ARSD 44:73:12:22. Floor surface finish

The facility shall ensure floors are easily cleanable and shall have the wear resistance appropriate for the location involved. Floors in kitchens and related spaces must be water-resistant. In all areas where floors are subject to wetting, the floor must have a nonslip finish. The facility shall provide a transition for any walking surface that is not flush with an adjacent surface. Gaps in the walking surface may not exceed one-half inch wide in the direction of travel.