Skip to main content

20:54:20:05Protection

Section · Administrative Rules of South Dakota · View on sdlegislature.gov ↗

of pipes. Protection requirements of pipes used in installing water conditioning and treatment equipment shall meet the following standards: (1) Pipes passing under or through walls shall be protected from breakage. Pipes passing through or under cinder or concrete or other corrosive material shall be protected against external corrosion by protective coating, wrapping, or other means which will prevent corrosion; (2) No structural member may be weakened or impaired by cutting, notching, or otherwise, except to the extent permitted by the administrative authority; (3) No water pipe may be installed or permitted outside of a building or in an exterior wall unless adequate provision is made to protect the pipe from freezing.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 91, effective December 2, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986.

General Authority

  • SDCL 36-25-14 ↗
    Amended by SB51 (2021) — transfer licensure of individuals who may alter, repair, construct, or install o
    Amended by SB29 (2020) — repeal provisions regarding manufactured and mobile home plumbing licenses and r
  • SDCL 36-25-15 ↗
    Amended by SB25 (2025) — Clarify the adoption and use of the plumbing code.
    Amended by HB1044 (2022) — adopt the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and allow for selective ado

Law Implemented

  • SDCL 36-25-15 ↗
    Amended by SB25 (2025) — Clarify the adoption and use of the plumbing code.
    Amended by HB1044 (2022) — adopt the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and allow for selective ado