# S.C. Code Regs. 8-1219: S.C. Code Regs. 8-1219. IRC Section R326.3 Story above grade plane

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_8_1219

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Regs. 8-1219
- **Heading:** S.C. Code Regs. 8-1219. IRC Section R326.3 Story above grade plane
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** South Carolina Code of Regulations / Chapter 8 BUILDING CODES COUNCIL / S.C. Code Regs. 8-1219

## Text

A habitable attic shall be considered a story above grade plane.

Exceptions: A habitable attic shall not be considered to be a story above grade plane provided that the habitable attic meets all the following:

1. The aggregate area of the habitable attic is not greater than three-fourths of the floor area of the story below.

2. The occupiable space is enclosed by the roof assembly above, knee walls, if applicable, on the sides and the floor-ceiling assembly below.

3. The floor of the habitable attic does not extend beyond the exterior walls of the story below.

4. Where a habitable attic is located above a third story, the dwelling unit or townhouse unit shall be equipped with a fire sprinkler system in accordance with Section P2904.

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