-25-2.

Law Implemented: SDCL 13-25-3, 13-25-4.

NFPA 10, "Standards For Portable Fire Extinguishers," 2013 edition, National Fire Protection Association. Copies may be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169-9101; $45.45 for members and $50.50 for nonmembers.

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