12/11/20 |
RES Check can be found at https://www.energycodes.gov |
9/28/20 |
Delaware Energy Code Adoption Update |
01/13/20 |
Notice for New Inspection Process. See Notice Of New Inspection Process for complete details. |
01/06/20 |
Fire Separation Requirements for Townhouses and Duplexes. See Fire Separation Requirements for Townhouses and Duplexes for complete details. |
12/18/19 |
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. |
05/01/19 |
Additions to an existing dwelling with an automatic sprinkler system require the system be extended into the new areas. |
04/11/19 |
UL rated firewall details for townhouses must be stamped by an Architect or Engineer. |
02/28/19 |
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. |
02/07/19 |
A connection/track inspection is required for pre-engineered sunrooms before the framing inspection. |
02/05/19 |
Any addition that involves changes to electric will be required to bring smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors up to code. |
12/4/18 |
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. |
12/03/18 |
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. |
12/03/18 |
Pole buildings with a full second story, must have the second-floor joist connection sealed by an architect or engineer. |
11/29/18 |
RES Checks should NOT show blown insulation as continuous. |
Memos and Updated Requirements
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