Below you can find links to Building Codes and Building Authorities for the state of Delaware.
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 |
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| 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 Building Authorities (BA)
Building Authorities are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area |
Contact |
| Energy |
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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Delaware Building Codes
