Inspection Guidelines

Electrical Upgrades to Single Family Dwellings
A permit is required to perform all electrical upgrades, and the permit must be displayed and visible from the street.

When upgrading a home from non-grounded to grounded receptacles, or when installing a new or larger capacity main service panel, the entire electrical system must be brought up to the current code. In all cases, an inspection* is required before power is restored to the structure. Please contact our Building Officials Office at 843-863-5213 for additional information regarding current codes or for questions.

Re-Roofing a Single Family Dwelling
A permit is required for any roofing work performed by a contractor, and the permit must be displayed and visible from the street.

Contractors are required to remove all roofing debris from the site
No inspections are required

Please call the Building Officials Office at 843-863-5213 for additional code requirements or if you have any questions.

Obtaining a Natural Gas Meter from SCE&G
The City of Goose Creek requires a pressure test to be performed on gas lines before the local utility company is able to set the gas meter. This pressure test* ensures that the system is not leaking gas into or under the home or business. Please contact the Permitting Office for further information.