In force in South Dakota

Fire, building, elevator, boiler and pool codes in force in South Dakota now.

Who enforces each one, what edition applies, and what changes next. 2 of 7 areas verified on primary sources. Federal OSHA state.

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In force in South Dakota now

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AreaIn forceAuthorityNext
FireInternational Fire Code (IFC); edition not confirmed this runState Fire Marshal (Dept. of Public Safety) administers a statewide fire prevention code under SDCL 34-29B; municipalities may adopt stricter local rules. Exact IFC edition/year not confirmed. SourceReported, in verificationSD State Fire Marshal (Dept. of Public Safety) statewide; local fire officials may add stricter rulesIn force
BuildingInternational Building Code (IBC) / Intl. Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) as state default; edition not confirmedState IBC/IPMC applies only where a local jurisdiction has not adopted its own code; jurisdictions may amend codes locally. No statewide building-inspector corps or mandatory edition confirmed. SourceReported, in verificationLocal jurisdictions primarily; state code applies as fallback where none adoptedIn force
Elevatorsunknown - no dedicated statewide elevator inspection/licensing program identifiedSD Codified Laws Title 34 (Public Health and Safety) has no elevator chapter, and the Dept. of Labor & Regulation site shows no elevator division. Likely local or insurance-based inspection only. SourceReported, in verificationNot identifiedUnconfirmedunknown
BoilersStatewide boiler inspection/certification program under SDCL 34-29ADept. of Public Safety's Chief Boiler Inspector (appointed by the Secretary) runs certificate-based inspections; insurer-employed special inspectors are also permitted. Exact inspection interval is set by rule, not confirmed this run. SourceReported, in verificationSD Dept. of Public Safety, Chief Boiler Inspector (SDCL 34-29A-2, 34-29A-3)In force
PoolsPool/spa standards applied through DOH lodging-facility rules; no standalone public-pool chapter confirmedDept. of Health references a "Recommended Standards for Swimming Pool Design and Operation" for resort/hotel pools and spas; the publishing body/edition and any general (non-lodging) public-pool rule are unconfirmed. SourceReported, in verificationSD Dept. of HealthIn force
LodgingSDCL 34-18 + ARSD 44:02 (Hotels 44:02:02, Specialty Resorts 44:02:05, B&B 44:02:06, Vacation Homes 44:02:08)Dept. of Health licenses hotels/lodging statewide; fire-safety cross-references apply (ARSD 61:15 for hotels; SDCL 34-18-22.1/.2 for resorts; 34-18-22.3 for vacation homes). No sprinkler-retrofit statute found. SourceVerified on the sourceSD Dept. of Health (licensing); State Fire Marshal (fire-safety rule ARSD 61:15)In force
WorkplaceFederal 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. SourceVerified on the sourceFederal OSHA, U.S. Dept. of LaborIn force

Dated items in South Dakota

Next 24 months

No dated statewide items in the next 24 months beyond the federal layer.

Questions about South Dakota

Which fire code is in force in South Dakota?

International Fire Code (IFC); edition not confirmed this run. State Fire Marshal (Dept. of Public Safety) administers a statewide fire prevention code under SDCL 34-29B; municipalities may adopt stricter local rules. Exact IFC edition/year not confirmed. Enforced by: SD State Fire Marshal (Dept. of Public Safety) statewide; local fire officials may add stricter rules.

Which building code applies in South Dakota?

International Building Code (IBC) / Intl. Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) as state default; edition not confirmed. State IBC/IPMC applies only where a local jurisdiction has not adopted its own code; jurisdictions may amend codes locally. No statewide building-inspector corps or mandatory edition confirmed. Enforced by: Local jurisdictions primarily; state code applies as fallback where none adopted.

Who inspects elevators and boilers in South Dakota?

Elevators: Not identified (unknown - no dedicated statewide elevator inspection/licensing program identified). Boilers: SD Dept. of Public Safety, Chief Boiler Inspector (SDCL 34-29A-2, 34-29A-3) (Statewide boiler inspection/certification program under SDCL 34-29A).

Is South Dakota a federal OSHA state or a state-plan state?

South Dakota is a federal-OSHA state: the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforces workplace safety rules directly.

What changes next in South Dakota?

Elevators: Unconfirmed (unknown).

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