Building Safety in Greenwood County, SC (2026)
5 rules for unincorporated Greenwood County, South Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Childcare Center Rules
A day care in unincorporated Greenwood County needs a South Carolina Department of Social Services letter of approval before the county will sign off on zoning, plus 75 square feet of fenced outdoor play area per child. The building itself must be a permanent structure that meets fire code, with its site plan approved by the fire marshal before it can open.
Greenwood County Child Care Facility Standards
Some RestrictionsGreenwood County Code § 6-3-120
(a)Day care and child care centers must meet the minimum standards set forth by the department of social services and other licensing agencies, unless higher standards are required in this chapter. A letter of approval from the department of social services will be required prior to zoning approval. ... (g)Each center shall provide a minimum of 75 square feet of usable unpaved outdoor play area...
Building Permits
Greenwood County has adopted the International Building Code and International Residential Code, latest editions, under § 6-1-1(a). Any building, structure or alteration requiring a building permit must have its fee paid at filing, per § 6-1-2(a), and the city and county building official enforces the codes.
Building Permits in Unincorporated Greenwood County
Some RestrictionsGreenwood County Code §§ 6-1-1(a)(1), (a)(10), (d), (f), 6-1-2(a)
(a)The following codes, published by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., are hereby adopted for those areas of the county outside of the incorporated municipalities in the county:(1)International Building Code, latest edition (to include Appendix H); ... (10)International Residential Code, latest edition. ... (d)The city and county building official shall be the administrat...
Electrical Permits
Greenwood County adopted the National Electrical Code, latest edition, under § 6-1-1(b). Electrical work requires a permit with the fee paid at filing, per § 6-1-2(a), and anyone providing electrical services must hold a contractor license or county certification card under § 6-1-4(a).
Electrical Permits in Unincorporated Greenwood County
Some RestrictionsGreenwood County Code §§ 6-1-1(b), 6-1-2(a), 6-1-4(a)
(b)The National Electrical Code, latest edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted for those areas of the county outside of the incorporated municipalities in the county. ... (a)On all buildings, structures or alterations requiring a building, mechanical, plumbing, swimming pool, or electrical permit, permit fees shall be paid as required at the time of fi...
Plumbing Permits
In unincorporated Greenwood County, the International Plumbing Code governs all plumbing work under Greenwood County Code § 6-1-1(a)(2). Anyone doing plumbing work must obtain a plumbing permit and pay the fee set on the county's official fee schedule at the time of filing, per § 6-1-2(a). The county building official enforces the code and issues permits.
Plumbing Permits in Unincorporated Greenwood County
Some RestrictionsGreenwood County Code §§ 6-1-1(a)(2), (f), 6-1-2(a)-(b)
(a)The following codes, published by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., are hereby adopted for those areas of the county outside of the incorporated municipalities in the county: ... (2)International Plumbing Code, latest edition; ... (f)Violations of the provisions of any of the technical codes listed in this section shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $200.00 or ...
Building Inspections
Greenwood County Code § 6-1-3 requires builders to obtain a temporary electrical certificate after county inspection and approval, then a final certificate once the completed building passes inspection for full code compliance. Missing deadlines triggers revocation and power disconnection.
Electrical Certificate Inspections in Greenwood County
Some RestrictionsGreenwood County Code § 6-1-3
In addition to any other permits required by this Code or other laws, all building contractors and other persons constructing buildings (collectively referred to in this section as builders) shall obtain both of the following electrical certificates:(1)Temporary certificate. After installation of the electrical system in a building, a builder shall apply to the county for a temporary certificat...
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