South Carolina Environmental Rules
Land disturbance on larger sites triggers a stormwater permit before work can begin. This chapter covers the construction stormwater permit and erosion control.
The construction stormwater permit
A construction project that disturbs one acre or more of land generally requires coverage under the NPDES construction stormwater permit program before land-disturbing activity begins. The permit exists to keep sediment and pollutants out of nearby waterways during construction.
Erosion and sediment control
Along with permit coverage, a qualifying project needs an erosion and sediment control plan - measures such as silt fence, inlet protection, and stabilized entrances - to control runoff. Failing to obtain coverage or follow the plan can bring stop-work orders and penalties.
State-specific details
State exam facts
- State regulator
- South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (CLB), Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR)
- Passing score
- 70%
- Scored questions
- 50
- Time limit
- 125 minutes
Does South Carolina require a state contractor license?
Yes. The South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (CLB), within LLR, licenses commercial contractors under S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11. A commercial license is required when the cost of the work exceeds $10,000 (after Act H.4115 of 2023).
What is on the South Carolina Business Management and Law exam?
The Business Management and Law exam is 50 questions, 125 minutes, and requires 70% to pass. Financial Groups I through V tie bid limit, working capital, net worth, and bond together (Group I $100,000 up to Group V unlimited), and applicants qualify by net worth or working capital.
What extra rules apply to South Carolina contractors?
A commercial CLB license also authorizes residential work, and a GC-Building contractor may self-perform ancillary specialty work only up to about 20% of project cost. The E-Verify requirement and the NPDES construction stormwater permit (one acre or more) also apply.
Sources: https://llr.sc.gov/clb/