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Contractors Forms & Information
Commercial Permits
PDF File Commercial Fit-Out Requirements
PDF File Commercial Fit-Out Plan Review Checklist
PDF File Commercial Building/Addition Requirements 
PDF File Commercial Valuation Form
PDF File Non-Residential Permit Requirements - Prior to Recordation
PDF File Statement of Special Inspections
Residential Permits
PDF File Residential Fuel Gas Pipe - Plan Review Checklist
PDF File Maintenance Corporation Acknowledgement Receipt
PDF File Building Valuation Computation - Single Family Dwelling 
PDF File Contractor Warranty Exemption - Single Family Dwelling 
PDF File Deck Permits
PDF File Residential Addition Permit Application
PDF File Residential Addition Valuation Form
PDF File Residential Addition Plan Review Checklist
PDF File Attached & Detached Garage Addition Plan Review Checklist
PDF File Swimming Pool
PDF File New Single Family Dwelling
PDF File

Building Permit Requirements for an Accessory Dwelling Unit
Please note - all detached accessory dwellings are subject to a minimum 30-day review due to a legal challenge that has been filed.  Once we have received a complete application package, the permit request will be forwarded for legal review.

PDF File

Property Owner Affidavit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit

Plumbing & Mechanical Permits
PDF File Plumbing Permit Application
PDF File HVAC Permit Application
PDF File HVAC Outside Air Calculations Worksheet
PDF File Plumbing Piping Pressure Testing Certification
Self-Certification Forms
PDF File Contractor License Verification
PDF File Master Contractor License Form
PDF File Contractor License Certification SignOff
PDF File Air Conditioning/Heat Pump Replacements - Self-Certification
PDF File Boiler Replacements - Self-Certification
PDF File Deck Footing Self Certification
PDF File Decorative Appliance Self Certification
PDF File Forced Air Fuel Fired Furnace Replacements - Self-Certification
PDF File Hot Water Heater Replacements - Self Inspection Checklist
PDF File Plumbing Piping Pressure Testing Self Certification
PDF File Sewer and Water Lateral Certification
PDF File Underground Plumbing Self-Certification
Need to Know!
PDF File Claymont Sign Permit Guidelines
PDF File Energy Conservation Code Requirements
PDF File Certificate of Use Requirements
PDF File New Home Warranty Companies Approved in NCC
PDF File Change of Contractor Requirements
PDF File Temporary Trailer Use Requirements
 

What's New?

2009 LICENSE PACKETS
HAVE BEEN MAILED!
2009 license packets have been mailed to Permit-Endorsed Contractors.  Class D contractors will be able to renew on-line beginning December 11th.

NEW FORM AVAILABLE
Site contractors can now record all of the licensed contractors working on a project on one form for easy reference.  This does not replace the Contractor License Verification but will help to simplify record keeping
Master Contractor License Form

Miscellaneous & General Forms
PDF File Chapter 6
PDF File Chapter 6 Appendices
PDF File Building Permit Application
PDF File Request for Permit Extension
PDF File Revision to Permit Application
PDF File Request for Code Modification
PDF File Zoning Certification Application
PDF File Sign Permit Application
PDF File Electronic Variable Message Sign Certification
Those utilizing Electronic Variable Message signs should be aware that this form must be signed by the owner, operator or official of a business/organization that is responsible for programming, operating and controlling the EVMS.  The use of EVMS in New Castle County is strictly limited - the message should be static and non-animated and shall not be changed more than once in any 12- hour period, except in the event of public emergencies.
PDF File Character Standards Certification
PDF File Demolition Permit Application
PDF File Demolition Disconnect Verification
PDF File Building Permit Certification - Architect
PDF File Building Permit Certification - Engineer
PDF File Building Permit Certification - Land Surveyor
PDF File Building Permit Certification - Owner
PDF File Building Permit Multi-Form
PDF File Accessibility Compliance Form for Alterations to Existing Structures
On-Line Services
PDF File Using On-Line Permits
PDF File On Line Permit Account Application
PDF File Using On-Line Inspections
Other Useful Websites
Off Site Webpage Delaware Business License Search
Off Site Webpage Delaware Division of Professional Regulation
Off Site Webpage International Code Council (ICC)
Off Site Webpage Underwriters Laboratory (UL)

Quick Links

On Line Permits 

Inspections Scheduling

Permit View

License Information

Contractors engaging in construction activity not requiring a building permit should click on the Quick Link above labeled Contractor Licensing.  This will direct you to the non-permit endorsement licensing requirements. 

License Materials for Permit Endorsement Contractors

2009 Building Contractor License Packet
2009 Utility Contractor License Packet
2009 Contractor License Packet (both building and utility contractor documents)
Below are the individual components of the license packets linked above.
Header Page
General Contractor Instructions
Utility Contractor Instructions
Information Sheet
Authorized Agent Form
Statutory Bond Compliance Form
General Contractor Application
Utility Contractor Application
Multi-Year Application
Testing Materials & Information
Application for Testing 
Decorative Appliance License Application


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