Fire Marshal

The City of Orangeburg has adopted the 2021 SC Fire Code. An online version can be viewed here. (opens in a new tab)

South Carolina will be adopting the 2021 International Codes starting on January 1, 2023. 
View announcement from the SC Building Codes Council.(opens in a new tab)
South Carolina modifications to the International Codes.  (PDF, 2.37 MB)(opens in a new tab)

South Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshal
Statutes, Rules and Regulations(opens in a new tab)
Model Fire and Safety Policies and Program Guidelines for South Carolina School Districts and Charter Schools(opens in a new tab)
Luminous Egress Markings in High Rise Buildings(opens in a new tab)
Preventing and Responding to Acts of Violence and Fires in Schools(opens in a new tab)

Office of the State Fire Marshal Engineering Services Forms
Request for Fire Sprinkler System Shop Drawing Review(opens in a new tab)
Fire Sprinkler System Certificate of Compliance(opens in a new tab)
Fire Sprinkler System Specification Sheet(opens in a new tab)
Fire Sprinkler System Specification Sheet (Continuation)(opens in a new tab)
Notification of Change in Architect, Contractor or Engineer Form(opens in a new tab)

Emergency Responder Communications System (PDF, 2.39 MB)(opens in a new tab)

School Fire and Life Safety Guidelines Act 256 (PDF, 278.04 KB)(opens in a new tab)

Useful Fire Inspection Files
Knox Box Requirements	(PDF, 533.63 KB)
Fire Department Connection Locking Caps	(PDF, 160.05 KB)
Commercial Gas Connector Guide	(PDF, 2.66 MB)
Home Oxygen Fire Safety	(PDF, 224.27 KB)
Bonfires	(PDF, 167.63 KB)
Apparatus Access Road Requirements	Turning Radius(opens in a new tab)
Emergency Planning	Coming soon
Fire Alarm System Acceptance Inspection	Coming soon
Fire Alarm System Plan Review	Coming soon
Fire Code Final Inspection Checklist	Coming soon
Fire Watch and Impairments	(PDF, 409.45 KB)
Food Truck Inspections	Self Inspection Guide (PDF, 760.43 KB)(opens in a new tab) LP cylinder inspection guideline (PDF, 311.94 KB)(opens in a new tab)
Security Gates and Fire Dept. Access	Brochure from Knox(opens in a new tab)
Kitchen Hood Suppression Acceptance Inspection	Coming soon
Occupancy Groups	(PDF, 169.51 KB)
Public Assembly Tents	Coming soon
Fire Sprinkler System NFPA 13 Acceptance Inspection	Coming soon
Fire Sprinkler System NFPA 13 Plan Review	Coming soon
Stand Pipe System Acceptance Inspection	Coming soon