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(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)
Simple replacement of an existing outlet, valve, or fixture does not require a permit as long as water lines or plumbing drainage lines are not moved or altered. The replacement of commodes or faucets does not require a permit.
(Am. Ord. 07-19, passed 9-10-2007)
Plumbing permits are based on total number of fixtures or appliances supplied with water and/or sewer.
Plumbing Fees
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Plumbing Fees
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Permit Fee | $20 |
Sewer Connection | $10 |
Replace or Repair Sewer (10 linear feet or more require a permit) | $10 |
Water Connection | $10 |
Fixture Fee (including water and drainage piping) | $2.50 (each) |
Sprinkler Heads (interior and lawn) | $0.50 (each) |
Additional inspections | $20 |
*Water heater change out | $20 |
*Water line connection, electric supply or gas lines will be inspected at this time. A master license is required in plumbing and electrical or gas to perform this change out. | |
(Am. Ord. 07-19, passed 9-10-2007; Am. Ord. 08-16, passed 6-9-2008)
Electrical permits are based on service size.
Electrical Fees
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Electrical Fees
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Residential | |
Permit Fee | $20 |
New Service | |
up to 200 amps | $20 |
additional amps over 200 | $0.15 |
Branch Circuits | $0.50 (per pole) |
Inspection Fee (card required) | $20 |
Additional Inspections | $20 |
Temporary Service Pole | $20 flat fee |
Change Out of Service | $30 flat fee |
Meter base change out | $30 flat fee |
Commercial | |
Permit Fee | $30 |
New Service | |
up to 200 amps | $20 |
additional amps over 200 | $0.15 |
Branch circuits | $1 (per pole) |
Inspection fee (card required) | $30 |
Additional Inspections | $30 |
Temporary Service Pole | $20 flat fee |
Change out of service | $35 flat fee |
Meter Base Change Out | $35 flat fee |
Heating and Cooling
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Permit | $20 |
Up to five tons | $4 per ton |
Over 5 tons | $2 per ton |
Duct work (each unit) | $20 |
Additional inspections | $20 |
Temporary start up inspection | $10 |
Each individual unit is calculated separately while multiple units on the same site may be covered under one permit. | |
Change out of an existing unit without changing the duct system requires a $10 permit fee and a $20 inspection fee. This permit covers the changing of the electrical circuit to the unit or the installation of a disconnect at the unit. The permit also covers the installation of gas if the unit is replaced with a gas unit. | |
Refrigeration
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Refrigeration
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Permit Fee | $30 |
0.1 to 5 tons (hp) | $10 |
5.1 to 15 tons (hp) | $15 |
15 tons up (hp) | $20 |
Fossil Fuel Burning Equipment Boilers - Heating Equipment
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Permit Fee | $30 |
0.1 to 50,000 BTU | $10 |
50,000 to 100,000 BTU | $15 |
100,001 to 200,000 BTU | $20 |
200,001 up BTU | $25 |
Gas Fees
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Permit Fee and First Outlet | $20 |
Additional outlets | $5 (each) |
(Am. Ord. 07-19, passed 9-10-2007; Am. Ord. 08-16, passed 6-9-2008)
Inspections are required to close out a permit. It is the responsibility of the contractor to request inspections as work progresses. Random inspections may be made. Failure to close out permits in a timely and reasonable manner will result in denial of additional permits. Final electrical inspections may be held up until all contractors on a job have been properly inspected and permits closed out.
(Am. Ord. 07-19, passed 9-10-2007)
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