A facility with 16 beds or less shall be equipped with automatic emergency lighting for each exit way, staff work area, dining room, medication room, dietary department, room where main electrical panels are located, and power for the alarm system. A facility with 17 beds or larger shall be equipped with an emergency electrical service that includes an automatic generator set and automatic transfer switches serving emergency panels. A facility with 17 beds or larger shall have automatic emergency lighting for each exit way, staff work areas, dining room, medication room, dietary department, medication room, room where main entrance electrical panels are located, boiler room, and exterior lighting serving required exits. A facility with 17 beds or larger shall have automatic emergency power for the fire alarm system, electrical receptacle servicing computers containing resident care records, telephone system, door alarms, and staff call system.
S.D. Admin. R. 44:70:10:32
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(1), (3), and (4).
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(1), (3), and (4).