Municipalities and counties may establish agreements with other governmental entities of the State to issue permits and enforce building codes in order to provide the services required by this chapter. The South Carolina Building Codes Council (council) may assist in arranging for municipalities, counties, or consultants to provide the services required by this chapter to other municipalities or counties if a written request from the governing body of the municipality or county is submitted to the council.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-400.582; 1972 (57) 2607; 1984 Act No. 481, Section 2; 1997 Act No. 123, Section 1; 2003 Act No. 83, Section 1, eff July 2, 2003.
Editor's Note
Under the provisions of Chapter 34, Title 1, an agency is required to adopt the latest edition of a nationally recognized code which it is charged by statute or regulation with enforcing by giving notice in the State Register.
Effect of Amendment
The 2003 amendment deleted the last three sentences relating to an affidavit of exemption.