The short answer
South Dakota enforces NEC 2023, the current edition there, statewide, in effect since November 12, 2024.
- Current edition
- NEC 2023 (current)
- Adoption
- Statewide
- In effect since
- November 12, 2024
- Licensing board
- South Dakota Electrical Commission
- Primary source
- dlr.sd.gov
Code adoption cycles change. Always confirm the edition and amendments in force with your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) before permitting work.
How does South Dakota adopt the NEC?
South Dakota adopts the NEC statewide through the Electrical Commission with routine administrative amendments; no broad AFCI/GFCI exemption is on record.
What are South Dakota's amendments to the NEC?
The app's record for South Dakota lists no individual amendments; the adoption summary above says how the state applies the code.
Who issues electrical permits in South Dakota?
The state inspects directly in most areas; a few larger cities run delegated programs.
Who licenses electricians in South Dakota?
Statewide licensing of electrical contractors and journeymen through the Electrical Commission. Licensing board: South Dakota Electrical Commission.
Is South Dakota moving to a newer NEC edition?
Amendments in ARSD 20:44; no NEC 2026 adoption announced.
Is South Dakota on NEC 2026?
No. NEC 2026 is the newest edition; the one current in South Dakota is NEC 2023, one edition older. NFPA publishes a new edition every three years and each state adopts on its own schedule.