News Year: 2025

Holiday Decorations in Healthcare Facilities

As the holiday season approaches, we receive a number of inquiries regarding the use of decorations. The Life Safety Code (Section 19.7.5.6) prohibits the use of combustible decorations. Christmas trees are considered to be a highly flammable decoration. The South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Licensure and Certification, will allow the use of live… Read more »

Holiday Decorations in Healthcare Facilities

As the holiday season approaches, we receive a number of inquiries regarding the use of decorations. The Life Safety Code (Section 19.7.5.6) prohibits the use of combustible decorations. Christmas trees are considered to be a highly flammable decoration. The South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Licensure and Certification, will allow the use of live… Read more »