(A) State law requires residential construction to be done by licensed residential builders and specialty contractors. Construction must comply with all applicable state laws, building codes, zoning regulations and local municipal ordinances.
(B) Individual homeowners are allowed to perform work in their primary residence with immediate family members provided that a permit is obtained. No business license is required of the homeowner provided they do all of the work themselves or with immediate family members who are not defined by South Carolina state laws as contractors or registered entities or individuals.
(C) Immediate family members shall hereby be defined as wife, husband, mother, father, sister, brother, son, daughter, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandmother, grandfather, grandson, granddaughter, stepmother, stepfather, stepson, and stepdaughter.
(D) Nothing in this section may be construed to authorize an owner of a residential building or structure to hire a person or entity that is not licensed or registered in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.
(Am. Ord. 07-19, passed 9-10-2007; Am. Ord. 10-14, passed 12-13-2010)