Modular building units certified pursuant to this chapter are considered to comply with the requirements of all laws, ordinances, and regulations of this State or of local governments which govern the matters within the scope of the approval and certification applicable to modular building units, including those bearing upon technologies, techniques, and materials, or the safety of buildings or building components. Local codes enforcement agencies shall issue building permits for certified modular building units, prior to installation, and issue certificates of occupancy after they have been installed and inspected pursuant to this chapter. Any modular building unit found not to comply with this chapter must be brought into compliance before the certificate of occupancy is issued. In the absence of a local building official, the certificate must be issued by the chief administrative officer of the local government.
HISTORY: 1984 Act No. 481, Section 1; 1985 Act No. 111, Section 1; 1990 Act No. 560, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Chapter 43 - Modular Buildings Construction Act
Section 23-43-10. Short title.
Section 23-43-20. Definitions.
Section 23-43-30. Policy and purpose.
Section 23-43-40. Promulgation of regulations.
Section 23-43-60. Building Code Council to hear appeals; variances.
Section 23-43-70. Publication of standards.
Section 23-43-80. Certification by South Carolina Building Codes Council.
Section 23-43-85. Standards for placement of modular homes; display models.
Section 23-43-100. Effect of certification; responsibilities of local enforcement agencies.
Section 23-43-110. Suspension or revocation of certification.
Section 23-43-120. Variance orders.
Section 23-43-130. Reservation of local authority; enforcement by local officials.
Section 23-43-150. Licensing sellers of modular building units.
Section 23-43-160. Establishment of fees for enforcement and implementation of chapter.
Section 23-43-170. Certification by other States.
Section 23-43-180. Injunctive relief.