No, sleeping on a refrigerator in your South Carolina backyard is not illegal under any enforceable state statute. This notion stems from outdated lists of “dumb laws” or urban myths, often citing vague or fabricated “blue laws,” but no actual code like S.C. Code Ann. § 16-3-1010 or local ordinances prohibits it.​
Origins of the Myth
Such claims circulate in novelty compilations, linking to real child safety rules requiring door removal from abandoned refrigerators to prevent suffocation (S.C. Code § 16-3-1010). These do not extend to using a functional fridge as outdoor furniture or a sleeping spot, absent zoning violations like improper structures.​
Relevant Property Rules
South Carolina backyard activities fall under local zoning, nuisance laws, or HOA covenants, which might restrict unconventional uses if they impact neighbors or safety. No statewide ban targets sleeping on appliances outdoors, distinguishing it from regulated areas like short-term rentals requiring safe sleeping accommodations. Homeowners face no criminal liability for this alone.
