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South Carolina Building Codes & State Adoption Profile

Review 8 current statewide building code adoption records for South Carolina, including model-code editions, effective dates, amendments, and official references.

Always verify statewide requirements, local amendments, and the applicable enforcement date with the authority having jurisdiction before relying on a code selection.

Current South Carolina adoption records

Adopted codeBase model codePublisherEffectiveAdoption typeReference
South Carolina Mechanical Code 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Jan 1, 2023 Custom Official source
South Carolina Building Code 2021 International Building Code (IBC) ICC Jan 1, 2023 Custom Official source
South Carolina Residential Code 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) ICC Jan 1, 2023 Custom Official source
South Carolina Fuel Gas Code 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) ICC Jan 1, 2023 Custom Official source
South Carolina Plumbing Code 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) ICC Jan 1, 2023 Custom Official source
South Carolina Fire Code 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) ICC Jan 1, 2023 Custom Official source
South Carolina Electrical Code 2020 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) NFPA Jan 1, 2023 Amended Official source
South Carolina Energy Code 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ICC Jan 1, 2013 Amended Official source

South Carolina building code questions

What building codes are currently listed for South Carolina?

The current dataset contains 8 active adoption records for South Carolina. The code identifiers represented are IBC, IECC, IFC, IFGC, IMC, IPC, IRC, NFPA 70.

Does South Carolina amend its adopted model building codes?

The adoption records use these amendment classifications: Amended, Custom. Local amendments may still apply even when a statewide record is present.

How do I confirm the code for a project in South Carolina?

Use the listed adoption references as a starting point, then confirm the edition, effective date, local amendments, occupancy, and project scope with the authority having jurisdiction in South Carolina.

Are these South Carolina records legal advice?

No. MeltPlan provides research information and source links. The enforcing agency and adopted legal text control.