South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 8 - BUILDING CODES COUNCIL
Here is a detailed overview of Chapter 8 – Building Codes Council from the South Carolina Code of Regulations:
📘 Overview of Chapter 8 Structure
Article 1: Registration, Fees & Discipline (§ 8‑100 to 8‑185)
Covers definitions, registrant classifications (e.g., building official, inspector), provisional and limited registration, application and renewal procedures, continuing education, disciplinary actions, hearings, conflicts of interest, and appeal processes (scstatehouse.gov).
Article 2: Council Administration & State Energy Standards (§ 8‑205 to 8‑275)
Outlines the Council’s composition, powers, duties, study committee operations, code adoption and modification procedures, public notice requirements, energy variation and appeal processes (law.justia.com).
Article 6: Modular Building Construction (§ 8‑600 to 8‑630)
Regulates licensing and installation of modular buildings, including erection, recertification, and repair/recertification procedures (scstatehouse.gov).
Article 7: Barrier-Free Building Design (§ 8‑700 to 8‑703)
Sets accessibility requirements in compliance with ICC/ANSI A117.1 standards for public and residential facilities (scstatehouse.gov).
Article 8: International Building Code Modifications (§ 8‑800 to 8‑812)
Adopts the 2021 IBC, with state-specific modifications such as standards for existing structures, controlled egress doors, structural concrete criteria, agritourism, firewalls, habitable attic egress, termite control, insulation/plenum criteria, and access to crawl spaces (scstatehouse.gov).
Articles 9–14:
Additional sections adopting and modifying the International Fire Code, Fuel Gas Code, National Electrical Code, International Residential Code, Mechanical Code, and Plumbing Code (scstatehouse.gov, law.cornell.edu).
🔍 Notable Provisions & Highlights
Article 1 – Registration & Enforcement
Certifications Required: Registration for building officials, inspectors, plan examiners, and special inspectors requires ICC (or other recognized organizations) certifications. Provisional or limited registrations apply under specific conditions (scstatehouse.gov).
Renewal: Biennial renewals with continuing education requirements. A 60-day grace period is allowed. Lapsed or unlicensed practice can lead to disciplinary action (scstatehouse.gov).
Article 2 – Council Administration
Council Composition: Includes core industry members from across South Carolina, such as code officials and builders.
Code Adoption & Modification: Involves public study committees, notices, and hearings. Administrative rules exist for local amendments and energy code variations (law.justia.com).
Article 6 – Modular Construction
Erection & Recertification: Licensed contractors perform installations. Units are recertified via original manufacturers following damage (scstatehouse.gov).
Article 7 – Accessibility
Mandatory Standards: Compliance with ICC/ANSI A117.1 in public buildings; specific accessible unit requirements in residential rental buildings (1 unit for 0–19 units; 5% of total if 20+) (scstatehouse.gov).
Article 8 – IBC (2021 Edition)
State-Specific Edits Include:
Application of existing building provisions
Structural repair standards via ACI 562
Definitions for agritourism and primitive camp structures
Egress modifications, fire wall requirements, attic sprinkler rules, termite control standards, and crawl space access requirements (scstatehouse.gov, law.cornell.edu).
🔗 Reference & Resources
The official PDF of Chapter 8 (effective May 24, 2024) provides the complete regulatory text (scstatehouse.gov).
Cornell LII version includes the latest updates and layout (law.cornell.edu).
Justia maintains version control through March 28, 2025 (regulations.justia.com).
SC LLR’s Building Codes Council site offers administrative context and recent notices (llr.sc.gov).
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