South Dakota, Minnehaha County Plumbing Permit Regulations and County Ordinances for Unincorporated Areas
Minnehaha County Plumbing Permit Requirements
Minnehaha County's Planning & Zoning Department is responsible for managing physical growth and enforcing regulations in the unincorporated areas of the county. This includes the issuance of building permits and the inspection of new construction to ensure compliance with building, plumbing, and sanitation codes. For properties located within incorporated cities or towns, residents should contact their respective city hall or municipal building for permit information, as the county only has jurisdiction in unincorporated areas.
County Jurisdiction and Unincorporated Areas
- Minnehaha County's Planning & Zoning Department has jurisdiction over unincorporated areas.
- Plumbing inspections in these areas are conducted by a state inspector. You can reach them at 605-773-3429.
- New construction, additions, remodeling, and certain structural repairs require a building permit.
- The county building inspector can be reached at 605-360-8507 for footing, framing, and final inspections.
- While the county handles building inspections, state inspectors are responsible for electrical and plumbing inspections.
Rules for Properties in Unincorporated Areas
- For plumbing inspections, you are responsible for arranging them separately with the state plumbing inspector.
- The county has adopted the 2021 International Residential Building Code and amendments. However, certain chapters related to plumbing administration, general plumbing requirements, fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution (except for specific sections), sanitary drainage, vents, traps, and storm drainage are not adopted by Minnehaha County. Instead, the provisions of the most current plumbing code adopted by the South Dakota State Plumbing will apply.
- Work commencing before a permit is issued may be subject to additional fees.
- Certain minor work may be exempt from permit requirements, such as one-story detached accessory structures under 120 square feet or fences not over 6 feet high. However, even exempt work must comply with all applicable codes and zoning regulations.