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The Building Code Office provides information and requirements for plan submittals and inspections during the construction process. Additionally, the office maintains inspection reports and required archived documents. To view scheduled inspections and results, please use our Self Service Portal.
This subchapter shall describe the minimum conditions of residential premises and buildings to be used for human occupancy.
Building Codes are adopted at the county and municipal level, and smaller towns generally defer to the counties for code enforcement. Statewide adoption and amendments to the IPC and IECC include: Delaware Regulations Governing a Detailed Plumbing Code Delaware Building Energy Codes
Building Code: The Department of Land Use regulates construction to the standards of the Codes listed below. To access these Codes at no charge, please visit this ICC webpage. International Building Code, 2021 edition- effective 1/1/24; International Residential Code, 2021 edition- effective 1/1/24
The Delaware Code appearing on this site is prepared by the Delaware Code Revisors and the editorial staff of LexisNexis in cooperation with the Division of Legislative Services of the General Assembly, and is considered an official version of the State of Delaware statutory code.
(1) “Building” means a structure having a roof and intended to shelter persons, animals, property or a business activity. The word “building” shall be construed to include parts thereof and all equipment therein.
Delaware Residential Code. Base Code: 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) Effective Date: Also effective from April 1, 2021. Amendments: Includes modifications to address issues such as energy efficiency and structural safety, particularly considering local climate and geographic conditions.
Is there a list of code requirements? Yes, please refer to our Additional Code Requirements sheet. What is RES Check? A RES Check report is an energy code compliance analysis which documents that your residential building will meet or exceed the energy conservation standards developed by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Building.
The provisions of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and