S.C. Code Regs. § 8-703
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(A) Interpretation of these Regulations and provisions herein shall be the responsibility of the local building officials, in consultation with the appropriate State Officials where necessary. However, request for interpretation may be forwarded to the Accessibility Committee for the South Carolina Building Codes Council for resolution. (B) The enforcement of these Regulations including investigations shall be the responsibility of the Building Official of each county or municipality within the state. If the county or the municipality does not have a Building Official, the South Carolina Building Codes Council shall enforce these Regulations. (C) Where a conflict exists between these Regulations and Section 10-5-210 through 10-5-320 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended, these Regulations shall be superseded and governed by the applicable code section. Where there is conflict between these Regulations and local and municipal ordinances, these Regulations govern and shall be followed. (D) All meetings and conferences, of an agency of this State, in which participation by the public is invited or anticipated, must be held in a place and manner that is accessible to persons with disabilities, unless there are compelling reasons why specific elements of accessibility cannot be provided. In such instances where specific elements of accessibility cannot be provided, the meeting or conference areas shall be as accessible as reasonably possible.
S.C. Code Regs. ch. 8 § 8-703 establishes how South Carolina's accessibility regulations are interpreted, enforced, and resolved when conflicts arise. Interpretation falls to local building officials, with the option to escalate questions to the Accessibility Committee for the South Carolina Building Codes Council. Enforcement is handled at the county or municipal level by the local Building Official, or by the Building Codes Council itself where no local official exists. The provision also requires that public meetings held by state agencies be conducted in accessible locations, with limited exceptions when full accessibility is not feasible.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under S.C. Code Regs. ch. 8 § 8-703, property owners and managers operating in South Carolina generally look to their local county or municipal Building Official as the primary point of contact for questions about how these accessibility regulations apply to their buildings. When a conflict arises between these regulations and local ordinances, the state regulations take precedence, so operators typically ensure their compliance efforts align with state-level requirements rather than relying solely on local rules. Keeping documentation of any accessibility-related consultations with building officials can support a record of good-faith compliance efforts.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
S.C. Code Regs. ch. 8 § 8-703 establishes that the local Building Official is responsible for investigating and enforcing these accessibility regulations, giving tenants and members of the public a defined point of contact when concerns arise. If a county or municipality lacks a Building Official, the South Carolina Building Codes Council takes on that enforcement role. Individuals who believe these regulations are not being followed may consider contacting the relevant Building Official, reaching out to the South Carolina Building Codes Council, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with state accessibility requirements.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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