A local enforcement agency may propose to the South Carolina Building Code Council changes in the South Carolina Building Energy Efficiency Standard for application within its jurisdiction to cover special local conditions requiring special or different building standards. The Council shall approve any of such variations if it is established to the Council's satisfaction that:

1. (1) The proposed change is sufficiently consistent with the South Carolina Building Energy Efficiency Standard so that its application will not substantially reduce statewide uniformity of building regulations; or
2. (2) The proposed change does not discriminate against particular technologies, techniques or materials; or
3. (3) The proposed change does not unnecessarily increase the cost of construction in the jurisdiction; or

4. (4) The proposed change is necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare within the jurisdiction.

   Copies of any approved changes shall be provided by the Council to the South Carolina Office of Energy Resources.