South Dakota, Sully County Plumbing Permit Regulations and County Ordinances for Unincorporated Areas
Sully County Building and Safety Jurisdiction
Sully County's Planning & Zoning Department handles building permit applications and administers county zoning ordinances. They make recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding permit approvals or denials. For properties in unincorporated areas, Sully County's subdivision regulations apply to all land subdivisions outside of municipal jurisdictions, as outlined in SDCL ยง 11-6-26. These regulations aim to coordinate roads, set aside areas for public uses and facilities, and promote orderly growth compatible with the natural environment. It is unlawful to subdivide land without a plat approved according to state laws and county regulations. The Register of Deeds will not record documents for unplatted property sales or transfers unless they comply with these ordinances.
Plumbing Permit Requirements for Unincorporated Areas
In South Dakota, plumbing standards are governed by the South Dakota State Plumbing Commission, which adopts model codes, historically based on the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), with state-specific amendments. For properties in unincorporated areas of Sully County, the county's building permit application states that permit holders are responsible for ensuring all utility installations, including plumbing, comply with applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
Homeowners in South Dakota may be permitted to install plumbing in their own single-family residences or farmsteads, provided they reside there or will reside there upon completion. This homeowner exception does not extend to other structures on the property, nor to commercial or rental properties, which must be serviced by a licensed South Dakota plumbing contractor.
All plumbing installations must be inspected and approved by a state plumbing inspector. This typically involves an underground inspection, a rough-in inspection, and a final inspection, requiring advance notice to the inspector.
The South Dakota Plumbing Commission has adopted the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code.
- State Plumbing Code: South Dakota has adopted the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) with state-specific amendments.
- Permitting: While Sully County processes building permits, plumbing installations must adhere to state plumbing codes and may require inspections by state-certified inspectors. Homeowners may be eligible to perform their own plumbing work on their primary residence.
- Inspections: All plumbing work requires state inspections. A minimum of three inspections are typically required: underground, rough-in, and final.
- Licensed Contractors: Commercial or rental properties, and any work not performed by a homeowner on their own residence, must be done by a licensed South Dakota plumbing contractor.