ARSD 61:15:06:05. Exit requirements

Egress for both a new and an existing group family day care facility shall conform to the following requirements. The first level of a group family day care home is required to have at least two exits that meet the requirements set forth in chapter 10 of the International Building Code, 2015 edition. These two required exits shall discharge directly to the outside. If spaces on the floor above the floor of exit discharge are used by clients, at least two remote exits are required on that floor. At least one means of egress shall be an exit discharging directly to the outside. In an existing facility, the exit discharging directly to the outside may be an exit complying with the requirements of § 61:15:01:12. If clients are located in a story below the level of exit discharge, at least two separated exits are required in that story. At least one means of egress shall be an exit discharging directly to the outside, and the vertical travel to ground level may not exceed eight feet. Exit illumination and exit signs shall be provided and maintained in accordance with chapter 10 of the International Building Code, 2015 edition.