City Of New Castle Delaware Public Hearing
The public hearing focused on Ordinance 527, which proposes amending and restating several chapters of the City Code related to building construction, dwelling standards, mechanical and fuel gas standards, plumbing, and property maintenance. Additionally, the ordinance establishes new chapters for existing building codes and swimming pool and spa codes. The purpose of these updates is to align the City Code with New Castle County standards and the International Code Council to improve contractor workflow and enhance the City's ISO rating for fire and flood insurance.