South Dakota's fire rules apply NFPA 58, 2014 edition, through the International Fire Code, and the Department of Public Safety approves LP-gas plans and may examine larger plants. Those facts do not settle federal transportation duties. Propane Safety Pro (PSP), a manual-writing service, turns your operating information into manuals that keep facility, people and transport questions separate.
| Written item | What to check |
|---|---|
| Company policies and procedures | Who follows and maintains company procedures? |
| Facility operating and maintenance procedures | Do the cited rules apply to this facility and work? |
| DOT security plan | Do the federal material, quantity and transport conditions apply? |
Which South Dakota rules and sources should we consult?
Under ARSD 61:15:01:06, liquefied petroleum gases shall conform to the requirements specified in chapter 61:15:03 and in chapter 57 and chapter 61 of the International Fire Code, 2015 edition. Where that code references NFPA 58, ARSD 61:15:01:04 makes the 2014 edition the standard to be used. A newer book on the shelf does not change the edition named there. Sources: ARSD 61:15:01:06 and ARSD 61:15:01:04, read November 9, 2026.
Drawings or blueprints for construction or installation for the storage, handling or use of liquefied petroleum gas go to the Department of Public Safety for approval, and approval is required before any construction or installation may be undertaken in settings the rule lists, including aboveground storage for retail sales, bulk plants and service stations. Source: ARSD 61:15:03:01, read November 9, 2026.
An inspector employed by the Department of Public Safety may enter and examine a liquefied petroleum gas plant for safety standard purposes no more than every two years, except for a reinspection after a deficiency. For that section, a plant is a retail distribution facility with a capacity of at least 8,000 gallons. Sources: SDCL 34-39-3 and SDCL 34-39-1, read November 9, 2026.
When does a DOT security plan apply under 49 CFR 172.800?
Transportation requires a separate federal applicability check. The security-plan rule considers the material, quantity and transport activity; large bulk quantities of Division 2.1 material are one listed category. The definitions and exceptions matter, so a state plan approval and vehicle capacity alone cannot settle the question. Source: 49 CFR §172.800, read November 9, 2026.
A covered plan addresses risk assessment, personnel security, unauthorized access and en route security, with at least annual review and updates when circumstances change. Source: 49 CFR §172.802, read November 9, 2026. Use the national DOT Hazmat Security Plan page for that distinct book.
Which company procedures keep the records separate?
A South Dakota manual should keep the approved drawings for each storage installation and note when the plant was last examined. As a practical filing choice, keep plan approvals apart from employee training records, then connect both to the procedures that use them. This is advice for making the file useful, not an extra Department of Public Safety retention rule.
Our Policies & Procedures manual puts the company's way of working into writing. It does not replace Department of Public Safety plan approval or a plant examination.
How do PEP and CETP relate to training in South Dakota?
This site has no South Dakota training answer yet; see the state training guides. The fire safety rule cited here adopts code chapters and does not name a course brand, exam or refresher interval for propane workers, so ask the Department of Public Safety what proof the job needs. Source: ARSD 61:15:01:06, read November 9, 2026.
CETP means Certified Employee Training Program; PEP means PERC Education Program. PERC's move to job-based paths is a program description, not a ruling on South Dakota qualifications. Source: PERC FAQ, read November 8, 2026. Meet Safety Pro lists trainers; the separate DOT training page concerns federal training records.
Which facility operating and maintenance procedures apply?
Use the facility's equipment and applicable adopted rules as the basis for its procedures. Our Operations & Maintenance manual is the facility book, distinct from the company policy manual. Drawings for a proposed installation go first to the applicable local official or governing body. Local approval must be in writing and signed by the head of the local governing body; after local approval has been given, the applicant shall send the approval letter as ARSD 61:15:03:06 directs. Keep both approvals in the facility book. Source: ARSD 61:15:03:06, read November 9, 2026. This guide does not decide every facility's O&M obligations.
How does a written manual relate to truck and field records?
A plan approval answers a different question from who documented a delivery check. The Propane Safety App supports plant, tank and cathodic-protection records, plus training notifications. Capture tools include photos, location, dates and signatures. The office still checks findings and assigns repair follow-up. Full Tank Spotter adds service scheduling and work orders; those service functions belong to the broader product. Used with written procedures, the records help you show inspectors documented, dated work. The national Safety App page explains the wider workflow.
How can we request the written books for our operation?
A company rulebook, an applicable DOT security plan and the facility O&M book cover different parts of the operation. Bill or Kay can provide one written quote for the books that fit your work. Ask Bill or Kay for a written quote.
What else should a South Dakota propane company ask?
Which NFPA 58 edition does South Dakota use? The 2014 edition, where the International Fire Code references NFPA 58. Source: ARSD 61:15:01:04, read November 9, 2026.
How often can South Dakota examine an LP-gas plant? No more than every two years for safety standard purposes, except for a reinspection resulting from a deficiency. Source: SDCL 34-39-3, read November 9, 2026.
Can South Dakota's fire rules replace the federal security-plan check? No. Apply the federal material, quantity and transport conditions separately. Source: §172.800, read November 9, 2026.
Who reports a South Dakota hazmat spill from a truck accident? The motor carrier or the first law enforcement officer at the scene immediately contacts the Department of Public Safety, which coordinates the response. Source: SDCL 49-28A-7, read November 9, 2026.
Who wrote this guide, and which sources support it?
Official links and read dates appear beside the relevant claims. Read dates are not effective dates; confirm current requirements with the authority for the location and duties.
Written by: Bill Stomp — 25-year propane operator, combat veteran, who has since helped 200+ propane companies.
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General information, not legal advice. A manual supports procedures; purchase alone does not establish training, implementation or compliance.