South Carolina Administrative Code

49-303. Public Statements. The Engineer or Surveyor shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner. A. The Engineer or Surveyor shall be completely objective and truthful in all professional reports, statements, or testimony. He shall include all relevant …

49-304. Conflicts of Interest. The Engineer or Surveyor shall avoid conflicts of interest. A. The Engineer or Surveyor shall conscientiously strive to avoid conflicts of interest with employer or client, but when unavoidable, the Engineer or Surveyor shall forthwith disclose the …

49-305. Solicitation of Work. The Engineer or Surveyor shall solicit and accept work only on the basis of their qualifications. A. The Engineer or Surveyor shall not offer to pay, either directly or indirectly, any commission, political contribution, or a gift, or other considera…

49-306. Improper Conduct. The Engineer or Surveyor shall conduct their work with honesty and integrity. A. The Engineer and Surveyor shall not knowingly associate with or permit the use of their name or organization’s name in a business venture by any person or organization which…

49-400. Purpose. A. These regulations are intended to establish minimum standards for the practice of surveying in South Carolina. (1) The standards set forth are to promote uniform requirements for and accurate surveys by surveyors practicing in South Carolina. (2) The establish…

49-410. Compliance. A. All Surveyors shall comply with these regulations governing minimum standards for the practice of surveying in South Carolina. B. A surveyor who practices surveying in South Carolina in violation of the minimum standards contained in this manual, on complai…

49-420. General. A. For the purpose of these regulations, the following terms or words are defined as meaning: (1) The term ‘‘Board’’ shall mean the South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. (2) The term ‘‘manual’’ shall mean the Standar…

49-430. Nomenclature. A. In surveying work, it is acceptable to employ abbreviations and symbols. When use of such abbreviations and symbols are necessary, the following are acceptable and may be employed in land surveying work in South Carolina: (1) Acres: AC (2) Acrylonitrile B…

49-440. Classification of Surveys. A. The accuracy of the measurements for a survey shall be based upon the character of the land, the type of survey and the current use of the land. Unadjusted Ratio of Precision permissible shall be no less than the errors of closure prescribed …

49-450. Plats and Platting. A. A plat, as defined by this manual, is an accurate graphical representation, properly dimensioned, report of a survey made by a Surveyor of a finite piece of real property, including pertinent data and appropriate information. B. A survey requiring a…

49-460. Survey Types and Requirements. A. General Property Surveys: The following general requirements apply to all survey types included in this manual, other than GIS Surveys and Photogrametric Surveys (see section 49-460D and section 49-460E of these standards for the general …

49-470. Methods of Marking Property Boundaries. A. Corner Tree: ‘‘X’’ and three (3) chops on the sides where the line enters and leaves the tree. B. Corner Witness Tree: One (1) blaze and three (3) chops or three (3) chops facing the corner. C. Side Line Tree: Two (2) chops facin…

49-480. Land Descriptions. A. Land Description: A land description is the detailed statement of appropriate information necessary to locate, relocate, or define the boundaries of a certain area or tract of land. (1) A land description can be part of a land survey and can be used …

49-490. Instruments and Apparatus. A. Surveyor’s Instruments: Surveying in South Carolina shall be conducted in the field with properly calibrated equipment appropriate for the tolerance of work being performed. The equipment shall be tested at regular intervals and adjusted to m…

49-600. Purpose. A. Professionals licensed to practice engineering, surveying, or engineering and surveying in South Carolina are required to demonstrate a continuing development of professional competency. B. Each licensee shall meet the continuing professional competency requir…

49-601. Definitions. Terms used in this section are defined as follows: (1) Professional Development Hour (PDH) -A contact hour (nominal) of instruction or presenta- tion. The common denominator for other units of credit. (2) Continuing Education Unit (CEU) -Unit of credit custom…

49-602. Requirements. A. Each licensee is required to obtain 30 PDH units during each biennial renewal period. B. If a licensee exceeds the requirements in any renewal period, a maximum of 15 PDH units may be carried forward into the subsequent renewal period. If the licensee cla…

49-603. Units of Credit. The conversion of other credit to PDH units is as follows: (1) 1 College or unit semester hour 45 PDH (2) 1 College or unit quarter hour 30 PDH (3) 1 Continuing Education Unit 10 PDH (4) 1 Hour of professional development for attendance in course work, 1 …

49-604. Determination of Credit. The Board has final authority with respect to approval of courses, credit, PDH value for courses and other methods of earning credit. (1) Credit for college or community college approved courses will be based upon course credit established by the …

49-605. Record Keeping. A. The responsibility for maintaining records used to support credits claimed is that of the licensee. Records required include, but are not limited to: (1) A log showing the type of activity claimed, sponsoring organization, location, duration, instructor…

49-606. Exemptions. A licensee may be exempt from the professional development educational requirements for one or more of the following reasons: A. New licensees by way of examination or comity shall be exempt for their first renewal period. B. Licensees experiencing physical di…

49-609. Dual License Holders. The total number of PDH units required shall be the same as that required for a single license holder; but at least ten units shall be obtained separately for each profession. HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 20, Issue No. 7, eff July 26, 1996…

49-610. Reporting Forms. A. All renewal applications will contain a statement of verification that the licensee has obtained the required professional development hours at the time of renewal. Upon audit, the licensee must report the course date, sponsoring organization, location…

