Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The city of Milford, Del. adopts and enforces the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2006 edition. Milford, Del. Muni. Code § 88-3 (adopted) with § 88-4 (amendments).
• The International Residential Code, 2006 edition. Milford, Del. Muni. Code § 88-1 (adopted) with § 88-2 (amendments).
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 edition. Milford, Del. Muni. Code § 174-1 (adopted) with § 174-2 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Milford, Delaware include the following.

• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Delaware

Residential Building Code

Delaware has yet to adopt a statewide residential code. Local laws will control.See PLRB, Delaware Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Milford adopted the 2006 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the model code here.

You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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See Muni. Code(Milford, DE ARTICLE I - International Residential Code)

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

Ice Barrier

Comments

The city of Milford, Del. adopts and enforces the International Residential Code, 2006 edition, including Appendix Chapters G and J. Milford, Del. Muni. Code § 88-1 (adopted) with § 88-2 (amendments).

• According to Table R301.2(1), Ice barriers are not required.

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Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

The city adopted appendix J of the IRC to regulate existing buildings. The city also enforces the International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 edition. Milford, Del. Muni. Code § 174-1 (adopted) with § 174-2 (amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Milford adopted the 2006 IBC, locally . Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2018 IBC(Milford, DE § 88-1. - Adoption of code.)

...in the office of the Department of Planning of the City of Milford, being marked and designated as the International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix Chapters C, E, J, and Q be and is hereby adopted as the Residential Code of the City of Milford, in the State of Delaware, for regulating and governing the construction, alteration...

Comments

The city of Milford, Del. adopted the International Building Code, 2006 edition. Milford, Del. Muni. Code § 88-3 (adopted) with § 88-4 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

The city enforces the International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 edition. Milford, Del. Muni. Code § 174-1 (adopted) with § 174-2 (amendments).

 

Chapter 34, Existing Structures. Add: Section 3410.2 Applicability. Structures existing prior to June 12, 1995, in which there is work involving additions, alterations or changes of occupancy, shall be made to conform to the requirements of this section or the provisions of Sections 3403 through 3407. The provisions in Sections 3410.2.1 through 3410.2.5 shall apply to existing occupancies that will continue to be, or are proposed to be, in Groups A, B, E, F, M, R, S and U. These provisions shall not apply to buildings with occupancies in Group H or I.

Milford, Del. Muni. Code § 88-4-HH. (amendments).

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