Words not defined herein shall have the meanings stated in the latest edition of the International Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy Conservation, Fire, Fuel Gas and National Electrical Codes with SC modifications as adapted by the South Carolina Building Codes Council.
BUILDING. Any structure having a roof supported by columns or walls and intended for the shelter, housing or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, equipment, property or any use or occupancy of any kind. The term BUILDING shall be construed as if followed by the words "or part thereof." For the purpose of this code each portion of a building separated from other portions by a fire wall shall be considered a separate building.
BUILDING INSPECTOR. The officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this chapter, or his duly representative.
DWELLING. Any building or structure, or part thereof, used and occupied for human habitation or intended to be so used and includes any outhouses and appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith.
OFFICE OF THE RECORDER. Dillon County Clerk of Court.
OWNER. Any person, agent, firm or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in the property.
STRUCTURE. Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on the ground or attachment to the ground, including buildings, factory built housing, signs, mobile and portable signs, but excluding minor landscaping features such as ornamental pools, planting boxes, bird baths, paved surfaces, walkways, driveways, recreational equipment, flagpoles, and mailboxes.
UNSAFE BUILDING. Any building or structure that has any of the following conditions, such that the life, health, property or safety of it's occupants or the general public are endangered:
(1) Any means of egress or portion thereof is not of adequate size or is not arranged to provide a safe path of travel in case of fire or panic.
(2) Any means of egress or portion thereof, such as but not limited to fire doors, closing devices and fire resistive ratings, is in disrepair or in a dilapidated or nonworking condition such that the means of egress could be rendered unsafe in case of fire or panic.
(3) The stress in any material, member or portion thereof, due to all imposed loads including dead load exceeds the stresses allowed in the International Building and International Residential Codes for new buildings.
(4) The building, structure or portion thereof has been damaged by fire, flood, earthquake, wind or other cause to the extent that the structural integrity of the building or structure is less than it was prior to the damage and is less than the minimum requirement established by the International Building and International Residential Codes for new buildings.
(5) Any exterior appendage or portion of the building or structure is not securely fastened, attached or anchored such that it is capable of resisting wind, seismic or similar loads as required by the International Building and International Residential Codes for new buildings.
(6) If for any reason the building, structure or portion thereof is manifestly unsafe or unsanitary for the purpose for which it is being used.
(7) The building, structure or portion thereof as a result of decay, deterioration or dilapidation is likely to fully or partially collapse.
(8) The building, structure or portion thereof has been constructed or maintained in violation of a specific requirement of the International Codes or of the city Code of Ordinances or South Carolina State Law.
(9) Any building, structure or portion thereof that is in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance.
(10) Any building, structure or portion thereof that is unsafe, unsanitary or not provided with adequate egress, or which constitutes a fire hazard, or is otherwise dangerous to human life, or, which in relation to existing use, constitutes a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence or abandonment.
(Ord. 08-30, passed 1-12-2009)