South Carolina § 5-25-440 - Records kept by inspector.
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§ 5-25-440. Records kept by inspector.
The inspector shall keep the following records:
(1) A book indexed and kept so that it will show readily by reference all such buildings as are approved, that is, the name and residence of the owner, the location of the building, how it is or is to be occupied, the date of inspection, what defects were found and when remedied and date of the building certificate;
(2) A record which shall show the date of every general inspection, defects discovered and when remedied;
(3) A record which shall show the date, circumstances and origin of every fire that occurs, the name of the owner and occupant of the building in which the fire originated and the kind and value of property destroyed or damaged; and
(4) A record of inspection of electrical wiring and certificates issued.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 47-1194; 1952 Code SECTION 47-1194; 1942 Code SECTION 7482; 1932 Code SECTION 7482; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 4597; 1917 (30) 77.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 5-25-440 ("Records kept by inspector.") 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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