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How to get a plumber license in South Dakota

Requirements, license levels, and the issuing authority — sourced from South Dakota's official board.

Statewide licensing commission.

Issuing authority: South Dakota Plumbing Commission, Department of Labor & Regulation. Official page: https://dlr.sd.gov/plumbing/licensing.aspx

License levels in South Dakota

South Dakota plumber licensing at a glance

RequirementsPlumber: four years as an apprentice at 1,900+ hours/year, then pass exam. Plumbing Contractor: six years' experience as contractor/plumber/apprentice, with at least two of those years as a plumbing contractor or plumber. Third-year apprentice must pass a state exam to work unsupervised on single-family dwellings.
ReciprocityReciprocal agreements referenced by the Commission (details not specified on the licensing page).
RenewalAnnual renewal (renewal notices mailed end of September; specialty licenses on a two-year cycle). Continuing education: 4 hours per year relating to the plumbing trade, at least 2 of which must cover code (for plumbing contractor, restricted plumbing contractor, plumber, restricted plumber, and third-year apprentice).
NotesStatewide licensing commission.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as a plumber in South Dakota?
Statewide licensing commission.
What plumber license levels does South Dakota have?
The levels are Apprentice, Third-year Apprentice Plumber, Plumber (journeyman level), Plumbing Contractor (master level), Restricted Plumber / Restricted Plumbing Contractor, Specialty (Sewer/Water, Appliance, Manufactured/Mobile Home, Underground Irrigation, Water Conditioning, On-site Wastewater Installer).
How do you get licensed as a plumber in South Dakota?
Plumber: four years as an apprentice at 1,900+ hours/year, then pass exam. Plumbing Contractor: six years' experience as contractor/plumber/apprentice, with at least two of those years as a plumbing contractor or plumber. Third-year apprentice must pass a state exam to work unsupervised on single-family dwellings.
Does South Dakota have plumber license reciprocity?
Reciprocal agreements referenced by the Commission (details not specified on the licensing page).

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