South Dakota Administrative Code

Rule 61:08:09:37 External inspection -- Blowoff piping requirements. 61:08:09:37. External inspection -- Blowoff piping requirements. The blowdown of the boiler must be demonstrated to the inspector in a sufficient amount to ensure that the valve is functioning properly. The valv…

Rule 61:08:09:38 External inspection report. 61:08:09:38. External inspection report. The inspector shall make recommendations for the correction of any defect or deficiency at the conclusion of the external inspection and note them on the inspection report. The inspector shall f…

61:08:09:39. Repairs to historic power boilers. Each welded repair must conform insofar as possible to Part 3, 2021 National Board Inspection Code. The repair standard selected must be the one most compatible with the nature of the repair, the original construction, and the prese…

Rule 61:08:09:40 Minor repairs. 61:08:09:40. Minor repairs. The following minor repairs must be documented by the owner: (1) Replacement of boiler flues, pipe, and pipe fittings; (2) The welding of nonpressure attachments to the pressure vessel when the procedure does not involve…

61:08:09:41. Major repairs. All major repairs must be completed by a certified r-stamp holder in accordance with Part 3 of the Inspection Code. Source: 23 SDR 139, effective March 5, 1997; 50 SDR 47, effective October 16, 2023. General Authority: SDCL 34-29A-14.1. Law Implemented…

Rule 61:08:09:42 Tests following major repairs. 61:08:09:42. Tests following major repairs. The inspector may require a hydrostatic pressure test or another method of testing for leaks acceptable to the inspector after a boiler has had major repairs made on it. Tests must be carr…

Rule 61:08:09:43 Repair methods. 61:08:09:43. Repair methods. Both major and minor repairs must be made according to the standards in §§ 61:08:09:44 to 61:08:09:52, inclusive. Source: 23 SDR 139, effective March 5, 1997. General Authority:SDCL 34-29A-14.1. Law Implemented:SDCL 34…

Rule 61:08:09:44 Repair of defects. 61:08:09:44. Repair of defects. Defects such as a crack in a welded joint or deep pitting must be completely removed before repair. If the defect penetrates the full thickness of the material, the repair must be made with a complete penetration…

Rule 61:08:09:45 Repair of cracks. 61:08:09:45. Repair of cracks. Before repairing a cracked area, care must be taken to determine the cause of the crack and its extent. If it appears that the crack is likely to recur, consideration must be given to removing the cracked area and …

Rule 61:08:09:46 Repair of minor cracks and imperfections. 61:08:09:46. Repair of minor cracks and imperfections. Minor cracks, isolated pits, and small plate imperfections must be examined to determine the extent of the defect and whether or not repair by welding is required. Pr…

Rule 61:08:09:47 Repair of cracks radiating from holes. 61:08:09:47. Repair of cracks radiating from holes. Cracks radiating from staybolt or rivet holes may be repaired if the plate is not seriously damaged. Source: 23 SDR 139, effective March 5, 1997. General Authority:SDCL 34-…

Rule 61:08:09:48 Repair of welded butt joints. 61:08:09:48. Repair of welded butt joints. Welded butt joints must have complete penetration and fusion for the full length of the weld. The surfaces of the weld may be left as welded, if they are sufficiently free from coarse ripple…

Rule 61:08:09:49 Repair of wasted surfaces. 61:08:09:49. Repair of wasted surfaces. Wasted surfaces in stayed or unstayed areas may be built up by welding if, in the judgment of the inspector, the structural strength will be adequate. Source: 23 SDR 139, effective March 5, 1997. …

Rule 61:08:09:50 Welding on butt straps. 61:08:09:50. Welding on butt straps. Welding may be used to restore the original dimensions of the edges of butt straps, plated laps, or connections attached by riveting; however, prior approval by the inspector is required. Source: 23 SDR…

Rule 61:08:09:51 Staybolt replacement. 61:08:09:51. Staybolt replacement. Threaded staybolts may be replaced by welded-in stays if, in the judgment of the inspector, the area adjacent to the staybolt has not been seriously weakened by deterioration. Source: 23 SDR 139, effective …

Rule 61:08:09:52 Inspection of welds. 61:08:09:52. Inspection of welds. Completed welds must be inspected for appearance and unsatisfactory conditions, such as cracks, excessive reinforcement, and undercutting. Source: 23 SDR 139, effective March 5, 1997. General Authority:SDCL 3…

