Building Safety in Cherokee County, SC (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Cherokee County, South Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Building Permits
In unincorporated Cherokee County, South Carolina, anyone who wants to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, demolish or change a building or structure must first apply to the building official and obtain a building permit. Work with a total cost in value under $1,000.00 is exempt, as are matters exempt under state or federal law.
Building Permit Requirements in Cherokee County, SC
Some RestrictionsCherokee County Code § 6-2
(a)Any owner, authorized agent, contractor or any other party who desires to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, demolish or change a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or repair any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the technical codes above set forth, or to cause any work to...
Electrical Permits
In unincorporated Cherokee County, South Carolina, anyone who installs, alters, repairs, removes or converts an electrical system must first apply to the building official and obtain a building permit. Section 6-1(k) adopts the 2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) with SC modifications, effective January 1, 2023. Work valued under $1,000.00 is exempt.
Electrical Permits and the NEC in Cherokee County, SC
Some RestrictionsCherokee County Code §§ 6-1(k), 6-2(a)
The latest edition of the following nationally known codes for the regulation of construction and building safety standards are hereby adopted by reference and shall be in final force and effect in the county upon the effective date of January 1, 2023. ... (k)2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) with SC modifications. ... (a)Any owner, authorized agent, contractor or any other party who desi...
Plumbing Permits
In unincorporated Cherokee County, South Carolina, anyone who installs, alters, repairs, removes or converts a plumbing system must first apply to the building official for a building permit. Section 6-1(d) adopts the 2021 South Carolina Plumbing Code or the 2021 International Plumbing Code with SC modifications, including Chapter 1, Administration, effective January 1, 2023.
Plumbing Permits and Plumbing Code in Cherokee County, SC
Some RestrictionsCherokee County Code §§ 6-1(d), 6-2(a)
The latest edition of the following nationally known codes for the regulation of construction and building safety standards are hereby adopted by reference and shall be in final force and effect in the county upon the effective date of January 1, 2023. ... (d)2021 South Carolina Plumbing Code or the 2021 International Plumbing Code with SC modifications, including Chapter 1, Administration. ......
Building Inspections
In unincorporated Cherokee County, South Carolina, the building official, also called the building inspector, issues permits and inspects construction under Chapter 6. The permit card stays posted until the work is completed and approved. Floodplain work carries its own written rule in Section 8-135: as many inspections as are necessary, with entry at any reasonable hour.
Building Inspections in Unincorporated Cherokee County, SC
Some RestrictionsCherokee County Code § 8-135
(1)Inspections of work in progress. As the work pursuant to a permit progresses, the local floodplain administrator shall make as many inspections of the work as may be necessary to ensure that the work is being done according to the provisions of the local ordinance and the terms of the permit. In exercising this power, the floodplain administrator has a right, upon presentation of proper cred...
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