South Carolina Stucco, Lathing & Exterior Plastering Contractor (C-35)

Yes. Under South Carolina Code Title 40 Chapter 11 (Contractors' Licensing Act), executing commercial or residential stucco contractor projects in South Carolina requires formal authorization from the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (LLR). Unlicensed contracting triggers strict statutory penalties, stop-work orders, and civil citations.

South Carolina enforces compliance with the OSHA 1926 Subpart M Fall Protection & ASTM / TAS 100 Wind Uplift Standards. In addition, installations must satisfy NRCA low-slope and steep-slope specifications, UL 790 Class A fire ratings, and FM Global wind uplift ratings.

Under South Carolina statutory and commercial bidding standards, stucco contractor contractors typically must maintain at least $500,000 - $1,000,000 Each Occurrence / $2,000,000 General Aggregate in general liability protection. Policies must include coverage for bodily injury, property damage, and completed operations.

The statutory bond threshold in South Carolina is $10,000 - $350,000 (Based on Group financial net worth). Contractors with standard commercial credit typically pay an annual premium between $150 and $225 (1% to 2% of total penal sum). High-risk or credit-rebuilding rates range from $270 to $375 annually.

Mandatory for employers with 4+ employees. Regardless of minimum employee exemptions under South Carolina labor laws, commercial general contractors and municipal building inspectors mandate proof of active workers' comp via a Certificate of Insurance (COI) before jobsite access is granted.

South Carolina maintains formal reciprocal exam agreements or license verifications with: AL, GA, MS, NC, TN, LA. Qualifying out-of-state contractors in good standing under equivalent statutory frameworks may apply to waive the trade examination portion.