• 2021 International Building Codes

• S.C. Building Codes Council 2021 Modification Index

• 2018 Code Modifications

• 2018 IRC Code Changes

• 2015 International Building Code

• South Carolina State Modifications to 2015 Codes (PDF)

• 2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings

• 2018 International Building Code

• Utility Company Requirements for Electrical Service and Meters (PDF)

• Significant Changes to 2015 Residential Electrical Code (PDF)

• City of Greer Climactic and Geographic Design Criteria (PDF)

• South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation

• 2018 LLR SC Code Adoptions

The Building Codes division of the Building and Development Standards Department develops and maintains city ordinances concerning installation and maintenance of building, electrical, mechanical, gas, plumbing, and other systems. Division employees supervise and perform inspections of buildings to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and city ordinances, and develop code change.

Division supervisor Ruthie Helms plans, organizes and administers activities of the building inspections program. She also:

• Administers compliance with City’s regulatory codes

• Assists the Fire Marshal with maintenance inspections on existing buildings

• Conducts building plan reviews to determine code compliance before the issuance of permit

• Inspects old and dangerous structures for compliance with standard housing code and unsafe building abatement code

• Interprets and explains codes, ordinances and regulations to contractors, homeowners and other interested parties

• Investigates and responds to complaints related to violations of City ordinances, ensuring subsequent compliance

• Oversees site visits for code compliance and inspections

• Responds to citizen questions

• Schedules public hearings and maintains a library of codes adopted for public inspection

The office is also over the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals.