An Act to clarify the adoption and use of the plumbing code.

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 promulgate rules, in compliance accordance with chapter 1-26, to adopt and publish minimum standards relative to for 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 2015 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as in effect January 1, 2015, and such (January 1, 2024) and any amendments or revisions, as adopted by the commission, pursuant to chapter 1-26, to protect the health, life, safety, and welfare of persons and property in this state.