S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-1020: Registration and inspections.

The childcare operator shall submit a formal request for inspection of the childcare facility to the department. The department shall request the appropriate state health and fire safety agencies to conduct an inspection of the facility before renewal of the registration and more often if necessary to ensure compliance with health and fire safety regulations. The department shall register the childcare facility upon notification from health and fire safety agencies that the childcare facility is in compliance with these regulations and the requirements of Section 63-13-1010.

The applicable regulations must be the same health and fire safety regulations applied to other facilities regulated under this chapter.