Building Inspector & Zoning

You can now apply for Building Permits ONLINE!  

CLICK HERE to apply for a Permit Online 

Skip the line, and apply online anytime!

Building Permit Forms

  1. BP Application

Zoning Ordinances

  1. Zoning Ordinance (PDF)
  2. Barnwell County Land Development Regulations (PDF)
  3. Barnwell County Mobile and Manufactured Home Ordinance (PDF)

Building Inspection Permit Fees

  1. Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF)

Barnwell County Adopted the 2021 International Building Codes(IBC)and International Residential Codes (IRC) and the 2021 South Carolina State Building Codes

  • Seismic Design Category C
  • Wind Design 120
  • Ground Snow Loads 5 - 10
  • Very Heavy Termite Infestation