S.C. Code Regs. § 61-16.1903

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 34, August 23, 2024

Section 61-16.1903 - Submission of Plans. (II)

A. Plans and specifications shall be prepared by an architect and/or engineer registered in South Carolina. Unless directed otherwise by the Department, the architect and/or engineer shall submit plans at the schematic, design development, and final stages. All plans shall be drawn to scale. Any construction changes from the approved documents shall be approved by the Department. Construction work shall not commence until a plan approval has been received from the Department. During construction, the Facility shall employ a registered architect and/or engineer for construction administration. Upon approval of the Department, construction administration may be performed by an entity other than the architect. The Department shall conduct periodic inspections throughout each project.

B. Plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Department for a project that has an effect on:

1. The function of a space;

2. The accessibility to or of an area;

3. The structural integrity of the facility;

4. The active and/or passive fire safety systems (including kitchen equipment such as exhaust hoods or equipment required to be under an exhaust hood);

5. Doors;

6. Walls;

7. Ceiling system assemblies;

8. Exit corridors;

9. Life safety systems; or

10. Increases the occupant load or licensed capacity of the facility.

C. The Facility shall submit all subsequent addenda, change orders, field orders, and documents altering the Department's review . Any substantial deviation from the accepted documents shall require written notification, review, and approval from the Department.

D. The licensee shall pay the following inspection fees during the construction phase of the project. The plan inspection fee is based on the total estimated cost of the project whether new construction, an addition, or a renovation. The fees are detailed in the table below.

Construction Inspection Fees
Plan Inspection
Total Project Cost	Fee
< $10,001.00	$750
$10,001 - $100,000	$1,500
$100,001 - $500,000	$2,000
> $500,000	$2,500 plus $100 for each additional $100,000 in project cost
Site Inspection
50% Inspection	$500
80% Inspection	$500
100% Inspection	$500

E. Cosmetic changes utilizing paint, wall covering, floor covering, etc., that are required to have a flame-spread rating, smoke development, or other safety criteria shall be documented with copies of the documentation and certifications kept on file at the facility and made available to the Department.

F. Any construction work which violates codes or standards will be required to be brought into compliance.

S.C. Code Regs. 61-16.1903

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 6, eff 6/27/2014; State Register Volume 42, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/25/2018; State Register Volume 48, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/28/2024.