South Carolina Contractor License and Building Codes

State of South Carolina Contractor & Building Information

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South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation

South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board
South Carolina Electrical Contractors are licensed and regulated for the protection of consumers against deficient electrical installations. The South Carolina Electrical Contractors Board issues licenses to certify electrical contractors and journeyman electricians to work within the state.
For more information visit: South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board.

Determining if a License is Required and What Type
To determine if a contractor’s license is required by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
For more information visit: South Carolina Licenses.

National Association of State Contractor’s Licensing Agencies (NASCLA)
South Carolina Residential Home Builders Commission South Carolina Licensing Board for Contractors

Check a South Carolina Contractor License
To check to see if an electrician is licensed, or to check the status of an Electrical Contractor in the State of South Carolina go to: South Carolina License Look Up

Building Codes in Effect for South Carolina
For building code information visit: South Carolina Building Codes.

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South Carolina Electrical Codes

NEC® National Electrical Code Adoption: 2014
Effective July 2016.

Please Note: Due to the nature of the electrical code adoption process, we cannot guarantee complete accuracy of this information. Please notify us of any changes you may be aware of.

South Carolina Energy Codes

The South Carolina Energy Code is adopted and required by the South Carolina Energy Office. This code sets minimum energy efficient buildings.
For more information visit: South Carolina Building Energy Codes Program.

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