Sisseton, South Dakota Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Sisseton, SD, adopted the 1997 Uniform Building Code. Sisseton, SD, Municipal Code § 15.04.010 (adopt). However, as the UBC is no longer published, it seems reasonable to suspect that this may be an oversight that is has not been updated. Therefore, the current ICC Codes (2015 IBC, IRC) which have since replaced the UBC, likely apply.

Helpful resources for Sisseton, South Dakota include the following.

Residential Building Code

South Dakota has yet to adopt a statewide residential code. Local laws will control.See PLRB, South Dakota Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Sisseton adopted the 2015 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the model code here.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: Yes

Ice Barrier

Comments

Sisseton, SD, adopted the 1997 Uniform Building Code. Sisseton, SD, Municipal Code § 15.04.010 (adopt). However, as the UBC is no longer published, it seems reasonable to suspect that this may be an oversight that is has not been updated. Therefore, the current ICC Codes (2015 IBC, IRC) which have since replaced the UBC, likely apply.

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

It is unknown whether Sisseton, SD, adopts Appendix J as part of the code. Appendix J provides guidance on existing buildings.

Commercial Building Code

Sisseton adopted the 2015 IBC, statewide with limitations. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the code here.

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Comments

Sisseton, SD, adopted the 1997 Uniform Building Code. Sisseton, SD, Municipal Code § 15.04.010 (adopt). However, as the UBC is no longer published, it seems reasonable to suspect that this may be an oversight that is has not been updated. Therefore, the current ICC Codes (2015 IBC, IRC) which have since replaced the UBC, likely apply.

Other Building Codes

Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 edition

1996 National Electrical Code

Fire Prevention Code, Abbreviated Edition