ARSD 44:70:10:17. Floor surface finish

Floors shall be easily cleanable and shall have the wear resistance appropriate for the location involved. Floors in kitchens and related spaces shall be water-resistant. In all areas where floors are subject to wetting, each floor shall have a nonslip finish. A walking surface that is not flush with an adjacent surface shall be provided with a transition. A change in level up to 1/8 inch may be vertical and without edge treatment. Changes in level between 1/8 inch and 1/2 inch are to have bevel with a slope no greater than 1:2. A change in level may not exceed 1/2 inch. Gaps in the walking surface may not exceed 1/2 inch wide in the direction of travel.