Last updated: May 30, 2007
Electrical Codes
Therefore at its May 23, 2007 regularly scheduled meeting, with no public comments or requests for local modification being received, the South Carolina Building Code Council ordered that the 2005 National Electrical Code® be implemented for mandatory enforcement by all South Carolina jurisdictions on July 1, 2007.
The Building Code Council also voted to not recognize 2005 NEC Annex G (formerly Article 80) as administrative policies and procedures are the sole responsibility of each local jurisdiction. However, if a jurisdiction desires to utilize Annex G it may do so by adopting a local ordinance adopting Annex G.
Licensing: Electrical Inspectors/Services
“Building codes enforcement officer” means a person employed by a public entity who is primarily responsible for the overall inspection or enforcement of applicable building code requirements within the jurisdiction of the employer.
Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation
South Carolina Building Codes Council
PO Box 11329
Columbia, S.C. 29211-1329
(803) 896-4688
http://www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/BCC/
Licensing requirements:
Code Enforcement Officers will be registered in the following classifications:
| General I -- Building Official (GI) |
| “Building Official” means the officer designated by a local jurisdiction, who is charged with the administration and enforcement of Building Codes and their related programs. |
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A certificate or examination record from a recognized code organization, indicating that the applicant has been certified as a building official.
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| Fees: |
Registration fee: $50 |
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| CE Requirement: |
In order to maintain registration, all code enforcement officers, must accumulate a minimum of twelve (12) hours per year, of continuing education. One hour of continuing education shall be awarded for each hour of active participation by a code enforcement officer, in any course, seminar, workshop, session or other training medium approved by Council. |
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| Renewal: |
All code enforcement officer registrations will expire at the close of business on June 30 of each odd numbered year. Renewal of a code enforcement officer certification may, however, be effected at any time during the month of July without penalty or examination. Renewal fee: $50 |
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| General II -- General Combination Inspector (G2) |
| Any person who performs onsite inspections in two or more construction disciplines for all types of construction in all occupancy groups. |
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| Requirements: |
Certificates or examination records from one or more recognized code organizations, indicating that the applicant has been certified in two or more inspector disciplines
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| Fees: |
Registration fee: $50 |
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| CE Requirement: |
In order to maintain registration, all code enforcement officers, must accumulate a minimum of twelve (12) hours per year, of continuing education. One hour of continuing education shall be awarded for each hour of active participation by a code enforcement officer, in any course, seminar, workshop, session or other training medium approved by Council. |
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| Renewal: |
All code enforcement officer registrations will expire at the close of business on June 30 of each odd numbered year. Renewal of a code enforcement officer certification may, however, be effected at any time during the month of July without penalty or examination. Renewal fee: $50 |
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| General III -- Residential Combination Inspector (G3) |
| Residential--any person who performs onsite inspections in two or more construction disciplines on one and two family dwellings; multifamily dwellings of type IV, V or VI construction; or other buildings or structures of type IV, V or VI construction and not exceeding 5,000 sq. feet in total area. |
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A certificate or examination record from a recognized code organization, indicating that the applicant has been certified as a residential combination inspector.
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| Fees: |
Registration fee: $50 |
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| CE Requirement: |
In order to maintain registration, all code enforcement officers, must accumulate a minimum of twelve (12) hours per year, of continuing education. One hour of continuing education shall be awarded for each hour of active participation by a code enforcement officer, in any course, seminar, workshop, session or other training medium approved by Council. |
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| Renewal: |
All code enforcement officer registrations will expire at the close of business on June 30 of each odd numbered year. Renewal of a code enforcement officer certification may, however, be effected at any time during the month of July without penalty or examination. Renewal fee: $50 |
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| Specialty Classifications — Building Swimming Pool Inspector (SBS) |
| Requirements: |
A certificate or examination record from a recognized code organization, indicating that the applicant has been certified in the discipline for which employed.
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| Fees: |
Registration fee: $50 |
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| CE Requirement: |
In order to maintain registration, all code enforcement officers, must accumulate a minimum of twelve (12) hours per year, of continuing education. One hour of continuing education shall be awarded for each hour of active participation by a code enforcement officer, in any course, seminar, workshop, session or other training medium approved by Council. |
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| Renewal: |
All code enforcement officer registrations will expire at the close of business on June 30 of each odd numbered year. Renewal of a code enforcement officer certification may, however, be effected at any time during the month of July without penalty or examination. Renewal fee: $50 |
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| Specialty Classifications — Electrical Inspector (SE) |
| Requirements: |
A certificate or examination record from a recognized code organization, indicating that the applicant has been certified in the discipline for which employed.
