CHAPTER 1: BUILDING REGULATION AND CODE ENFORCEMENT

Section

5-1-1   Codes Adopted

5-1-2   Enforcement Officers

5-1-3   Prevailing Ordinance

5-1-4   Business License Required of Contractors, Subcontractors

5-1-5   Cost of Business License

5-1-6   Contractors Must Be Registered with South Carolina Residential Builders Commission

5-1-7   Proof of Licensing Required

5-1-8   City of Dillon Cards

5-1-9   Proof of Surety Bond

5-1-10   More Stringent Regulations to Apply

5-1-11   Construction Permits Required

5-1-12   Zoning Compliance Required

5-1-13   Architectural Plans, Description of Facility, Site Schematic Required

5-1-14   Roofing, Siding, Pool Installation Require Separate Permits

5-1-15   Trailers Required to Have Permits

5-1-16   Building Permit Fees

5-1-17   Demolition Permits and Fees

5-1-18   Moving Permits and Fees

5-1-19   Plan Checking Fees

5-1-20   Pool Permits

5-1-21   Sign Permits

5-1-22   Electrical, Plumbing and Gas Permits Required

5-1-23   Homeowners May Perform Work in Primary Residence

5-1-24   Gas Line Pressure Test Required

5-1-25   Permit Not Required for Replacing Fixtures

5-1-26   Business License and Permit Required for Installation of Lawn Sprinkler Systems

5-1-27   Plumbing Fees, Permits

5-1-28   Electrical Fees, Permits

5-1-29   Inspections Required for Permit Close Out

5-1-30   Tap Fees and Utility Construction Fees

5-1-31   Annexation Required for Access to City Utilities

5-1-32   Miscellaneous Information

5-1-33   Buildings Unfit for Human Habitation and/or Use

5-1-33.1   Definitions

5-1-33.2   Inspection

5-1-33.3   Notice of Noncompliance

5-1-33.4   Recording of Notice

5-1-33.5   Standards for Compliance

5-1-33.6   Posting of Notice to Vacate

5-1-33.7   Alterations, Repairs or Rehabilitation Work

5-1-33.8   Extension of Time

5-1-33.9   Interference

5-1-33.10   Board of Governors Established

5-1-33.11   Officers

5-1-33.12   Rules of Procedures

5-1-33.13   Right of Appeal

5-1-33.14   Hearing

5-1-33.15   Failure to Appear

5-1-33.16   Scope of Hearing

5-1-33.17   Final Decision of the Board of Governors

5-1-33.18   Recourse

5-1-33.19   City May Demolish Unsafe Building: Assessment Against Property

5-1-34   Vacant Commercial and Industrial Building Registration

§ 5-1-1 CODES ADOPTED.

   The following codes are hereby adopted by reference as though they were copied herein fully:

   (A)   International Residential Code, 2021 Edition with SC modifications.

      (1)   Chapter 1, Administration, excluding Section R103.1 through Section R103.3 and Section R105.2 through Section R105.2.3.

   (B)   International Building Code, 2021 Edition with SC modifications.

      (1)   Chapter 1, Administration, excluding Section 103.1 through Section 103.3 and Section 105.2 through Section 105.2.3.

   (C)   International Fire Code, 2021 Edition with SC modifications.

      (1)   Chapter 1, Administration, excluding Section 103.1 through Section 103.3.

   (D)   International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 Edition with SC modifications.

      (1)   Chapter1, Administration, excluding Section 103.1 through Section 103.3 and Section 106.2.

   (E)   International Mechanical Code, 2021 Edition with SC modifications.

      (1)   Chapter 1, Administration, excluding Section 103.1 through Section 103.3 and Section 106.2.

   (F)   International Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition with SC modifications.

      (1)   Chapter 1, Administration, excluding Section 103.1 through Section 103.3 and Section 106.2.

   (G)   National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition with SC modifications.

   (H)   International Energy Conservation Code, 2009 Edition with SC modifications.

      (1) Chapter 1, Administration

   (I)   South Carolina Energy Conservation Code, 2009 Edition.

      (1) Chapter 1, Administration.

(Ord. 97-06, passed 3-10-1997; Am. Ord. 99-09, passed 7-12-1999; Am. Ord. 01-15, passed 9-10-2001; Am. Ord. 05-02, passed 3-14-2005; Am. Ord. 05-08, passed 6-13-2005; Am. Ord. 06-16, passed 7-10-2006; Am. Ord. 08-27, passed 11-10-2008; Am. Ord. 08-30, passed 1-12-2009; Am. Ord. 11-01, passed 2-14-2011; Am. Ord. 11-12, passed 7-11-2011; Am. Ord. 13-03, passed 7-8-2013; Am. Ord. 16- 12, passed 8-15-2016; Am. Ord. 20-06, passed 3-9-2020; Am. Ord. 23-01, passed 3-13-2023)

§ 5-1-2 ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

   Within said codes as adopted and approved by the South Carolina Building Codes Council in accordance with S.C. § 6-9-50, the Building Inspector for the city shall be the authorized designated official responsible insofar as to determine compliance with the provisions of all said codes herein as adopted and approved by the South Carolina Building Codes Council in accordance with S.C. § 6-9-50, and shall have the authority to render final interpretations and enforcement of all said codes. The authority and general responsibilities of the city’s Building Inspector shall supersede the authority and general responsibilities of any official indicated within said codes herein for the public safety of an existing or proposed activity, building or structure, or for the safety of the occupants thereof. Any actions derived from any official within said codes herein shall be subject to approval by the Building Inspector, with the exception of emergencies for the general safety and welfare of the public.

(Ord. 97-06, passed 3-10-1997; Am. Ord. 99-09, passed 7-12-1999; Am. Ord. 01-15, passed 9-10-2001; Am. Ord. 05-02, passed 3-14-2005; Am. Ord. 05-08, passed 6-13-2005; Am. Ord. 08-27, passed 11-10-2008; Am. Ord. 13-03, passed 7-8-2013; Am. Ord. 16-12, passed 8-15-2016)

§ 5-1-3 PREVAILING ORDINANCE.

   This ordinance shall prevail over all other related ordinances passed by the City of Dillon.