46:04:01:18.  Safety and sanitation. The shared living home must meet the following requirements:

 

          (1)  The shared living home and premises must be free of rodents and insects;

 

          (2)  Bedrooms located in the basement must have at least one egress window, which meets the requirements of NFPA - 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition;

 

          (3)  Floors, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces must be free of hazards;

 

          (4)  A telephone must be present in the home for participants to access emergency services;

 

          (5)  Participant bed linens, towels, washcloths, and clothing must be kept clean;

 

          (6)  Stairways, halls, doorways, and exits from rooms and from the home must be unobstructed;

 

          (7)  Food must be protected from contamination while being stored and prepared;

 

          (8)  Hazardous cleaning solutions, chemicals, and poisons must be labeled and secured in an enclosed cabinet; and

 

          (9)  Any condition that may have the potential to cause injury or illness must be remedied or removed.

 

          Source: 44 SDR 93, effective December 4, 2017; 46 SDR 66, effective November 27, 2019.

          General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(4)(5)(9)(10).

          Law Implemented: SDCL 27B-2-26(5)(9)(10).

 

          Reference: NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition, National Fire Protection Association. Copies may be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101. Phone: 1-800-344-3555. Cost: $101.00.