2012 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Chapter 49 - FIREFIGHTER MOBILIZATION
Section 23-49-110 - Definitions; liability.

(A) For purposes of this chapter:

(1) "Dry fire hydrant" means a fire hydrant that is connected to a source of water from which water is pumped for fire suppression or fire suppression training.

(2) "Firefighting agency" means any entity that provides firefighting services including, but not limited to:

(a) a fire department;

(b) a political subdivision of this State authorized to provide firefighting services; and

(c) the South Carolina Forestry Commission or commission cooperators.

(3) "Source of water" means a water system, water tank, ditch, pool, pond, lake, or river.

(B) An owner, lessee, or occupant of real property from whom a firefighting agency utilizes a source of water for firefighting purposes is not liable for damage for personal injury, death, or injury to or destruction of property occurring from:

(1) removal of water from a dry fire hydrant or the installation and maintenance of a dry fire hydrant;

(2) removal of water by drafting or through a pressure hose;

(3) removal of water by a bucket or hose suspended from a helicopter; or

(4) removal of water by a fixed wing aircraft.

HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 386, Section 1.