MEP
State Amended
South Dakota Plumbing Code
Adopted from:2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
Effective Period
Learn moreOct 28, 2025—Present
Building Codes by State & Jurisdiction
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MEP
State Amended
South Dakota Electrical Code
Adopted from:2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
Effective Period
Learn moreNov 12, 2024—Present
Residential
As is
South Dakota Codified Laws- International Residential Code
Adopted from:2021 International Residential Code (IRC)
Effective Period
Learn moreJul 1, 2022—Present
Building
As is
South Dakota Codified Laws- International Building Code
Adopted from:2021 International Building Code (IBC)
Effective Period
Learn moreJul 1, 2022—Present
Building
As is
South Dakota Codified Laws- International Property Maintenance Code
Adopted from:2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
Effective Period
Learn moreJul 1, 2021—Present
Fire
State Amended
South Dakota Fire Code- Department of Public Safety
Adopted from:2015 International Fire Code (IFC)
Effective Period
Learn moreOct 17, 2016—Present
MEP
State Amended
South Dakota Mechanical Code- Department of Public Safety
Adopted from:2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
Effective Period
Learn moreOct 17, 2016—Present
Building
State Amended
South Dakota Building Code- Department of Public Safety
Adopted from:2015 International Building Code (IBC)
Effective Period
Learn moreOct 17, 2016—Jun 30, 2022
Energy
As is
South Dakota Codified Laws- International Energy Conservation Code
Adopted from:2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
Effective Period
Learn moreJul 1, 2011—Present
People also ask
South Dakota has adopted 9 active building codes, including editions of the South Dakota Plumbing Code, South Dakota Electrical Code, South Dakota Codified Laws- International Residential Code. Use the list above to verify the specific year and edition for your project.
No, South Dakota generally mandates statewide building code adoption, ensuring consistent construction standards across all jurisdictions.
Most states, including South Dakota, review and adopt new building code editions every 3 to 6 years, typically following the triennial publication cycles of the ICC and NFPA.
South Dakota's current building code adoption is based on the 2024 edition cycle. Check the code cards above for specific edition years for each code type (IBC, IRC, IFC, etc.).
South Dakota publishes statewide amendments. The amendment type for each code is indicated by the badge (As Is, State Amended, or State Edition) on each code card above.
Permit requirements in South Dakota depend on the locally adopted building codes shown above. Contact your local building department for specific permit thresholds and submittal requirements. The code edition in effect on your permit application date determines which requirements apply to your project.