36-25-1. Definition of terms.
Terms used in this chapter mean:
(1)"Commission," the State Plumbing Commission created by this chapter;
(2)"Individual and small on-site wastewater system," a system or facility designed to contain, neutralize, stabilize, disperse, or treat wastewater on or near the location where the wastewater is generated;
(3)"Plumber," any person other than a plumbing contractor who, as that person's principal occupation, is engaged as an employee of, or otherwise working under, the direction of a plumbing contractor in the installation of plumbing, and who is lawfully qualified and registered as a plumber pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;
(4)"Plumber's apprentice," any person other than a plumber or plumbing contractor who is engaged in working as an employee of a plumbing contractor under the immediate and personal supervision of either a plumbing contractor or plumber in learning and assisting in the installation of plumbing;
(5)"Plumbing," the practice of, and the furnishing and the use of materials and fixtures in the installation, extension, and alteration of all piping, fixtures, appliances, and appurtenances in connection with sanitary drainage or storm drainage facilities, the venting system and the public water supply systems, within or adjacent to any building, structure, or conveyance. The term includes the installation, extension, or alterations of the storm-water, liquid waste, or sewerage and water-supply systems of any premises to their connection with any point of public disposal, or other regulated terminal;
(6)"Plumbing contractor," any person qualified and skilled in the planning, superintending, and the practical installation of plumbing, and otherwise qualified and registered to contract for plumbing installations and conduct the business of plumbing, and familiar with the laws and rules governing plumbing;
(7)"Plumbing installation certificate," the certificate issued for each installation or occurrence by the commission that authorizes a person to perform plumbing;
(8)"Plumbing repair work," repairs to keep plumbing in an existing state including repair and replacement of faucets, valves in existing systems, repair of leaks in existing water and waste systems, replacement of damaged water closet and lavatory fixtures if it does not involve changes in rough-in, replacement of temperature and pressure relief valves on existing systems, or cleaning of sewer lines. Plumbing repair work does not include cutting into or extending water or waste lines or rough-in for new plumbing work of any kind.
Source: SL 1970, ch 222, §1; SL 2003, ch 206, §1; SL 2003, ch 207, §1; SL 2021, ch 181, § 2.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 36 - Professions and Occupations
Section 36-25-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 36-25-2 - State Plumbing Commission created--Appointment and qualifications of members.
Section 36-25-3 - Terms of commission members.
Section 36-25-4 - Oath of office of commission members--Tenure.
Section 36-25-5 - Vacancies on commission.
Section 36-25-6 - Meetings of commission--Quorum.
Section 36-25-7 - Seal and record of proceedings--Register.
Section 36-25-8 - Officers of commission--Terms of office.
Section 36-25-10 - Employment of inspectors and assistants.
Section 36-25-12 - Compensation of secretary-treasurer and employees--Other expenses.
Section 36-25-14 - Administration of chapter--Promulgation of rules by commission.
Section 36-25-15 - Standards adopted for plumbing--Conformity to Uniform Plumbing Code.
Section 36-25-15.1 - Scope and objectives of plumbing standards and rules.
Section 36-25-17.2 - Training to be provided--Scope and contents--Exception.
Section 36-25-17.3 - License required--Small on-site wastewater system work.
Section 36-25-18 - Commission as committee of examiners--Duties of committee.
Section 36-25-19 - Application for license--Examination--Fees.
Section 36-25-19.1 - Plumbing inspection fee--Permit fee--Installation certificate fee.
Section 36-25-19.2 - Plumbing permit not required in certain situations.
Section 36-25-19.3 - Fees for plumbing code training courses.
Section 36-25-19.4 - Expiration of licenses issued under §36-25-19--Renewal.
Section 36-25-21 - Reciprocity with other states.
Section 36-25-23 - Temporary permits.
Section 36-25-24 - Initial apprentice license fees--Temporary license fees.
Section 36-25-24.1 - Underground irrigation defined.
Section 36-25-26 - Notice to commission of change of address.
Section 36-25-27 - Grounds for refusal to issue license, revocation, or suspension.
Section 36-25-30 - Violation of chapter as misdemeanor.
Section 36-25-31 - Injunction to prevent violations--Election of remedies.