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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.

The Building Department is responsible for the issuing of building permits both residential and commercial, new construction and renovations. We are located on the 5th floor of City Hall room 518. Permits can be issued Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.   The following are the mandatory codes and the dates of their adoption and implementation: 

2006 International Building Code, July 1, 2008
2006 International Fire Code, July 1, 2008
2006 International Plumbing Code, July 1, 2008
2006 International Mechanical Code, July 1, 2008
2006 International Fuel Gas Code, July 1, 2008
2005 National Electric Code July 1, 2007
2003 International Residential Code, July 1, 2005
All commercial construction plans submitted after July 1, 2008 must meet
the 2006 International Building Codes and all other applicable codes
 

The Building Inspection Department is now offering online services to assist in the permitting and inspection request process. This service is powered by BuildERadius and can be seen at www.buildingdepartment.com.

Inspections can be requested by calling (843) 740-2569:
Monday - Friday 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm for next day inspections
Monday- Friday 8:00 am- 9:00 am for same day inspections

All Inspectors will be at the telephone numbers listed below during Above mentioned times to handle your requests.

Staff Directory

Name Title Phone
Toyah Smith Sign Inspector (843) 740-2533
Darbis Briggman Chief Building Official (843) 740-2560
Charlie Coker Mechanical and Gas Inspector (843) 740-2567
John Miller Electrical Inspector (843) 740-2566
David Dickson Plumbing Inspector (843) 740-2568
John Dunn Deputy Building Official/
Commercial Plans Reviewer
(843) 740-2563
Dorothy Gibson Secretary (843) 740-2564
Al Graham Building Inspector (843) 740-2534
Jerry Groover Residential Plans Examiner (843) 740-2559
Marion Hanckel Building Inspector (843) 740-2565
Elaine Hawkins Sign Inspector (843) 740-2549
Michelle Hawkins Mobile Home Inspector (843) 740-2557
Robin Krofta Office Manager (843) 740-2569
Rick Williams FloodPlain Manager

(843) 740-2561

Keyvonne Wright Building Inspector (843) 740-2532
Terrilyn Simmons Secretary (843) 740-2562

Miscellaneous Info:

Code Book Purchases
Fenton Miller, 843-225-5605
Miller Code Books
1692 Seccessionville Road
Charleston, SC 29412