North Charleston, SC Swimming Pools & Spas: Pool Permits (2026)

Sec. 5-310 states that building permit fees shall be calculated based on an accurate cost of materials and labor/installation, that all sub-contractors, individual contractors, owners and or agents must apply for permits separately, and that applicants must provide a detailed scope of work showing costs, with fees set forth in Appendix A to Chapter 5. 00 per thousand above $500,000. 00. Once issued, Sec. 5-311 lets a residential permit run twelve months, and the building official may grant a single extension of up to 180 days if the holder requests it in writing before expiration, substantial work has already occurred, and the remaining work can reasonably finish in that window; a permit still lapses early if no substantial work happens for any 90 consecutive days, and no fees are refunded once a permit expires.

Sec. 5-33 requires that permits to construct or alter a structure be pulled by a licensed contractor unless the homeowner is personally performing work on a primary residence other than electrical or gas work, and Sec. 5-17 requires proof of compliance with any recorded covenants or architectural review board before the permit issues.