Frequently Asked Questions

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Copies of the International Residential Code can be purchased through the York Technical College bookstore at 452 South Anderson Road, Rock Hill, SC.

Licenses may be obtained from the State of South Carolina by contacting the S.C. Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Commission at (803) 896-4300.

First, obtain a building permit from Development Services, and then call us at 803.548.3513 x 301 to schedule an inspection.

Yes, if you or your immediate family members are performing the work and if you will live in your home for at least two years after the work is completed.

Other than the homeowner or his immediate family members, only South Carolina state-licensed contractors are permitted to work on your property.

Call Development Services at 803.548.3513 x 301 (24/7), and when prompted leave the street address and requested inspection type for your project. Inspections must be called in 24 hours ahead of time, and please be sure all work has been completed before requesting an inspection.

Residential inspectors conduct field inspections usually between the weekday hours of 7:30 and 3:00. For your convenience, you may request a morning or afternoon inspection at the time you make the inspection request.

If the building is less than 200sq/ft and not on a permanent foundation, you will only need a Zoning Compliance Permit to regulate the set-back requirements for your property. If the building is greater than 200sq/ft and/or on a permanent foundation, then you will need both Zoning Compliance and Building Permits.

No, you have to contact the Dept. of Labor, License and Regulations in Columbia and have your license reciprocated to South Carolina. (803.896.4300) before you will be able to pull a permit.

All complaints must go though the Residential Builders Commission in Columbia (803-896-4621) and then referred back to our office for further action.