South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 59 - Residential Home Builders
Section 40-59-5. Application of Chapter 1; conflicts.

Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, Article 1, Chapter 1 of Title 40 applies to any entities or individuals regulated by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. If there is a conflict between this chapter and Article 1, Chapter 1 of Title 40, the provisions of this chapter control.
HISTORY: 2002 Act No. 359, Section 1.

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.