Building Department

The Building & Permitting Department is responsible for issuing permits and inspecting new and active construction. The inspections and permit services also include additions and remodeling of structures.

Our primary mission is to provide for the public safety, health and general welfare in the built environment through education and enforcement of the building codes, local ordinances, and state laws. Life safety is our main goal and objective.

The Building and Permitting Department is comprised of a Building Official, Plans Examiner, Building Inspectors and Permitting Clerks.

Download Forms (All forms are downloadable in PDF format):

Building and Trades Permit Application   Application for Building and Trades permit

Special Inspection Form

New Contractor Form    Form for New Contractors in the City of Florence

Insulation Form    Insulation and Fenestration Installation

Duct Seal Form   Duct Seal Certificate

Subcontractor List     List all Subcontractors on a job

Fire Sprinkler Form   Request for Fire Sprinkler System Shop Drawing Review

Fee Schedule

City of Florence is now offering Citizen Self Service Online Portal for applying for permits and inspections. To Apply Online please click the Citizen Self Service Online Portal box.

Instructions for  Online Portal  and  Applying for Permits  are provided below for you to print. If you have any questions please contact our office at 843-665-3151.

CITIZEN SELF SERVICE ONLINE PORTAL
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE PORTAL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING FOR PERMITS
Phone Number:
(843) 665-3151
Address:
324 West Evans Street, Florence, SC 29501
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Florence, SC Code of Ordinances

The following technical codes are hereby adopted and incorporated into this Code of Ordinances of the City of Florence:

2021 International Fire Code

International building Code, as promulgated by the South Carolina Building Codes Council;

2021 International Building Code

(1) International building Code, as promulgated by the South Carolina Building Codes Council;

2021 International Plumbing Code

(2) International building Code, as promulgated by the South Carolina Building Codes Council;

2021 International Mechanical Code

(3) International building Code, as promulgated by the South Carolina Building Codes Council;

2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)

(4) International building Code, as promulgated by the South Carolina Building Codes Council;

2021 International Fuel Gas Code

(5) International building Code, as promulgated by the South Carolina Building Codes Council;

2021 International Property Maintenance Code

(6) International building Code, as promulgated by the South Carolina Building Codes Council;

2021 International Residential Code

(8) International building Code, as promulgated by the South Carolina Building Codes Council;

2021 International Existing Building Code

(9) International building Code, as promulgated by the South Carolina Building Codes Council;

(C)

The adopted of all codes promulgated by the state building codes council shall not preclude or restrict the employment practices and authority of the city manager and the otherwise established under the City Code and state law in the employment, supervision, and termination of enforcement officials.

ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

2009 International Energy Conservation Code