The following codes are hereby amended and adopted by reference as though they were incorporated fully in this section. The application of these codes shall be the most current issue of adoption by the South Carolina Building Code Council and have an enforcement date the same as specified by the state and as provided under S.C. Code 1976 § 6-9-60 and including applicable amendments, appendices, and/or revisions thereto.
(A) International Building Code, with South Carolina modifications; including Chapter One. Administration and Appendix H, Signs. The following are modifications to Chapter One:
(1) Paragraph [A] 101.4.4 Property maintenance. The provisions of the City of Goose Creek Health and Sanitation Code Chapter 93; Property Maintenance Code Chapter 95; and City of Goose Creek Zoning Chapter 151 shall apply to existing structures, premises; equipment and facilities; light, ventilation, space heating, sanitation, life and fire safety hazards; responsibility of owners, operators and occupants; and occupancy of existing premises and structures.
(2) Paragraph [A] 102.6.2 Buildings previously occupied. The legal occupancy of any building existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change except as otherwise specifically provided by this code, the South Carolina Fire Code or City of Goose Creek Zoning Chapter 151 as deemed necessary by the building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
(3) Section [A] 103 Building Inspection Division.
(a) Paragraph [A] 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Building Inspection Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official.
(b) Paragraph [A] 103.2 Appointment. The building official shall be appointed by the City Administrator or designee.
(c) Paragraph [A] 103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of the city and the with concurrence of the City Administrator or designee, the building official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy building official and inspectors. Such employees shall have powers as delegated by the building official.
(4) Paragraph [A] 105.2 (9) Work exempt from permit. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to an R-3 dwelling unit, portable in construction, are not more than 48 inches in depth, are not more than 3500 gallons, and are completely above ground with no permanent attachments to water or electrical services. Prefabricated portable and above ground swimming pools are not allowed accessory to R-2 dwellings.
(5) Paragraph [A] 105.3.2 Time limit of application. The application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 90 days after the date of filing, except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 30 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable caused demonstrated.
(6) Paragraph [A] 105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is completed within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. A permit extension fee shall be assessed on any permit granted an extension. The permit extension fee will be the lessor of the original cost of the permit or $100 dollars.
(7) Paragraph [A] 109.6 Refunds. The Finance Director is authorized to establish a refund policy.
(8) Section [A] 113 Board of Appeals. Replaced with Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals, see City of Goose Creek Code § 150.25.
(B) International Residential Code, with South Carolina Modifications; including Chapter One. Administration and Appendix H, Patio Covers, Appendix J, Existing Buildings and Structures, Appendix Q, Tiny Houses. The following are modifications to Chapter One:
(1) Paragraph [R]101.2.7 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of the adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code, the City of Goose Creek Health and Sanitation Code Chapter 93; Property Maintenance Code Chapter 95; City of Goose Creek Zoning Ordinance Chapter 151. or the South Carolina Fire Code, or as is deemed necessary by the building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
(2) Section [R] 103 Building Inspection Division.
(a) Paragraph 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Building Inspection Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official.
(b) Paragraph 103.2 Appointment. The building official shall be appointed by the City Administrator or designee.
(c) Paragraph 103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of the city and with the concurrence of the City Administrator or designee, the building official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy building official and inspectors. Such employees shall have powers as delegated by the building official.
(3) Paragraph [R] 105.2 (7) Work exempt from permit. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to an R-3 dwelling unit, portable in construction, are not more than 48 inches in depth, are not more than 3500 gallons, and are completely above ground with no permanent attachments to water or electrical services. Prefabricated portable and above ground swimming pools are not allowed accessory to R-2 dwellings.
(4) Paragraph [R] 105.3.2 Time limit of application. The application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 90 days after the date of filing; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of lime for additional periods not exceeding 30 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable caused demonstrated.
(5) Paragraph [R] 105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is completed within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. A permit extension fee shall be assessed on any permit granted an extension. The permit extension fee will be the lessor of the original cost of the permit or $100 dollars.
(6) Paragraph [R] 108.5 Refunds. The Finance Director is authorized to establish a refund policy.
(7) Section [R] 112 Board of Appeals. Replaced with Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals, see City of Goose Creek Code § 150.25.
(C) International Plumbing Code, with South Carolina modifications. Administration shall be by Chapter One of the International Building Code as adopted by the City of Goose Creek.
(D) International Mechanical Code, with South Carolina modifications. Administration shall be by Chapter One of the International Building Code as adopted by the City of Goose Creek.
(E) International Fuel Gas Code, with South Carolina modifications. Administration shall be by Chapter One of the International Building Code as adopted by the City of Goose Creek.
(F) National Electric Code, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, § 70, with South Carolina modifications.
(G) International Fire Code, with South Carolina modifications. Administration shall be by Chapter One of the International Building Code as adopted by the City of Goose Creek.
(H) International Existing Building Code, with South Carolina modifications. Administration shall be by Chapter One of the International Building Code as adopted by the City of Goose Creek.
(I) South Carolina Energy Standard, 2009 International Energy Conservation Code with South Carolina modifications and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007. Administration shall be by Chapter One of the International Building Code as adopted by the City of Goose Creek.
(J) International Solar Energy Provisions, with South Carolina Modifications. Administration shall be by Chapter One of the International Building Code as adopted by the City of Goose Creek.
(K) International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, with South Carolina Modifications. Administration shall be by Chapter One of the International Building Code as adopted by the City of Goose Creek.
(Ord. 20-005, passed 3-10-2020)