South Carolina Code § 106-15. — Repealed by State Register Volume 29, Issue No. 1, eff January 28, 2005.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION-- SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS COMMISSION

(Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-59-70, 40-59-610, and 40-59-220)

106-1. Classification of Residential Specialty Contractors.

In furtherance of established custom and usage within the construction industry and in recognition of the historical fact that the different skills, knowledge and experience necessary to the specialized trades and crafts has customarily limited activity and participation therein, the following classifications denote those residential specialties available for registration or licensure, as determined by the Commission. Holders thereof are restricted to the scope of operations set forth as to each.

a. Plumbers: the installation, alteration and repair of water and sewage systems, included are all fixtures, vents, and devices common to the residential building industry:

b. Electricians: the installation, alteration and repair of any wiring, related electrical material and equipment common to the residential building industry:

c. Heating and air conditioning installers and repairers: the installation, replacement, alteration, or repair of air conditioning equipment and systems, limited to five tons cooling and 175,000 BTU/HR heating per unit, which consist of a number of components necessary to produce conditioned air for environmental heating or cooling, or both, within a residence, including package equipment, heating and cooling systems: and the installation, alteration, and repair of ventilation systems including duct work, air filtering devices, water treatment devices, pneumatic or electrical controls, or control piping, thermal and acoustical insulation, vibration isolation materials and devices, liquid fuel piping and tanks, water and gas piping from service and heating circuits and air handling systems, including gas fired furnaces and space heaters, and factory assembled single package units and split type direct expansion equipment, including heat pumps:

d. Vinyl and aluminum siding installers: the installation, alteration and repair of vinyl and aluminum siding common to the residential building industry:

e. Insulation installers: the installation, alteration and repair of insulating materials for the purpose of temperature or sound control, excluding any exterior roofing materials such as foam and reflective coating common to the residential building industry:

f. Roofers: the installation, alteration and repair of materials common to the residential building industry that form a water tight, weather resistant surface for roofs and decks, including all accessories, flashing, valleys, gravel stops and roof insulation panels above the roof deck:

g. Floor covering installers: the installation, replacement and repair of floor covering materials and related accessories including preparation of the surface to be covered: included are materials manufactured of asphalt, vinyl, rubber, linoleum, and carpet.

h. Masons: the installation, alteration and repair of poured-in-place concrete foundations (e.g. footings or reinforced slabs), brick, concrete block, and products common to the masonry industry, including mortarless types and synthetic masonry products common to the residential building industry:

i. Dry Wall Installer: the installation, alteration and repair of plaster, gypsum wall board, pointing, accessories, taping and texturing on structures both interior and exterior common to the residential building industry:

j. Carpenters: the installation, alteration and repair of rough and general carpentry work on new and existing structures including accessories and related hardware common to the residential building industry:

k. Stucco installers: the installation, alteration and repair of stucco finishes, including Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), which is defined as multi-layered exterior wall systems consisting of a durable water proof finish coat, a reinforced base coat, and insulation board, all secured to plywood or other substance by means of an adhesive and/or mechanical attachment.

l. Painters/Wallpaperers: the application of materials common to the painting and decorating industry for protective or decorative purposes, includes surface preparation, caulking, sanding and cleaning preparatory to painting common to the residential building industry: and the installation, alteration and repair of surface coverings such as vinyls, wallpapers, and cloth fabrics, decorative texturing, taping and finishing of drywall in conjunction with surface painting only common to the residential building industry.

106-2. Residential Specialty Contractors License.

As provided by Section 40-59-220, the Commission finds that the following residential specialty classifications must be licensed after examination satisfactorily demonstrating that an applicant is qualified to engage in a residential specialty contractor classification. When the cost of an undertaking to be performed by a licensed residential specialty contractor exceeds five thousand dollars, the licensee must obtain an executed surety bond in the amount of not less than ten thousand dollars.

a. Heating and Air Conditioning Installer and Repairers, effective July 1, 2004, except that applicants who have lawfully engaged in this classification in good standing for not less than two years prior to July 1, 2004, shall be issued a license without examination upon surrender of the proper registration card and compliance with all other requirements for licensure.

b. Plumbers, effective July 1, 2004, except that applicants who have lawfully engaged in this classification in good standing for not less than two years prior to July 1, 2004, shall be issued a license without examination upon surrender of the proper registration card and compliance with all other requirements for licensure.

c. Electricians, effective July 1, 2004, except that applicants who have lawfully engaged in this classification in good standing for not less than two years prior to July 1, 2004, shall be issued a license without examination upon surrender of the proper registration card and compliance with all other requirements for licensure.

