Columbia, South Carolina Building Codes

Building Codes References

On March 22, 2010, the SC BCC formally adopted the 2009 I-codes with an implementation date of January 1, 2011. More info here.
Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeIBC 2006 w/amendments Online
Structural CodeIBC 2006 w/amendments Online
Plumbing CodeIPC 2006Online
Mechanical CodeIMC 2006Online
Electrical CodeNEC 2008Online
Accessibility CodeICC/ANSI A117.1
Energy CodeIECC 2006
Other CodesGas: IFGC 2006 w/amendments

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
StructuralPermitting/Inspections
Phone: (803) 545-3420
Fax: (803) 733-8699
PlumbingPermitting/Inspections
Phone: (803) 545-3420
Fax: (803) 733-8699
MechanicalPermitting/Inspections
Phone: (803) 545-3420
Fax: (803) 733-8699
ElectricalPermitting/Inspections
Phone: (803) 545-3420
Fax: (803) 733-8699
AccessibilityPermitting/Inspections
Phone: (803) 545-3420
Fax: (803) 733-8699
Historic PreservationZoning Division
Phone: (803) 733-8323
Fire MarshalFire Prevention Division
Phone: (803) 545-3701
ZoningZoning Division
Phone: (803) 545-3333
Fax: (803) 343-8779
PlanningPlanning Department
Phone: (803) 545-3222
Fax: (803) 733-8647
Public WorksMelissa A. Smith Gentry
Public Services Director
Phone: (803) 545-3780
Parks/RecreationParks and Recreation Dept.
Phone: (803) 545-3100
Building codes are also available for these other South Carolina municipalities: