DPH Fire and Life Safety is a Division of Health Facilities Oversight in Healthcare Quality. Our inspectors are certified as Fire Marshals by the South Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal, International Codes Council, and the National Fire Protection Agency. The purpose of our inspections is to ensure that licensed facilities operate in a safe manner and comply with all applicable DPH Regulations, SC Fire Codes and NFPA Standards, as well as those facilities that must also comply with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Regulations.

Updated: Apr. 27, 2026

DPH Fire and Life Safety is a section within the Bureau of Nursing Homes & Medical Services in Healthcare Quality. Fire and Life Safety inspectors are certified as Fire Marshals by the South Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal, International Codes Council, and the National Fire Protection Agency.

Health Facility Regulations, Licensing, CON

• Certificate of Need Process
• Construction
• Contact Us for Assistance

Updated: March 30, 2026

Residential Treatment Facilities for Children and Adolescents are operated for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and care of two (2) or more children and/or adolescents in need of mental health treatment which provides:

Updated: Nov. 10, 2025

A renal dialysis facility is an outpatient facility offering staff-assisted dialysis or training and support services for self-dialysis to end-stage renal disease patients. A facility may be composed of one or more fixed buildings, mobile units, or a combination.

Updated: Nov. 10, 2025

Updated: Nov. 10, 2025

No person, private or public organization, political subdivision or governmental agency may establish, conduct or maintain a hospice or hospice facility without first obtaining a license from DPH. Applicants must submit a completed licensure application for a hospice program or hospice facility.

Updated: Nov. 10, 2025

A home health agency is a public, nonprofit or proprietary organization, whether owned or operated by one or more persons or legal entities, which furnishes or offers to furnish home health services.

Updated: March 30, 2026

Health Facility Complaints

To file a complaint against a health facility or service regulated by DPH, submit the Health Facility Complaint Form. If you are unable to submit your health facility complaint online, you can call our office at 1-800-922-6735 and indicate you wish to file a complaint against a health facility or service.

Updated: June 9, 2026