(A) If the council finds that the standards for the manufacture and inspection of modular building units prescribed by statute or rules and regulations of another state, or other governmental agency, meet the objectives of this chapter and applicable regulations and are enforced satisfactorily by the other state, or other governmental agency, or by their agents, the council shall enter into product reciprocity with and accept modular building units which have been certified by the other state or governmental agency. The standards of another state are not considered to be satisfactorily enforced unless the other state provides for notification to the council of suspensions or revocations of approvals issued by the other state.
(B) The council shall suspend or revoke, or cause to be suspended or revoked, its acceptance or certification, or both, of certified modular building units if it determines that the standards for the manufacture and inspection of the modular building units of another state or other governmental agency do not meet the objectives of this chapter and applicable regulations, or that the standards are not being enforced to the satisfaction of the council. Notice of the suspension or revocation must be in writing with the reasons set forth. Appeals from suspension or revocations must receive timely review.
(C) If another state or governmental agency or its agent suspends or revokes its approval or certification, the acceptance or certification, or both, granted under this section must be suspended or revoked accordingly.
(D) The council shall cooperate with similar authorities in other jurisdictions and with nationally recognized codes and standards organizations in developing mutually acceptable methods and procedures for testing, evaluating, approving, and inspecting modular building units and otherwise encouraging their production and acceptance.
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.