City of Cayce

Cayce states any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change occupancy of a building or structure, or install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems, must first obtain the required permit.

Note: No standalone city exemption list was located on the reviewed public Cayce pages. Confirm any claimed exemption directly with Building Services.

Building code

2021 SC Building Code, 2021 SC Residential Code, 2021 SC Plumbing Code, 2021 SC Mechanical Code, 2021 SC Fuel Gas Code, 2021 SC Fire Code, 2021 SC Existing Building Code, 2021 Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2020 NEC, 2017 ICC ANSI 117.1, 2021 IPMC, and 2009 IECC

Permit validity

Application form says the permit is void if the job is not started within six months of application date. FAQ says a permit remains valid as long as work is proceeding and an inspection has occurred within the last six months; if work is halted or abandoned for at least six months, the permit may be suspended.

Owner-builder

Owner acknowledgment form follows SC Code Section 40-59-269 and limits exemption use to qualifying one-family or two-family residential work for the owner's own use and occupancy.

Contractor requirements

Planning FAQ states applicants must show they are duly licensed in South Carolina or file an owner-builder affidavit showing exemption from licensing. Application also requires contractors and subcontractors to secure business licenses before beginning work.

1. 01
   Determine the correct permit type from the Building Services page and download the needed form set.
2. 02
   Complete the building permit application and any related documents such as owner acknowledgment, zoning approval, subdivision approval, and storm drainage approval if applicable.
3. 03
   Email the completed building permit application to Jessica Howell or submit through the Planning & Development / Building Services office.
4. 04
   Provide plans and any trade-specific or zoning materials required by the Building Official.
5. 05
   Wait for review and approval; obtain the permit before work starts.
6. 06
   Schedule inspections and pay any permit or reinspection fees before final approval.

Typical processing time: No citywide review clock was publicly posted on the reviewed pages. FAQ states permit validity depends on ongoing work and inspections within six months.

Source: Building Services, City of Cayce Planning & Development Department ↗

City payment page lists permit-related payments and staff contact jhowell@caycesc.gov for permit payment questions.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2012) before budgeting.

• Schedule an Inspection (online)

Typical sequence: Project-dependent; city indicates inspections follow permit issuance and are required to keep permits active.