S.D. Admin. R. 20:44:23:05

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 20:44:23:05 - Third-party inspection

The commission office may approve an individual or multiple individuals at a business entity as a third-party inspector to conduct inspections of modular homes and modular structures under subdivision 20:44:23:03(4). A third-party inspector shall have similar qualifications to a state-licensed electrical inspector and shall conduct electrical inspections in accordance with SDCL chapter 36-16 and this article.

An individual or multiple individuals at a business entity seeking approval by the commission to conduct third-party inspections must submit an application in the format designated by the commission office. An initial or renewal application must include:

(1) A list of modular home and modular structure manufacturers in South Dakota with which the third party has contracted;

(2) A list of jurisdictions in which the third party presently performs any inspections, including any supporting documentation;

(3) A list of all individuals who will be conducting the inspections and their qualifications;

(4) Certificate of liability insurance of at least one million dollars;

(5) Copy of accreditation with a nationally recognized testing laboratory as defined by 29 C.F.R. § 1910.7 (January 1, 2024); and

(6) Surety bond of one hundred thousand dollars.

An approval for a third party to conduct inspections is valid for two years and only for the individuals identified in the most recent application. A renewal application must be submitted every biennium on the form designated by the commission office.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:44:23:05

51 SDR 054, effective 11/12/2024

General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-27, 36-16-29.