Delaware Code (Titles 8, 9, 25, 30)
9 Del. C. § 2509
Construction of buildings, structures and equipment; use and occupancy
# (a)
No building or structure shall be constructed by a registered contractor or an individual holding a permit as provided for in this chapter, nor shall the equipment and materials that are part of or related to the electrical system, mechanical system, fuel gas system, plumbing system, building sewer system or similar system in or about a building or structure, be constructed except in compliance with the provisions of the New Castle County Building Code as promulgated by the County Council.
# (b)
No building or structure shall be constructed in any manner that would be in violation of the New Castle County Building Code as promulgated by the County Council or of any authorized order or rule of the Department of Land Use made and issued thereunder.
# (c)
No building or structure shall be used or occupied, in whole or in part, and no change to the existing use or occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the Department has issued an occupancy or use permit.
# (d)
No equipment or material that is part of or related to the electrical system, mechanical system, fuel gas system, plumbing system, building sewer system or similar system, in or about a building or structure, and for which a permit is required for the construction of said equipment, material or system, may be put into use or operation until the Department has issued a permit or certificate allowing its use or operation.
# (e)
No building or structure shall be constructed using public financial assistance in a manner that violates Chapter 42 of Title 31, and no occupancy or use permit shall be issued unless such building or structure complies with Chapter 42 of Title 31.
Amendment history
44 Del. Laws, c. 84, §§ 3, 4; 75 Del. Laws, c. 85, § 5; 78 Del. Laws, c. 368, § 1
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In this title (40 sections)
- 9-2321 · Order to connect to sanitary sewer; enforcement
- 9-2401 · Acquisition of land generally; construction and operation of…
- 9-2402 · Acquisition by purchase or eminent domain; condemnation…
- 9-2403 · Powers of County Council as to operation of plant; regulations…
- 9-2404 · Power to borrow money and issue bonds; interest rates
- 9-2405 · Terms of bonds
- 9-2406 · Execution and record of bonds
- 9-2407 · Sale of bonds
- 9-2408 · Principal and interest payments; taxes
- 9-2409 · Deposit and use of proceeds of sale of bonds; liability of…
- 9-2410 · Exemption of bonds from taxation
- 9-2411 · Definitions
- 9-2501 · Definitions
- 9-2502 · Promulgation of building code
- 9-2503 · Existing building; application to
- 9-2504 · Registration and testing of contractors
- 9-2505 · Fees
- 9-2506 · Department of Land Use; administration and enforcement
- 9-2507 · Inspections and certifications of compliance
- 9-2508 · Records
- 9-2509 · Construction of buildings, structures and equipment; use and…
- 9-2510 · Application for permits
- 9-2511 · Use and maintenance of building or structure erected in…
- 9-2512 · Violation of regulations or chapter; notices and orders
- 9-2513 · Penalties
- 9-2514 · Abatement proceedings
- 9-2515 · Exceptions
- 9-2601 · Power of County Council; area subject to regulation
- 9-2602 · Zoning plan and regulations
- 9-2603 · Purposes of regulations
- 9-2604 · Assistance from and cooperation with other agencies
- 9-2605 · Department’s powers in conduct of public hearing
- 9-2606 · Adoption by county government of zoning plan and regulations;…
- 9-2607 · Changes in zoning district, plan or regulations; procedure
- 9-2608 · Zoning coordination and integration; committees and rules of…
- 9-2609 · Violations of regulations or subchapter; enforcement, remedies…
- 9-2610 · Nonconforming uses of land or buildings
- 9-2611 · Conflict between zoning regulations and other laws
- 9-2612 · Residential facilities for persons with disabilities
- 9-2613 · Notice to local school districts of residential zoning changes