Resources

The following links and documents contain useful information when doing any type of construction within the City of Charleston.

Building & Trade Codes

• City of Charleston Code of Ordinances
• Fire Permit Information and Specs
• South Carolina Building Codes

Flood & Wetland Related

• FEMA Flood Map information
• NFIP Flood Insurance Information
• OCRM
• SCDNR - Department of Natural Resources

Building Related

• Federal Lead Abatement
• Green Building Directory
• SC DHEC Asbestos (required for demolition)
• SC DHEC Lead Information

Utilities

• BEC (Berkeley Electric Coop)
• Charleston Water Systems
• James Island Public Service District
• SCE&G/SCANA

Surrounding Municipalities

• Berkeley County 
• Charleston County