What is the self-certification issue in Sullivan's Island construction?

Self-certification generally refers to a contractor or engineer signing off on their own work meeting code, rather than an independent building official inspecting it directly, and the debate is usually over whether that process gets enough independent oversight. Whether this specific issue applies to a current Sullivan's Island project is worth confirming with the town's building department directly. Brian can help you understand how any inspection question affects a specific Sullivan's Island purchase.