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Addition or Alteration Permit

General

The City of Summerset uses the 2018 version of the International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), and the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC).

Building Permit

A Building Permit Application must be submitted through MyGov for processing by the Finance Office. Be sure to read the application carefully and complete all requested information, as it pertains to/if it pertains to your project. If your project requires it, please also complete the Sewer Connection Permit Application. All materials should be uploaded and submitted within your MyGov permit application so staff can review and process your request. Your application will move through the required review steps before a building permit can be issued. Missing or incomplete information will delay processing.

Inspections

Summerset City Inspector will inspect footings, foundations, framing or finished structures. Plumbing and electrical inspections are done by the State of South Dakota.

Hermanson Egge Eng. Inc.: 605-719-3016 (48 hours prior to the required inspections)
SD State Plumbing Inspector: 605-773-3429 (indoor plumbing inspections)
SD State Electrical Inspector: 605-773-3573 (indoor electrical inspections)

Any additional inspections will be billed to the permit holder & must be paid to the City before a certificate to occupy will be issued.

Issuance of Permits

Generally, the City strives to have a reasonable turn-around period for permits issued for new houses, additions, garages and accessory structures. Permits issued for commercial projects may take up to three weeks as they require plan review by the City Engineer and City Inspector.

Expiration of Permits

Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The code official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. The requirement that all work authorized by a building permit be commenced within 180 days does not operate to change timelines established in any notice and/or order.

Submittal Requirements

As it pertains to your project, the applicant must submit a plot plan with the Building Permit Application to include:

1. Measurements of setbacks from the property line
2. Locations of property pins and label front lot
3. Label foundation type and location
4. Location and type of easements
5. Location of water, sewer, electrical and phone lines

Erosion Control Requirements

The City of Summerset has adopted Rapid City’s Storm Water Quality Manual. As it pertains to your project, building permit applications require Erosion Control Plans. Erosion control must be in place prior to the footing inspection. Below, you will find examples of typical sketches for your Erosion Control Plan. Please note this information is required on your plot plan as per the legend and sketch examples. Contact the City office at 605-718-9858 if you have any questions. Work begun before the required permit has been obtained will be subject to penalties.

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