13-25-7. Order to school board to eliminate hazardous conditions--Time allowed to comply.
If after such inspection of any school, or school facility, as provided by this chapter, the inspector finds the building unsafe by reason of conditions existing therein which are suitable for causing or spreading fire, or engendering panic, or that the building has defects which are dangerous to the occupants therein, from a fire and life safety standpoint, he shall give a written order to the school governing body, or other agency operating such school or school facility, specifying these hazards, and the hazards to be eliminated. The school board, or governing body shall comply with such order within such time as may be allowed by the State Fire Marshal, which in no case shall be less than thirty days from and after the service of such order by registered or certified mail.
Source: SL 1959, ch 217, §4; SDC Supp 1960, §31.04C04; SL 1975, ch 128, §163; SL 1991, ch 139, §5; SL 2004, ch 17, §21.
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.