South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 19 - STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD
Article 4 - OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES
Section 19-470.12 - Building Codes Adopted

(a) A local government may adopt any combination of building codes, in accordance with the Building Codes Act, for use within its respective jurisdiction. If a local government does elect to adopt building codes however, they must be only those listed in the Building Codes Act, as published, without local amendments, deletions or additions except as approved in accordance with the Building Codes Act. Local governments are prohibited from writing or publishing any other building codes in part or in whole.

(b) All subsequent editions of every building code adopted by a local government, must also be adopted within one year of the date the document is made available by its publisher. Authorized amendments issued between editions may, at the option of the local government, be adopted as published, without further amendments, deletions or additions.

(c) The appendices included with all building codes are not intended to be administered or enforced unless specifically referenced in the texts of the codes or specifically included by name and letter designation in the adopting ordinance of the local government.