Administrative Rule 20:44:22 | South Dakota Legislature

20:44:22:01. Adoption of National Electrical Code. Electric light, power, and heating installations in this state shall conform to the National Electrical Code.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 5 SDR 1, effective July 20, 1978; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; transferred from § 20:44:05:01, August 12, 1994.

General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-27.

Cross-Reference: Definition of National Electrical Code, subdivision 20:44:14:01(11).

Rule 20:44:22:02 Electrical equipment to comply with rules.

20:44:22:02. Electrical equipment to comply with rules. A person or the person's agent or employee may not sell, offer for sale, or expose for sale any electrical equipment designed for attachment to or installation in or on any electrical circuit or system for light, heat, or power which does not comply with this article.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; transferred from § 20:44:05:02, August 12, 1994; 43 SDR 181, effective July 10, 2017.

General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-27.

Rule 20:44:22:03 Electrical equipment to conform to approved purposes and show identification.

20:44:22:03. Electrical equipment to conform to approved purposes and show identification. Only the electrical equipment approved in accordance with § 20:44:22:04 for the purpose intended may be installed to use electricity for light, heat, or power. This includes all materials used to install such electrical equipment. The manufacturer's name, trademark, or other identification symbol must be placed on or provided with the electrical equipment, together with the rated voltage, current, wattage, or other applicable ratings necessary to determine the purpose and use for which they are intended.

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 § 20:44:05:03, August 12, 1994; 29 SDR 87, effective December 24, 2002; 43 SDR 181, effective July 10, 2017.

General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-27.

Rule 20:44:22:04 State electrical inspector authorized to enforce rules and specifications.

20:44:22:04. State electrical inspector authorized to enforce rules and specifications. The state electrical inspector shall enforce all rules and specifications in this article as necessary to determine conformity of electrical equipment with approved methods of construction in order to protect life and property. The label of a nationally recognized electrical testing laboratory, inspection agency, or other organization concerned with product evaluation that maintains periodic inspection during production of equipment or materials, whose label indicates compliance with nationally recognized standards or tests to determine suitable usage in a specified manner, is prima facie evidence that such electrical equipment is in conformity and listed for installation under the provisions of this article.

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 § 20:44:05:04, August 12, 1994; 43 SDR 181, effective July 10, 2017.

General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-27, 36-16-29.

Rule 20:44:22:05 Special approval of state electrical inspector.

20:44:22:05. Special approval of state electrical inspector. The state electrical inspector may grant special approval of electrical equipment as machinery if no standard has been prepared or adopted to which they should conform. Special approval applies only to the specific electrical equipment approved and not to the line as manufactured, stored, sold, installed, or attached and may be granted only for electrical equipment as designated by the owner as machinery which, in the opinion of the owner, is safe for the use intended. All special approvals must first be authorized by the commission.

The state or any of its political subdivisions does not assume any liability for damage or injury to persons or property because of the use of such electrical equipment designated as machinery.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 2 SDR 89, effective July 2, 1976; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 14 SDR 76, effective November 30, 1987; 20 SDR 222, effective July 6, 1994; transferred from § 20:44:05:05, August 12, 1994; 29 SDR 87, effective December 24, 2002; 43 SDR 181, effective July 10, 2017.

General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12, 36-16-29.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-12, 36-16-27, 36-16-29, 36-16-36.

Rule 20:44:22:06 Individual homeowner to comply with wiring requirements.

20:44:22:06. Individual homeowner to comply with wiring requirements. An individual homeowner installing electrical wiring under an owner's wiring permit shall comply with all wiring requirements in this article. If an individual homeowner, who has been issued an owner's wiring permit in the last three years, requests a new owner's permit, the homeowner must provide a written explanation for the request and file the explanation and the owner's wiring permit with the commission.

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 § 20:44:05:06, August 12, 1994; 29 SDR 87, effective December 24, 2002.

General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-15, 36-16-27.

20:44:22:07. Residential heating plant disconnect. Heating plant installations that include auxiliary motor-operated equipment rated twenty-five amps or less require a separate disconnecting means from the branch-circuit overcurrent protective device. The disconnect must be located at the unit and readily accessible from the service compartment.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; transferred from § 20:44:05:07, August 12, 1994; 29 SDR 87, effective December 24, 2002; 43 SDR 181, effective July 10, 2017; 48 SDR 23, effective September 15, 2021; 52 SDR 54, effective November 12, 2024.

General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12, 36-16-27.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-27.

Note: Also see Article 424 of the National Electrical Code.

Rule 20:44:22:08 Repealed.

20:44:22:08. Perpendicular mast used for low buildings.Repealed.

