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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Charleston, 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.

Charleston South Carolina Building Codes

Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeIBC 2003Development & Construction,
(843) 577-5550
Structural CodeIBC 2003Development & Construction,
(843) 577-5550
Plumbing CodeIPC 2003Development & Construction,
(843) 577-5550
Mechanical CodeIMC 2003Development & Construction,
(843) 577-5550
Electrical CodeNEC 2002Development & Construction,
(843) 577-5550
Fire/Life Safety CodeIFC 2003Development & Construction,
(843) 577-5550
Accessibility Code1998 ICC/ANSI A117.1South Carolina Building Codes Council,
(803) 896-4688
Energy CodeIECC 2003South Carolina Building Codes Council,
(803) 896-4688

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 AreaContact
StructuralDouglas Smits
Chief Building Official
Phone: (843) 724-7433
Fax: (843) 724-7198
PlumbingMax Clary
Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector
Phone: (843) 724-7446
Fax: (843) 724-7198
MechanicalMax Clary
Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector
Phone: (843) 724-7446
Fax: (843) 724-7198
ElectricalJames DeSaussure
Electrical Inspector
Phone: (843) 724-7445
Fax: (843) 724-7198
AccessibilityEdye Graves
Deputy Building Official
Phone: (843) 973-7256
Historic PreservationEddie Bello
Preservation Officer, Urban Design & Preservation
Phone: (843) 724-3781
Fax: (843) 724-3772
ZoningLee Batchelder
Director Zoning Division
Phone: (843) 724-3781
Fax: (843) 724-3772
PlanningChristopher Morgan
Planning Division Director
Phone: (843) 724-3774
Fax: (843) 724-3772
EnvironmentalSC Dept. of Health and Environmental Control
Phone: (843) 740-1590
Fax: (843) 740-1595
City AttorneyAdelaide S. Andrews
Deputy Corporate Counsel
Phone: (843) 724-3730
Fax: (843) 724-3706
Public WorksLaura Cabiness, PE
Director, Dept. of Public Service
Phone: (843) 724-3754
Fax: (843) 973-7261
Fire MarshalRussell Thomas, Chief
Fire Department
Phone: (843) 720-1981
Fax: (843) 720-3991
Parks/RecreationSteven Livingston
Director, Department of Parks
Phone: (843) 724-7323
Fax: (843) 724-7300

Other South Carolina Municipalities

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