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SC Code § 6-9-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 6 - Local Government - Provisions Applicable to Special Purpose Districts and Other Political Subdivisions|Chapter 9 - Building Codes|Section 6-9-70. Omitted by 2003 Act No. 83, Section 1, eff July 2, 2003.

 Editor's Note  Former Section 6-9-70 was entitled "Penalties for violation of code or regulation; opportunity to remedy certain violations" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 14-400.587; 1972 (57) 2607; Amended by 1984 Act No. 481, Section 2, eff June 20, 1984; 1997 Act No. 123, Section 1", eff June 13, 1997.
SC Code § 6-9-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 6 - Local Government - Provisions Applicable to Special Purpose Districts and Other Political Subdivisions|Chapter 9 - Building Codes|Section 6-9-80. Mandamus and injunctive relief for violation of code or regulation; penalties.

 (A) For a violation of the building codes or regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter, the local building officials, municipal or county attorneys, or other appropriate authorities of a political subdivision, or an adjacent or neighboring property owner who would be damaged by the violation, in addition to other remedies, may apply for injunctive relief, mandamus, or other appropriate proceeding. A court may grant temporary injunctive relief upon receipt of a verified complaint of an imminent danger or emergency situation.  (B) A person found to be in violation of a building code or regulation adopted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter must be cited and fined, by civil fine, in an amount not more than two hundred dollars. Before being charged with a second violation, the person must be given seven calendar days to remedy the violation or submit a plan for correcting the violation.  (C) A person who fails to correct a violation or submit a plan for correcting a violation within seven calendar days after citation or written notice must be cited and fined, by civil fine, in an amount not to exceed two thousand dollars. Each day a violation continues is a separate offense.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-400.588; 1972 (57) 2607; 1984 Act No. 481, Section 2; 1997 Act No. 123, Section 1; 2003 Act No. 83, Section 1, eff July 2, 2003.  Editor's Note  Under the provisions of Chapter 34, Title 1, an agency is required to adopt the latest edition of a nationally recognized code which it is charged by statute or regulation with enforcing by giving notice in the State Register.  Effect of Amendment  The 2003 amendment designated the existing undesignated paragraph as subsection (A) and added the second sentence of new subsection (A), relating to granting injunctive relief upon complaint of imminent danger or emergency, and subsections (B) and (C), relating to penalties for violations of the building code and the failure to correct or submit a plan to correct violations.
SC Code § 6-9-90 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 6 - Local Government - Provisions Applicable to Special Purpose Districts and Other Political Subdivisions|Chapter 9 - Building Codes|Section 6-9-90. Imposition of fees upon vote; exceptions.

 Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the governing body of a county or municipality may impose fees necessary and consistent with Section 6-9-30(B) to implement and continue the programs required by this chapter upon a vote of a simple majority of the governing body unless a super majority vote is required by local ordinance.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-400.589; 1972 (57) 2607; 1984 Act No. 481, Section 2; 1997 Act No. 123, Section 1; 2003 Act No. 83, Section 1, eff July 2, 2003.  Effect of Amendment  The 2003 amendment added "and consistent with Section 6-9-30(B)" preceding "to implement" and deleted "(1)" preceding "a super majority", ", or" after "ordinance", and clauses (2) and (3) relating other exceptions to this section following "local ordinance".
SC Code § 6-9-100 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 6 - Local Government - Provisions Applicable to Special Purpose Districts and Other Political Subdivisions|Chapter 9 - Building Codes|Section 6-9-100. Provisions of chapter cumulative; county and municipality authority not limited.

 The provisions of this chapter are cumulative to other local ordinances and do not limit the authority of counties or municipalities.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-400.590; 1972 (57) 2607; 1982 Act No. 351, Section 3; 1984 Act No. 481, Section 2; 1997 Act No. 123, Section 1; 2003 Act No. 83, Section 1, eff July 2, 2003.  Effect of Amendment  The 2003 amendment made no apparent changes.
SC Code § 6-9-105 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 6 - Local Government - Provisions Applicable to Special Purpose Districts and Other Political Subdivisions|Chapter 9 - Building Codes|Section 6-9-105. Variations based on physical or climatological conditions; description of boundaries.

 (A) If a municipality or county contends that the codes authorized by this chapter do not meet its needs due to local physical or climatological conditions, the proposed variations and modifications must be submitted to the council.  (B) The council may issue an approval after a finding on the record that the variation or modification provides a reasonable standard of public health, safety, and welfare.  (C) Where a boundary for a physical or climatological condition is referenced in a code, the council, upon adoption of the code, is required to define the boundary so that it approximates the physical or climatological area, using logical geographic features such as major highways, waterbodies, or ridgelines. Political boundaries may not be used unless they approximate the physical area.  HISTORY: 2003 Act No. 83, Section 1, eff July 2, 2003.
SC Code § 6-9-110 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 6 - Local Government - Provisions Applicable to Special Purpose Districts and Other Political Subdivisions|Chapter 9 - Building Codes|Section 6-9-110. Ordinances or regulations requiring purchase or acquisition of permit or license; inapplicability to certain state and school district projects; jurisdiction of deputy state fire marshals and certified State Engineer's Office personnel.

