44:78:02:20.  Lighting. All building spaces, parking lots, and exit discharge routes shall be illuminated for general safety. Specific required lighting levels shall be provided for the following spaces:

          (1)  Ten footcandles for general illumination;

          (2)  Thirty footcandles for dining rooms, bathing areas, food preparation areas, laundry, staff work area, and areas where persons are involved in reading or other close work tasks;

          (3)  Fifty footcandles shall be provided on the work surface of the medication set up and distribution area; and

          (4)  Portable halogen lamps may not be used due to extremely high surface temperatures.

          Source: 42 SDR 51, effective October 13, 2015.

          General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(1) and (3).

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(1) and (3).