South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 106 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION- SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS COMMISSION
Section 106-5 - Emergency License and Registration

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 106-5

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024

A. In the instance of an event declared to be an emergency by the governor, the department, as defined by S.C. Code Ann. Section 40-59-20(2), is authorized to issue emergency licenses and registrations for out-of-state builders and specialty contractors.

B. To qualify for an emergency license or registration, an individual, at the time of application, must submit a verification letter issued by the state in which the applicant's principal place of business is located (home state) as proof that his or her license is in good standing. The emergency license or registration may be issued only to the individual shown on the home-state license. The home-state license must have been issued by examination; a "grandfathered" license or registration will not be accepted as proof of licensure.

C. In addition to proof of home state licensure, an applicant must also provide:

1. An emergency license application;

2. A national criminal background report current within fourteen (14) days of the date of application. A criminal background report showing misdemeanors listed for twenty-four (24) months or felonies listed for fifteen (15) years prior to the application date will not qualify for licensure;

3. A current bond for home builders of at least Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) and current bond for specialty contractors of at least Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00); and,

4. A fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).

D. An emergency license or registration will be:

1. Issued for one (1) specific event;

2. Limited to a total valuation of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) for any single project for home builders, and a total valuation of Thirty-five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00) for any single project for specialty contractors;

3. Valid only for the scope of work permitted by the applicant's home-state license;

4. Valid only within the area of the declared emergency; and,

5. Valid only for the duration of the emergency declaration, or as extended at the board's discretion.

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