S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 71-8300.2 – Codes and Standards.

A. All references to codes and standards found in these regulations refer to the editions specified in the SCFC unless otherwise stated in these regulations or adopted by state statutes.
B. In accordance with S.C. Code Ann. Section 1-34-30(A), the Office of the State Fire Marshal hereby adopts the latest edition of the nationally-recognized codes with referenced standards adopted and promulgated by the South Carolina Building Codes Council. The requirements of the IFC, International Fire Code, (as adopted pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. Section 6-9-5, et seq., 1976, as amended) shall constitute the minimum standards for fire prevention and life safety protection for construction, occupancy, and use of all buildings, structures, and premises within the scope of these regulations except as modified by these regulations. In addition, to the extent to which they can be applied without conflicting with other state regulations or state statutes, the following sections of Chapter 1 of the 2021 edition of the IFC shall apply:
1. 1. Scope and General Requirements (Section 101). “The State of South Carolina” shall be used for the Name of Jurisdiction.
2. 2. Applicability (Section 102)
3. 3. Liability (Section 104.7)
4. 4. Maintenance (Section 109)
5. 5. Service Utilities (Section 110)
6. 6. Stop Work Orders (Section 113)
7. 7. Unsafe Structures or Equipment (Section 114)
C. The codes and standards referenced in the codes adopted pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. Section 6-9-5 et seq., 1976, as amended shall be enforced as applicable.
D. The requirements of NFPA 1123, Code for Fireworks Display, including Annex A and E, shall be used for all firework displays in South Carolina except as modified by these regulations.
E. The requirements of NFPA 1126, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience, including Annexes A, B, and D, shall be used for all proximate audience displays in South Carolina except as modified by these regulations.

HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 6, eff June 25, 1999. Amended by State Register Volume 33, Issue No. 5, eff May 22, 2009; State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 4, eff April 25, 2014; State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4445, eff June 27, 2014; State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4555, eff June 26, 2015; State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4618, eff June 24, 2016; SCSR 47-5 Doc. No. 5161, eff May 26, 2023.