Below you can find links to Modular Home Building Codes and Building Authorities for the state of South Carolina.
Additional Resources
• South Carolina requires that every local jurisdiction adopt a code and mandates which code the local government must adopt, making the codes listed below mandatory throughout the state. Local jurisdictions may amend the codes to make them more stringent with the approval of the Modular Homes Building Codes Council (BCC).
• Enforcement and interpretation of each of the codes (building, mechanical, electrical, etc.) is the responsibility of the local governments.
Code Alert: On March 22, 2010, the SC BCC formally adopted the 2009 I-codes with an implementation date of January 1, 2011. More info here.
South Carolina Modular Homes Building Codes
| Code Type |
Code Model |
Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code |
IBC 2006 w/amendments |
online |
| Structural Code |
IBC 2006 w/amendments |
online |
| Plumbing Code |
IPC 2006 |
online |
| Mechanical Code |
IMC 2006 |
No amendments |
| Electrical Code |
NEC 2008 |
No amendments |
| Fire/Life Safety Code |
IFC 2006 w/amendments |
online |
| Accessibility Code |
ICC/ANSI A117.1 |
No amendments |
| Energy Code |
IECC 2006 |
online |
| Gas Code |
IFGC 2006 w/amendments |
No amendments |
| Boiler Code |
None |
N/A |
South Carolina Building Authorities (BA)
Building Authorities are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Functional Area |
Contact |
| Energy |
South Carolina Energy Office
Phone: (803) 737-8030 | | Fire Marshal |
Deputy Director for Fire and Life Safety
Phone: (803) 896-9800 | | Elevator Inspector |
Office of Elevators and Amusement Rides
Phone: (803) 896-7630
Fax: (803) 896-7650 |
South Carolina Municipalities
Modular Home Building Codes are also available for the following municipalities within South Carolina:
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South Carolina Modular Homes Building Codes
