S.C. Code Ann. § 10-5-250
Building code and rental unit accessibility requirements; promulgation of regulations
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(A) The requirements for accessibility for people with disabilities contained within the building code and ANSI A117.1, with such modifications as the board considers appropriate, are adopted as minimum standards for compliance with this chapter. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, rental apartment complexes of twenty units or more and temporary lodging facilities of twenty units or more shall provide for not less than five percent of all units or a minimum of one unit, whichever is greater, to be accessible for use by people with disabilities. (B) The board may promulgate regulations to enforce the provisions of this article and the standards provided for in subsection (A).
Section 10-5-250 of the South Carolina Code establishes minimum accessibility standards for rental housing and lodging facilities by incorporating building code requirements and ANSI A117.1 specifications, with any modifications the board deems appropriate. Rental apartment complexes and temporary lodging facilities with twenty or more units must ensure that at least five percent of their units—or a minimum of one unit, whichever is greater—are accessible to people with disabilities. The board overseeing this chapter is also authorized to issue regulations to enforce these accessibility standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 10-5-250, operators of rental apartment complexes or temporary lodging facilities with twenty or more units are generally expected to audit their unit inventory to confirm that the required percentage of accessible units meets or exceeds the five-percent threshold (or at least one unit, whichever is greater). Compliant operators typically document how their accessible units align with the building code and ANSI A117.1 standards, including any board-approved modifications. Staying current with any regulations the board promulgates under subsection (B) is also part of maintaining ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 10-5-250 gives tenants with disabilities a basis to expect that qualifying rental complexes of twenty or more units include a minimum number of accessible units meeting established building code and ANSI A117.1 standards. If a tenant believes a covered property is not meeting these requirements, general enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with the relevant state board, which holds rulemaking authority under subsection (B), or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with South Carolina housing law. Consulting with a housing attorney or disability-rights advocate can help clarify what options may be available under this provision.
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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