Emergency permit guidelines for Hilton Head Island

If you are looking to get an emergency permit for repairs on Hilton Head Island, take a look at these guidelines issued by the town:

▪  Owners must present an owner affidavit for each repair permit. Forms are available on the town’s website at www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov.

▪  Mechanical certificates are required prior to the first inspection.

▪  Documentation of repairs are needed with the permit application if there is structural framing damaged.

Examples of documentation of repairs include:

— The original architectural plans indicating where damage is located.

— Other options include stamped architectural drawings of the areas to be repaired, or an architect’s or engineer’s letter, stamped, describing the damage and methods of repair.

— Engineered repair documentation will be required if damage extends to engineered systems, such as floor or roof trusses.

This story was originally published November 10, 2016 at 3:12 PM with the headline "Emergency permit guidelines for Hilton Head Island."