Do I need a permit for bathroom remodel in Forest Acres?

It depends. Whether bathroom remodel needs a permit in Forest Acres comes down to the details of your project.

South Carolina's statewide code adoption does not include the codes' administrative chapters (S.C. Code Section 6-9-50 and the Building Codes Council's adoption notice). The list of work exempt from a permit is set by each city or county ordinance, so ask your local building office before assuming an exemption applies. Moving a toilet, shower or sink, adding a circuit, or removing a wall is regulated work under the plumbing, electrical and building codes that S.C. Code Section 6-9-10 requires every city and county to enforce. South Carolina's amendment to NEC 210.8(A) requires GFCI protection for 125-volt receptacles in bathrooms and within 6 feet of a bathtub or shower stall. Plumbers and electricians who contract for residential work over 500 dollars must hold a South Carolina specialty contractor license (S.C. Code Section 40-59-20). This remodel moves plumbing, adds a tub or shower, or changes wiring, exhaust venting or walls. Like-for-like fixture swaps are the part of a bathroom remodel most often exempt; moving pipes and new wiring are not. Plumbing and electrical work each normally need their own permit and rough-in inspection before the walls are closed, so schedule inspections before drywall or tile backer goes up. Bathrooms have specific electrical safety rules, such as ground-fault protection on outlets, which the electrical inspection checks.