Building Codes:

	2003 International Residential Code
	2003 International Building Code
	2003 International Plumbing Code
	2003 International Fuel Gas Code
	2003 International Mechanical Code
	2002 National Electric Code

Best time to reach Building Official:

8:45 AM to 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

 

Zoning Administrator, Kent Prause, can be reached on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM except the second Wednesday of each month. On that week he is available on Tuesday and Thursday. The Building Official is normally available during these hours also.

 

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.