Fire Regulations in South Dakota (2026)
10 rules on the books across South Dakota, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Rules for fire pits, chimineas, and recreational backyard fires, setback distances from structures, size and fuel limits, attendance requirements, and burn-ban days.
Minnehaha County
Some RestrictionsEven during a declared Fire Danger Emergency, Ordinance MC34-04 exempts fire kept in a container sufficient to stop…
Read full rule →Sioux Falls
Some RestrictionsSioux Falls exempts recreational fires from the open-burning permit but requires portable outdoor fireplaces and fire…
Read full rule →Fireworks
Which types of consumer fireworks are legal, when they can be used, and the fines for setting off illegal fireworks.
South Dakota: statewide
StatewideFew RestrictionsSouth Dakota is among the most fireworks-permissive states. SDCL Chapter 34-37 legalizes consumer (1.4G) fireworks, but…
Read full rule →Sioux Falls
Significant RestrictionsSioux Falls limits public fireworks use to novelty class 1.4G items with no bang, projectile, or launch: firecrackers…
Read full rule →Outdoor Burning
Rules for open flames outdoors including bonfires, yard waste burning, and cooking fires. Some cities ban all outdoor burning year-round.
South Dakota: statewide
StatewideSome RestrictionsSouth Dakota imposes no uniform statewide open-burning ban, but DANR Air Quality rules under ARSD Article 74:36…
Read full rule →Minnehaha County
Significant RestrictionsWhen the County Commission declares a "Fire Danger Emergency" under Ordinance MC34-04, all open burning becomes illegal…
Read full rule →Sioux Falls
Significant RestrictionsSioux Falls requires an operational fire department permit before kindling or maintaining any open fire on public or…
Read full rule →Smoke Detectors
Requirements for smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in homes, including how many you need and where they must be installed.
Minnehaha County
Some RestrictionsMinnehaha County's adopted 2021 International Residential Code requires a smoke alarm in every bedroom, outside each…
Read full rule →Sioux Falls
Some RestrictionsSioux Falls requires smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on each story of one- and two-family…
Read full rule →Propane Storage
Limits on size and location of residential propane tanks, including setback distances from buildings, property lines, and ignition sources.