Building Permits in Moore, SC

SC (unincorporated Spartanburg County), a small accessory concrete slab (walkway, patio pad, small equipment pad) of 200 square feet or less at grade is exempt from a building permit. Larger slabs that will support a future structure or are part of a building foundation fall under the building permit. Impervious surface counts toward Spartanburg County zoning lot-coverage limits.

SC (unincorporated Spartanburg County), a freestanding deck not more than 30 inches above grade and not more than 200 square feet is exempt from a building permit under 2021 IRC R105.2. Spartanburg County zoning setbacks still apply (verify with Spartanburg County Building Codes at (864) 596-2727). The same AHJ serves other unincorporated Spartanburg County areas.

SC (unincorporated Spartanburg County), fences 7 feet or less are exempt from a state building permit under 2021 IRC R105.2. Spartanburg County zoning regulates fence height, material, and setback; HOA covenants in suburban subdivisions along the I-26 corridor may impose stricter rules on materials and color.

SC (unincorporated Spartanburg County), an at-grade uncovered concrete or paver patio is exempt from a building permit. Adding a cover, roof, or screen enclosure turns the covered area into an accessory structure requiring a building permit. Impervious surface coverage counts toward Spartanburg County zoning lot-coverage limits.

SC (unincorporated Spartanburg County), a retaining wall 4 feet or less measured from bottom of footing to top of wall, without surcharge, is exempt from a building permit under 2021 IRC R105.2. Drainage and erosion control remain the owner's responsibility. The Upstate's clay-heavy soils make proper backfill drainage especially important.