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Building and Permit Inspections

The Building Department is responsible for the issuing of building permits for residential and commercial new construction and renovations. Located on the 3rd floor of City Hall in the One Stop Shop.

Permits can be issued Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.

LIST OF ALL PERMITS

Inspection Requests

Online:

Request an Inspection

Monday – Thursday 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm for next day inspections
Monday- Friday 8:00 am- 9:00 am for same day inspections

INSPECTION INFORMATION

Inspectors telephone numbers.  Please DO NOT leave inspection request on voicemail.

  • Ben Brown – (843) 740-2563
  • John Miller – (843) 740-2532
  • Al Graham – (843) 740-2534
  • Chad Graham – (843) 740-2567
  • Alen Johnson – (843) 740-5868
  • Chad Kurp – (843) 740-2568
  • Robbie Robinson – (843) 740-2565
  • Paul Stubblefield – (843) 740-2549
  • Chris Whittaker – (843) 740-2567
  • Flood Plain Manager – Toyah Smith – (843) 740-2559
  • Sign Inspector –  – (843) 740-2533
  • Business License – Michael Burgess – (843) 740-5810
  • Fire Inspections

General Building Department Requests

For general questions, call (843) 740-2569.

Mandatory codes and the dates of their adoption and implementation

  • 2021 International Building Code, January 1, 2023
  • 2021 International Fire Code, January 1, 2023
  • 2021 International Plumbing Code, January 1, 2023
  • 2021 International Mechanical Code, January 1, 2023
  • 2021 International Fuel Gas Code, January 1, 2023
  • 2021 National Electric Code January 1, 2023
  • 2021 International Residential Code, January 1, 2023
  • The 2009 International Energy Code, January 1, 2023

Mission Statement

The Building Inspection Department’s Mission Statement reflects its protection of life, health and property as a solemn responsibility of the highest order. Recognizing the public’s trust bestowed upon individuals engaged in the administration and enforcement of building regulatory codes, the Building Department advocates its commitments to a standard of professional behavior that exemplifies the highest ideals and principles of ethical conduct.

Miscellaneous Info

Code Book Purchases
Fenton Miller, 843-225-5605
Miller Code Books
1692 Seccessionville Road
Charleston, SC 29412

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