An Act to adopt the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and allow for selective adoption of provisions within the Uniform Plumbing Code by municipalities.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That § 36-25-15 be AMENDED:

36-25-15. The commission shall, in compliance with by rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26, adopt and publish minimum standards relative to the design, construction, installation, improvement, extension, and alteration of materials, piping, venting, fixtures, appliances, and appurtenances in relation to plumbing and plumbing systems. All plumbing and plumbing systems shall must be designed, constructed, installed, improved, extended, and altered in substantial accord with the requirements of the 20152021 Uniform Plumbing Code, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as in effect January 1, 20152021, and such amendments any amendment or revision to the code adopted by the commission to protect the health, life, safety, and welfare of persons and property in this state.

The governing body of any local unit of government may delete any portion of the Uniform Plumbing Code before adopting the provisions within. Additional deletions or amendments to the adopted provisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code may be made by the governing body, and are effective upon their filing with the county auditor.

Section 2. That § 36-25-16 be AMENDED:

36-25-16. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any municipality by ordinance from making and enforcing requirements and standards regarding plumbing, and from making inspections and collecting fees relating thereto. Any such ordinances shall be deemed the applicable standards as to any plumbing work in such municipality, provided that the standards as contained in such ordinances meet the minimum standards of the State Plumbing Code as adopted by the commission and altered as provided for in this section or section 1 of this Act, and that any person registered by the commission may do plumbing work in such municipality for a period of six months following application for a permit or license in said municipality.

The governing body of any local unit of government may delete any portion of the State Plumbing Code before adopting the provisions within. Additional deletions or amendments to the adopted provisions of the State Plumbing Code may be made by the governing body, and are effective upon their filing with the county auditor.