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 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
Inspection Requests
Monday – Thursday 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm for next day inspections
Monday- Friday 8:00 am- 9:00 am for same day inspections
Inspectors telephone numbers listed . Please DO NOT leave inspection request on voicemail.
- Ben Brown – (843) 740-2563
- Brandon Fields – (843)740-2532
- Al Graham – (843) 740-2534
- Chad Graham – (843) 740-2567
- Alec Johnson – (843) 740-5868
- Robbie Robinson – (843) 740-2565
- Paul Stubblefield – (843) 740-2549
- Flood Plain Manager – Toyah Smith – (843) 740-2559
- Sign Inspector – Terrilyn Simmons – (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 International Residential Code, January 1, 2023
- 2020 National Electric Code, January 1, 2023
- 2009 International Energy Code, January 1, 2023
- 2017 ICC A117.1, 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.