Code Enforcement

Functions
 
The Code Enforcement Building Department assures compliance with the International Code Council (building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, gas and fire) to preserve the safety, health and welfare of City residents.

• Enforce City of Walterboro Zoning Ordinance

• Perform all Building Inspections, Electrical Inspections, Plumbing Inspections, HVAC Inspections, Gas Inspections, Fire Inspections, and Safety Inspections.

• Assist with Permit Applications and Approvals:

      Building Permit Application

      Electrical Permit Application

      Mechanical Permit Application

      Plumbing Permit Application

      Sign Permit Application

      Temporary Banner/Sign Permit Application

      Certificate of Appropriateness Application (for Historic Districts)

 

• Permit Fee Schedule

• Building Plan Reviews, Code Enforcement, Sign Codes, Fence Codes

• Contractor Licensing for the City of Walterboro

• Flood Plain Management

• Interpret Building Codes for all Zoning Districts of the City:  IICD-Interstate Interchange Commercial District, HCD-Highway Commericial District, GCD-General Commercial District, CBD-Central Business District, NCD-Neighborhood Commercial District, SFR-Single Family Residential, MDR-Medium Density Residential, HDR-High Density Residential, as well as the Historic District. 

• Inspect property to ensure that building structures are maintained in accordance with safety standards and that they comply with codes.  Guidance and assistance are also provided to other communities upon request

• Enforce compliance with codes, regulations, ordinances and construction requirements such as littering, tree preservation, junk vehicles, delapidated buildings, etc.

• Assist with developmental use of land structures

• Report on Zoning violations

• Provide administrative services to the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Municipal Planning Commission

• Maintain the Community Rating System, which allows residents discounts on flood insurance premiums

• Coordinate development of the City of Walterboro Hazard Mitigation Plan

• Check Setback Requirements

Inspections can be scheduled for the same day, provided you call before 10 a.m. You will need to provide your job site address and the type of inspection needed. Please be sure all work has been completed before requesting an inspection.  Call the Building Department at 843-549-2545, ext 224.  The results of your inspection will be posted and signed on the permit at the job site. 

The Building Inspector may make as many inspections as he deems necessary during the construction, repair or removal of a building.  When the work is completed, he shall make a final inspection and issue a certificate stating that the work complies with the City Codes.

Once in each calendar year the Building Inspector or his deputy shall make an inspection of any building in the corporate limits of the city and for such purpose he or his deputy may enter any building without molestation by anyone. 

Whenever the Building Inspector or his deputy finds any defect in work being performed, or any unsafe or decayed condition of any building, he shall notify the owner thereof to comply with the law, and it shall be the duty of the said owner to comply.