ARSD 44:78:03:03. Staffing exception

A staffing exception may be allowed as follows: (1) For each facility with 16 beds or less, one staff person who is awake is required if: (a) The facility fire alarm promptly alerts staff; (b) The facility is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system as defined in § 9.7, automatic sprinklers, of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2000 edition; (c) An automatic fire alarm dialer as defined in § 9.6.4, Emergency Forces Notification, of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2000 edition, to summon the local fire department is provided; and (d) The clients have an evacuation time which shows them capable of evacuation in five minutes or less.