S.C. Code Ann. § 1-34-40: Compliance with latest edition of a nationally recognized code.

(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an agency shall accept full and complete compliance with the latest edition of a nationally recognized code as compliance with a provision of a statute or regulation which refers to a particular edition of that nationally recognized code unless the agency has published a notice under Section 1-34-30(C) stating that the edition has not been adopted.

(B) This section does not affect when, or the circumstances under which, a nationally recognized code is applicable.