 (A) A county, municipal, or other local ordinance or regulation which requires the purchase or acquisition of a permit, license, or other device utilized to enforce any building standard does not apply to a:  (1) state department, institution, or agency permanent improvement project, construction project, renovation project, or property; or  (2) school district facility, permanent improvement project, construction project, renovation project, or property which is reviewed and approved by the State Department of Education; except that the State Department of Education or a local school district may direct that the local ordinance or regulation apply to a particular facility, project, or property.  (B) After successful completion of all requirements, the State Fire Marshal shall certify personnel of the State Engineer's Office of the State Fiscal Accountability Authority designated by the State Engineer. The certified personnel and deputy state fire marshals, including resident state fire marshals, have exclusive jurisdiction over state buildings, including schools, in the exercise of the powers and jurisdictional authority of the State Fire Marshal under Sections 23-9-30, 23-9-40, and 23-9-50.  HISTORY: 1982 Act No. 466 Part II Section 28; 1984 Act No. 481, Section 2; 1986 Act No. 347, Section 6; 1997 Act No. 123, Section 1; 2003 Act No. 83, Section 1, eff July 2, 2003.  Code Commissioner's Note  At the direction of the Code Commissioner, references in this section to the offices of the former State Budget and Control Board, Office of the Governor, or other agencies, were changed to reflect the transfer of them to the Department of Administration or other entities, pursuant to the directive of the South Carolina Restructuring Act, 2014 Act No. 121, Section 5(D)(1), effective July 1, 2015.  At the direction of the Code Commissioner in 2016, in (B), "State Fiscal Accountability Authority" was substituted for "Department of Administration", to conform to the directive of the South Carolina Restructuring Act, 2014 Act No. 121, Section 5(D)(1), effective July 1, 2015.  Effect of Amendment  The 2003 amendment made no apparent changes.
SC Code § 6-9-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 6 - Local Government - Provisions Applicable to Special Purpose Districts and Other Political Subdivisions|Chapter 9 - Building Codes|Section 6-9-120. Effect on water, landscape irrigation and sewer systems.

 Nothing in this chapter affects landscape irrigation systems, except those where chemical concentrates are directly injected, water systems, or sewer systems in this State.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 123, Section 1; 2000 Act No. 308, Section 1; 2003 Act No. 83, Section 1, eff July 2, 2003.  Effect of Amendment  The 2003 amendment made no apparent changes.
SC Code § 6-9-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 6 - Local Government - Provisions Applicable to Special Purpose Districts and Other Political Subdivisions|Chapter 9 - Building Codes|Section 6-9-130. Codes applicable to building inspections.

 (A) Buildings must be inspected in accordance with the codes in effect for the locality on the date of the issuance of the original building permit, except that:  (1) If no date of issuance of original building permit can be found, the date of submission of the completed application to the local authority must be used.  (2) If no date of application for, or date of issuance of, building permit is available, the director of the applicable county planning and development service (or similar agency) shall determine the nearest possible date by using available documents, such as transfer of property records, mortgage records, tax records, or rent records.  (B) A building inspection conducted in conjunction with any change in structure must be performed in accordance with the applicable code in effect on date of application or date of permit.  (C) A building inspection conducted in conjunction with a change of use for the building or space must be performed in accordance with the applicable code in effect on the date of the inspection. This inspection should be done with the intention of avoiding extreme hardship to the owner whenever practical.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 123, Section 1; 2003 Act No. 83, Section 1, eff July 2, 2003.  Effect of Amendment  The 2003 amendment designated the existing undesignated paragraph as subsection (A); in new subsection (A) substituted "in accordance with" for "according to" and added "original" preceding "building" and ", except that:" at the end; and added subsections (A)(1) and (A)(2), relating to exceptions to subsection (A), and subsections (B) and (C), relating to inspections conducted in conjunction with a change in structure or change in the use of a building.
SC Code § 6-10-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 6 - Local Government - Provisions Applicable to Special Purpose Districts and Other Political Subdivisions|Chapter 10 - Energy Standard Act|Section 6-10-10. Short title.

 This chapter may be cited as the Energy Standard Act.  HISTORY: 1979 Act No. 156, Section 1; 2009 Act No. 46, Section 1, eff July 1, 2009.  Editor's Note  2009 Act No. 46 Section 3, effective July 1, 2009, provides as follows:  "The provisions of this act do not apply to projects which have received the proper permits as required by law before the effective date of this act."  Effect of Amendment  The 2009 amendment substituted "Energy Standard Act" for "South Carolina Building Energy Efficiency Standard Act".
SC Code § 6-10-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 6 - Local Government - Provisions Applicable to Special Purpose Districts and Other Political Subdivisions|Chapter 10 - Energy Standard Act|Section 6-10-20. Definitions.

