Who enforces each one, what edition applies, and what changes next. 7 of 8 state-level topic areas checked against primary sources. Federal OSHA state.
| Area | In force | Authority | Next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | 2015 International Fire Code, with 2015 IBC and IMC fire-safety provisions, as amended in ARSD 61:15:01ARSD 61:15:01:01 sets the DPS fire-safety standards on the 2015 IBC, 2015 IFC and 2015 IMC and referenced standards, except as amended in the chapter; the rule history shows the last amendment effective Oct 17, 2016. Lodging fire-safety statutes are SDCL 34-18-22.1 to 22.3. SourceChecked on the source | SD Dept. of Public Safety, State Fire Marshal; local fire officials may adopt alternatives for listed IFC chapters | In forceIn force; no newer edition seen in the rule history |
| Building | 2024 International Building Code as the state default where no local building code is adopted (SDCL 11-10-6, buildings begun after July 1, 2026)2026 Session Law ch. 59 (SB 129) updates SDCL 11-10-5 and 11-10-6 from the 2021 to the 2024 IBC. Where a local government has no ordinance, the 2024 IBC is the design standard for buildings begun after July 1, 2026; residential structures and farmsteads are excluded. SourceChecked on the source | Counties and municipalities adopt and enforce (SDCL ch. 11-10) | In forceIn force since Jul 1, 2026; local governments may adopt their own ordinance based on the 2024 IBC |
| Elevators | unknown - no dedicated statewide elevator inspection/licensing program identifiedThe justia copy of SD Codified Laws Title 34 (Public Health and Safety) shows no elevator chapter, and Dept. of Labor & Regulation and Public Safety pages show no elevator program. Only secondary sources say elevator inspection is local or insurer-based; no official source states the negative. SourceReported, in verification | Not identified | Unconfirmedunknown |
| Boilers | Statewide boiler certificate inspections under SDCL 34-29A and ARSD 61:08; ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and National Board Inspection Code, July 1, 2021 editionsSDCL 34-29A-26: power and high-pressure water boilers get annual certificate inspection (internal where possible) plus annual external; low-pressure steam biennial with internal every four years; hot water heating and supply biennial. Two-month grace period; the chief inspector may allow longer. ARSD 61:08 uses the ASME code, July 1, 2021 edition. SourceChecked on the source | SD Dept. of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal (chief boiler inspector) | In force |
| Pools | Hotel and specialty-resort pools, spas and water slides must follow the 1996 'Recommended Standards for Swimming Pool Design and Operation' (ARSD 44:02:02:22, 44:02:05:15)ARSD 44:02:05:15 (specialty resorts; similar hotel rule 44:02:02:22): pools, spas and water slides follow the 1996 'Recommended Standards for Swimming Pool Design and Operation'; weekly bacteriological water samples are submitted to an EPA-certified lab, and unsafe results reported to the department within three days. SourceChecked on the source | SD Dept. of Health (lodging licensure) | In force |
| Lodging | SDCL 34-18 + ARSD 44:02 (Hotels 44:02:02, Specialty Resorts 44:02:05, B&B 44:02:06, Vacation Homes 44:02:08)SD Dept. of Health licenses hotels, specialty resorts, bed and breakfasts and vacation homes: application with fee, plan review, on-site state inspection, then license. Rules are ARSD 44:02:02, 44:02:05, 44:02:06 and 44:02:08; fire-safety standards are ARSD 61:15 and SDCL 34-18-22.1 to 22.3. SourceChecked on the source | SD Dept. of Health (licensing); State Fire Marshal (fire-safety rule ARSD 61:15) | In force |
| Workplace | Federal OSHA jurisdiction; no South Dakota State PlanSouth Dakota has no OSHA-approved State Plan; private and state/local government employers fall under direct federal OSHA enforcement. SourceChecked on the source | Federal OSHA, U.S. Dept. of Labor | In force |
| Environmental | Federal EPA rules apply (SPCC, Tier II, HFC, RICE), plus SD DANR state layer: UST (ARSD 74:56:01:11) and AST (ARSD 74:56:03:02) notification with plan approval before installation; construction-permit exemptions (ARSD 74:36:20:03) and minor-source operating-permit exemption at 25 tons/yr or less (74:36:04:02.01); asbestos NESHAP adopted at 40 CFR 61 Subpart M as of July 1, 2024 (74:36:08:02). Sewage-overflow, lift-station, backflow and grease rules not confirmed.UST and AST owners file a DANR notification form and report changes within 30 days; installation plans go in at least 30 days ahead and need approval. Sources with potential to emit 25 tons/yr or less of any criteria pollutant except lead are exempt from a minor-source operating permit; no generator-specific text found. Asbestos projects use the DANR notification form. SourceChecked on the source | SD Dept. of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR): Waste Management (asbestos), Air Quality Program, storage tank program; local utilities for sewer matters | Change Mar 1, 2027Federal dates apply: next Tier II filing March 1, 2027; confirm site-specific tank, generator and asbestos questions with DANR |
2015 International Fire Code, with 2015 IBC and IMC fire-safety provisions, as amended in ARSD 61:15:01. ARSD 61:15:01:01 sets the DPS fire-safety standards on the 2015 IBC, 2015 IFC and 2015 IMC and referenced standards, except as amended in the chapter; the rule history shows the last amendment effective Oct 17, 2016. Lodging fire-safety statutes are SDCL 34-18-22.1 to 22.3. Enforced by: SD Dept. of Public Safety, State Fire Marshal; local fire officials may adopt alternatives for listed IFC chapters.
2024 International Building Code as the state default where no local building code is adopted (SDCL 11-10-6, buildings begun after July 1, 2026). 2026 Session Law ch. 59 (SB 129) updates SDCL 11-10-5 and 11-10-6 from the 2021 to the 2024 IBC. Where a local government has no ordinance, the 2024 IBC is the design standard for buildings begun after July 1, 2026; residential structures and farmsteads are excluded. Enforced by: Counties and municipalities adopt and enforce (SDCL ch. 11-10).
Elevators: Not identified (unknown - no dedicated statewide elevator inspection/licensing program identified). Boilers: SD Dept. of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal (chief boiler inspector) (Statewide boiler certificate inspections under SDCL 34-29A and ARSD 61:08; ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and National Board Inspection Code, July 1, 2021 editions).
South Dakota is a federal-OSHA state: the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforces workplace safety rules directly.
Elevators: Unconfirmed (unknown); Environmental: Change Mar 1, 2027 (Federal dates apply: next Tier II filing March 1, 2027; confirm site-specific tank, generator and asbestos questions with DANR); Jan 1, 2027: Automatic leak detection on existing 1,500 lb+ HFC commercial refrigeration; Mar 1, 2027: EPCRA Tier II chemical inventory filing.
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