Marcia Hultman

Cabinet Secretary

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South Dakota Electrical Commission

Attention: A new online Renewal System is currently in development and will be available soon. Please stay tuned to this page for updates on its release date. Do NOT submit an old paper renewal application or the regular license application in an attempt to renew. Doing so will result in being charged the application fee without receiving a renewal.

The South Dakota Electrical Commission works to keep the citizens of our state and their property safe from the hazards associated with using electricity. The Commission administers the state laws and regulations concerning electrical wiring, inspects wiring installations, investigates complaints related to electrical wiring and licenses all electricians within the state.

The Commission, a unit of state government, should not be confused with the South Dakota Electrical Council, which is a non-profit organization supporting the electrical industry in South Dakota.

CE Certifications may take up to 30 days to be reviewed. If you have submitted paperwork, DO NOT resubmit or call the office asking for the status of the application. You will be notified once your hours have been reviewed. Thank you for your patience.

2020 Code Adoption with Exceptions Takes Effect July 1, 2020

The four new exceptions to NEC 2020 are summarized as follows:
     1. 210.8(F) GFCI for AC units
     2. 230.67 Surge protection
     3. 210.8(A) GFCI for 250 Volt (Guidance: reverts to 2017 verbiage)
     4. 406.9(C) Bathroom GFCI (Guidance: reverts to 2017 verbiage)

View Adopted Code with Exceptions


Examinations

Examinations are currently on the 2020 NEC.


Contact Us

South Dakota Electrical Commission
Department of Labor & Regulation
217 W. Missouri Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605.773.3573
Fax: 605.773.6213
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