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General Characteristics

Personal Flotation Device (PFD) required onboard

No, but federal regulation applies

*

Yes

PFD type

Wearable PFD

PFD wear required

Yes

No

*

Large boats (16 feet or more) require at least one throwable Type IV PFD onboard

Yes

No

No, but federal regulation applies

*

PFD wear required for personal watercraft

Yes

No

PFD wear required for towed watersports

Yes

No

Personal Flotation Device Requirements for Children

PFD requirement for children

Yes

No

Age for mandatory PFD wear

Under 12 years

PFD type

U.S. Coast Guard approved wearable PFD

When should child wear PFD

Vessel is underway, onboard vessel

Applicable boat length

Less than 16 feet

Enforcement

Enforcement stated

Yes

No

Penalty

Yes

Notes

*All persons on board a pleasure vessel <21 feet between November 1st and May 1st must wear a PFD

*Federal regulation requires at least one wearable PFD to be available for every person onboard a recreational vessel. In the absence of a state PFD law for children, children under 13 years are required to wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD when a recreational vessel is underway unless in an enclosed cabin or below deck.Federal Regulation on Personal Flotation Devices

Jurisdiction

Ordinance follows the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code

Pool fencing height required in this jurisdiction

Jurisdiction requires that the fence fully isolates the pool (e.g., four-sided fencing)

Jurisdiction requires a self-closing and self-latching gate

Jurisdiction has enforcement and compliance regulations specific for pool fencing

Notes

Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Abbeville County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Aiken, Aiken County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Penalties for defaulting include a fine of not more than $500 per day, imprisonment, or both, and is considered a public nuisance. Offenders may be ordered to make a restitution payment.

Aiken County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Anderson County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Andrews, Georgetown-Willamsburg Counties, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Bamberg, Bamberg County, South Carolina,(city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Bamberg County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Non-compliance is a misdemeanor. Each additional day that the violation continues is a separate offense.

Barnwell, Barnwell County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Barnwell County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Batesburg-Leesville, Lexington-Saluda Counties, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Beaufort County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: All gates providing direct access to the swimming pool must be equipped with a childproof latch but does not specify self-closing and self-latching gate.

Belton, Anderson County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Berkeley County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Bluffton, Beaufort County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Blythewood, Fairfield County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Briarcliffe Acres, Horry County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: All gates providing direct access to the swimming pool must be latched but does not specify self-closing and self-latching gate.

Calhoun County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Cayce, Lexington County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Central, Pickens County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Chapin, Lexington County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Charleston, Charleston-Berkeley Counties, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Charleston County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Cherokee County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

The building official is responsible for enforcement. Penalty for defaulting is a notice. If the violation is not resolved within the time provided in the notice, then the non-compliance is considered a misdemeanor and penalties include a fine of not more than $200 per day, imprisonment, or both.

Chesnee, Spartanburg County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Chester, Chester County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Chester County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

The county building official is responsible for enforcement.

Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Clemson, Anderson County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Designated officials are responsible for enforcement. Non-compliance is a misdemeanor and penalties include a fine of not more than $500 per day, imprisonment, or both.

Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Penalties for defaulting include a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment.

Colleton County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Designated officials are responsible for enforcement. Penalties for defaulting include a fine of not more than $500 per day, imprisonment, or both.

Columbia, Richland-Lexington Counties, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing. Swimming pools existing before the enactment of the jurisdiction's requirements that are completely enclosed by a barrier do not need to follow this ordinance.

Conway, Horry County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Darlington County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Darlington, Darlington County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Dillon County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Designated officials are responsible for enforcement.

Dorchester County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Due West, Abbeville County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Duncan, Spartanburg County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Edgefield County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Edisto Beach, Colleton County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Non-compliance is a misdemeanor and penalties include a fine of not more than $500 per day, imprisonment, or both.

Estill, Hampton County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Fairfield County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Florence County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Florence, Florence County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Forest Acres, Richland County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Penalties for defaulting include a fine of not more than $200 per day or imprisonment.

Fort Mill, York County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Fountain Inn, Greenville-Laurens Counties, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

The building official is responsible for enforcement. Non-compliance is a misdemeanor and penalties include a fine of not more than $500 per day or imprisonment. Prior to charges for a second violation, the offender will be given seven days to correct the violation, if the violation does not pose iminment danger. After seven days, each additional day the violation continues is a separate offense. If the violation poses imminent danger, then seven days are not provided to resolve it, and each additional day the violation continues is a separate offense.

Georgetown County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

The building official is responsible for enforcement. Non-compliance is a misdemeanor and penalties include a fine of not more than $500 per day or imprisonment. Prior to charges for a second violation, the offender will be given seven days to correct the violation, if the violation does not pose iminment danger. After seven days, each additional day the violation continues is a separate offense. If the violation poses imminent danger, then seven days are not provided to resolve it, and each additional day the violation continues is a separate offense.

Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Great Falls, Chester County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Penalties for defaulting include a fine of not more than $500 per day, imprisonment, or both.

Greeleyville, Williamsburg County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: All gates providing direct access to the swimming pool must be self-latching and be kept closed but does not specify self-closing and self-latching gate.

Greenwood County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

The city and county building official is responsible for enforcement. Penalties for defaulting include a fine of not more than $200 per day or imprisonment.

Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Greer, Greenville-Spartanburg Counties, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Non-compliance is a misdemeanor and penalties include a fine of not more than $500 per day, imprisonment, or both.

Hampton, Hampton County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Hanahan, Berkeley County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Hardeeville, Jasper County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Hartsville, Darlington County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Hollywood, Charleston County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: All gates providing direct access to the swimming pool must be equipped with a self-latching device but does not specify self-closing and self-latching gate. The barrier may enclose the pool area or the yard.

Horry County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Inman, Spartanburg County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Irmo, Lexington County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction requires doors and windows providing direct access to the pool to be equipped with an alarm.

Isle of Palms, Charleston County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jackson, Aiken County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jasper County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

The Jasper County Building Services Department is responsible for enforcement.

Johnsonville, Florence County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Kershaw County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Kiawah Island, Charleston County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 5 feet/ 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Lake City, Florence County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Designated officials are responsible for enforcement.

Lancaster County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Lancaster, Lancaster County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Laurens County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

The county building official is responsible for enforcement. Penalties for defaulting include a fine of not more than $200 per day or imprisonment.

Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Lexington County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing.

Lyman, Spartanburg County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Manning, Clarendon County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Marion County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Mauldin, Greenville County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Mayesville, Sumter County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

McCormick County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Meggett, Charleston County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Moncks Corner, Berkeley County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Mullins, Marion County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing.

Newberry, Newberry County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Ninety Six, Greenwood County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

North Augusta, Aiken County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Designated officials are responsible for enforcement.

North Charleston, Charleston-Dorchester Counties, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

The building official and their designees are responsible for enforcement.

North Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

The code enforcement director is responsible for enforcement.

Oconee County, South Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Olanta, Florence County, South Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available