Town of Sullivan's Island

Building Department

 2056 Middle Street (In Town Hall)- behind Fire Station

Please continue to visit Town Hall for business licenses and payments until further notice.

Questions?  Contact Jessi Gress, Permit Technician/Building Licenses, at 

(843) 883-5727 (jgress@sullivansisland-sc.com)

(8:30AM - 5:00PM) Mon-Fri at Town Hall, 2056 Middle Street 

Town's Zoning Map (current) - Click here

2019 BUILDING & ZONING FEE SCHEDULE 

(eff 1/1/19 per 11/20/18 Council Resolution) 

In FY08-09 the Town established the Building Department, located at Town Hall, previously part of the Administration Department.  This department handles all matters related to zoning and construction and the issuance of related licenses and permits, performs building related inspections and handles the Town’s code enforcement.  The department consists of a full-time Planning & Zoning Director/Zoning Administrator, Building Official, Building Inspector Trainee, and clerk for business licensing and permitting.

CONTACTS 

Joe Henderson, Planning & Zoning Director/Zoning Administrator

Randy Robinson, CFM, Building Official

Phone: (843) 883-5732 

Email: rrobinson@sullivansisland-sc.com 

Max Wurthmann - Building Inspector Trainee 

(843) 883-5725 or mwurthmann@sullivansisland-sc.com

Jessi Gress, License and Permit Technician

Phone: (843) 883-5727

Email: jgress@sullivansisland-sc.com

MEET THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT STAFF

BUILDING CODES & CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION *

*  The Town of Sullivan's Island follows the current building codes and revisions as adopted by the State of South Carolina.  We strongly encourage you to check the current SC building codes for the most accurate standard.  

Helpful Link:  SC Labor, Licensing & Regulation Website (Click) 

Current SC & Town Building Codes

(Information is deemed reliable but accuracy is not guaranteed*) 

• 2015 South Carolina Building Code or the

  2015 International Building Code with SC modifications;

   

  2015 South Carolina Residential Code or the

  2015 International Residential Code with SC modifications;

   

  2015 South Carolina Fire Code or the

  2015 International Fire Code with SC modifications;

   

  2015 South Carolina Plumbing Code or the

  2015 International Plumbing Code

   

  2015 South Carolina Mechanical Code or the

  2015 International Mechanical Code

   

  2015 South Carolina Fuel Gas Code or the

  2015 International Fuel Gas Code with SC modifications

   

  2009 South Carolina Energy Conservation Code

  2014 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)

                    Click Here: Current Building Codes (Link to SC LLR)\

Permit Requirements for New and Substantially Improved Residential Structures (Click Here)

Town Certificate of Occupancy Requirements (Click Here)

BUILDING FORMS (Click Here)

Hours for permit applications/inspection requests:

• Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

• Best time to reach the Building Official :     8:45 AM to 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

• Permits are required for any repair or improvements to a residential or business property

• Permits are also required for tree removal, trimming limbs over 6", driveways, walkways, fences, pools, docks, decks, gazebos, sheds, garages, etc.

• Planting or improvements in the right of ways is prohibited.  Before doing any planting or improving, verify your property lines.  Any illegal improvements in the right of way are subject to removal by S.C.D.O.T and/or the Town of Sullivan's island.  Rule of Thumb, If you don't know ask the building official.

SULLIVAN'S ISLAND IS IN A FLOOD ZONE.

•  Sullivan's Island is a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program
•  All homes that have a Mortgage are required to purchase flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program. Any questions concerning the flood program should be directed to the Building Official at (843) 883-3198. Any person  (or any real-estate agent assisting a buyer or seller) purchasing a home or lot on Sullivan’s Island is strongly advised to first contact the Building Official before purchasing the property. Flood related information concerning that property might be beneficial. Example: If a previous property owner has received a building permit to improve the structure within a three year period you may not be able to do improvements that you envisioned when you purchased the property. 

Click Here for More Helpful Flood Information