CHAPTER 20:44:24
CARNIVALS AND SEASONAL DWELLINGS
Section
20:44:24:01 Carnivals, celebrations, and seasonal dwellings to have wiring permit.
20:44:24:02 Temporary installations for carnivals and celebrations.
20:44:24:03 Additional requirements for temporary installations for carnivals and celebrations.
20:44:24:04 Notice of itinerary and application for inspection.
20:44:24:05 Minimum inspection fee.
20:44:24:06 Fee to be paid to commission.
20:44:24:07 Repealed.
20:44:24:01. Carnivals, celebrations, and seasonal dwellings to have wiring permit. Prior to being connected for use all electrical installations and service connections for carnivals, celebrations, and seasonal dwellings must have a wiring permit as set forth in §§ 20:44:18:01 to 20:44:18:05, inclusive.
Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 20 SDR 222, effective July 6, 1994; transferred from § 20:44:09:01, August 12, 1994; 43 SDR 181, effective July 10, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-27.
20:44:24:02. Temporary installations for carnivals and celebrations. All temporary installations of electrical wiring for carnivals or other celebrations consisting of surface or overhead installations for light and power to tents, stands, concessions, or amusement rides must conform to the following standards:
(1) Circuit wires of adequate size, according to the National Electrical Code, may be twisted together or run parallel and taped together and must be attached to a messenger by insulators at intervals not to exceed five feet;
(2) Sockets and receptacles, including their individual conductors, must be of the standard molded pigtail weatherproof type. Connections of these socket wires to the cabled circuit wires must be staggered, and splices must be made in accordance with section 110-14(b) of the National Electrical Code;
(3) Cut outs or switches installed outdoors must be enclosed in weatherproof cabinets. Cabinets lower than eight feet above ground must be kept locked when they are accessible to the public;
(4) All metal stands, concessions, amusements, rides, trailers, and other units that require electricity to operate must be grounded. All electrical equipment and motors must be grounded;
(5) All feeders and circuits must have overcurrent protection.
Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 20 SDR 222, effective July 6, 1994; transferred from § 20:44:09:02, August 12, 1994.
General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-27.
20:44:24:03. Additional requirements for temporary installations for carnivals and celebrations. In addition to the requirements of § 20:44:24:02, temporary installations for carnivals and celebrations must conform to the following:
(1) Each ride or concession must be provided with only one disconnect switch with overcurrent protection;
(2) Splices and taps must be enclosed in a weatherproof box or cabinet and may not be accessible to the public. Splices or taps may not be buried in the ground;
(3) Cable must be in good condition, have standard insulating qualities for the voltage level, have adequate mechanical strength, and be a continuous length from box to box. Outdoor cord connectors must be used;
(4) All temporary installations must be approved by the electrical inspector before use; and
(5) All installations must comply with SDCL chapter 36-16 and all provisions of this article.
Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 92, effective January 1, 1986; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 18 SDR 83, effective November 10, 1991; 20 SDR 222, effective July 6, 1994; transferred from § 20:44:09:03, August 12, 1944.
General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12.
20:44:24:04. Notice of itinerary and application for inspection. Each outdoor amusement enterprise entity, celebration sponsor, or carnival operating or intending to operate in South Dakota shall notify the commission each year of its itinerary and apply for the initial inspection at least 10 business days prior to the first calendar engagement in the state. A list of rides, concessions, and booths are to be provided to the commission at least 72 hours prior to energization. Failure to comply is subject to a $100 administrative fee.
Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; transferred from § 20:44:09:04, August 12, 1994; 43 SDR 181, effective July 10, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-27.
20:44:24:05. Minimum inspection fee. Inspection fees for carnivals or celebrations are charged to the owners and concessionaires in accordance with the following schedule:
(1) Ten dollars for each ride or concession, or for a single concession generator or transformer;
(2) Five dollars for reinspection of each unit, if required; and
(3) Thirty dollars for inspection of transformers or generators.
A minimum fee of one hundred dollars must be imposed if the total fee calculated under this section is less than one hundred dollars.
Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 5 SDR 1, effective July 20, 1978; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 20 SDR 222, effective July 6, 1994; transferred from § 20:44:09:05, August 12, 1994; 43 SDR 181, effective July 10, 2017; 46 SDR 128, effective May 26, 2020; 51 SDR 54, effective November 12, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12, 36-16-30.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-27, 36-16-29, 36-16-30.
20:44:24:06. Fee to be paid to commission. Fees required by § 20:44:24:05 shall be paid by the carnival owner or celebration sponsor to the commission prior to or at the time of inspection. The inspector shall sign, date, and apply a sticker for each ride, concession, or booth.
Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 10 SDR 131, effective June 3, 1984; 12 SDR 92, effective January 1, 1986; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 20 SDR 222, effective July 6, 1994; transferred from § 20:44:09:06, August 12, 1994; 43 SDR 181, effective July 10, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12, 36-16-30.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-30.
20:44:24:07. Requirements for seasonal dwellings. Repealed.
Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 20 SDR 222, effective July 6, 1994; transferred from § 20:44:09:07, August 12, 1994; repealed, 40 SDR 198, effective May 28, 2014.
