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Fire Regulations in Orangeburg County, SC (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Orangeburg County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Fireworks

Unincorporated Orangeburg County allows fireworks stands only as a temporary use under Zoning Ordinance § 3.18-2(9), and only for up to six weeks before a commemorative holiday such as the Fourth of July. Like every temporary use, a stand needs a permit from the Zoning Administrator before it can open, and it must come down once that permit expires.

Fireworks Stand Rules in Orangeburg County

Significant Restrictions

Orangeburg County Zoning Ordinance §§ 3.18-1, 3.18-2(9)

The Zoning Administrator is authorized to issue a permit for temporary uses as specified in this Ordinance. No temporary use may be established without receiving such permit. ... (9)Fireworks stands for a period not to exceed six weeks prior to a commemorative holiday such as Fourth of July.

Smoke Detectors

Orangeburg County enforces the 2024 International Fire Code, and its local amendment to Section 1103.5.3 gives owners of existing buildings three years from the date of adoption to bring smoke alarms into compliance. Violations of the adopted Fire Code, including missing that deadline, are misdemeanors enforced by the county.

Orangeburg County Smoke Alarm Compliance

Some Restrictions

Orangeburg County Code § 6-14.1(h)

(h)Fire Code—2024 Edition of the International Fire Code. ... Section 1 ... 13.4 of said code is amended by inserting "misdemeanor," "$500.00," and "30 days." Section 1103.5.3 of said code is amended by inserting "Three years from the date of adoption."

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