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Latest news on COVID-19 and information on Sullivan's Island entry, restrictions and beach closures.  Click Here.

In an abundance of caution and following the advice of the Centers for Disease Control, Wednesday collection of yard debris will be suspended indefinitely due to the continued spread of COVID-19.  Residents are asked not to place any debris street-side until further notice.  

 Click here to read the final report on Accreted Land Management Plan from Biohabitats.

Click here to read revised pre-proposal draft language for the National Fish and Wildlife Federation's Coastal Resilience Grant Fund. 

Building Codes

Current SC & Town Building Codes

The Town of Sullivan's Island follows the current building codes and revisions as adopted by the State of South Carolina Building Codes Council.  We strongly encourage you to check the current SC building codes for the most accurate standard. The mandatory building codes listed below are adopted by the South Carolina Building Code Council and enforced on Sullivan's Island. Read more about the current building codes on the South Carolina Building Codes Council page. 

Copies of the adopted codes are available for purchase and free to view online on the International Code Council page.

  • 2015 South Carolina Building Code or the 2015 International Building Code with SC Modifications
  • 2015 South Carolina Residential Code or the 2015 International Residential Code with SC Modifications
  • 2015 South Carolina Fire Code or the 2015 International Fire Code with SC Modifications
  • 2015 South Carolina Plumbing Code or the 2015 International Plumbing Code
  • 2015 South Carolina Mechanical Code or the 2015 International Mechanical Code
  • 2015 South Carolina Fuel Gas Code or the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code with SC Modifications
  • 2009 South Carolina Energy Conservation Code
  • 2014 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)