The South Dakota building code assures safe and quality construction throughout the state. To meet safety and structural standards builders must follow these rules. Before you start any project you need a permit to ensure that your project follows local regulations.
South Dakota Building Code, Permit and Licensing Information
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023
Within the group of workers receiving unemployment benefits, members who work in the construction sector must also get proper licensing to indicate to the world that they are qualified for the job. Fortunately, builders and owners of these projects can meet all needed codes by following the South Dakota Bbuilding code.
Which South Dakota Building Codes and Editions Are Adopted?
- 2015 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
- 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
- 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
- 2015 International Residential Code (IRC)
- 2015 International Fire Code (IFC)
- 2015 International Building Code (IBC)
- 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
- 2009 ICC Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities (ICCPC)
- 2009 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC)
- 2020 National Electric Code (NEC) – Effective July 1, 2020, with exceptions.
- State Energy Code – Homerule – There is no statewide code
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code 2021
Applicability (statewide, local, limited): LIMITED
Plan review, enforcement and inspection are narrow to school facilities, day care facilities and group family day care homes. There are no statewide Commercial Energy codes. Building & energy codes for other types of buildings are enforced at the local level only. If the local unit of government adopts any ordinance prescribing standards for new construction, the ordinance must use the 2015 edition of the IBC. Codes for one- and two-family dwellings (Residential Code) are handled at the local level.
South Dakota is one of the few states in which a state electrical inspector must inspect all electrical wiring installations.
Additional Building Codes by State
South Dakota Building Code Agency:
| State Website | https://www.sd.gov/ |
| State Licensing | General Contractor Licensing is not required. |
| State Environmental Permit | https://denr.sd.gov/ |
| State Fire Marshal | South Dakota Department of Public Safety – State Fire Marshal 605-773-3562 https://dps.sd.gov/emergency-services/state-fire-marshal |
| State Electrical Commission | 308 S. Pierre St. Pierre, SD 57501 (800) 233-7765https://dlr.sd.gov/electrical/default.aspx |
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