50-10. Purpose. This regulation is to establish a Continuing Education Program in the State of South Carolina for Registered Environmental Sanitarians in order to expand their knowledge and to meet the require- ments for Continuing Education as provided by Section 40-61-70 of the…

50-20. Definitions. 1. Board shall be defined as the Board of Examiners for Registered Environmental Sanitarians. 2. Continuing Education shall be defined as participation in an organized educational experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instr…

50-30. Requirements. All Environmental Sanitarians who wish to renew their certificates of registration shall earn at least two (2) Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) every two (2) years. Up to but not more than two (2) CEU’s earned in one two-year period may be carried over to t…

50-40. Course Approval Procedures. A. Courses offered by an accredited educational institution. 1. Credit courses offered by an accredited educational institution which relate to the field of Environmental Health are generally acceptable, but each course and subject matter must b…

50-50. Subject Matter. A. Acceptable subject matter. Any subject matter which improves the practice and develops the skill of the Registered Environ- mental Sanitarian is acceptable for CEU. Such subject matter includes, but is not limited to: 1. Diseases and injuries caused by e…

50-60. Formats for Instruction. A. Acceptable formats. 1. Workshops 2. Seminars 3. Courses 4. Symposiums 5. Lectures 6. Home study courses 7. Field training when combined with any of the above. B. Unacceptable formats. 1. Community activities 2. Reading of journals or books

50-70. Determination of Contact Hours and CEU’s. A. Only complete instructional hours will be considered in assigning CEU’s. B. Home study courses. The number of CEU’s is based on the value recommended by the sponsor but determined by the Board for each course.

50-80. Out-Of-State-Credit. If a registrant earns CEU’s as a requirement under the sanitarian registration or licensure laws of a state with which South Carolina has reciprocity, such credit may be transferred to South Carolina upon showings as the Board, in the exercise of its d…

50-90. Acceptable Proof of Attendance/Completion. A. Responsibility for documenting the required Contact Hours for CEU’s rest with the individual Registered Environmental Sanitarian. Evidence to support the Contact Hours shall be retained by the Registered Environmental Sanitaria…

51-1. Applications for Certification. Any person who desires to become certified by the board must make application on the proper form. The board on request will furnish this form. The application for initial certification must be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee as specified i…

51-2. Examinations. A. Examinations, required for licensure, are approved by the board. An applicant may apply under the Americans’ with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provide documentation for consideration. B. An examination fee will be charged for each examination taken by an appl…

51-3. Levels of Licensure, Requirements for Each Level, Operator-in-Charge Requirements for Facilities. A. The board shall certify qualified applicants in accordance with the levels of licensure defined in this article. In each case, the applicant must meet at least the minimum e…

51-4. Renewal of License, Continuing Education. A. Each license issued by the board shall be renewed annually or biennially on or before June 30. Any license not renewed within three hundred sixty-five (365) days of the date on which the license expired shall be considered lapsed…

51-5. Operator-in-Training Licenses. Biological Wastewater Operators, Physical/Chemical Wastewater Operators, Water Treatment Opera- tors, and Water Distribution Operators. A. For biological wastewater treatment operators, physical/chemical wastewater treatment opera- tors, water…

51-6. Fees. The board may charge fees as shown in South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 10-15. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 29, Issue No. 4, eff April 22, 2005; State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4410, eff June 27, 2014; State Register Volume 39, Is…

51-7. Definitions. As used in S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 23, and these regulations A. ‘‘Direct Supervision’’ means supervision provided by a licensee who must (a) be on-site or immediately available to supervised persons via telephone, radio, or other electronic means: and (b) m…

51-8. Reciprocity. As used in S.C. Code Section 40-23-240(B): A. The board may license a person who is currently credentialed in another jurisdiction of the United States for licensed activities regulated by this chapter if the person demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board…

52-100. State Ethics Commission. A. The State Ethics Commission offices are located in Columbia, South Carolina. B. The Commission transacts business weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. excluding State Holidays. C. The State Ethics Commission remains in continuous session and meets r…

52-1001. Repeal of Existing Regulations and Adoption of Articles 1 through 10, Inclu- sive. A. Existing Regulations 52-1.1 through 52-10.1 inclusive, are repealed and replaced upon adoption of these Regulations pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act. B. The Regulations in …

52-201. Purpose and Scope. A. The purpose of these regulations is to set forth the procedures under which the State Ethics Commission administers the Ethics, Government Accountability, and Campaign Reform Act of 1991 (hereinafter the Act). These regulations shall be liberally con…

52-202. Severability. A. If any provision, or the application of any provision, of this Chapter is determined to be invalid, null, or void, such determination shall not affect or invalidate any other provision, or the application of any other provision, of this Chapter, and to th…

52-203. Definitions. A. Masculine words, whenever used in this Chapter, shall include the feminine and neuter, and the singular includes the plural, unless otherwise specified. B. The following words or terms, when used in this Chapter, shall have the following meanings unless th…

52-204. Official Forms and Documents. A. The Commission prepares and approves all forms required under the Act. B. A person shall use a Commission form and shall not substitute another document for a form unless permitted by these Regulations or approved by the Commission. Photoc…

52-205. Date of Filing with the Commission Defined. A. The date of filing a form or paper with the Commission by first class mail, certified mail, hand delivery, or private courier is the date of receipt in the Commission’s offices as indicated by the date stamped on the form or …