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South Carolina
South Carolina Fire Code
Adopted Code Edition
2021 IFC (with SC amendments)
Adoption Style
Statewide — one code
State Fire Marshal
SC State Fire Marshal (under LLR) ↗Verification Status
Published summary — verify current edition with the SFM
Contractor Licensing
Fire Alarm
SC Fire Marshal — Fire Alarm Contractor license
Fire Sprinkler
SC LLR — Fire Sprinkler Contractor license + Mechanical Contractor
Jurisdiction Notes
SC SFM licenses alarm contractors directly. SC Contractor Licensing Board handles sprinkler as a mechanical specialty.
Accuracy & Verification
Fire codes vary by jurisdiction, edition, occupancy, and local amendments. This page is a published summary intended for general reference. Always verify the current enforced edition and specific requirements with the SC State Fire Marshal (under LLR) and your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) before making compliance decisions.