Joints in copper tubing above ground must be made either by using brass or wrought copper water fittings sweated or soldered together, or by means of compression fittings, as provided in section 605.0 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2024 edition. Joints in copper tubing under ground must conform to section 609.3(2) of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2024 edition.

Reference: Uniform Plumbing Code, 2024 edition, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. Copies may be obtained from the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 5001 East Philadelphia Street, Ontario, CA 91761. Copies may be viewed free of charge at https://epubs.iapmo.org/2024/UPC/.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 91, effective December 2, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 30 SDR 99, effective December 22, 2003; 38 SDR 40, effective September 20, 2011 ; 43 SDR 31, effective September 12, 2016; 52 SDR 42, effective October 28, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 36-25-15 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-25-15 .

Prior versions effective: 2016-09-12, 2011-09-20.