South Carolina Building Codes
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of South Carolina.
This information is obtained directly to the source -- the city, county and state building departments that issue these codes. If you find an error, please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.
Additional Resources
• South Carolina requires that every local jurisdiction adopt a code and mandates which code the local government must adopt, making the codes listed below mandatory throughout the state. Local jurisdictions may amend the codes to make them more stringent with the approval of the Building Codes Council.
• Enforcement and interpretation of each of the codes (building, mechanical, electrical, etc.) is the responsibility of the local governments.
• Enforcement and interpretation of each of the codes (building, mechanical, electrical, etc.) is the responsibility of the local governments.
South Carolina Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2003 | online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2003 | online |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2003 | online |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2003 | No amendments |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2002 | No amendments |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2003 | online |
| Accessibility Code | 1998 ICC/ANSI A117.1 | No amendments |
| Energy Code | IEC 2003 | online |
| Gas Code | IFGC 2003 | No amendments |
| Boiler Code | None | N/A |
South Carolina Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Energy | South Carolina Energy Office Phone: (803) 737-8030 |
| Fire Marshal | John Reich Deputy Director for Fire and Life Safety Phone: (803) 896-9800 |
| Elevator Inspector | Office of Elevators and Amusement Rides Phone: (803) 896-7630 Fax: (803) 896-7650 |
South Carolina Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within South Carolina:
