South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 59 - Residential Home Builders
Section 40-59-270. Applicability of Chapter 11; exemption of mechanical contractor.

This chapter does not apply to a person licensed under Chapter 11 for the purpose of undertaking the construction, or superintending of construction, of a building or the improvement, reimprovement, or repair of any building. A residential builder who is licensed pursuant to this chapter is not required to be licensed as a general contractor or mechanical contractor under Chapter 11 in order to engage in residential building as defined in Section 40-59-10. A mechanical contractor is exempt from this chapter relating to residential specialty contractors when engaged in contracting in the classification in which he is licensed to perform mechanical contracting. The commission is the exclusive licensing and registration entity for persons who engage solely in residential building and in residential specialty contracting.
HISTORY: 2002 Act No. 359, Section 1.

Editor's Note
The reference to Section 40-59-10 contained in this Code section is incorrect; for definitions, see Section 40-59-20.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 40 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 59 - Residential Home Builders

Section 40-59-5. Application of Chapter 1; conflicts.

Section 40-59-10. South Carolina Residential Builders Commission; membership; oath.

Section 40-59-20. Definitions.

Section 40-59-25. Roofing contract cancellation for insurance coverage denial.

Section 40-59-30. License requirement; enforcement of contracts; restraining orders.

Section 40-59-50. Compensation of members; chairman; bylaws and seal; administrator and staff; meetings; roster of licensees.

Section 40-59-60. Additional commission operations.

Section 40-59-70. Promulgation of regulations.

Section 40-59-80. Investigation of complaints; initial complaints.

Section 40-59-90. Hearing before commission; notice; appearance; order; appeal.

Section 40-59-100. Cease and desist order; temporary restraining order.

Section 40-59-105. Administrative citations and penalties; appeal.

Section 40-59-110. Revocation, suspension, or restriction of license; misconduct; determination of compliance with applicable professional standards.

Section 40-59-115. Jurisdiction over actions of licensees and former licensees.

Section 40-59-120. Fines.

Section 40-59-130. Grounds for denial of license.

Section 40-59-140. Prior criminal record.

Section 40-59-150. Voluntary surrender of license.

Section 40-59-160. Appeal.

Section 40-59-170. Costs.

Section 40-59-180. Collection and enforcement.

Section 40-59-190. Confidentiality.

Section 40-59-200. Penalties.

Section 40-59-210. Cease and desist orders; penalties; injunction.

Section 40-59-220. Licenses and certificates of registration; application; qualifications; bonds; examinations; reciprocity.

Section 40-59-230. Renewal; continuing education; notification of change of circumstances.

Section 40-59-240. Residential specialty contractors; classification; examination; county and municipal business license ordinances; bonds.

Section 40-59-250. Credit report; factors indicating reputation for timely performance; outstanding judgments.

Section 40-59-260. Exception for projects by property owner for personal use; exemption disclosure statement; notice filed with register of deeds.

Section 40-59-265. Exemptions of certain improvements from building permit requirements; owner exempt from licensure.

Section 40-59-270. Applicability of Chapter 11; exemption of mechanical contractor.

Section 40-59-280. Proof of licensure as condition of issuance of local building permit; reports of violations.

Section 40-59-290. Severability.

Section 40-59-300. Construction of low-income housing using volunteer labor by 501(c)(3) eleemosynary organization without presence of "qualifier".

Section 40-59-400. Definitions.

Section 40-59-410. Residential business certificate of authorization as requirement for firm to engage in residential home building, residential specialty contracting, and home inspecting.

Section 40-59-500. Definitions.

Section 40-59-510. Administration; roster of licensed home inspectors.

Section 40-59-520. Licensing requirement; licensing of business entity.

Section 40-59-530. Exceptions.

Section 40-59-540. Application; examination; regulations establishing minimum standards.

Section 40-59-550. Display of license; address changes; renewal; inactive status.

Section 40-59-560. Inspection reports; form; disclosure of scope and limitations.

Section 40-59-570. "Advertisement" defined.

Section 40-59-580. Denial, suspension, or revocation; civil penalties; hearing; appeal.

Section 40-59-590. Restrictions; appraisals and real estate activities.

Section 40-59-600. Penalties; actions to enforce contract; injunction.

Section 40-59-610. Regulations.

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

Section 40-59-810. Short Title.

Section 40-59-820. Definitions.

Section 40-59-830. Stay of action until compliance with article.

Section 40-59-840. Notice of claim; timing; contents; request for clarification.

Section 40-59-850. Contractor's election to inspect, remedy, settle, or deny claim; inspection of construction defect; response to contractor's offer; admissibility.

Section 40-59-860. Claims for personal injury or death; designation for stay on Civil Action Cover Sheet.