S.D. Admin. R. 44:78:02:03

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 64, December 9, 2024

Section 44:78:02:03 - Patient rooms

A patient room shall meet the following requirements:

(1) The maximum room capacity is two patients. Patient rooms approved prior to January 1, 2001, are acceptable as approved;

(2) The minimum clear floor area required is, exclusive of toilet rooms, closets, wardrobes, and vestibules, 100 square feet in single occupancy and 160 square feet in double occupancy;

(3) The floor of the patient room shall be above grade at the building site;

(4) A separate closet space of five square feet shall be provided for each patient; and

(5) Toilet rooms shall be available to the patient room. If the toilet room is not attached to the patient room, the distance to the toilet room from the door to the patient room may not exceed 50 feet. The toilet room shall be accessible and shall contain a handwashing fixture and stool with at least a side grab bar and toilet paper dispenser.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:78:02:03

42 SDR 51, effective 10/13/2015

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(3).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(3).