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 § 20:44:05:09, August 12, 1994; repealed, 29 SDR 87, effective December 24, 2002.

Rule 20:44:22:09 Repealed.

20:44:22:09. Metal building services to be in an approved raceway.Repealed.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 10 SDR 131, effective June 3, 1984; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; transferred from § 20:44:05:10, August 12, 1994; repealed, 29 SDR 87, effective December 24, 2002.

Rule 20:44:22:10 Service entrance disconnect location.

20:44:22:10. Service entrance disconnect location. The raceway containing conductors to the service entrance disconnect enclosure may not extend more than five feet inside the structure except with the written permission of the state electrical inspector or local electrical inspector. The raceway or cable assembly may not extend more than five feet once inside the structure to the main disconnect. However, the raceway or cable assembly may extend up to fifteen feet inside the structure if it is installed in rigid metallic conduit, intermediate metallic conduit, or busway. Metering enclosures and junction boxes are not included when determining these lengths. Additional lengths in the structure may be installed only with the written permission of the state electrical inspector, local electrical inspector, or commission.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 16 SDR 153, effective March 29, 1990; transferred from § 20:44:05:11, August 12, 1994; 29 SDR 87, effective December 24, 2002.

General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-12.

Note: Also see Article 230 of the National Electrical Code.

Rule 20:44:22:11 Repealed.

20:44:22:11. Grounding methods.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 § 20:44:05:12, August 12, 1994; repealed, 29 SDR 87, effective December 24, 2002.

Rule 20:44:22:12 Electrical metallic tubing.

20:44:22:12. Electrical metallic tubing. Electrical metallic tubing may not be used in concrete below grade or in concrete slab or masonry in direct contact with earth nor embedded in earth or fill. The use of a vapor barrier has no effect on the requirements of this section.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; transferred from § 20:44:05:13, August 12, 1994; 43 SDR 181, effective July 10, 2017.

General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-12.

Note: Also see Article 300 and 358 of the National Electrical Code.

Rule 20:44:22:13 Repealed.

20:44:22:13. Lighting fixtures in clothes closets.Repealed.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; transferred from § 20:44:05:14, August 12, 1994; repealed, 29 SDR 87, effective December 24, 2002.

Rule 20:44:22:14 Repealed.

20:44:22:14. Overhead conductors to comply with installation requirements.Repealed.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 2 SDR 89, effective July 2, 1976; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 20 SDR 222, effective July 6, 1994; transferred from § 20:44:05:15, August 12, 1994; repealed, 29 SDR 87, effective December 24, 2002.

Rule 20:44:22:15 Repealed.

20:44:22:15. Multiconductor cable ratings and requirements.Repealed.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 10 SDR 131, effective June 3, 1984; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; transferred from § 20:44:05:16, August 12, 1994; repealed, 29 SDR 87, effective December 24, 2002.

Rule 20:44:22:16 Underground conductors to comply with installation requirements.

20:44:22:16. Underground conductors to comply with installation requirements. All underground conductor installations, in addition to complying with the requirements of the National Electrical Code, laws of the state of South Dakota, and rules of the State Electrical Commission, shall comply with the requirement that direct burial underground service conductors or feeders shall be installed in raceway from the building to a point beyond any concrete or asphalt slabs, stoops, footings, or driveways, which may interfere with future conductor replacement.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; transferred from § 20:44:05:17, August 12, 1994; 32 SDR 37, effective September 1, 2005.

General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-12.

Rule 20:44:22:17 Repealed.

20:44:22:17. Farmstead wiring to comply with installation requirements.Repealed.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; transferred from § 20:44:05:18, August 12, 1994; repealed, 29 SDR 87, effective December 24, 2002.

Rule 20:44:22:18 Repealed.

20:44:22:18. Other farmstead outbuildings to comply with installation requirements.Repealed.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 92, effective January 1, 1986; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; transferred from § 20:44:05:21, August 12, 1994; repealed, 29 SDR 87, effective December 24, 2002.

Rule 20:44:22:19 Repealed.

20:44:22:19. Irrigation system control circuits.Repealed.

Source: 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 § 20:44:05:22, August 12, 1994; 23 SDR 2, effective July 16, 1996; repealed, 29 SDR 87, effective December 24, 2002.

Rule 20:44:22:20 Repealed.

20:44:22:20. Places of assembly.Repealed.

Source: 10 SDR 131, effective June 3, 1984; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 16 SDR 153, effective March 29, 1990; 19 SDR 155, effective April 14, 1993; 20 SDR 222, effective July 6, 1994; transferred from § 20:44:05:23, August 12, 1994; repealed, 24 SDR 24, effective September 2, 1997.

