Proposed Regulations

Document No. 5428 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BUILDING CODES COUNCIL CHAPTER 8 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-9-40, 6-9-50, 6-9-55, and 40-1-70 8-1300. International Mechanical Code. Preamble: The South Carolina Building Codes Council proposes to amend Chapter 8, Article 13, to reflect modifications to the 2024 South Carolina Building Codes, the International Mechanical Code. Section-by-Section Discussion: Title. Strike 2021 and add 2024. 8-1300. Strike 2021 and add 2024 in both places code year is referenced. 8-1301. Hard return before “Where.” Add “of the duct” a…

Document No. 5427 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BUILDING CODES COUNCIL CHAPTER 8 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-9-40 and 40-1-70 8-1000. International Fuel Gas Code. Preamble: The South Carolina Building Codes Council proposes to amend Chapter 8, Article 10, to reflect modifications to the 2024 South Carolina Building Codes, the International Fuel Gas Code. Section-by-Section Discussion: Title. Strike 2021 and replace with 2024. 8-1000. Strike 2021 and replace with 2024 in two places. 8-1001. No change. 8-1002. No change. 8-1003. New section giving guidance on where …

Document No. 5426 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BUILDING CODES COUNCIL CHAPTER 8 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-9-40 and 40-1-70 8-900. International Fire Code. Preamble: The South Carolina Building Codes Council proposes to amend Chapter 8, Article 9, to reflect modifications to the 2024 South Carolina Building Codes, the International Fire Code. Section-by-Section Discussion: Title. Strike 2021 and replace with 2024. 8-900. Strike 2021 and replace with 2024 in two places. 8-901. Add “s” to “purpose.” 8-902. No change. 8-903. Replace 202 with 203.2.8 and replace Gen…

Document No. 5425 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY CHAPTER 115 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-67-70, 40-67-220(F), and 40-67-260(D) 115-2. Speech-Language Pathology Assistants. Preamble: The South Carolina Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology proposes to amend its regulations to include, but not be limited to, changes related to licensure requirements for Speech Language Pathology Assistants. Section-by-Section Discussion: Title of Chapter. Remove the slash between “Speech” …

Document No. 5424 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BUILDING CODES COUNCIL CHAPTER 8 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-9-40 and 40-1-70 8-800. International Building Code. Preamble: The South Carolina Building Codes Council proposes to amend Chapter 8, Article 8, to reflect modifications to the 2024 South Carolina Building Codes, the International Building Code. Section-by-Section Discussion: Title. Strike 2021 and replace with 2024. 8-800. Strike 2021 and replace with 2024 in two places. 8-801. Repealed. 8-802. Add “and” and add new referenced standard. 8-803. Strike “s” i…

Document No. 5423 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SOUTH CAROLINA AUCTIONEERS ’ COMMISSION CHAPTER 14 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50, 40-1-70, 40-6-50, 40-6-60, and 40-6-270 14-1. Examinations. 14-2. Reporting of Continuing Education. 14-6. Licensees Prohibited from Using Unlicensed Bid Callers. 14-10. Appeal. 14-12. Renewal Applications and Lapsed Licenses. 14-15. Apprentice Auctioneer’s Supervision, Requirements, Exception and Termination. 14-18. Professional Standards. (New) 14-19. Definitions. (New) Preamble: The South Carolina Auctioneers’ Commission proposes…

Document No. 5422 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY CHAPTER 99 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-1-77(I), 40-43-30(8), 40-43-60(D)(5) and (8), 40-43-83(C), 40-43-86(CC)(2)(a), and 40-43-150 99-43. Facility Permit Classifications. 99-48. Compounding Generally. (New) Preamble: The South Carolina Board of Pharmacy proposes amending and repealing various sections of Chapter 99, to include but not be limited to an amendment required to conform to H.3592, which passed during the 2024 legislative session and an amendment to R.99-43 to add permitti…

Document No. 5421 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION STATE BOARD OF NURSING CHAPTER 91 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-33-10, 40-33-36, 40-33-37, 40-33-38, 40-33-41, and 40-33-70 91-32. Code of Ethics. 91-34. Limited Emergency License. (New) Preamble: The South Carolina Board of Nursing proposes to amend various sections of Chapter 91 of the South Carolina Code of State Regulations, including but not limited to, R.91-32 and add a regulation regarding limited emergency licenses. Section-by-Section Discussion: 91-32. Strike 2015. 91-34. New section creating require…

Document No. 5420 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY CHAPTER 1 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-2-30, 40-2-35, 40-2-40, 40-2-70, 40-2-80, 40-2-90, 40-2-100, 40-2-245, 40-2-250, 40-2-255, and 40-2-275 1-01. General Requirements for Licensure as a CPA. 1-05. Firm registration, resident managers, firm names. 1-08. Continuing Professional Education. Preamble: The South Carolina Board of Accountancy proposes to amend Chapter 1 of the Code of Regulations to conform to changes to the Code following the passage of Act 34 of the 2025 legislative sessio…

Document No. 5419 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF LONG TERM HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS CHAPTER 93 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70 and 40-35-60 93-50. General Definitions. 93-60. Board of Examiners; Officers and Duties. 93-65. Operating a Facility without a License. 93-70. Additional combination of education and experience acceptable by the Board; Criminal Background Check; Completion of probation or parole. 93-75. Health Services Executive Qualification. (New) 93-80. Administrator-in-Training Program Requirements. 93-100. Fees [and Fee Sche…

