South Carolina § 40-10-280 - Local authority; determination of compliance with chapter.
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§ 40-10-280. Local authority; determination of compliance with chapter.
(A) Nothing in this chapter limits the power of the State or a municipality or county to regulate the quality of work performed by contractors through a system of permits, fees, and inspections that are designed to ensure compliance with, and aid in the implementations of, state and local laws for the protection of the public health and safety. Nothing in this chapter limits the power of the State or a municipality or county to adopt a system of permits requiring submission to and approval by the State or municipality, or county of plans and specifications for work to be performed by contractors before commencement of the work and requirements after the work is completed. The official authorized to issue building or other related permits or authorization to commence work must ascertain that the fire sprinkler contractor is licensed by requiring evidence of a valid fire sprinkler contractor license.
(B) Nothing in this chapter may alter or limit the State Fire Marshal's Office duties and responsibilities concerning fire sprinkler systems as provided in this chapter and in Section 23-9-20.
(C) Private and public awarding entities and individuals are required to determine compliance with this chapter before awarding any contracts for fire sprinkler system work.
(D) This chapter applies to any fire sprinkler contractor performing work for the State or a municipality or county. Officials of the State or a municipality, or county are required to determine compliance with this chapter before awarding a contract for the planning, sale, installation, repair, alteration, addition, or inspection of a fire sprinkler system containing water spray or a water foam system.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 177, SECTION 1.
Editor's Note
Sections 23-9-40 and 23-9-60, previously referenced in (B), were repealed by 2022 Act No. 170, SECTION 12. See, now, Section 23-9-20.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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