Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The town of Smyrna, Del. adopts and enforces the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2006 edition. Smyrna, Del. Muni. Code § 18-45 (adopted) with § 18-46 (amendments).
• The International Residential Code, 2006 edition. Smyrna, Del. Muni. Code § 18-901 (adopted) with § 18-902 (amendments).
• The International Existing Building Code, 2006 edition. Smyrna, Del. Muni. Code § 18-1001 (adopted) with § 18-1002 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Smyrna, 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.

Smyrna 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(Smyrna, DE ARTICLE XIII. - RESIDENTIAL CODE)

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

Ice Barrier

Comments

The town of Smyrna, Del. adopted the International Residential Code, 2006 edition, including appendix G. Smyrna, Del. Muni. Code § 18-901 (adopted) with § 18-902 (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 town of Smyrna enforces the "Town of Smyrna Housing Code", which:

"establishes minimum property maintenance standards for structures and premises covered by this article and is referred to as the "housing code" or "code" and shall apply to all dwelling structures located in the town except as may be exempted by this article."

Smyrna, Del. Muni. Code § 18-51 (title and scope).

 

Sec. 18-53. – Purpose.

This article is intended to protect the public health, safety and welfare in all existing residential structures, and on all existing residential premises, as hereinafter provided, by:

1. Establishing minimum maintenance standards for all residential structures and premises for basic equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, heat and sanitation; for safety from fire; for space; and for safe and sanitary maintenance of all structures and premises in existence.
2. Fixing the responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants of all structures.
3. Providing for administration, enforcement and penalties.

Smyrna, Del. Muni. Code § 18-53 (purpose).

Commercial Building Code

Smyrna 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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2012 IBC(Smyrna, DE Sec. 18-45. - Adoption.)

...International Building Code, 2012 Edition, including Appendix E—Supplementary Accessibility Requirements but excluding all other appendices, as published by the International Code Council, be and hereby is adopted as the building code of the town for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures...

Comments

The town of Smyrna, Del. adopted and enforces the International Building Code, 2006 edition. Smyrna, Del. Muni. Code § 18-45 (adopted) with § 18-46 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

The town also adopted and enforces the International Existing Building Code, 2006 edition. Smyrna, Del. Muni. Code § 18-1001 (adopted) with § 18-1002 (amendments).

Other Building Codes