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| Fees: |
Registration fee: $50 |
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| CE Requirement: |
In order to maintain registration, all code enforcement officers, must accumulate a minimum of twelve (12) hours per year, of continuing education. One hour of continuing education shall be awarded for each hour of active participation by a code enforcement officer, in any course, seminar, workshop, session or other training medium approved by Council. |
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| Renewal: |
All code enforcement officer registrations will expire at the close of business on June 30 of each odd numbered year. Renewal of a code enforcement officer certification may, however, be effected at any time during the month of July without penalty or examination. Renewal fee: $50 |
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| Specialty Classifications — Plumbing Inspector (SP) |
| Requirements: |
A certificate or examination record from a recognized code organization, indicating that the applicant has been certified in the discipline for which employed.
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| Fees: |
Registration fee: $50 |
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| CE Requirement: |
In order to maintain registration, all code enforcement officers, must accumulate a minimum of twelve (12) hours per year, of continuing education. One hour of continuing education shall be awarded for each hour of active participation by a code enforcement officer, in any course, seminar, workshop, session or other training medium approved by Council. |
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| Renewal: |
All code enforcement officer registrations will expire at the close of business on June 30 of each odd numbered year. Renewal of a code enforcement officer certification may, however, be effected at any time during the month of July without penalty or examination. Renewal fee: $50 |
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| Specialty Classifications — Mechanical/Gas Inspector (SMG) |
| Requirements: |
A certificate or examination record from a recognized code organization, indicating that the applicant has been certified in the discipline for which employed.
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| Fees: |
Registration fee: $50 |
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| CE Requirement: |
In order to maintain registration, all code enforcement officers, must accumulate a minimum of twelve (12) hours per year, of continuing education. One hour of continuing education shall be awarded for each hour of active participation by a code enforcement officer, in any course, seminar, workshop, session or other training medium approved by Council. |
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| Renewal: |
All code enforcement officer registrations will expire at the close of business on June 30 of each odd numbered year. Renewal of a code enforcement officer certification may, however, be effected at any time during the month of July without penalty or examination. Renewal fee: $50 |
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| Specialty Classifications — Housing Inspector (SH) |
| Requirements: |
A certificate or examination record from a recognized code organization, indicating that the applicant has been certified in the discipline for which employed.
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| Fees: |
Registration fee: $50 |
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| CE Requirement: |
In order to maintain registration, all code enforcement officers, must accumulate a minimum of twelve (12) hours per year, of continuing education. One hour of continuing education shall be awarded for each hour of active participation by a code enforcement officer, in any course, seminar, workshop, session or other training medium approved by Council. |
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| Renewal: |
All code enforcement officer registrations will expire at the close of business on June 30 of each odd numbered year. Renewal of a code enforcement officer certification may, however, be effected at any time during the month of July without penalty or examination. Renewal fee: $50 |
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| Specialty Classifications — Plans Examiner (SPE) |
| Requirements: |
A certificate or examination record from a recognized code organization, indicating that the applicant has been certified in the discipline for which employed.
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| Fees: |
Registration fee: $50 |
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| CE Requirement: |
In order to maintain registration, all code enforcement officers, must accumulate a minimum of twelve (12) hours per year, of continuing education. One hour of continuing education shall be awarded for each hour of active participation by a code enforcement officer, in any course, seminar, workshop, session or other training medium approved by Council. |
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| Renewal: |
All code enforcement officer registrations will expire at the close of business on June 30 of each odd numbered year. Renewal of a code enforcement officer certification may, however, be effected at any time during the month of July without penalty or examination. Renewal fee: $50 |
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CE Requirements
Varies upon license type; please see above
Reciprocates
n/a
Licensing: Contractors
Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation
Contractor's Licensing Board
PO Box 11329
Columbia, S.C.
(803) 896-4686
http://www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/Contractors/
Licensing requirements:
There is no state licensing of journeymen.
For commercial licenses:
| Electrical Contractor (Commercial) |
| Contractors performing on contractors of $17,500 or more must be licensed. |
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Applicants must pass a written examinination. |
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License fee: $230 |
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| Renewal: |
Renewal fee: $110 |
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CE Requirements
n/a
Reciprocates
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State Websites
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