South Dakota § 34-18-22.2 Fire safety standards for specialty resort with ten or more occupants.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 34-18-22.2 — Fire safety standards for specialty resort with ten or more occupants.

South Dakota § 34-18-22.2

Title 34PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 34-17HEALTH REGULATION OF LODGING AND FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND CAMPGROUNDS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 34-18-22.2 (2026).

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Any specialty resort establishment with ten or more occupants shall meet the following minimum fire safety standards:

(1)Each floor where occupants are sleeping shall have access to at least two remote exits;

(2)Any primary exit that leads to the exterior of the structure shall be capable of unlocking from the interior without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort, free from obstruction, and clearly marked with illuminated exit signs. Any sleeping room with a direct exit to the exterior of the building is exempt from this requirement;

(3)There shall be a smoke detector in each sleeping room. The owner or manager shall test any battery operated smoke detector at least twice a year;

(4)Any sleeping room shall be equipped with an operable egress window. Any sleeping

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Any specialty resort establishment with ten or more occupants shall meet the following minimum fire safety standards: (1) Each floor where occupants are sleeping shall have access to at least two remote exits; (2) Any primary exit that leads to the exterior of the structure shall be capable of unlocking from the interior without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort, free from obstruction, and clearly marked with illuminated exit signs. Any sleeping room with a direct exit to the exterior of the building is exempt from this requirement; (3) There shall be a smoke detector in each sleeping room. The owner or manager shall test any battery operated smoke detector at least twice a year; (4) Any sleeping room shall be equipped with an operable egress window. Any sleeping room with a direct exit to the exterior of the building is exempt from this requirement; and (5) Portable fire extinguishers with a minimum 2-A rating shall be made available on each floor and shall be inspected and tagged annually.