Who enforces each one, what edition applies, and what changes next. 2 of 7 areas verified on primary sources. Federal OSHA state.
| Area | In force | Authority | Next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | International 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 verification | SD State Fire Marshal (Dept. of Public Safety) statewide; local fire officials may add stricter rules | In force |
| Building | International 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 verification | Local jurisdictions primarily; state code applies as fallback where none adopted | In force |
| Elevators | unknown - 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 verification | Not identified | Unconfirmedunknown |
| Boilers | Statewide 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 verification | SD Dept. of Public Safety, Chief Boiler Inspector (SDCL 34-29A-2, 34-29A-3) | In force |
| Pools | Pool/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 verification | SD Dept. of Health | 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)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 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. SourceVerified on the source | Federal OSHA, U.S. Dept. of Labor | In force |
No dated statewide items in the next 24 months beyond the federal layer.
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.
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.
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).
South Dakota is a federal-OSHA state: the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforces workplace safety rules directly.
Elevators: Unconfirmed (unknown).
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