Saluda County, South Carolina Roofing Permit Regulations and County Ordinances for Unincorporated Areas
Saluda County Building Permit Requirements
In Saluda County, South Carolina, a building permit is required for all construction and alterations in unincorporated areas. The county's Building Codes Office, located at 400 W. Butler Ave., Saluda, SC 29138, handles permit applications and enforcement. For inquiries, you can reach them at 864-445-1849 Ext. #2272 or 864-445-4500 Ext. 2272.
The county enforces the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) with South Carolina amendments.
Permit Application Process:
- Contact the Saluda County Building Codes at (864) 445-4500 ext. 2272 to confirm project eligibility and zoning compliance.
- Access the CC&I Services portal at https://www.cciservisesllc.com to create an account or log in.
- Select the 'Department of Building Safety' tab and choose Saluda County jurisdiction.
- Navigate to 'View Permits and Forms' and select the required permit application type.
- Prepare and submit PDF building plans with a completed permit application.
- Provide project details, including scope and valuation.
- Respond to any comments or requests for revisions from county staff.
- Pay permit fees upon notification of issuance.
- Schedule inspections by calling (864) 445-4500 ext. 2272 with at least 24 hours' advance notice.
Required Documents:
- Completed permit application form.
- Architectural/engineering plans (if required by valuation/scope).
- Site plan showing property lines and setbacks.
- Proof of ownership or authorization.
- Contractor license information (if applicable).
- Property survey (if required).
- For new homes, two sets of plans are required, detailing plat location, footing details, building size, truss type or stick-built structure, and setback distances on all four sides.
- For storage sheds, plans should include plat location, footing details, building size, truss type or stick-built structure, and setback distances on all four sides.
- For pole buildings, plans must show plat location, footing details, building size, truss type or stick-built structure, and setback distances on all four sides.
Specific Rules for Unincorporated Areas:
- A building permit is required for all construction and alterations in unincorporated Saluda County.
- Setbacks: No structure shall be located closer than twenty-five (25) feet to the right-of-way of a street or closer than twenty-five (25) feet from another structure. All structures must have a minimum setback of ten (10) feet from property lines.
- Flood Zone Verification/Approval is required before a building permit can be issued.
Contractor Requirements:
- General contractors and mechanical contractors must hold an active South Carolina license administered by the SC LLR Contractor's Licensing Board.
- Residential builders must be registered with the SC Residential Builders Commission.
- Homeowners may act as their own builder if they obtain a permit marked 'owner-builder'.
- Sub-contractors for mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work must be licensed by the State of South Carolina and obtain the necessary permits for their work.
Fees:
- Permit fees vary by project type and estimated construction cost.
- A plan review fee, if required, is half of the permit fee and is paid upon plan submission.
- Work commencing before permit issuance will result in doubled permit fees.
- Reinspection fees may apply if work is not ready for inspection.
Resources to Learn More
- Saluda County Building Codes: 864-445-4500 ext. 2272
- CC&I Services Portal: https://www.cciservisesllc.com
- SC LLR Contractor's Licensing Board: [email protected], 803-896-4686
- SC Residential Builders Commission: [email protected], 803-896-4696
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