South Dakota, Charles Mix County Plumbing Permit Regulations and County Ordinances for Unincorporated Areas
Charles Mix County Building Permit Requirements
Charles Mix County, South Dakota, has established a Building Permit Ordinance (2015) that requires a building permit for any residential, agricultural, commercial, or industrial structure built or moved into the county. This also applies to remodeling, additions, and other improvements to existing structures. Permits are issued by the Director of Equalization Office. Applications can be mailed to this office, and permits can be issued by mail upon receipt of a properly prepared application and the required fee. A permit is valid for 180 days from the date of issuance, and construction must begin within this period. Failure to obtain a permit before commencing construction can result in a penalty of $100.
The provisions of the Building Permit Ordinance apply to the entire county, with the exception of any city or organized township that has its own established building permit program.
Unincorporated Areas
The Building Permit Ordinance explicitly states that its provisions apply within the unincorporated areas of Charles Mix County, South Dakota, including organized and unorganized townships. This excludes incorporated communities within the county that have their own building permit programs.
Plumbing Permit Specifics
While the county issues general building permits, plumbing work in South Dakota is regulated at the state level by the South Dakota State Plumbing Commission. South Dakota has adopted the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), with the most recent adoption being the 2024 UPC. Homeowners may be permitted to install plumbing in their own single-family residence or farmstead, provided they reside there or will reside there upon completion. This homeowner exception does not apply to commercial or rental properties, which must be serviced by a licensed South Dakota plumbing contractor.
Plumbing installations, even by homeowners, must comply with state plumbing codes and require inspections (underground, rough-in, and final) by a state plumbing inspector.