RES Check can be found at https://www.energycodes.gov

Delaware Energy Code Adoption Update

Notice for New Inspection Process. See Notice Of New Inspection Process for complete details.

Fire Separation Requirements for Townhouses and Duplexes. See Fire Separation Requirements for Townhouses and Duplexes for complete details.

Foundation set-back inspections required for all projects utilizing an engineering company to perform footing inspections. See Foundation Set-Back Inspections Memo for complete details.

Additions to an existing dwelling with an automatic sprinkler system require the system be extended into the new areas.

UL rated firewall details for townhouses must be stamped by an Architect or Engineer.

Pole buildings with trusses over a 4:12 pitch and/or room trusses will require truss specs and beam calcs for engineered carriers at time of submittal.

A connection/track inspection is required for pre-engineered sunrooms before the framing inspection.

Any addition that involves changes to electric will be required to bring smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors up to code.

2-hour firewalls on town houses must extend the full length of the wall, even when there is open air on the other side. Per State Fire Marshal.

When adding a room, deck, or screen porch to a townhouse, a 2-hour fire wall is required between units even if there is open air on the other side. Per State Fire Marshal.

Pole buildings with a full second story, must have the second-floor joist connection sealed by an architect or engineer.

RES Checks should NOT show blown insulation as continuous.