Town of Elsmere

Department of Code Enforcement

Building Code Requirements

The currently adopted codes for the Town of Elsmere are the 2000 ICC Codes with 2001 supplements, included are:

2000 ICC Building Code
2000 ICC Mechanical Code
2000 ICC Plumbing Code
2000 ICC Fuel Gas Code
2000 ICC Residential Code

Permits are Required for the following:

Residential:
        New Homes
        Additions
        Garages
        Sheds over 120 sq. ft.
        New or Enlarged Driveways, Walkways or Patios
        Re-roofing
        Siding, windows and doors
        Structural modifications
        All Decks
        Interior Alterations
        Swimming Pools
        Porches

Commercial:
        New Buildings
        Additions
        Interior Build-out's or Renovations

Plumbing & Mechanical:
        Installation of New or Replacement Water Heaters and HVAC Systems
        The Installation of Gas Heating Equipment
        The Installation of ANY New piping for Water, Gas or Sewer
        The Replacement of Sewer Laterals or Water Service Piping
        Fireplace Installation

Misc. Permits:
        The Installation or Erection of ANY Signage
        Demolition of ANY Permanent Structure
        Electrical Work (3rd Party Inspection)
        Lot Grading

Plans General:
        Commercial Plans shall be prepared by a State of Delaware Design Professional and bear the original signature and seal, except where waived by the Code Official under provisions of the ICC Building Code, sec. 106

        Commercial Plans shall first be reviewed and approved by the State Fire Marshal's Office before submittal to the Town of Elsmere

         Residential Plans not prepared by a Design Professional will be accepted at the discretion of the Code Official.

The State Fire Marshal’s office handles all fire plans, systems, investigations and fire prevention issues within the Town of Elsmere

http://statefiremarshal.delaware.gov/

* See note under General Plans*
Technical Contact:
James G. Facciolo, FPS FM39
Fire Protection Specialist