20:45:05:16.  Fire safety requirements for crematories attached to funeral establishments. A crematory that is a part of a funeral establishment or is physically attached to a funeral establishment must be separated from the funeral establishment by construction using noncombustible materials with a fire resistance rating of no less than two hours. As an alternative to a two-hour fire separation, an automatic sprinkler system may be installed in the funeral establishment and a one-hour fire separation constructed between the funeral establishment and the crematory.

    Source: 15 SDR 146, effective April 2, 1989; transferred from § 44:21:01:16, 26 SDR 87, effective December 9, 1999; 50 SDR 157, effective July 2, 2024.

    General Authority: SDCL 34-26A-33.

    Law Implemented: SDCL 34-26A-33.