Rule 61:08:09:53 Approval of major repairs and report. 61:08:09:53. Approval of major repairs and report. All major repairs must be approved by the inspector before the start of the work. The inspector may inspect the work while it is in progress. Any defects in the repair work m…

61:08:09:54. Requirements for construction of new boilers. Each new boiler must conform to section I, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, July 1, 2021. The owner shall maintain a record of all materials used in the construction of any portion of the boiler that is under pressur…

61:08:09:55. Qualifications of inspectors. Anyone who holds a commission as an inspector from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, may obtain authority to inspect historic boilers in this state by providing written evidence of the commission to the State F…

Rule 61:15:01:01 Conformity with national standards. 61:15:01:01. Conformity with national standards. The standards of fire safety set forth in the International Building Code, 2015 edition; International Fire Code, 2015 edition; and the International Mechanical Code, 2015 editio…

Rule 61:15:01:02 Deletions from the International Fire Code. 61:15:01:02. Deletions from the International Fire Code. Sections 102.5, 103 to 106.4, inclusive, sections 903.2.6 are deleted from the International Fire Code, 2015 edition. Source: 18 SDR 107, effective January 1, 199…

Rule 61:15:01:03 Deletions from the International Building Code. 61:15:01:03. Deletions from the International Building Code. Sections 101.4 to 101.4.5, inclusive, 103 to 106.3, inclusive, 109 to 113.3, inclusive, and 903.2.6 are deleted from the International Building Code, 2015…

Rule 61:15:01:04 Amendments to the International Fire Code. 61:15:01:04. Amendments to the International Fire Code. Amendments to the International Fire Code, 2015 edition, are as follows: (1) Where the International Fire Code references NFPA 10, "Standards for Portable Fire Exti…

Rule 61:15:01:05 Amendments to the International Building Code. 61:15:01:05. Amendments to the International Building Code. Amendments to the International Building Code, 2015 edition, are as follows: (1) Where the International Building Code references NFPA 13, "Standard for the…

Rule 61:15:01:06 Fire safety for flammable liquids and liquified petroleum gases. 61:15:01:06. Fire safety for flammable liquids and liquefied petroleum gases. The manufacture, transportation, storage, and use of combustible and flammable liquids and liquefied petroleum gases sha…

Rule 61:15:01:07 Repealed. 61:15:01:07. Deletions from Uniform Mechanical Code. Repealed. Source: 18 SDR 107, effective January 1, 1992; 23 SDR 32, effective September 11, 1996; 27 SDR 75, effective February 7, 2001; repealed, 33 SDR 113, effective January 2, 2007.

Rule 61:15:01:08 Residential flammable liquid storage tanks and liquified petroleum gas installations. 61:15:01:08. Residential flammable liquid storage tanks and liquefied petroleum gas installations. Residential combustible liquid storage tanks and liquefied petroleum gas insta…

Rule 61:15:01:09 Maintenance of exits and emergency escapes. 61:15:01:09. Maintenance of exits and emergency escapes. The number of required exits for a building or each level of a building shall meet the requirements of section 1031 of the International Fire Code, 2015 edition. …

Rule 61:15:01:10 Exit requirements for existing buildings other than high-rise buildings. 61:15:01:10. Exit requirements for existing buildings other than high-rise buildings. Every floor above the first story used for human occupancy in existing buildings other than high-rise bu…

Rule 61:15:01:11 Repealed. 61:15:01:11. Existing corridor construction. Repealed. Source: 18 SDR 107, effective January 1, 1992; 23 SDR 32, effective September 11, 1996; 27 SDR 75, effective February 7, 2001; 33 SDR 113, effective January 2, 2007; repealed, 37 SDR 235, effective …

Rule 61:15:01:12 Existing fire escapes. 61:15:01:12. Existing fire escapes. Existing fire escapes which, in the opinion of the fire official, comply with the intent of this chapter, may be used as one of the required exits. Fire escapes shall comply with the following: (1) All op…

Rule 61:15:01:13 The abatement of unsafe buildings or structures. 61:15:01:13. The abatement of unsafe buildings or structures. The abatement of unsafe buildings or structures covered by this chapter shall be in accordance with section 116 of the International Building Code, 2015…

Rule 61:15:01:14 Smoke detectors required. 61:15:01:14. Smoke detectors required. Each sleeping room of a lodging establishment, as defined in subdivision (7) of SDCL 34-18-1, shall contain smoke detectors installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. In new const…

