South Carolina § 40-59-620 - Applicability of building code in effect at time of construction.

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§ 40-59-620. Applicability of building code in effect at time of construction.

When an inspection report includes a deficiency that is alleged to be a building codes violation, the inspector is responsible for determining the construction dates and building codes in effect at the time of construction and must conduct the inspection using the building codes in effect at the time of construction.

HISTORY: 2002 Act No. 359, SECTION 1.

Editor's Note

Prior Laws:1994 Act No. 463, SECTION 3; 1976 Code SECTION 40-59-290.

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Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 40-59-620 ("Applicability of building code in effect at time of 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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