S.D. Codified Laws § 34-18-22.1

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 34-18-22.1 - Fire safety standards for specialty resort with less than ten occupants

Any specialty resort establishment with less than ten occupants shall meet the following minimum fire safety standards:

(1) Any primary exit that leads to the exterior of the structure shall be capable of unlocking from the interior without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort, free from obstruction, and clearly marked with illuminated exit signs. Any sleeping room with a direct exit to the exterior of the building is exempt from this requirement;
(2) There shall be a smoke detector in each sleeping room. The owner or manager shall test any battery operated smoke detector at least twice a year;
(3) Any sleeping room shall be equipped with an operable egress window. Any sleeping room with a direct exit to the exterior of the building is exempt from this requirement; and
(4) Portable fire extinguishers with a minimum 2-A rating shall be made available on each floor and shall be inspected and tagged annually.

SDCL 34-18-22.1

SL 2005, ch 184, §1; SL 2008, ch 171, §1; SL 2011, ch 157, §1.