Rule 61:15:01:15 Smoke detectors required in multifamily residences. 61:15:01:15. Smoke detectors required in multifamily residences. Each family living unit of a multifamily residence which houses six or more families shall contain at least one smoke detector installed in accord…

Rule 61:15:01:16 Municipal conformity. 61:15:01:16. Municipal conformity. Nothing in this chapter prohibits municipalities or local fire officials from adopting alternative requirements for International Fire Code, 2015 edition, chapters 20, 21, 24 to 27, inclusive, 29, 32, and 5…

Rule 61:15:01:17 Egress requirements. 61:15:01:17. Egress requirements. Exits for new hotels, motels, multifamily residences which house six or more families, and congregate residences shall be as specified in chapter 10 of the International Building Code, 2015 edition. Access to…

Rule 61:15:01:18 Required draft stops. 61:15:01:18. Required draft stops. Draft stops shall be installed in the attics, mansards, overhangs, false fronts set out from walls, and similar concealed spaces of new multifamily residences housing six or more families, hotels, motels, a…

Rule 61:15:01:19 Automatic sprinkler system requirements. 61:15:01:19. Automatic sprinkler system requirements. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout any new hotel, motel, and multi-family residence housing six or more families as specified in section 903 of…

Rule 61:15:02:01 Responsibility of governing boards. 61:15:02:01. Responsibility of governing boards. The governing board of a school covered by SDCL chapter 13-25 shall inform the Department of Public Safety of its intention to alter or remodel existing structures or to build ne…

Rule 61:15:02:02 Approval of proposed construction required. 61:15:02:02. Approval of proposed construction required. The governing body shall advertise no plans and specifications for proposed construction or alteration of school buildings until the plans and specifications have…

Rule 61:15:02:03 Requirements for plans and specifications -- New construction. 61:15:02:03. Requirements for plans and specifications -- New construction. All plans and specifications for new construction shall be in accordance with the International Building Code, 2015 edition;…

Rule 61:15:02:04 Requirements for plans and specifications -- Remodeling -- Unsafe conditions. 61:15:02:04. Requirements for plans and specifications -- Remodeling -- Unsafe conditions. Any addition, alteration, or repair may be made to any building or structure without requiring…

Rule 61:15:02:05 Deletions from the International Building Code. 61:15:02:05. Deletions from International Building Code. Sections 101.4 to 101.4.6, inclusive, 103 to 106.3, inclusive, 109 to 113.3, inclusive, and 903.2.6 are deleted from the International Building Code, 2015 edi…

Rule 61:15:02:06 Deletions from the International Fire Code. 61:15:02:06. Deletions from the International Fire Code. Sections 102.5, 103 to 106.4, inclusive, and 903.2.6 are deleted from the International Fire Code, 2015 edition. Source: 18 SDR 107, effective January 1, 1992; 23…

Rule 61:15:02:07 Amendments to the International Fire Code. 61:15:02:07. Amendments to the International Fire Code. Amendments to the International Fire Code, 2015 edition, are as follows: (1) Where the International Fire Code references NFPA 10, "Standards for Portable Fire Exti…

Rule 61:15:02:08 Amendments to the International Building Code. 61:15:02:08. Amendments to the International Building Code. Amendments to the International Building Code, 2015 edition, are as follows: (1) Where the International Building Code references NFPA 13, "Standard for the…

Rule 61:15:03:01 Blueprints of installations required. 61:15:03:01. Blueprints of installations required. Except as provided in § 61:15:03:06, duplicate copies of drawings or blueprints for any construction or installation for the storage, handling, or use of flammable or combust…

Rule 61:15:03:02 Information required on blueprint. 61:15:03:02. Information required on blueprint. Blueprints or drawings shall show the name of the person, firm, or corporation proposing the installation, the location of the installation, and the adjacent streets or highways. S…

Rule 61:15:03:03 Drawing requirements for aboveground storage. 61:15:03:03. Drawing requirements for aboveground storage. For aboveground storage, the drawings shall show: (1) The capacity of each tank; (2) The dimensions of each tank; (3) The class of liquid to be stored in each…

Rule 61:15:03:04 Drawing requirements for underground storage. 61:15:03:04. Drawing requirements for underground storage. For underground systems, the drawings shall show the location and capacity of each tank, and the class of liquid to be stored in the tanks, together with the …