Columbia, South Carolina Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Columbia, South Carolina.
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Columbia 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 | Online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2008 | Online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 w/amendments | Online |
| Accessibility Code | ICC/ANSI A117.1 | |
| Energy Code | IECC 2006 | |
| Other Codes | Gas: IFGC 2006 w/amendments | |
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 |
| Structural | Permitting/Inspections Phone: (803) 545-3420 Fax: (803) 733-8699 |
| Plumbing | Permitting/Inspections Phone: (803) 545-3420 Fax: (803) 733-8699 |
| Mechanical | Permitting/Inspections Phone: (803) 545-3420 Fax: (803) 733-8699 |
| Electrical | Permitting/Inspections Phone: (803) 545-3420 Fax: (803) 733-8699 |
| Accessibility | Permitting/Inspections Phone: (803) 545-3420 Fax: (803) 733-8699 |
| Historic Preservation | Zoning Division Phone: (803) 733-8323 |
| Zoning | Zoning Division Phone: (803) 545-3333 Fax: (803) 343-8779 |
| Planning | Planning Department Phone: (803) 545-3222 Fax: (803) 733-8647 |
| Public Works | Melissa A. Smith Gentry Public Services Director Phone: (803) 545-3780 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Prevention Division Phone: (803) 545-3701 |
| Parks/Recreation | Parks and Recreation Dept. Phone: (803) 545-3100 |
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Other South Carolina Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within South Carolina:
