S.C. Code Ann. § 44-53-1430
Whenever a child under six years of age resides in any dwelling unit or child care facility in which any paint or other similar surface-coating material contains dangerous levels of lead which is on an exposed surface, as defined pursuant to Section 44-53-1320:
(c) The department shall give notice of the existence of the substances to the owner or managing agent and order that the lead base substance on the exposed surface be removed, replaced or securely and permanently covered within thirty days of receipt of notice. If, at the discretion of the director, the condition cannot be corrected within thirty days, an extension of reasonable time may be granted.
The owner, agent or person in control of any building subject to this article shall have the right to appeal within thirty days from the decision of the department to any court of competent jurisdiction, stating in the notice of appeal the grounds therefor, and the court shall affirm, modify or revoke the decision of the department within thirty days of receipt of the notice of appeal.
If, before the end of the thirty-day period or extension, the owner sells the dwelling or child care facility, he shall notify the prospective buyer of the lead problem and the new owner shall assume the responsibility of carrying out the requirements of this section within the specified time period.