South Carolina § 5-25-380 - Procedure in case of defective or illegal construction.
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§ 5-25-380. Procedure in case of defective or illegal construction.
Whenever the inspector finds any defects in any new building or finds that such building is not being constructed or has not been constructed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter or that an old building, because of its condition, is dangerous and likely to cause fire, he shall notify the owner of such building of such defects or of such failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter and such owner or builder shall immediately remedy the defect and make the building comply with the provisions of this chapter. The owner or builder may appeal from the decision of the inspector to the city council.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 47-1188; 1952 Code SECTION 47-1188; 1942 Code SECTION 7485; 1932 Code SECTION 7485; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 4600; 1917 (30) 77.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 5-25-380 ("Procedure in case of defective or illegal construction.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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