The following is a general list of required inspections. Some may or may not apply depending on the type of construction. In addition to this list of inspections, the field inspector, based on the type of construction may require other inspections not specifically noted on this list. 

NOTE: THE APPROVED SET OF PLANS STAMPED AND REVIEWED BY THE PLANS EXAMINER MUST BE AT THE JOB SITE FOR EVERY INSPECTION. 

TS: TEMPORARY SERVICE

Electrical service for use at project site during the construction period.

 FT: FOOTING

To be made after footers are excavated. All horizontal and vertical steel must be in place in footers.

Termite certificate and Compaction reports are required.

CR: CORE

All vertical pier / stem wall steel and continuous wall assemblies shall be in place and anchoring devices on site. Flood Elevation Certificate and As-Built Foundation Survey must be in permit file prior to scheduling inspection. Termite certification is required.

FS: FLOOR STRAPPING

All anchoring devices installed at piers and continuous walls to floor assembly.

RP: ROUGH PLUMBING

All under slab rough plumbing in place. Water & DWV test required. 

SL: SLAB

Slab ready to pour footing excavated with all steel reinforcement in place. All vertical anchoring devices if not already in place, shall be on site and have placement location identified on form boards. Termite certificate, Elevation Certificate (if in a flood zone), As Built Foundation Survey, and Compaction report are required. 

ST: STRAPPING

All exterior wall sheathing and roof framing member anchoring devices installed. Also, windows and exterior doors must be installed per manufacturer specifications (EXPOSED FOR INSPECTION). Safe access to each floor required.

LH: LATH

Wire mesh, flashings, and wrap installed per manufacture installation guide lines.

RI: ROUGH IN

On new structures, FR, PL, EL, AND HVAC must all be complete before calling for inspection. All plate penetrations to be sealed at this time.

FR: FRAMING

All framing completed. Safe access to each floor level required.

PL: PLUMBING ROUGH-IN

All plumbing stub outs complete. After the roof, framing, fire blocking and bracing are in place. Plumbing pressure is required.

EL: ELECTRICAL ROUGH-IN

All wiring to be concealed in ceiling or wall membranes shall be installed. To be done after roof, framing, fire blocking and bracing is in place.

HV: MECHANICAL / HVAC

All ductwork for heating and air must be completed prior to inspection.

IN:  INSULATION

The thermal envelope for any conditioned space must be completed before the permanent service inspection.  Foam: Insulation certificate on file.

PS: PERMANENT SERVICE

All electrical installations to be complete or properly terminated. Final septic tank approval or sewer approval is required.

For commercial job: PS affidavit and Zoning compliance letter are required.

CO: CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY / FINAL

Building must meet all requirements for immediate occupancy. An original finished construction elevation certificate required if in a flood zone.

For commercial job: Fire Department approval, Certificate of Compliance from Beaufort County Engineering Department and DHEC approval for restaurant or pool is required before CO / FINAL Inspection.

YOUR PERMIT WILL EXPIRE AFTER SIX MONTHS OF INACTIVITY. 

INSPECTION LINE (843) 255-2078

FORWARD ALL DOCUMENTS TO: wbcodes@bcgov.net

You first need to obtain a zoning permit from the Zoning Department.  Listed below are the items required for obtaining a zoning permit:

• Three site plans with the structure located on the site plan giving the setbacks from the property lines.
• Septic tank permit or sewer
• 911 address

After receiving a zoning permit you would come to the Building Codes Office with the following:

• Building permit application
• Contractor's name, address, telephone number, state license and Beaufort County Business license number
• List of subcontractors with their state and Beaufort County Business license number.
• Two sets of building drawings or blueprints
• Plans must include HVAC plan (Manual J, load calcs, duct size and layout), Plumbing plan (riser diagram and water supply for fixture unit), Electrical plan (panel location and load calcs), and RES Check document.
• You will need to be prepared to pay a building permit fee and if applicable impact fees upon submittal of the permit.
• Once the permit is reviewed and entered into the computer, you will be notified to come and pick up the permit

Customers will need to take the following paperwork to the Zoning Office for a zoning permit:

• Three copies of a plat or site plan of the property where the mobile home will be placed.
• Copy of a septic tank final permit unless the mobile home is replacing an existing home.
• Physical address for the property where the mobile home is being placed.

After getting the zoning permit the customer will need to bring the following to the Building Codes Office in order to get a placement permit:

• Title of the mobile home in new owners name. (Dealers may use bill of sale and title application receipt)
• Two copies of plat or site plan with zoning approval stamp.
• Copy of zoning permit.
• Septic tank final permit. (Unless replacing an existing home)
• Proof of Wind Zone II
• If home is pre-owned, provide previous owners name.
• Impact fee assessment.

Once the mobile home has been placed on the property and set up you will need to get an inspection in order to obtain power. The following will be necessary to get the miscellaneous permit:

If you are moving a mobile home out of Beaufort County we will need a paid tax receipt for the mobile home for the current year.

The International Building Code (IBC-18) requires special inspections be performed on buildings constructed within the scope of Chapter 17.  

1. The Beaufort County Building Codes department will follow the State mandated Special Inspection Manual as published by the South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation.
2. Monitoring of Special Inspectors:
   1.  The Deputy Building Code Director will require contact information on the selected Special Inspectors for the project.
   2. County Building Inspector assigned to the project will contact the Special Inspector to schedule a site visit to witness his/her work for quality assurance. 

Special Inspection Requirements

Questions: Please email the Deputy Building Code Director at mbrantley@bcgov.net