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    Building Services

    The Building Inspection Services Department assures compliance with the International Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Fire, and Energy Conservation Codes; the National Electrical Code; and other construction-related federal, state, and local ordinances to preserve the safety, health and welfare of Kiawah residents.

    Functions

    • Building Inspections
    • Building Plan Reviews
    • Building Code Enforcement
    • Construction-related Permits
    • Contractor Licensing

     

    Department Responsibilities

    • Inspect property to ensure that building structures are maintained or constructed in accordance with standards, codes, regulations, ordinances, and construction requirements.
    • Issue permits for construction work (Planning for Zoning Permits will be issued by Charleston County.  Application fees will be collected at Kiawah Building Services and permits will also be available for pick up on Kiawah.)
    • Provide pre-construction plan review services
    • Issue contractor licenses/registration
    • Floodplain management

     

    Inspector Availability

    7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    Monday – Friday

    Leo Hall / Inspector
    Office: 843-768-9166 ext. 119
    Mobile: 843-990-2039
    Email: lhall@kiawahisland.org

    Jake Doub / Plan Examiner
    Office: 768-9166 ext. 123
    Mobile: 843-302-2224
    Email: jdoub@kiawahisland.org

    Bruce D. Spicher / Building Official
    Office: 768-9166 ext. 122
    Mobile: 843-990-2063
    Email: bspicher@kiawahisland.org

    Forms

    *Fill out the forms below in its entirety or it will be rejected.

    Residential Sprinkler Information

    Ordinances

    Current Adopted Building Codes

    Homeowners Substantial Improvements

    Items to be included/excluded in substantial improvement/damage review determinations

    Online Services

    • Apply for building permits
    • Apply and renew business license and contractor registrations
    • Pay fees (Business Licenses, Permits, Contractor Registrations)
    • Schedule Inspections
    • Schedule an inspection for the next business day online or call 843-768-9166 by 4:00 pm
    • Obtain Inspection results
    • Electronic Plan Reviews – coming soon
    Access Online Services

     

    If you have any problems accessing the site, please contact Sharon Johnson at 843-768-9166 or sjohnson@kiawahisland.org.

    Contact Information

    Town of Kiawah Island Building Services

    4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway
    Kiawah Island, SC 29455
    (843) 768-9166   office
    (843) 768-4764   fax

    Office Hours

    8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Monday – Friday
    Sharon Johnson / Permit Tech
    Office: 843-768-9166 ext. 212
    Email: sjohnson@kiawahisland.org
    Permits will be issued between the hours of 8:00-3:00

    Planning and Zoning

    The Planning and Zoning Department processes applications for zoning permits, subdivision of land, re-zonings, planned developments, variance requests and much more.

    Business Licenses

    A business license fee is required by anyone who is intending to or engaged in a business, occupation, or profession within the limits of the town.