44:70:10:02.01Modifications.

The department may approve a modification of the requirement in subdivision 44:70:10:02(8) if the following criteria are met: (1) The facility fire alarm promptly alerts staff; (2) The facility is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system, as defined in § 9.7, automatic sprinklers, of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition; (3) The facility is equipped with an automatic fire alarm dialer, as defined in § 9.6.4, Emergency Force Notification, of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition, to summon the local fire department; (4) The residents have an evacuation time that shows the residents are capable of evacuation in eight minutes or less; (5) The facility is equipped with an approved call system in accordance with subdivision 44:70:02:17(3). Staff shall also carry a device that registers an audible and visual signal when the call system is activated; (6) Residents are capable of self-preservation and require limited assistance of one staff; (7) The facility has a plan in place to increase staffing during times of resident illnesses; and (8) Healthcare personnel carry a device that can summon assistance from other staff.

Source: 38 SDR 115, effective January 9, 2012; 46 SDR 65, effective November 26, 2019; 50 SDR 19, effective August 30, 2023.