Building

General:

Construction within the Town may involve several different areas of regulation, depending on the nature and scope of construction. In addition to the International Residential Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Fire codes and 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, the Town enforces a Zoning, Subdivision, and a Code of General Ordinances. Before commencing any construction or remodeling, a building permit must be obtained from the Town. A zoning certificate may also be required for any change in use, even if a building permit is not required.

Requirements for a Building Permit

Building Permit Application (PDF, 197.71 KB)

Building Permit Checklist (PDF, 361.51 KB)

Certificate of Occupancy Residential Checklist (PDF, 130.62 KB)

Chapter 14- Buildings and Building Regulations

Chapter 86- Zoning

Construction Board of Appeals Application

Contractor Letter of Authorization (PDF, 123.96 KB)

Current List of Codes Adopted and Enforced by TOEB (PDF, 71.5 KB)

Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance - Town ordinance Section 14 (PDF, 117.82 KB)

Handrail Grip Size (PDF, 213.12 KB)

Height Certificate (PDF, 69.16 KB)

Manual J- New Construction (PDF, 115.69 KB)

Manual J Review Form- New Construction (PDF, 180.72 KB)

Non-Commercial Personal Use Affidavit (PDF, 49.28 KB)

Non-Conversion Agreement (PDF, 152.9 KB)

Owner Builder Disclosure (PDF, 147.88 KB)

Pool Checklist (PDF, 581.38 KB)

Pool Fencing Affidavit (PDF, 114.72 KB)

Property Owner Letter of Authorization (PDF, 75.37 KB)

Request for Permit Extension (PDF, 71.15 KB)

Residential Building Packet (PDF, 1.1 MB)

Sign Permit Application (PDF, 354.25 KB)

Site Development Application (PDF, 139.82 KB)

SC DHEC Beachfront Notification Form (PDF, 37.53 KB)

Scope of Work for Alterations, Repairs & Additions (PDF, 95.43 KB)

Solar Panel Packet (PDF, 312.03 KB)

Special Inspection Packet (PDF, 419.07 KB)

Subcontractors Listing (PDF, 209.46 KB)

Substantial Improvement Forms (PDF, 188.5 KB)

Temporary Tent Permit Requirements (PDF, 103.51 KB)

Tree Removal Application (PDF, 168.44 KB)

V Zone Breakaway Wall Certificate (PDF, 33.38 KB)

V Zone Design Certificate (PDF, 27.05 KB)

2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code

Modification or Repair of Flood Prone Property:

If your home or business sustained damage, or if you are making improvements to the structure's exterior and/or interior, your community has Flood Damage Prevention Regulations that many affect how you rebuild or make improvements. These laws are required by the National Flood Insurance Program flood insurance to be made available to community residents and property owners. Save yourself time, aggravation and money by reading the following information...

Notice to Homeowners of Flood Prone Properties (PDF, 188.5 KB)

FEMA Technical Bulletins for Building in a Flood Hazard Area

FEMA Technical Bulletins provide guidance concerning the building performance standards of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which are contained in Title 44 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations at Section 60.3. The bulletins are intended for use primarily by state and local officials responsible for interpreting and enforcing NFIP regulations and by members of the development community, such as design professionals and builders. The bulletins do not create regulations, rather they provide specific guidance for complying with the minimum requirements of existing NFIP regulations.

Breakaway Walls (PDF, 16.75 MB)

Coastal Corrosion Protection for Metal Connectors (PDF, 1.59 MB)

Elevator Installation (PDF, 1000.6 KB)

Flashing (PDF, 962.21 KB)

Flood Resistant Material Requirements

Flood Vent Openings (PDF, 3.73 MB)

Free of Obstruction Requirements (PDF, 2.84 MB)

Metal Roofing (PDF, 7 MB)

Non-Residential Floodproofing (PDF, 40.8 MB)

Reasonably Safe From Flooding on Fill Dirt (PDF, 3.05 MB)

Shutter Alternatives (PDF, 3.16 MB)

Underlayment for Shingles (PDF, 863.41 KB)