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 61:15:07:27 - Extension cords
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
Extension cords may not be used as a substitute for permanent wiring and must be used in accordance with the following;
(1) Extension cords are permitted only with portable appliances while such appliances are in immediate use;
(2) Extension cords must be plugged directly into an electrical receptacle, power tap, or multiplug adapter and may, except for listed multiplug extension cords, serve only one portable appliance;
(3) The ampacity of an extension cord may not be less than the rated capacity of the portable appliance supplied by the cord;
(4) Extension cords must be maintained in good condition without splices, deterioration, or damage and must be grounded when serving grounded portable appliances;
(5) Extension cords and flexible cords may not be affixed to structures; extend through walls, ceilings, or floors or under doors or floor coverings; or be subject to environmental or physical damage.
General Authority: SDCL 13-25-2.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-25-3, 13-25-4.
