South Carolina § 5-25-310 - Building permit.

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§ 5-25-310. Building permit.

Before a building is begun the owner of the property shall apply to the inspector for a permit to build. This permit shall be given in writing and shall contain a provision that the building shall be constructed according to the requirements of this chapter. This requirement shall not prevent cities or towns from requiring submission of plans to the city engineer.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 47-1181; 1952 Code SECTION 47-1181; 1942 Code SECTION 7479; 1932 Code SECTION 7479; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 4594; 1917 (30) 77.

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

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Section 5-25-310 ("Building permit.") 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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