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H 5216
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South Carolina
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H 5216
Session
126th Session (2025-2026)
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May 12, 2026, 10:46 PM
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A bill to amend the south carolina code of laws by amending section 6-10-30, relating to the adoption of the 2009 edition of the energy conservation code, so as to limit its application to construction falling within the scope of the international residential code; And by amending section 6-10-40, relating to appeal by local jurisdiction for variance to the south carolina building codes council, so as to require that statewide modifications not falling within the scope of the international residential code may be made IN the same manner as other building codes.
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South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026 Download This Bill in Microsoft Word Format Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter H. 5216 STATUS INFORMATION General BillSponsors: Reps. Chapman, Brewer, Sessions, Gagnon, Sanders, Hager, Vaughan, Ligon, M.M. Smith, Kirby and TeepleDocument Path: LC-0199PH26.docx Introduced in the House on February 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate on April 30, 2026Last Amended on April 15, 2026Currently residing in the Senate Committee on JudiciarySummary: EnergyHISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS Date Body Action Description with journal page number 2/19/2026 House Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 15) 2/19/2026 House Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry (House Journal-page 15) 4/2/2026 House Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry (House Journal-page 18) 4/13/2026 Scrivener's error corrected 4/14/2026 House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Ligon 4/15/2026 House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M. Smith, Kirby, Teeple 4/15/2026 House Amended (House Journal-page 35) 4/15/2026 House Requests for debate-Rep(s). Cromer, Harris, White, Kilmartin, Edgerton, Frank, Gilreath, Morgan, Beach (House Journal-page 35) 4/23/2026 House Debate adjourned (House Journal-page 170) 4/29/2026 House Read second time (House Journal-page 153) 4/29/2026 House Roll call Yeas-88 Nays-20 (House Journal-page 154) 4/30/2026 Scrivener's error corrected 4/30/2026 House Read third time and sent to Senate (House Journal-page 125) 4/30/2026 Senate Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 8) 4/30/2026 Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary (Senate Journal-page 8) View the latest legislative information at the website VERSIONS OF THIS BILL 02/19/202604/02/202604/13/202604/15/202604/15/2026-A04/29/202604/30/2026 Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter Amended April 29, 2026 H. 5216 Introduced by Reps. Chapman, Brewer, Sessions, Gagnon, Sanders, Hager, Vaughan, Ligon, M. M. Smith, Kirby and Teeple S. Printed 4/29/26--H. [SEC 4/30/2026 10:52 AM] Read the first time February 19, 2026 ________ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 6-10-30, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 2009 EDITION OF THE ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, SO AS TO LIMIT ITS APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCTION FALLING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 6-10-40, RELATING TO APPEAL BY LOCAL JURISDICTION FOR VARIANCE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT STATEWIDE MODIFICATIONS NOT FALLING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE MAY BE MADE IN THE SAME MANNER AS OTHER BUILDING CODES. Amend Title To Conform Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina: SECTION 1. Section 6-10-30 of the S.C. Code is amended to read: Section 6-10-30. The 2009 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code is adopted as the Energy Standard for construction that falls within the scope of the International Residential Code. For all other types of construction, the edition of the International Energy Conservation Code is subject to adoption by the South Carolina Codes Council in accordance with Section 6-9-50 as the Energy Standard. All new and renovated buildings and additions constructed within the State must comply with this standard. SECTION 2. Section 6-10-40 of the S.C. Code is amended to read: Section 6-10-40. (A) A local jurisdiction may appeal to the South Carolina Building Codes Council for a variance from the Energy Standard for application within its jurisdiction based on special local conditions. The council may approve variations if it is established to the council's satisfaction that the proposed variance: (1) is consistent with this chapter, so that its application will not reduce statewide uniformity of effective energy conservation; (2) does not discriminate against particular technologies, techniques, or materials; (3) does not unnecessarily increase the cost of construction and operation of the building in the jurisdiction; or (4) is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare within the jurisdiction. (B) Copies of an approved variance must be provided upon the request by the State Energy Office. (C) Statewide modifications to the Energy Standard for construction not falling within the scope of the International Residential Code, including emergency modifications, may be made in the same manner as other building codes adopted by the South Carolina Building Codes Council pursuant to Chapter 9, Title 6. SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. The International Energy Conservation Code is effective upon adoption by the South Carolina Building Codes Council during its established review cycle and codification of amendments or modifications in accordance with Section 1-23-90 of the S.C. Code of Laws. ----XX---- This web page was last updated on April 30, 2026 at 10:53 AM