Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation—Division of Labor

71-8303.15. Stop Work Orders; Notice to Correct Hazardous Conditions. When the OSFM shall have reason to believe that any person or dealer is practicing without a license or permit, the OSFM may issue and deliver to such person or dealer an order to stop work, pursuant to Subarti…

71-8303.16. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Suspensions or Revocation of License or Permit, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 6, eff June 25, 1999. Amended by State Register Volume 33, Issue No. 5, eff May 22, 2009; State Registe…

71-8303.17. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Responsibility of Equipment Manufacturer, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 6, eff June 25, 1999. Amended by State Register Volume 33, Issue No. 5, eff May 22, 2009; State Register Volu…

71-8303.18. Penalties. The OSFM may issue a citation for each offense to any person or dealer licensed or permitted under these regulations who has violated any provision of this subarticle or failed to install, inspect, repair, recharge, maintain or test Fire Equipment to applic…

71-8303.2. Definitions, Codes and Standards. A. All definitions and references to codes and standards found in these regulations are promulgat- ed in R.71-8300 unless modified by the following regulations as shown below. HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 6, ef…

71-8303.3. Fees for Licensing and Permitting. A. All licenses and permits in this subarticle are valid for three (3) years and must be renewed prior to expiration. Fees are established as follows: 1. Dealer License - $400.00 2. Employee Permit - $100.00 3. Employee Permit Transfe…

71-8303.4. Licensing and Permitting Requirements. A. General Licensing Requirements. 1. Each dealer testing and performing maintenance on portable fire extinguishers; installing, testing, and performing maintenance on fixed fire extinguishing systems or engineered special hazard …

71-8303.5. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Renewal of Licenses and Permits, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 6, eff June 25, 1999. Amended by State Register Volume 33, Issue No. 5, eff May 22, 2009; State Register Volume 34, Iss…

71-8303.6. Restrictions for Fire Equipment Licenses and Permits. A. A dealer or person shall not willfully engage in the business of installing, inspecting, repairing, recharging, testing or performing maintenance on fire equipment or use in any advertisement or on a business car…

71-8303.7. Dealers Performing Hydrostatic Testing. A. Each dealer performing hydrostatic testing of fire extinguishers manufactured according to the specifications of the USDOT shall be required to possess a valid license issued by the USDOT. All hydrostatic testing of fire extin…

71-8303.8. Installation and Maintenance Procedures. A. All Portable Fire Extinguishers and Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems covered by these regula- tions shall be installed, inspected, tested and serviced per the applicable NFPA standards and the manufacturer’s installation, ser…

71-8303.9. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Recommended Equipment and Facilities for Fire Equipment Dealer License, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 6, eff June 25, 1999. Amended by State Register Volume 33, Issue No. 5, eff May …

71-8304. LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LP) GAS. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 23-9-20, 40-82-70)

71-8304.1. General. A. The purpose of this regulation is to provide reasonable protection of the health, welfare, and safety of the public and LP-Gas operators from the hazards associated with the handling, use, transportation, and storage of LP-Gas. B. These regulations apply to…

71-8304.2. Codes and Standards. A. All references to codes and standards found in these regulations refer to the editions adopted in R.71-8300.2 and are modified by the following regulations as shown below. B. The building code shall define occupancy classifications referenced in…

71-8304.3. Licensing and Permitting Fees. A. The OSFM is responsible for all administrative activities of the licensing program. The SFM shall employ and supervise personnel necessary to effectuate the provisions of this article and shall establish fees sufficient but not excessi…

71-8304.4. Licensing Requirements. A. Licenses 1. Each company shall possess a license issued by the OSFM. 2. Licenses shall be displayed in a conspicuous location at the place of business for the LP-Gas Dealer, Installer, Gas Plant, Wholesaler, Reseller, or Cylinder Exchange ope…

71-8304.5. Plan Submittal Requirements. Licensees that are required to obtain a site approval per S.C. Code Ann. Section 40-82-220, 1976, as amended, shall comply with the plan submittal requirements of the applicable codes and standards referenced in R.71-8304.2. HISTORY: Added …

71-8305. PYROTECHNICS AND SPECIAL EFFECTS. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 23-9-20(4) and 23-35-45 et seq.)

