# 16 Del. C. § 7904: § Â 7904. Local regulations

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## Section

- **Citation:** 16 Del. C. § 7904
- **Heading:** § Â 7904. Local regulations
- **Jurisdiction:** Delaware
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 16 / Chapter 79 / Section 7904

## Text

Every political subdivision within the State, including county, city or municipal governments, shall enforce the International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted or modified by the Division of Public Health. Every political subdivision retains the right to propose additional or modified plumbing regulations, which must be submitted in writing to the Division of Public Health for review and approval. The Division of Public Health, within 60 days of receiving such proposed changes or additions, shall consult with the State Board of Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Examiners, and may thereafter adopt, modify or reject the proposed changes or additions. Upon issuance of the statewide plumbing regulations every political subdivision shall have the option of adopting and enforcing said regulations, or adopting and enforcing the minimum standards set forth in the most recently adopted version of the IPC.

## Nearby sections

- [16 Del. C. § 7901 § Â
        7901. Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C79_S7901.md)
- [16 Del. C. § 7902 § Â
        7902. Principles applicable throughout State.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C79_S7902.md)
- [16 Del. C. § 7903 § Â
        7903. Plumbing Code; adoption and enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C79_S7903.md)
- [16 Del. C. § 7904 § Â
        7904. Local regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C79_S7904.md)
- [16 Del. C. § 7905 § Â
        7905. Additional regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C79_S7905.md)
- [16 Del. C. § 7906 § Â
        7906. Rules and regulations for installation of plumbing; registration of plumbers; application for inspection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C79_S7906.md)
- [16 Del. C. § 7907 § Â
        7907. Inspection and inspectors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C79_S7907.md)
- [16 Del. C. § 7908 § Â
        7908. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C79_S7908.md)
- [16 Del. C. § 7909 § Â
        7909. Safe water supply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C79_S7909.md)
- [16 Del. C. § 7910 § Â
        7910. Cross connections with unsafe water supplies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C79_S7910.md)
- [16 Del. C. § 7911 § Â
        7911. Adequate water supply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C79_S7911.md)
- [16 Del. C. § 7912 § Â
        7912. Size of pipes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C79_S7912.md)
- [16 Del. C. § 7913 § Â
        7913. Hot water tanks or boilers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C79_S7913.md)
- [16 Del. C. § 7914 § Â
        7914. Separate sewer connections.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C79_S7914.md)

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