Wilmington, Delaware Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Wilmington, Delaware.
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Wilmington Delaware Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2003 | City Clerk, (302) 576-2140 |
| Structural Code | IBC 2003 | City Clerk, (302) 576-2140 |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2003 | City Clerk, (302) 576-2140 |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2003 | City Clerk, (302) 576-2140 |
| Electrical Code | NEC | No amendments |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | NFPA (Delaware State Fire Prevention Code) | For state code: DE State Fire Marshal, (302) 739-5665; For city amendments: City Clerk, (302) 576-2140 |
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 |
| Structural | Building Inspections Phone: (302) 576-3030 |
| Plumbing | Building Inspections Phone: (302) 576-3030 |
| Mechanical | Building Inspections Phone: (302) 576-3030 |
| Electrical | Building Inspections Phone: (302) 576-3030 |
| Accessibility | Building Inspections Phone: (302) 576-3030 |
| Historic Preservation | Historic Preservation Phone: (302) 576-3100 |
| Zoning | Planning Dept. Phone: (302) 576-3100 |
| Planning | Planning Dept. Phone: (302) 576-3100 |
| Public Works | Public Works Dept. Phone: (302) 576-3060 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Marshal Phone: (302) 571-4585 |
| Parks/Recreation | Parks and Recreation Dept. Phone: (302) 576-3810 |
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Other Delaware Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Delaware:
