South Carolina § 5-25-340 Right to enter premises.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 5-25-340 — Right to enter premises.

South Carolina § 5-25-340

Title 5MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS

Ch. 25BUILDING CODES AND FIRE PREVENTION

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 5-25-340 (2026).

Text

The local inspector shall at all times have the right to enter any dwelling, store or other building and premises to inspect them, without molestation from anyone. Provided, that a private dwelling or premise may not be entered without permission, unless there exists probable cause to believe that a violation of provisions respecting fire laws, or there exists imminent danger to the occupant thereof.

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The local inspector shall at all times have the right to enter any dwelling, store or other building and premises to inspect them, without molestation from anyone. Provided, that a private dwelling or premise may not be entered without permission, unless there exists probable cause to believe that a violation of provisions respecting fire laws, or there exists imminent danger to the occupant thereof.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 47-1184; 1952 Code SECTION 47-1184; 1942 Code SECTION 7481; 1932 Code SECTION 7481; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 4596; 1917 (30) 77; 1960 (51) 1646; 1975 (59) 613.