South Dakota § 34-18-22.1 - Fire safety standards for specialty resort with less than ten occupants.
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§ 34-18-22.1. Fire safety standards for specialty resort with less than ten occupants.
Any specialty resort establishment with less than ten occupants shall meet the following minimum fire safety standards:
(1) 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;
(2) 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;
(3) 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
(4) Portable fire extinguishers with a minimum 2-A rating shall be made available on each floor and shall be inspected and tagged annually.
Source: SL 2005, ch 184, § 1; SL 2008, ch 171, § 1; SL 2011, ch 157, § 1.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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