 As used in this chapter, unless a different meaning is clearly indicated by the context:  (1) "Addition" means the extension or increase in floor area or height of a building.  (2) "Building" means any combination of materials, which comprises a structure affording facilities or shelter for any occupancy. The word "building" must be construed wherever used in this chapter as if followed by the words "or part or parts of the building and all equipment in the building" unless the context clearly requires a different meaning. The term "building" includes manufactured buildings but not manufactured housing or buildings heated to less than fifty degrees Fahrenheit.  (3) "Building inspection department" means the agency of a local jurisdiction with authority to make energy related building inspections and to enforce state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the construction of buildings.  (4) "Construction" means the erection, fabrication, reconstruction, alteration, conversion, or repair of a building, or the installation of equipment in a building.  (5) "Equipment" means components associated with plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilating, air conditioning, lighting and refrigerating systems, and elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, boilers, and pressure vessels.  (6) "Local jurisdiction" means a county, city, municipality, or other political subdivision of this State.  (7) "One- or two-family dwelling" means a building which contains one or two units, each providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for sleeping, cooking, and sanitation.  (8) "Renovations" means the condition where within any twelve-month period, alterations or repairs costing in excess of fifty percent of the then physical value of the building are made to an existing building.  HISTORY: 1979 Act No. 156, Section 3; 1981 Act No. 125, Section 1; 2009 Act No. 46, Section 1, eff July 1, 2009.  Effect of Amendment  The 2009 amendment rewrote this section.
SC Code § 6-10-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 6 - Local Government - Provisions Applicable to Special Purpose Districts and Other Political Subdivisions|Chapter 10 - Energy Standard Act|Section 6-10-30. Energy standard adoption; compliance.

 The 2009 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code is adopted as the Energy Standard. All new and renovated buildings and additions constructed within the State must comply with this standard.  HISTORY: 1979 Act No. 156, Section 4; 1981 Act No. 125, Sections 2, 4; 1992 Act No. 449, Part III, Section 2; 2009 Act No. 46, Section 1, eff July 1, 2009; 2012 Act No. 143, Section 1, eff January 1, 2013.  Editor's Note  Under the provisions of Chapter 34, Title 1, an agency is required to adopt the latest edition of a nationally recognized code which it is charged by statute or regulation with enforcing by giving notice in the State Register.  2009 Act No. 46 Section 3, effective July 1, 2009, provides as follows:  "The provisions of this act do not apply to projects which have received the proper permits as required by law before the effective date of this act."  Effect of Amendment  The 2009 amendment rewrote this section.  The 2012 amendment substituted "2009" for "2006".
SC Code § 6-10-35 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 6 - Local Government - Provisions Applicable to Special Purpose Districts and Other Political Subdivisions|Chapter 10 - Energy Standard Act|Section 6-10-35. Wood-burning fireplace requirements.

 Notwithstanding Section 402.4.3 of the 2009 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, new wood-burning fireplaces shall have tight-fitting flue dampers and outdoor combustion air.  HISTORY: 2013 Act No. 65, Section 2, eff June 14, 2013.
SC Code § 6-10-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 6 - Local Government - Provisions Applicable to Special Purpose Districts and Other Political Subdivisions|Chapter 10 - Energy Standard Act|Section 6-10-40. Appeal by local jurisdiction for variance based on special local conditions; factors considered.

 A local jurisdiction may appeal to the South Carolina Building Codes Council for a variance from the Energy Standard for application within its jurisdiction based on special local conditions. The council may approve variations if it is established to the council's satisfaction that the proposed variance:  (1) is consistent with this chapter, so that its application will not reduce statewide uniformity of effective energy conservation;  (2) does not discriminate against particular technologies, techniques, or materials;  (3) does not unnecessarily increase the cost of construction and operation of the building in the jurisdiction; or  (4) is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare within the jurisdiction.  Copies of an approved variance must be provided upon the request by the State Energy Office.  HISTORY: 1979 Act No. 156, Section 5; 2009 Act No. 46, Section 1, eff July 1, 2009.  Editor's Note  2009 Act No. 46 Section 3, effective July 1, 2009, provides as follows:  "The provisions of this act do not apply to projects which have received the proper permits as required by law before the effective date of this act."  Effect of Amendment  The 2009 amendment rewrote this section.
SC Code § 6-10-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 6 - Local Government - Provisions Applicable to Special Purpose Districts and Other Political Subdivisions|Chapter 10 - Energy Standard Act|Section 6-10-50. Enforcement by local building officials or jurisdictions; examination and approval of plans; permit requirement; inspection during construction; certificate of occupancy.

