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South Dakota Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of South Dakota. To change to another state, click on the map to the right.
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South Dakota Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2009 (Fire Safety Standards) | State Fire Marshal's Office, (605) 773-3562 and online |
 | Applies to schools, day-care centers and state-owned buildings | |
| Structural Code | IBC 2009 (Fire Safety Standards) | State Fire Marshal's Office, (605) 773-3562 and online |
| Applies to schools, day-care centers and state-owned buildings | |
| Plumbing Code | 2003 UPC (Plumbing Commission Rules) | State Plumbing Commission, (605) 773-3429 and online |
| Applies as a mandatory minimum to all buildings | |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2003 (Fire Safety Standards) | State Fire Marshal's Office, (605) 773-3562 and online |
| Applies to schools, day-care centers and state-owned buildings | |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2008 | State Electrical Commission, (605) 773-3573 and online |
| Applies as a mandatory minimum to all buildings | |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2003 (Fire Safety Standards) | State Fire Marshal's Office, (605) 773-3562 and online |
| Applies to schools, day-care centers and state-owned buildings | |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG | No amendments |
| Applies to health-care facilities that are licensed and certified by the State Dept. of Health, Div. Of Licensure and Certification | |
| Energy Code | None | N/A |
| Elevator Code | None | N/A |
| Boiler Code | ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, 2001 with 2002 addenda | State Fire Marshal's Office, (605) 773-3562 and online |
South Dakota Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | State Fire Marshal's Office Phone: (605) 773-3562 Fax: (605) 773-6631 |
| Plumbing | State Plumbing Commission Phone: (605) 773-3429 Fax: (605) 773-5405 |
| Mechanical | State Fire Marshal's Office Phone: (605) 773-3562 Fax: (605) 773-6631 |
| Electrical | State Electrical Commission Phone: (800) 233-7765 Fax: (605) 773-6213 |
| Accessibility | Bob Hugelman Engineering Division, Dept. of Health Phone: (605) 773-3356 Fax: (605) 773-6667 |
| Health Department | Engineer Div. Of License & Certification, Dept. of Health Phone: (605) 773-3356 Fax: (605) 773-6667 |
| Fire Marshal | Allen Christie State Fire Marshal Phone: (605) 773-3562 Fax: (605) 773-6631 |
| Boiler Inspector | Howard Phaff Chief Boiler Inspector, State Fire Marshal's Offic Phone: (605) 271-3419 |
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