13-25-1. Construction and maintenance of buildings in safe condition required--Matters considered.
In addition to all other requirements provided by law, every public or nonpublic school, or private institution operating a school shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter and shall be constructed, equipped, operated, and maintained in a safe condition so as to provide for the safety of all persons employed, accommodated, housed, or assembled therein, with respect to the type of construction and materials used, fireproofing, the number and types of ways of egress, aisles and passageways, stairs and fire escapes, wall openings, exits and exit signs, doors and doorways, shaft ways and other vertical openings, fire alarm systems, electrical equipment, flammable and explosive materials, heating systems and fuel storage, numbers of occupants, ventilation, and all other emergency protection.
Source: SL 1959, ch 217, §3; SDC Supp 1960, §31.04C03; SL 1975, ch 128, §158.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 25 - Fire Safety In School Buildings
Section 13-25-2 - Rules authorized to implement fire safety.
Section 13-25-3 - State Fire Marshal's power to inspect buildings.
Section 13-25-4 - Periodic inspection by State Fire Marshal--Conditions.
Section 13-25-5 - School building access for inspection--Aid and assistance by school officials.
Section 13-25-6 - Report of fire inspections--Distribution of copies.
Section 13-25-7 - Order to school board to eliminate hazardous conditions--Time allowed to comply.
Section 13-25-8.1 - Aggrieved schools' demand for hearing--Conduct of proceedings.
Section 13-25-9 - Authority to close or vacate school.
Section 13-25-10 - Evacuation drills.
Section 13-25-11 - Installation of automatic fire alarm equipment--Time requirements.
Section 13-25-12 - Fire alarm provisions--Exemption by state fire marshal.
Section 13-25-13 - Rules authorized for implementation of school fire alarm installations.
Section 13-25-14 - Extension of time to apply.
Section 13-25-15 - International codes as basis for new construction.