Contractor Information

Contractor Information:  Contractors working in Meade County must be licensed by Meade County.  Electrical and plumbing contractors are exempt.  If you have any questions about licensing requirements please call our office at 605.347.3818.

Inspections: Meade County requires construction inspections for building projects within the unincorporated boundaries of Meade County.  Three type of inspections are required: the foundation inspection (footings and walls), rough framing and a final inspection.  Meade County requires that a Certificate of Occupancy be issued before any newly constructed building is occupied.

Building Code:  Meade County has adopted the 2006 International Building Code and the International Residental Code along with the International Fire Code.  We also have an ordinance that covers building and construction, Ordinance No. 34 which can be viewed or downloaded from our website.

Wastewater:  Meade County does have an ordinance that covers wastewater systems being installed within the unincorporated boundaries of Meade County.  This ordinance, Ordinance No. 33 covers requirements for septic systems and other sewage systems along with water systems either private, community or public.  We do follow the South Dakota DENR Rukes and Regulations.

Contractors:  Please do not forget to renew your "General Liability" insurance so you can maintain your license with Meade County.  Please call your insurance company and have the fax us your renewal certificate so you can stay current.

Also make sure to renew your licese with Meade County before it expires.