# S.C. Code Regs. 8-165: S.C. Code Regs. 8-165. Conflict of Interest

> South Carolina · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_8_165

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Regs. 8-165
- **Heading:** S.C. Code Regs. 8-165. Conflict of Interest
- **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. 8-165

## Text

A. Building Code Enforcement Officers.

No registered code enforcement officer shall be financially interested or employed by a business that is financially interested in the furnishing of labor, material, or appliances for the construction, alteration, or maintenance of any building or any part or system thereof, or in the making of plans or specifications therefor, that is within the regulatory authority of the local jurisdiction for which the registered code enforcement officer is employed, unless such officer is the owner of the building.

No registered building code enforcement officer may engage in any work that conflicts or is perceived to conflict with prescribed duties or the interest of the local jurisdiction for which employed.

B. Special Inspectors.

A special inspector shall not engage in any activities that may conflict with their objective judgment and integrity, including but not limited to having a financial and/or other interest in the construction, installation, manufacture or maintenance of structures or components that they inspect.

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