Rule 20:44:22:21 Inspection for bonding of swimming pools.

20:44:22:21. Inspection for bonding of swimming pools. All grid work and related apparatus of a swimming pool must be inspected prior to pouring the cement or other covering of the pool. The installer shall schedule the inspection with the state electrical inspector at least 72 hours before pouring the cement or other pool covering.

Source: 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 § 20:44:05:24, August 12, 1994; 40 SDR 198, effective May 28, 2014.

General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-27.

Rule 20:44:22:22 Repealed.

20:44:22:22. Outdoor ground-fault circuit interrupter protection for dwelling units.Repealed.

Source: 14 SDR 76, effective November 30, 1987; transferred from § 20:44:05:26, August 12, 1994; repealed, 29 SDR 87, effective December 24, 2002.

Rule 20:44:22:23 Dwelling unit receptacle outlets -- Countertops and peninsulas.

20:44:22:23. Dwelling unit receptacle outlets -- Countertops and peninsulas. Island and peninsular countertops in dwelling units are exempt from the National Electrical Code requirements.

Source: 18 SDR 83, effective November 10, 1991; 20 SDR 222, effective July 6, 1994; transferred from § 20:44:05:28, August 12, 1994; 29 SDR 87, effective December 24, 2002.

General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-12.

Cross-Reference: National Electrical Code, Article 210.

Rule 20:44:22:24 Working space about electrical equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less.

20:44:22:24. Working space about electrical equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less. In new structures, additional working spaces for switchboards, panelboards, and motor control centers operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less, to ground shall extend two feet from the front of the dedicated space and two feet from the top of the working spaces specified in the National Electrical Code. This applies only to items not a part of the electrical installation.

Source: 19 SDR 155, effective April 14, 1993; transferred from § 20:44:05:29, August 12, 1994; 29 SDR 87, effective December 24, 2002; 43 SDR 181, effective July 10, 2017.

General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-12.

Cross-Reference: National Electrical Code, Article 110.26A.

Rule 20:44:22:25 Electrical receptacles in health care facilities.

20:44:22:25. Electrical receptacles in health care facilities. Patient care space in health care facilities, as defined in Article 517 of the National Electrical Code, must have receptacles listed for hospital use in other than hazardous locations. Such receptacles are identified by the marking "Hospital Only" or by the marking "Hospital Grade" and a green dot on the receptacle. The green dot must be visible after installation.

Source: 19 SDR 155, effective April 14, 1993; transferred from § 20:44:05:30, August 12, 1994; 23 SDR 2, effective July 16, 1996; 40 SDR 198, effective May 28, 2014.

General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-12.

Rule 20:44:22:26 Repealed.

20:44:22:26. Ground-fault circuit interrupter protection. Repealed.

Source: 19 SDR 155, effective April 14, 1993; 20 SDR 222, effective July 6, 1994; transferred from § 20:44:05:31, August 12, 1994; repealed, 37 SDR 236, effective June 29, 2011.

20:44:22:27. Residential housing units moved to new locations. Single, modular, or multifamily residential units moved from one location to another must have at least a 100-ampere service at the new location and must meet the ground fault circuit interrupter protection, tamper resistant receptacle protection, arc-fault circuit interrupter protection, receptacle for heating and cooling equipment, weather resistant receptables and in use cover, and emergency disconnect requirements of the National Electrical Code, Article:

(1) 210.8 - ground fault circuit interrupter protection;

(2) 210.12 - arc fault circuit interrupt protection;

(3) 406.12 - tamper resistant receptacles;

(4) 210.63 - receptacle within 25 feet of the heating and ac equipment;

(5) 406.9 - weather resistant receptacles and in use covers; and

(6) 230.85 - emergency disconnects.

Source: 19 SDR 155, effective April 14, 1993; 20 SDR 222, effective July 6, 1994; transferred from § 20:44:05:32, August 12, 1994; 23 SDR 2, effective July 16, 1996; 29 SDR 87, effective December 24, 2002; 40 SDR 198, effective May 28, 2014; 43 SDR 181, effective July 10, 2017; 48 SDR 23, effective September 15, 2021.

General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12, 36-16-27.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-27.

Rule 20:44:22:28 System grounding connections.

20:44:22:28. System grounding connections. All grounding electrode conductors of the system grounding connections must terminate on the neutral bus inside the service equipment unless they are inspected before the service is energized by the power supplier.

Source: 19 SDR 155, effective April 14, 1993; 20 SDR 222, effective July 6, 1994; transferred from § 20:44:05:33, August 12, 1994; 43 SDR 181, effective July 10, 2017.

General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-27.

Cross-Reference: National Electrical Code, Article 250.

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