 (A) Local building officials shall enforce the provisions of the Energy Standard.  (B) In areas of the State without a building official, the local jurisdiction may designate its engineer, director of public works, or chief fire inspector to enforce the provisions of the Energy Standard.  Upon request, the State Energy Office shall provide local jurisdictions a brief synopsis of the Energy Standard, the Residential Energy Efficiency Requirements that apply to South Carolina, and penalties.  (C) The building officials are responsible for examination and approval or disapproval of plans and specifications, the issuance and revocation of building permits, licenses, certificates, and similar documents, and the inspection of buildings pursuant to the provisions of the Energy Standard.  (D) Except as otherwise provided in the Energy Standard, the construction of a building must not begin until a building permit is issued. Upon submission of an application to the building official, if the building proposed to be erected will comply with this chapter, a permit must be issued. The building official may suspend or revoke a building permit if the building under construction pursuant to that building permit does not comply with this chapter.  (E) The building official periodically shall inspect, or cause to be inspected, all construction undertaken pursuant to permits issued by the building official to assure compliance with this chapter. If a building is found not to comply with the Energy Standard, the building official shall notify the permit holder in writing to bring the building into compliance with the standard or to secure it from entry or both; if the permit holder fails to comply with the notification, the building official shall revoke the permit.  (F) A building constructed after the effective date of the Energy Standard must not be used or occupied until a certificate of occupancy has been issued.  HISTORY: 1979 Act No. 156, Section 6; 1981 Act No. 125, Section 3; 2009 Act No. 46, Section 1, eff July 1, 2009.  Editor's Note  Under the provisions of Chapter 34, Title 1, an agency is required to adopt the latest edition of a nationally recognized code which it is charged by statute or regulation with enforcing by giving notice in the State Register.  2009 Act No. 46 Section 3, effective July 1, 2009, provides as follows:  "The provisions of this act do not apply to projects which have received the proper permits as required by law before the effective date of this act."  Effect of Amendment  The 2009 amendment rewrote this section.
SC Code § 6-10-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 6 - Local Government - Provisions Applicable to Special Purpose Districts and Other Political Subdivisions|Chapter 10 - Energy Standard Act|Section 6-10-60. Fee schedule.

 Each local jurisdiction may establish a schedule of fees for the functions performed by the building inspection department in connection with the enforcement of this chapter.  HISTORY: 1979 Act No. 156, Section 7; 2009 Act No. 46, Section 1, eff July 1, 2009.  Editor's Note  2009 Act No. 46 Section 3, effective July 1, 2009, provides as follows:  "The provisions of this act do not apply to projects which have received the proper permits as required by law before the effective date of this act."  Effect of Amendment  The 2009 amendment substituted "local jurisdiction" for "local government" and "building inspection department" for "local enforcement agency".
SC Code § 6-10-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 6 - Local Government - Provisions Applicable to Special Purpose Districts and Other Political Subdivisions|Chapter 10 - Energy Standard Act|Section 6-10-70. Local appeals boards and process for routine granting of variances for recreational and certain other dwellings; relief from duty to appoint local appeals board; boards serving two or more jurisdictions.

 (A) Local jurisdictions must provide an appeals board and process for the routine granting of variations for residential recreational dwellings not intended for use as permanent residences and for buildings such as log buildings which, if insulation were required on the walls, would change the character of these buildings. Until the boards are established, appeals must be heard by the South Carolina Building Codes Council. A local jurisdiction must be relieved of the duty to appoint local appeals boards if it is established to the satisfaction of the council that qualified people cannot be found in the jurisdiction or through cooperation with neighboring jurisdictions. Two or more local jurisdictions may establish a building board of appeals to serve their jurisdictions.  (B) Where local jurisdictions have been relieved of the duty to appoint an appeals board because qualified people cannot be found in the jurisdiction, appeals may be made to the South Carolina Building Codes Council.  (C) The council promptly shall hear and decide appeals brought by a person or party in an individual capacity, or on behalf of a call of persons or parties, affected by a regulation or decision pursuant to this chapter. Final decisions by the council are reviewable on appeal, or on successive appeals, in the courts of competent jurisdiction.  HISTORY: 1979 Act No. 156, Section 8; 1981 Act No. 125, Section 5; 2009 Act No. 46, Section 1, eff July 1, 2009.  Editor's Note  Under the provisions of Chapter 34, Title 1, an agency is required to adopt the latest edition of a nationally recognized code which it is charged by statute or regulation with enforcing by giving notice in the State Register.  2009 Act No. 46 Section 3, effective July 1, 2009, provides as follows:  "The provisions of this act do not apply to projects which have received the proper permits as required by law before the effective date of this act."  Effect of Amendment  The 2009 amendment rewrote this section.