South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 8 - BUILDING CODES COUNCIL
Article 6 - MODULAR BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTION
Section 8-602 - Definitions
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024
For the purpose of these regulations, the following words shall have the meanings indicated:
(1) "Act" means the South Carolina Modular Buildings Construction Act of 1984, Chapter 43 of Title 23 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976 as amended.
(2) "Approved" means conforming to the requirements of Council.
(3) "Approved inspection agency" means an agency approved by the Council to provide plan review and approval, evaluation, and inspection in addition to adequate follow-up services at the point of manufacture to insure that production units are in full compliance with the provisions of the Modular Building Construction Act. An approved inspection agency must retain a building construction-oriented registered professional engineer or architect who must be responsible for compliance with the Modular Building Construction Act and regulations of the Council.
(4) "Building System" means plans, specifications and documentation for a system of modular buildings or for a type or a system of building components, which may include structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems, and other building systems affecting life safety.
(5) "Closed Construction" means that condition when any building, component, assembly, subassembly, or system is manufactured in such a manner that all portions cannot be readily inspected at the erection site without disassembly.
(6) "Component" means any assembly, subassembly, or combination of elements of closed construction, for use as a part of a building, which may include structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems, and other building systems affecting life safety.
(7) "Council" means the South Carolina Building Codes Council as established by Section6-9-63 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.
(8) "Custom Building" means any building manufactured to individual system specifications and not intended for duplication or repetitive manufacture.
(9) "Damage" means damage or-breakage occurring to a modular building or any part thereof causing it to not comply with these regulations.
(10) "Days" shall be construed to be work days, and shall not include Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays.
(11) "Department" means the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation for the State of South Carolina.
(12) "Equipment" means all materials, appliances, devices, fixtures, fittings, or accessories installed in or used in the manufacture and assembly of a modular building.
(13) "Field technical service" means clarification in the field by the Council of technical data relating to the application of the regulations.
(14) "Labeled" means equipment bearing a label of certification by an approved listing organization.
(15) "Listed" means equipment or materials included in a list published by an approved listing organization.
(16) "Local Building Official" means the officer or other designated authority, or duly authorized representative, charged with the administration and enforcement of building codes and standards, for any county, city, town, or other political subdivision of the state.
(17) "Manufacturer" means any person, firm, or corporation which manufactures or assembles modular buildings.
(18) "Manufacturer's Representative" means any person employed by a modular building manufacturer who sells, or offers for sale, modular buildings or components.
(19) "Model" means a specific modular building design which is based on size, room arrangement, method of construction, and arrangement of plumbing, mechanical, or electrical equipment and systems therein.
(20) "Open Construction" means any modular building, building component, assembly, or system manufactured in such a manner that all parts or processes of manufacture can be readily inspected at the installation site without disassembly.
(21) "Site" means the location on which a modular building is erected or is to be erected.
(22) "Standard Design" means any building, system, model, series, or component intended for duplication or repetitive manufacture.
(23) "System Prototype" means a specific design of modular building designated by the manufacturer to be the standard for reproduction. A system prototype may include options that do not affect the performance or function of any system.
(24) "System Recognition" means a system of construction approved by an approved inspection agency.
(25) "Valuation" means the total fair market value of a structure in its completed state, including the combined costs of the modular building or components, the foundation system, porches steps and other "add-ons," additional required mechanical equipment and the installation and connection of all utilities.