Document No. 5418 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BUILDING CODES COUNCIL CHAPTER 8 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-9-40 and 40-1-70 8-1100. National Electrical Code. Preamble: The South Carolina Building Codes Council proposes to amend Chapter 8, Article 11, to incorporate the modifications to the 2024 South Carolina Building Codes, the 2023 Edition of the National Electrical Code. Section-by-Section Discussion: Title. Strike 2020 and replace with 2023. 8-1100. Strike 2020 and replace with 2023 in two places. 8-1103. Add “following” before “locations”. Replace period wi…

Document No. 5417 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BUILDING CODES COUNCIL CHAPTER 8 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-9-40, 6-9-50, and 6-9-55 8-1200. International Residential Code. Preamble: The South Carolina Building Codes Council proposes to amend Chapter 8, Article 12, to reflect modifications to the 2024 South Carolina Building Codes, the International Residential Code. Section-by-Section Discussion: Title. Strike 2021 and replace with 2024. 8-1200. Strike 2021 and replace with 2024 in two places. 8-1201. No change to definition of accepted engineering practices. Ad…

Document No. 5416 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BUILDING CODES COUNCIL CHAPTER 8 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-9-40, 6-9-50, and 6-9-55 8-1400. International Plumbing Code. Preamble: The South Carolina Building Codes Council proposes to amend Chapter 8, Article 14, to reflect modifications to the 2024 South Carolina Building Codes, the International Plumbing Code. Section-by-Section Discussion: Title. Change 2021 to 2024. 8-1400. Change 2021 International Plumbing Code to 2024 in two places. 8-1401. Remove “ally” from “automatic” under the definition of Water Dispen…

Document No. 5414 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION CHAPTER 103 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 58-3-140 103-833. Written Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents and Things. Preamble: The Public Service Commission proposes to amend Regulation 103-833, which relates to discovery and written interrogatories and requests for production of documents and things, to state with specificity that Rule 26 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure (General Provisions Governing Discovery) governs material that is discoverable and material that is not discoverable. The proposed amendmen…

Document No. 5413 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY CHAPTER 19 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 1-11-370, repealed by 2022 Act No. 202, effective May 16, 2022 19-103. Regulations on allocation of State Ceiling on Issuance of Private Activity Bonds. Preamble: The State Fiscal Accountability Authority (“Authority”) proposes the repeal of R.19-103 to include R.19-103.01 through 19-103.10. Originally authorized by 1984 Act No. 512, Part II, Section 39 and codified in 1976 Code Section 1-11-370, R.19-103 describes the formula and procedure for allocating the states’ ceiling on the issuanc…

Document No. 5412 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER 119 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 56-21-10 et seq. Chapter 119. University of South Carolina. Preamble: The University of South Carolina Parking and Transportation Services proposes to amend Chapter 119 to update the current regulations, so they reflect current university practices and make minor, technical updates. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on September 26, 2025. The proposed amendment will require legislative review. Section-by-Section Discussion: 119-1. This section is amended by updating the n…

Document No. 5408 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH CHAPTER 60 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-7-110 through 44-7-394, 44-37-40, 44-37-50, 44-41-70(a), and 63-7-40 R.60-16. Minimum Standards for Licensing Hospitals and Institutional General Infirmaries. Preamble : Pursuant to R.60-16, Minimum Standards for Licensing Hospitals and Institutional General Infirmaries, the Department of Public Health (Department) licenses and regulates hospitals and institutional general infirmaries to ensure high quality services and that safe treatment is provided. The Department proposes amending R.60-16 to…

Document No. 5407 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH CHAPTER 60 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-70-10 et seq. 60-122. Standards for Licensing In-Home Care Providers. Preamble : Pursuant to R.60-122, Standards for Licensing In-Home Care Providers , the Department of Public Health (Department) establishes and enforces the standards for the licensure, maintenance, and operation of in-home care providers (IHCPs). The Department proposes amending the regulation to update and revise provisions regarding licensure, to include application procedures, criminal record checks and drug testing of appl…

Document No. 5406 SOUTH CAROLINA AERONAUTICS COMMISSION CHAPTER 4 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 55-1-1 et seq., 55-5-80 (A), 55-5-80 (N), and 55-5-280 (D) 4-1. Definitions. (New) 4-2. Requirements, Limitations, and Eligibility. (New) 4-3. Capital Improvement Program. (New) 4-4. Airport Grant Program. (New) 4-5. South Carolina Aeronautics Commission Grant Assurances. (New) 4-6. Request for Review. (New) 4-7. Purpose and Applicability. (New) 4-8. Airport Maps and Master Planning. (New) 4-9. Airport Master Plans. (New) 4-10. Zoning Required. (New) 4-11. Process for Land Use Review. (New…

Document No. 5405 STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION CHAPTER 62 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-104-20 62-300 - 62-375. Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program. Preamble: The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education proposes the following revisions to Chapter 62 regulation, R.62-300 through 62-375, Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program. Revisions to the existing regulation for the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship and Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Enhancement Program are being considered to clarify the policies and procedures for administrating the program. In the proposed amendments, t…

Document No. 5403 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CHAPTER 43 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-1-445, 59-1-447, 59-18-310(B), and 59-18-325 43-100. Test Security. Preamble: Regulation 43-100 outlines test security directions for administration of the statewide assessment program. The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) proposes to update language in the regulation. Specifically, S.C. Code Ann. Section 59-18-325 (2014) requires college entrance and career readiness assessments and summative assessments to be administered to all students in a computer-based format except for…

Document No. 5402 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CHAPTER 43 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-40-180 43-601. Procedures and Standards for Review of Charter School Applications. Preamble: The State Board of Education proposes to amend R.43-601 Procedures and Standards for Review of Charter School Applications. The proposed change will reorganize the charter school regulation to increase clarity, transparency and effectiveness of implementation. Section-by-Section Discussion: 43-601. Procedures and Standards for Review of Charter School Applications. – new numbered section 43-605. Application …