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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
    • Provide pre-construction plan review services
    • Issue contractor licenses/registration
    • Floodplain management

     

    Department Hours of Operation

    Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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

    John Taylor / Planning Director
    843-768-9979
    jtaylor@kiawahisland.org

    Kent Bold / Code Enforcement Officer
    843-768-4271
    kbold@kiawahisland.org

    Todd Kaminski / Code Enforcement Officer
    854-999-3003
    tkaminski@kiawahisland.org

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

    Forms

    Residential Sprinkler Information

    Ordinances

    Current Adopted Building Codes

    Homeowners Substantial Improvements

    Maps

    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.