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The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) mission is to promote the health, safety and economic well-being of the public through regulation, licensing, enforcement, training and education.
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- Professional Licensing Boards
Division of Professional and Occupational Licensing (POL)
Accountancy
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Athletic Commission
Auctioneers' Commission
Barber Examiners
Boiler Safety Program
Building Codes Council
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Cemetery Board
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Dentistry
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Engineers/Surveyors
Environmental Certification
Foresters
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Registration for Geologists
Landscape Architectural ExaminersLearn More About POL
Welcome to the Division of Professional and Occupational Licensing Boards (POL). POL has two offices that handle specific responsibilities for the Boards:
Office of Board Services (OBS), which oversees the needs of all POL boards.
Office of Investigations and Enforcement, which is responsible for investigating complaints involving alleged misconduct by licensees. - Labor Programs/OSHA
South Carolina Labor Programs
South Carolina and federal laws are the source of various rights employers and employees have in their employer/employee relationships. LLR is one of several state and federal agencies, which administers the laws assuring these rights. Occupational safety, payment of wages, child labor, migrant labor and mediation of disputes between unions and businesses all fall under LLR. Elevators and amusement rides also are regulated to assure the public's safety. Learn more about Labor Programs
- Fire and Life Safety
Fire and Life
The Division of Fire and Life Safety, which includes the Office of State Fire Marshal and the S.C. Fire Academy. - Online Services
LLR's Online Services
LLR is proud to bring E-Government services to the licensees of South Carolina. Our goal is to make your experience easier and more convenient while preserving the privacy of personal information.- Media/FOIA/Governmental Affairs
Media/FOIA Center
Here you'll find key information about our agency, news events, FOIA, and Communications staff to assist you with your daily gathering of news. Visit LLR's Media Center
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| Board Email: | Contact.RBC@llr.sc.gov |
| Board Phone: | (803) 896-4696 |
| Administrator: | Janet Baumberger |
| Board Staff: | Allison Baker |
| Board Staff: | Bonny Sweat |
| Board Staff: | Maggie Castles |
| Board Staff: | Sherrie Roberts |
| Board Staff: | Trisha Mueller |
| Advice Counsel: | Stacey Hewson ** |
| Directions: | 110 Centerview Dr, Columbia SC |
**The Office of Advice Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice to all Boards, Commissions and Panels. These attorneys do not provide legal advice to parties outside LLR. |
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South Carolina Residential Builders Commission
Board News
Free Hurricane Matthew Home Clean Up Hotline
SC Builder's Exam Notice
In light of the State's recent adoption of the 2015 International Residential Code, effective July 1, 2016, the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission ("Commission") has reviewed the Residential Builders exam and is modifying it to reflect code changes and updated acceptable building practices. As a result, the Commission finds it necessary to increase the length of the exam from 80 questions to 110 questions, in order to adequately test applicants on current standards and code requirements. As a result of the additional questions, applicants will now be allotted 360 minutes, rather than 240 minutes, to complete the exam. These changes to the Residential Builders exam will take effect on September 1, 2016.
LLR Issues Consumer Alert Regarding Property Repairs Following Flooding
New Bond Form Effective 12/15/2016: Click Here for Fillable License Bond Form
Sting Nets 73 Cases of Unlicensed Builders/Contractors in State
Adoption of ASHI Standards:
At a recent meeting, the Residential Builders Commission adopted The Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics of the American Society of Home Inspectors. Please click on http://www.ashi.org/documents/pdf/standards.pdf for the current ASHI standards.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING BOND COMPLIANCE:
The South Carolina Residential Builders Commission will no longer send courtesy reminders to licensees when bonds expire. If you have any questions regarding the continued validity or expiration date of your bond, you can check the LLR website at https://verify.llronline.com/LicLookup/Resbu/Resbu.aspx?div=46 or contact the Residential Builder's Commission at 803-896-4696.
Home Builder Licensees: Pursuant to Section 40-59-220 (C), you are required to have a bond on file with the Residential Builders Commission to hold an active residential builders license.
Specialty Contractor Licensees/Registratrants: Pursuant to 40-59-220 (D) and 40-59-240(D), you are required to have a bond on file with the Residential Builders Commission when the total cost of materials and labor for an undertaking (a job) performed by a residential specialty contractor for an individual property owner exceeds five thousand dollars ($5000.).
IT IS THE LICENSEE'S/REGISTRANT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATUTE
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