Town of Lyman, SC - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies within the Town of Lyman municipal limits. Building safety and permitting are administered for the town by CC&I rather than through a town-hosted permit counter.

Department

Department of Building Safety, Town of Lyman, administered by Code Consulting and Inspection Services, LLC

Address

4795 S Church St, Roebuck, SC 29376

Phone

864-586-6111

Website

https://www.cciservicesllc.com/department-of-building-safety-lyman

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Use the CC&I Lyman building-safety page to determine the needed application and download supporting forms such as the residential disclosure form or permit agent authorization form.
2. Create or use the Town of Lyman iWorQ portal and open the correct application, such as building, residential building, commercial plan review, trade permit, site permit, demolition, encroachment, or occupancy.
3. Upload the required project information and supporting documents. If you are a property owner doing your own work, upload the residential disclosure form with the submittal.
4. For commercial work, submit the commercial plan review application with plans before permit issuance. CC&I states all commercial projects require plan review before permit issuance.
5. Pay fees. CC&I states review comments are typically provided ten business days after payment is processed for commercial projects.
6. After permit issuance, use the portal to upload additional documents, resubmit plans, and request inspections. Inspection requests must be received before 4:00 p.m. for next-business-day scheduling.

Typical processing time: Commercial review comments are typically provided ten business days after payment is processed. Permit requests received after 4:00 p.m. are processed the following business day.

Source: Department of Building Safety, Town of Lyman, administered by Code Consulting and Inspection Services, LLC

General Requirements

A permit is required when an owner or authorized agent intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems.

Required Documents

• Portal application
• Project plans
• Commercial plan review application (for commercial jobs)
• Residential disclosure form (for owner-performed work)
• Permit agent authorization form (when applicable)
• Project valuation
• Other project-specific forms listed in the portal

Permit validity

All permits expire six months after issuance or last inspection. Renewal and update fee applies per renewal.

Building code

CC&I publishes South Carolina code resources. The permit-required guidance cites the International Building Code and related codes as adopted in South Carolina.

Owner-builder

Property owners doing their own work must complete and upload the residential disclosure form with submittal.

Contractor requirements

CC&I provides South Carolina LLR contractor verification links for commercial and residential licensing. Verify state licensing status before permit issuance.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$32.00 for residential building permits and most residential trade permits; $53.00 for commercial building permits ($1.00-$10,000.99) and many commercial trade permits

Plan check fee

Residential plan review: $32.00. Commercial plan review: one-half of the permit fee.

Permit fee formula

Residential building: $4.75 per thousand, $32.00 minimum. Commercial building: $53.00 up to $10,000.99, then $53.00 plus $2.75 per thousand over $10,001. Residential mechanical, electrical, plumbing, swimming pool, fire sprinkler: $32.00 up to $2,000.99, then $32.00 plus $4.75 per thousand over $2,000. Commercial versions use stepped valuation rates. Demolition and moving: $105.00.

Reinspection fee

$53.00 for second and subsequent inspections

Payment note

Review comments timing for commercial work runs from payment processing. Portal and CC&I resources should be used for current payment instructions.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2026-03).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• One-story detached accessory structures not exceeding 200 square feet (but still requires application submittal and approval before construction)
• Fences not over 7 feet high (but still requires application submittal and planning approval)
• Retaining walls not over 4 feet high unless supporting a surcharge
• Water tanks on grade not exceeding 5,000 gallons with limited height-to-width ratio
• Sidewalks and driveways (but must still be approved before installation)
• Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work
• Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep
• Swings and playground equipment
• Window awnings within the listed projection limits
• Detached decks not exceeding 200 square feet, not more than 30 inches above grade, not attached to a dwelling, not serving the required exit door (but still requires approval before construction)
• Listed minor electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, emergency-repair, and ordinary-repair exceptions

Important: CC&I notes that many exemptions still require application submittal and approval before construction.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• iWorQ portal (online)

Scheduling deadline

Inspection requests must be received before 4:00 p.m. to be scheduled for the next business day

Typical inspection sequence: Project-dependent; commonly includes plan review where required, permit issuance, rough inspections, and final inspections before occupancy approval.

Additional Resources

• Building code: CC&I publishes South Carolina code resources. The permit-required guidance cites the International Building Code and related codes as adopted in South Carolina.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Town of Lyman iWorQ Portal
• South Carolina Codes Reference
• License lookup guide: South Carolina Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: South Carolina Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• South Carolina hub: South Carolina Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Lyman Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Lyman, SC?

A permit is required when an owner or authorized agent intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems.

How much does a building permit cost in Town of Lyman, SC?

The minimum permit fee is $32.00 for residential building permits and most residential trade permits; $53.00 for commercial building permits ($1.00-$10,000.99) and many commercial trade permits. Fees are calculated as: Residential building: $4.75 per thousand, $32.00 minimum. Commercial building: $53.00 up to $10,000.99, then $53.00 plus $2.75 per thousand over $10,001. Residential mechanical, electrical, plumbing, swimming pool, fire sprinkler: $32.00 up to $2,000.99, then $32.00 plus $4.75 per thousand over $2,000. Commercial versions use stepped valuation rates. Demolition and moving: $105.00.. Plan check fee: Residential plan review: $32.00. Commercial plan review: one-half of the permit fee..

How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Lyman, SC?

1. Use the CC&I Lyman building-safety page to determine the needed application and download supporting forms such as the residential disclosure form or permit agent authorization form. 2. Create or use the Town of Lyman iWorQ portal and open the correct application, such as building, residential building, commercial plan review, trade permit, site permit, demolition, encroachment, or occupancy. 3. Upload the required project information and supporting documents. If you are a property owner doing your own work, upload the residential disclosure form with the submittal. 4. For commercial work, submit the commercial plan review application with plans before permit issuance. CC&I states all commercial projects require plan review before permit issuance. 5. Pay fees. CC&I states review comments are typically provided ten business days after payment is processed for commercial projects. 6. After permit issuance, use the portal to upload additional documents, resubmit plans, and request inspections. Inspection requests must be received before 4:00 p.m. for next-business-day scheduling.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Lyman, SC?

Typical processing time is Commercial review comments are typically provided ten business days after payment is processed. Permit requests received after 4:00 p.m. are processed the following business day..

What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Lyman, SC?

The following work is generally exempt: One-story detached accessory structures not exceeding 200 square feet (but still requires application submittal and approval before construction); Fences not over 7 feet high (but still requires application submittal and planning approval); Retaining walls not over 4 feet high unless supporting a surcharge; Water tanks on grade not exceeding 5,000 gallons with limited height-to-width ratio; Sidewalks and driveways (but must still be approved before installation); Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work; Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep; Swings and playground equipment; Window awnings within the listed projection limits; Detached decks not exceeding 200 square feet, not more than 30 inches above grade, not attached to a dwelling, not serving the required exit door (but still requires approval before construction); Listed minor electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, emergency-repair, and ordinary-repair exceptions. Note: CC&I notes that many exemptions still require application submittal and approval before construction.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Lyman, SC?

Inspections can be scheduled via: iWorQ portal. Inspection requests must be received before 4:00 p.m. to be scheduled for the next business day.

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