13-25-9. Authority to close or vacate school.
If any school governing body or other agency operating a school fails to comply with the order provided by §13-25-7, and fails to demand a hearing, as is provided in § 13-25-8.1, after the time for the hearing demand has expired, or the time to comply with the order has passed, whichever is later, the state fire marshal may immediately close the school or school facility to further use or occupancy, and may vacate and place out of service the school or school building, or facility until such time as the order's requirements are fulfilled.
Source: SL 1959, ch 217, §5; SDC Supp 1960, §31.04C05; SL 1975, ch 128, §165; SL 1991, ch 139, §8; SL 2004, ch 17, §22; SL 2021, ch 73, § 8.
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.