Ilene: As noted in the article, the City of Wilmington (DE) has adopted its own version of New Jersey's rehab code. We had a pilot program in effect through January 1st in about half of the city. At that time, City Council voted to institute the code citywide. In talking to one of the higher-ups in our Dept of Licenses and INspections, there was no analysis at that time as to whether the code had been effective or even how much it had been used. The main sticking point so far here is some disagreement with the Fire Marshall's office on fire safety issues. Apparently they're going to try to iron that out while the code is in effect. We are hoping that L&I will have some data available as to the efficacy and/or amount of use of the code here in Wilmington at the end of this year. We hope.... Having been to some informational sessions regarding the NJ code, it seems like a great idea and one that is having a major impact on the reuse of historic structures. Being that we have a large stock of historic buildings in town (particularly residences), I hope that this effect is felt here in Wilmington, as well. - Johnette