Public Health Rules in North Charleston, SC (2026)
1 verified public health rules for North Charleston, South Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
North Charleston requires every business building in the city to be ratproofed, freed of rats and kept that way under the direction and supervision of the health officer. Once the health officer serves a written ratproofing order, the owner has at least fifteen days to finish the work, and missing that deadline without a written extension makes the owner guilty of a misdemeanor.
North Charleston Ratproofing Rules for Business Buildings
Significant RestrictionsNorth Charleston Code of Ordinances § 9-107, 9-108
Sec. 9-107. - Buildings to be maintained ratproof. All business buildings in the city shall be ratproofed, freed of rats and maintained in a ratproof and rat-free condition under the direction and supervision of the health officer. Sec. 9-108. - Notice to ratproof generally. Upon receipt of a written notice or order from the health officer, the owner of any business building specified therein s...
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