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					building permits.

The City of Hartsville is constantly changing and growing. Overseeing the development and use of land is an important duty of local government, and that's where the Code Enforcement and Planning offices come in. Our Planning department reviews new development plans to make sure they comply with land use regulations and fit in with existing communities, zoning and infrastructure. A building permit is required before any construction project can be started. This permit is issued by the Code Enforcement and Planning office which checks to make sure the project complies with zoning, building, plumbing, electrical and fire code ordinances adopted by the City of Hartsville. Permits are required before any construction or improvements can be done. Permits are issued to the person who will physically perform the work for which the permit is sought. The contractor must have a current State License in his/her field, issued by the S.C. Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, and an up to date business license with the City of Hartsville. Permits are obtained at the Code Enforcement and Planning offices at 145 West Carolina Avenue, from 8:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Or, click in the box below for the appropriate building permit. Check with the department before beginning any construction, demolition, electrical, plumbing, heating or air conditioning work. All new construction must be reviewed and permitted.

You need a building permit:
For construction or alteration of a structure.
For construction of an addition.
For demolishing or moving a structure.
When moving a lot line which effects an existing structure.
When changing windows.
When building a shed, deck, or sunroom.
Installing new heat pump or furnace.
Installing new electrical service.

You do not need a building permit:
When the total value of the remodel project is less than $200.00.
When repairing existing appliances or plumbing.
When installing sidewalks or driveways.
When purchasing a portable building, such as an 8’ X 10’ storage shed.

Separate permits are required for electrical and plumbing, mechanical and gas work on commercial buildings, but not on residential.

If you are in doubt about whether or not a permit is required, please call our office between 8 am and 5 pm at 843-383-3025; we can help you make that determination.

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS: R-1 low density district R-2 medium density district R-3 high density district R-4 general residential district	BUSINESS DISTRICTS: B-1 downtown business district B-2 general business district B-3 business district B-4 planned development district	INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS: I-1 industrial park district I-2 industrial business district

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT	COMMERICAL PERMIT	CLICK HERE FOR PERMIT HOLDER RESPONSIBILITY
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