71-8305.1. General. A. The purpose of this regulation is to provide reasonable safety and protection to the public, public property, private property, performers, display operators, and emergency responders from the hazards associated with the handling, and use of pyrotechnics, f…

71-8305.2. Definitions, Codes and Standards. A. All definitions and references to codes and standards found in these regulations are promulgat- ed in R.71-8300 unless modified by the following regulations as shown below. HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 6, ef…

71-8305.3. Licensing and Permitting Fees. A. All fees are due at time of application for licenses, tests, or permitting. B. Permit applications are due in the OSFM fifteen business days before the performance date. Fees may be doubled for an application received less than fifteen…

71-8305.4. Qualifications of Operators. A. Operator Classifications 1. ‘‘Pyrotechnic Operator - Unrestricted’’ may conduct and take charge of all activity in connection with the use of rockets, flame effects, Display Fireworks, binary system pyrotechnics, consumer fireworks, thea…

71-8305.5. Display Permits. A. All Displays. 1. Any person who desires to hold a Public Fireworks Display, Proximate Audience Display, Special Effects Display, or Flame Effects Display in front of an audience shall obtain a permit from the OSFM before the display. 2. The OSFM may…

71-8305.6. Operational Requirements of Displays. A. All Displays. 1. The operator shall have their license in their possession when conducting a display and shall exhibit their license on request of any AHJ. 2. All displays must have a person in charge that holds the proper licen…

71-8305.7. Community Fireworks Displays. A. This regulation shall not apply to a person who purchases consumer fireworks and discharges them on their own property, either owned or leased. These conditions do not constitute a public display regardless of the number of persons gath…

71-8305.8. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Transportation of Fireworks or Pyrotechnics in South Carolina, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 6, eff June 25, 1999. Amended by State Register Volume 33, Issue No. 5, eff May 22, 2009;…

71-8306. HYDROGEN FACILITIES. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 23-9-550)

71-8306.1. General. A. The purpose of these regulations are to provide reasonable safety and protection to the public, public property, private property from the hazards associated with Hydrogen fuel facilities intended for retail purchase by the general public to power motor veh…

71-8306.2. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Codes and standards, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4445, eff June 27, 2014. Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4555, eff June 26, 2015; State Regi…

71-8306.3. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Engineered and pre-engineered systems, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4445, eff June 27, 2014. Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4555, eff June 26…

71-8306.4. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Permit application requirements for hydrogen facilities, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4445, eff June 27, 2014. Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No.…

71-8306.5. OSFM Licensing and permitting fees. A. All fees are due at time of application for licenses, tests, or permitting. B. Permit applications are due in the OSFM prior to construction or installation. C. Approval of plans for hydrogen facilities are to be obtained prior to…

71-8307. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS—PORTABLE AND FIXED STATION. [REPEALED]

71-8307.1. Repealed by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 4, eff April 25, 2014. Editor’s Note Former R. 71-8307.1 was titled Purpose and had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 6, eff June 25, 1999.

71-8307.10. Repealed by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 4, eff April 25, 2014. Editor’s Note Former R. 71-8307.10 was titled Minimum Equipment and Facility Requirements for Fire Equipment Dealer License and had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue N…

71-8307.11. Repealed by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 4, eff April 25, 2014. Editor’s Note Former R. 71-8307.11 was titled Exceptions and had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 6, eff June 25, 1999.

71-8307.12. Repealed by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 4, eff April 25, 2014. Editor’s Note Former R. 71-8307.12 was titled Applications; Hearings on Licenses and Permits and had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 6, eff June 25, 1999.

71-8307.13. Repealed by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 4, eff April 25, 2014. Editor’s Note Former R. 71-8307.13 was titled Powers and Duties of the State Fire Marshal and had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 6, eff June 25, 1999.

71-8307.14. Repealed by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 4, eff April 25, 2014. Editor’s Note Former R. 71-8307.14 was titled Certain Acts Prohibited and had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 6, eff June 25, 1999.

71-8307.15. Repealed by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 4, eff April 25, 2014. Editor’s Note Former R. 71-8307.15 was titled Cease and Desist Orders; Notice to Correct Hazardous Conditions and had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 6, eff June…

71-8307.16. Repealed by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 4, eff April 25, 2014. Editor’s Note Former R. 71-8307.16 was titled Suspension or Revocation of License or Permit and had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 6, eff June 25, 1999.

71-8307.17. Repealed by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 4, eff April 25, 2014. Editor’s Note Former R. 71-8307.17 was titled Responsibility of Equipment Manufacturer and had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 6, eff June 25, 1999.

71-8307.18. Repealed by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 4, eff April 25, 2014. Editor’s Note Former R. 71-8307.18 was titled Penalties and had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 6, eff June 25, 1999.

71-8307.2. Repealed by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 4, eff April 25, 2014. Editor’s Note Former R. 71-8307.2 was titled Administration; Filing of Publications; Statutes, Provisions of Other Codes and Ordinances and had the following history: Added by State Register Volume …

71-8307.3. Repealed by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 4, eff April 25, 2014. Editor’s Note Former R. 71-8307.3 was titled Definitions and had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 6, eff June 25, 1999.

71-8307.4. Repealed by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 4, eff April 25, 2014. Editor’s Note Former R. 71-8307.4 was titled Licensing Requirements: Fire Equipment Dealer Licenses and had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 6, eff June 25, 1999.