Delaware Building Codes
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Delaware.
This information is obtained directly to the source -- the city, county and state building departments that issue these codes. If you find an error, please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.
Additional Resources
• Building codes are adopted by the counties in Delaware.
Delaware Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | None | N/A |
| Structural Code | None | N/A |
| Plumbing Code | None | N/A |
| Mechanical Code | None | N/A |
| Electrical Code | NEC 1999 (State Fire Prevention Regulations) | No amendments |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | State Fire Prevention Regulations; NFPA 101, 2000 | State Fire Marshal's Office, (302) 739-5665 and online |
| Accessibility Code | State Fire Prevention Regulations; ANSI A117.1-1992 (Deleware Architectural Accessibility Standards) | State Fire Marshal's Office, (302) 739-5665 and online |
 | Delaware Architectural Accessibility Standards apply only to state-owned or leased facilities. | |
| Energy Code | IECC 2000 | Online |
| Elevator Code | ANSI | State Fire Prevention Regulations |
| Gas Code | NFPA 54, 1996 (State Fire Prevention Regulations) | State Fire Marshal's Office, (302) 739-5665 and online |
Delaware Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Energy | John Posdon Facilities Management Phone: (302) 739-5644 Fax: (302) 739-6148 |
| Fire Marshal | Chief Fire Protection Specialist Phone: (302) 739-4394 Fax: (302) 739-3696 |
| Boiler Inspector | Boiler Safety Phone: (302) 739-5889 |
Delaware Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Delaware:
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