Marcia Hultman

Cabinet Secretary

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South Dakota Plumbing Commission

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Fee changes went into effect on July 2, 2025. Inspections for all permits submitted to the Commission office from July 2, 2025 on will be under the new inspection fee schedule. Fees are listed in Administrative Rule 23:53:10 and 20:53:12.

The South Dakota Plumbing Commission works to keep the citizens of our state and their property safe from the hazards associated with unsafe drinking water and unsafe waste disposal facilities.

The Commission:

  • Administers the state laws and regulations concerning plumbing, sewer and water, appliance installation, manufactured and mobile home, underground irrigation, and water conditioning
  • Inspects plumbing installations
  • Investigates complaints related to plumbing
  • Licenses all qualified plumbers, sewer and water installer, appliance installers, manufactured and mobile home, underground irrigation installers, water conditioning installers, and individual and small on-site wastewater system (septic) installers within the state
  • Ensures updating and distribution of the state plumbing code
  • Informs plumbers, inspection departments and the public about code requirements, new products and methods of installation
  • Provides information of the Commission's activities, recommendations and requirements

The Commission is self-supporting and generates its revenues from fees charged to applicants, licensees, permits, and inspections. The Commission meetings are open to the public with meeting agendas and minutes posted on this website and the State of South Dakota Boards and Commissions portal.


Contact Us

South Dakota Plumbing Commission
217 W. Missouri Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605.773.3429
Fax: 605.773.5405
Email

Program Director: Mandy Nielsen
Senior Secretary: Carol Ames
Secretary: Jennifer Anderson