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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Mullins
Most construction work requires a permit. Exemptions: Interior finishing work including painting, flooring, and cabinetry
Interior finishing work including painting, flooring, and cabinetry
Residential work under $500 (may not require state specialty contractor license)
- Exempt Interior finishing work including painting, flooring, and cabinetry
- Exempt Residential work under $500 (may not require state specialty contractor license)
Note: Confirm specific exemptions with Building Department before proceeding. Homeowner self-build permitted after filing disclosure statements.
Required documents
- Appropriate application form
- Property plat or deed
- Building plans (when required)
- Contractor state license
- City business license
- Signed contract between contractor and property owner
- Zoning compliance certification
- Building code
- South Carolina Building Code 2021 (based on IBC 2021); International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2009
- Owner-builder
- Property owners may build on their own property after filing disclosure statements. Cannot hire unlicensed contractors. Building must be for personal use, not for sale or rent within two years.
- Contractor requirements
- Residential work over $500: State 'Residential Specialty Contractor' license required. General contractors performing work over $10,000: Must be licensed by South Carolina. Electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical contractors: Both city business license and state credentials required. City of Mullins business license: Required for all contractors.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Determine permit type (building, trades, sign, solar, fence, service pole)
- 02 Prepare appropriate application form
- 03 Gather required documentation including property plat/survey, building plans, contractor state license and city business license, signed contract, and zoning compliance certification
- 04 Submit application in person at 151 East Front Street, Mullins, SC 29574, by phone at (843) 464-5660, or by email to crichardson@mullinssc.us
- 05 Department reviews application and plans
- 06 Applicant notified of approval or revision requests
- 07 Permit issued upon approval
- 08 Pay fees at issuance
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (843) 464-5660 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Typical sequence: Initial inspections during construction phases. Pre-construction and post-construction inspections. Final inspection upon project completion. Verify compliance with approved plans and SC Building Code 2021.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Mullins permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Mullins, SC? ▸
Most construction work requires a permit. Exemptions: Interior finishing work including painting, flooring, and cabinetry
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Mullins, SC? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Mullins, SC, follow these steps: 1. Determine permit type (building, trades, sign, solar, fence, service pole) 2. Prepare appropriate application form 3. Gather required documentation including property plat/survey, building plans, contractor state license and city business license, signed contract, and zoning compliance certification 4. Submit application in person at 151 East Front Street, Mullins, SC 29574, by phone at (843) 464-5660, or by email to crichardson@mullinssc.us 5. Department reviews application and plans 6. Applicant notified of approval or revision requests 7. Permit issued upon approval 8. Pay fees at issuance
03 What work is exempt from building permits in Mullins, SC? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Mullins, SC. The following work is generally exempt: Interior finishing work including painting, flooring, and cabinetry; Residential work under $500 (may not require state specialty contractor license). Note: Confirm specific exemptions with Building Department before proceeding. Homeowner self-build permitted after filing disclosure statements. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Mullins, SC? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Mullins, SC via: (843) 464-5660.
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Department of Building Safety & Planning and Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.