South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation - Board of Technical Professions

General Resources

Blue Book - Handbook of South Dakota Codified Law (SDCL) Chapter 36-18A and Administrative Rule of South Dakota (ARSD) Article 20:38 current as of July 1, 2012 (in Adobe .pdf format*)

Building Officials Handbook - The "Handbook for South Dakota Building Officials and Design Professionals" which was originally published in 1993 is currently being reviewed, revised and updated by the Board. Until a new handbook is completed, building officials and design professionals should refer to the "Building and design professionals" section of our Laws and Regulations page.

Construction administration regulations

Information for Providers of Continuing Education

Laws and regulations related to technical professions

Professional seal guidelines (in Adobe .pdf format*)

Rules of Professional Conduct - Blue Book pages 45-47
(covering ARSD 20:38:36 )

State License Verification Form

Visit the South Dakota Department of Revenue website for information on business tax requirements in the state.

2040 W. Main Street, Suite 304
Rapid City, SD 57702-2447
Phone: 605.394.2510
Fax: 605.394.2509
email: sdbtp@state.sd.us

Mark Humphreys, Executive Director
email Mark

Kathryn Patterson, Senior Secretary
email Kathryn

Susan Neuf, Secretary
email Susan

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