ENTITLED 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 accordance with chapter 1-26, to adopt and publish minimum standards 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 must be designed, constructed, installed, improved, extended, and altered in substantial accord with the requirements of the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, (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.

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

I certify that the attached Act originated in the: Senate as Bill No. 25 Secretary of the Senate President of the Senate Attest: Secretary of the Senate Speaker of the House Attest: Chief Clerk Senate Bill No. 25 File No. ____ Chapter No. ______

Received at this Executive Office this _____ day of _____________, 2025 at ____________M. By for the Governor The attached Act is hereby approved this ________ day of ______________, A.D., 2025 Governor STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, ss. Office of the Secretary of State Filed ____________, 2025 at _________ o'clock __M. Secretary of State By Asst. Secretary of State