<html> <head> <title>Rule 61:15:05:08 Fire alarm requirements.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 61:15:05:08"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 61:15:05:08 Fire alarm requirements."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:black;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:#954F72; text-decoration:underline;} .MsoChpDefault {font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:black;} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:49.7pt 1.0in 49.7pt 63.35pt;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink="#954F72"> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>61:15:05:08.&nbsp;&nbsp;Fire alarm requirements.</b> Each day care center shall be provided with a fire alarm system. Initiation of the fire alarm system shall be by manual pull stations and by operation of any required smoke detector. Smoke detectors shall be placed in each stairwell and in the corridors of all floors containing the day care center. Detectors shall also be installed in lounges, recreation areas, and sleeping rooms. Smoke detectors shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation and NFPA 72, &quot;National Fire Alarm Code,&quot; 2013 edition. The alarm shall sound an audible alarm both inside and outside of the center. The requirements of this section apply to both a new and an existing day care facility. The time limit for an existing facility to comply with the requirements of this section shall be determined by the inspector based upon the financial situation of the center and the existing level of life safety. No time limit may exceed 18 months.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 18 SDR 107, effective January 1, 1992; 23 SDR 32, effective September 11, 1996; 27 SDR 75, effective February 7, 2001; 33 SDR 113, effective January 2, 2007; 37 SDR 235, effective June 28, 2011; 43 SDR 56, effective October 17, 2016.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=34-29B-2">34-29B-2.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=34-29B-2">34-29B-2.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Reference:</b> NFPA 72, &quot;National Fire Alarm Code,&quot; 2013 edition, National Fire Protection Association. Copies may be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169-9101; $86.85 for members and $96.50 for nonmembers. Telephone: 1-617-770-3000.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p> </div> </body> </html>