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South Carolina Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of South Carolina. To change to another state, click on the map to the right.
This information is obtained directly from 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.
Notes Concerning South Carolina Building Codes
• 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 (BCC).
• 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.
On March 22, 2010, the SC BCC formally adopted the 2009 I-codes with an implementation date of January 1, 2011. More info here.
South Carolina Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 w/amendments | online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 w/amendments | online |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2006 | online |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 | No amendments |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2008 | No amendments |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 w/amendments | online |
| Accessibility Code | ICC/ANSI A117.1 | No amendments |
| Energy Code | IECC 2006 | online |
| Gas Code | IFGC 2006 w/amendments | 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 Building Code Website