44:02:08:15.  Egress windows. Each egress window shall have at least a net clear opening of 5.7 square feet. The net clear opening shall be at least 24 inches high and at least 20 inches wide. The egress window shall open from the inside of the guest room without the use of any special tool or knowledge. The egress window shall have a finished sill height of not more than 48 inches above the floor.

          Source: 36 SDR 96, effective December 8, 2009.

          General Authority: SDCL 34-1-17, 34-18-22.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34-18-22, 34-18-22.1, 34-18-22.2, 34-18-24.