S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:12:06
Each memory care unit of a facility shall have an outdoor area that is enclosed by a fence for residents to access. The fence must extend to a minimum of six feet above grade level and be designed to be safe for resident contact. Hard surface walking paths must be provided in the outside area. The facility shall provide space for lounging and for gardening. If the access to the outside area is through a required building exit, the area must be large enough to allow movement of all residents away from the building structure a distance of fifty feet, or 15.24 meters, and have a gate to exit the outside area to allow emergency egress and allow access for maintenance.
S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:12:06
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13.