South Carolina H 5535: Multi- family dwellings

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2025-2026 Bill 5535 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 15, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5535

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Indicates New Matter

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING 
SECTIONS 4-25-80, 4-25-290, AND 5-25-950 ALL SO AS TO REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION 
OF FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN NEWLY CONSTRUCTED MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS PERMITTED 
TO BE BUILT AFTER JULY 1, 2026; AND BY ADDING SECTION 23-9-165 SO AS TO REQUIRE 
THE STATE FIRE MARSHALL TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO DESIGNATE APPROPRIATE FIRE 
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS FOR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS.

Be it enacted by the 
General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. Article 1, Chapter 25, Title 4 of the S.C. Code is 
amended by adding:

 Section 
4-25-80. All newly constructed multi-family dwellings permitted to be built 
after July 1, 2026, must install fire sprinkler systems.

SECTION 2. Article 3, Chapter 25, Title 4 of the S.C. Code is 
amended by adding:

 Section 
4-25-290. All newly constructed multi-family dwellings permitted to be built 
after July 1, 2026, must install fire sprinkler systems.

SECTION 3. Article 7, Chapter 25, Title 5 of the S.C. Code is 
amended by adding:

 Section 
5-25-950. All newly constructed multi-family dwellings permitted to be built 
after July 1, 2026, must install fire sprinkler systems.

SECTION 4. Article 1, Chapter 9, Title 23 of the S.C. Code is 
amended by adding:

 Section 
23-9-165. The State Fire Marshall must promulgate regulations to specify the 
appropriate type of fire sprinkler system for installation in multi-family 
dwellings as required by this act.

SECTION 5. This act takes effect upon approval 
by the Governor.

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