§ 13.04.010. Adoption by reference.

A.

1.

The following codes are adopted by reference as though they were copied herein fully:

International Building Code—2015 Edition including Chapter 1;

International Energy Conservation Code—2009 Edition;

International Fire Code—2015 Edition;

International Fuel Gas Code—2015 Edition;

International Mechanical Code—2015 Edition;

International Plumbing Code—2015 Edition;

International Residential Code—2015 Edition including Chapter 1 and International Swimming Pool and Spa Code—2012 Edition;

National Electrical Code—2014 Edition;

NFPA 101 Life Safety Code—2015 Edition;

Standard for Residential Construction in High-Wind Regions ICC 600—2008 Edition;

Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities ICC A117.1—2009 Edition.

2.

Accessory structure exemption wording is removed within the IBC and the IRC and replaced with the following language:

One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 225 square feet or exceed $1,500.00 in cost are exempt from permits as described in section 105 Permits, paragraph 105.2 Work Exempt from Permit, Building, of the IBC and the IRC.

B.

Within said codes, when reference is made to the duties of a certain official named therein, that designated official of Colleton County, who has duties corresponding to those of the named official in said code, shall be deemed to be the responsible official insofar as enforcing the provisions of said code are concerned.

C.

Areas not affected. This chapter shall not affect any incorporated areas of the County of Colleton nor any parcel of land owned by the State of South Carolina or the federal government, or any buildings or installations placed thereon.

D.

Areas affected. Except for those portions of land excluded under subsection C above, this chapter shall cover all unincorporated portions of Colleton County.

E.

Contractor's licenses required. Every contractor or builder who shall make contracts for the erection or construction or repair of buildings for which a county permit is required, and every contractor or builder making such contracts and subletting the same or any part thereof, shall be required to secure a license from Colleton County as provided hereinafter.

F.

Application for license. Anyone desiring to be licensed with Colleton County as a general, residential, or mechanical contractor must file an application with the planning department. Such application shall be accompanied by the then current license fee as established by county council. A license shall be issued to any person who shall file such written application and show proof of licensure by the State of South Carolina as a general, residential, or mechanical contractor as applicable.

G.

Building code fees. Fees as established and updated periodically by county council, usually in the annual budget ordinance, shall apply as set forth in such ordinance.

H.

Violation of the construction codes as adopted by Colleton County is punishable by a $500.00 fine and/or up to 30 days in jail.

I.

Each day's violation of any provision of the construction code shall constitute a separate offense.

(Ord. No. 95-O-24, §§ 1, 3, 1996; Ord. 96-O-20, §§ 1, 3, 1996; Ord. No. 97-O-19, §§ 1, 3, 1998; Ord. No. 99-O-15, §§ 1, 2, 1999; Ord. No. 01-O-20, § 1, 2002; Ord. No. 02-O-10, § 1, 2002; Ord. No. 06-O-13, § 1, 2006; Ord. No. 08-O-01, § 1, 2008; Ord. No. 10-O-05, § 1, 2010; Ord. No. 11-O-08, § 1, 8-11-2011; Ord. No. 13-O-08, § 1, 10-1-2013; Ord. No. 16-O-10, § 1, 12-6-2016)