106-3. Initial Fees.

A. Licensed Residential Builder or Residential Specialty Contractor:

1. An application processing fee of one hundred thirty-five dollars;

2. An examination fee of one hundred dollars;

3. A residential builder license fee of one hundred ten dollars:

4. An annual renewal fee of one hundred ten dollars:

5. A late fee of an additional fifty dollars for renewals received after July 1st:

6. When a renewal is received more than twelve months but not later than 3 years after expiration of the license, there will be a lapsed license reinstatement fee of two hundred sixty dollars. This includes one hundred ten dollar renewal fee, fifty dollar late fee and the lapsed fee of one hundred dollars, which will be required.

B. Registered Residential Specialty Contractor:

1. A registration fee of fifty dollars:

2. An annual renewal fee of fifty dollars:

3. A late fee of an additional twenty dollars for renewals received after July 1st:

4. A lapsed fee of ninety dollars will be required when a renewal is received more than twelve months but not later than 3 years after expiration of the registration.

C. Other Fees and Penalties:

1. A replacement fee of ten dollars for replacing any lost, destroyed, or mutilated license or registration card:

2. A fee of ten dollars for a duplicate copy of a license or registration when any change is requested to the information printed on the license or registration card.

D. Certificate of Authorization (COA):

1. A licensing fee of one hundred dollars;

2. A renewal fee of one hundred dollars.

E. Home Inspectors:

1. An application fee of eighty dollars:

2. An annual renewal fee of eighty dollars:

3. A late fee of ninety dollars for renewal received after July 1st:

4. An additional late renewal fee of one hundred ten dollars will be required when a renewal is received more than twelve months after expiration of the license:

5. A replacement fee of ten dollars for replacing any lost, destroyed or mutilated license:

6. A fee of ten dollars for a reissued license when any change is requested by the license to any information printed on the license:

7. An examination fee of eighty dollars.

106-4. Qualifications for Home Inspectors.

A. Any person desiring to be licensed as a home inspector, without examination by the commission shall file with the commission an application on forms provided by the commission showing to the satisfaction of the commission that he is currently certified or licensed as a building or home inspector after written examination by an organization or other entity approved by the commission: and

1. Has a minimum of one year of experience as a home inspector under the direction and direct supervision of a licensed home inspector, residential builder, general contractor, engineer, or architect: or

2. Has performed a minimum of fifty residential inspections, as evidenced by the name, address, telephone number, and summary page of each inspection being submitted for review.

Upon filing a completed application and payment of the required fees, the commission shall issue the applicant a license to engage in the business of home inspection in this State.

B. Any person desiring to be licensed by examination as a home inspector shall file with the commission an application of forms provided by the commission showing to the satisfaction of the commission that he:

1. Has performed a minimum of fifty home inspections within one year prior to January 1, 1996, as evidenced by the name, address, telephone number, and summary page of each inspection being submitted for review. This provision shall apply only to persons filing an application with the commission before January 1, 1997: or

2. Has a minimum of one year of experience as a home inspector under the direction and direct supervision of a licensed home inspector, residential builder, general contractor, engineer, or architect: or

3. Has successfully completed a formal course of training or study in home inspection approved by the commission.

Upon filing of a completed application and copy of the required fees, the applicant shall be entitled to take the home inspectors licensing examination as prescribed by the commission. Upon successful completion of the examination and payment of the licensing fee, the commission shall issue the applicant a license to engage in the business of home inspection in this State. A passing score is seventy or better.

106-5 to 106-8. Repealed by State Register Volume 29, Issue No. 1, eff January 28, 2005.

106-5 to 106-8. Repealed by State Register Volume 29, Issue No. 1, eff January 28, 2005.

106-5 to 106-8. Repealed by State Register Volume 29, Issue No. 1, eff January 28, 2005.

106-5 to 106-8. Repealed by State Register Volume 29, Issue No. 1, eff January 28, 2005.

106-9. Repealed by State Register Volume 17, Issue No. 5, Part III, eff May 28, 1993.

106-10. Repealed by State Register Volume 17, Issue No. 5, Part III, eff May 28, 1993.

106-11. Repealed by State Register Volume 17, Issue No. 5, Part III, eff May 28, 1993.

106-12. Repealed by State Register Volume 17, Issue No. 5, Part III, eff May 28, 1993.

106-15. Repealed by State Register Volume 29, Issue No. 1, eff January 28, 2005.