61:08:09:44Repair of defects.
Section · Administrative Rules of South Dakota · View on sdlegislature.gov ↗
Defects such as a crack in a welded joint or deep pitting must be completely removed before repair. If the defect penetrates the full thickness of the material, the repair must be made with a complete penetration weld such as a double butt weld or a single butt weld, with or without backing.
Source: 23 SDR 139, effective March 5, 1997.