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Delaware General Assembly : Delaware Regulations : Administrative Code : Title 1 : 700
700 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
1.1	Pursuant to 16 Del.C. 6604(1), the State Fire Prevention Commission hereby promulgates these Regulations which shall have the force and effect of law in the counties, cities, and political sub-divisions of this State.
These Regulations will become effective 10 days after being published as a final regulation.
3.1.1	These Regulations shall apply to all buildings, structures, marine vessels, premises, and conditions which are erected or modified.
3.1.2	These Regulations may also apply to existing installations, plants, or equipment, if determined by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission to constitute a hazard so inimicable to the public welfare and safety as to require correction in accordance with 16 Del.C. §6604(1).
Exception No. 1*: Where pursuant to the authority vested in the State Fire Marshal with respect to the investigation as to the origin or circumstances of any fire or explosion, the State Fire Marshal may utilize the provisions of these Regulations to obtain correction of a violation of these Regulations, or a deficiency identified in the origin or circumstances determination of any fire or explosion.
Exception No. 2*: Where pursuant to the authority vested in the State Fire Marshal with respect to the prevention of fires; the storage, sale, and use of any explosive, combustible or other dangerous article in solid, liquid or gas form; the installation and maintenance of equipment of all sorts intended for fire control, detection and extinguishment; the means and adequacy of exits, in case of fire from all buildings; the enforcement of the Regulations promulgated by the State Fire Prevention Commission, the State Fire Marshal may utilize the provisions of these Regulations to obtain correction of a violation of these Regulations, that if not corrected would have a negative impact on life safety or property conservation.
3.5.1	Technical details regarding processes, methods, specifications, equipment testing and maintenance, design standards, performance, installation, or other pertinent criteria as contained in those standards and codes published by the National Fire Protection Association shall be considered a part of these Regulations.
3.5.2	Applicable provisions of standards, laws, manuals, guides and recommended practices may be used by the State Fire Marshal as appropriate criteria for meeting the intent of these Regulations when specific provisions do not exist within these Regulations or other nationally recognized codes, standards, or laws.
3.5.7	Conflict With Codes and Standards Listed and any regulations promulgated by the State Fire Prevention Commission. When there is a conflict with the Codes and Standards of the National Fire Protection Association, and any regulation promulgated specifically by the State Fire Prevention Commission, and such conflict has not been identified in these Regulations as an addition, deletion, or change to those Codes and Standards, then the regulation, as promulgated by the State Fire Prevention Commission, shall be the applicable standard.
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
7.1.3	All appeals that originate from enforcement action by one of the Assistant State Fire Marshals, from the jurisdictions as defined 16 Del.C. §6612(c), shall be reviewed by the State Fire Marshal with the jurisdictional Assistant State Fire Marshal, to determine if, in fact, the State Fire Prevention Regulations appear to have been appropriately interpreted and applied to the case in question.
“Addition” Any extension or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure.
“Alterations” As applied to a building or structure, means any change or rearrangement in the structural parts or in the means of egress; or an enlargement, whether by extending on a side or by increasing in height; or the moving from one location or position to another. Also, as applied to systems, means any change or rearrangement of any wiring, piping, part or other component, whether by extending the system; or the moving from one location or position to another.
“Alternative” A system, condition, arrangement, material, or equipment submitted to the State Fire Marshal as a substitute for a requirement of these Regulations.
“Approved” Acceptable to the State Fire Marshal. In determining the acceptability of installations or procedures, equipment or materials, the State Fire Marshal may base acceptance on compliance with NFPA or other appropriate standards. In the absence of such standards, he may require evidence of proper installation, procedure, or use. The State Fire Marshal may also refer to the listings or labeling practices of nationally recognized testing laboratories, inspection agencies, or other organizations concerned with product evaluations which are in a position to determine compliance with appropriate standards for the current production of listed items, and the satisfactory performance of such equipment or materials in actual usage.
“Approved Wasteburner” A noncombustible container in which a fire is built with no openings greater than 1/4 inch.
“Class A” Capacity of greater than 1,000 persons.
“Class B” Capacity of greater than 300 persons but not greater than 1,000 persons.
“Class C” Capacity of 50 or more but not greater than 300 persons.
“Chairman” The presiding officer of the Commission, selected from among its members, pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6603(a).
“Detention and Correctional Occupancy” An occupancy used to house one or more persons under varied degrees of restraint or security where such occupants are mostly incapable of self preservation because of security measures not under the occupants' control.
“Educational Occupancy” An occupancy used for educational purposes through the twelfth grade by six or more persons for 4 or more hours per day or more than 12 hours per week.
“Existing Condition” Any situation, circumstances, or physical make-up of any structure, premise, or process which was ongoing or in effect prior to the effective date of these Regulations as amended.
“Explosive” A chemical compound or mechanical mixture that is commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion; that contains any oxidizing and combustible units, or other ingredients, in such proportions, quantities, or packing, that an ignition by fire, by friction, by concussion, by percussion, or by detonator, of any part of the compound or mixture may cause such a sudden generation of highly heated gases that the resultant gaseous pressures are capable of producing destructive effects on contiguous objects or destroying life and limb.
“Explosive Materials” Explosives, blasting agents, water gels (slurries), and detonators (see Explosive Materials Code, NFPA 495, for a full set of definitions).
“Exposure Hazard” The condition in which a property or structure is endangered by a fire in another property or structure.
“Fire Alarm Signaling System” Any system which is designed to detect the existence of fire, and any system which is either automatically or manually activated to either audibly or visually notify anyone either on or off the property or within or without the structure of a fire condition. It shall not include systems or devices which are primarily designed to suppress or extinguish a fire.
“Fire Barrier” A continuous membrane, either vertical or horizontal, such as a wall or floor assembly, that is designed and constructed with a specific fire resistance rating to limit the spread of fire and which will also restrict the movement of smoke.
“Fire Department Connection” A connection for pumping into an automatic sprinkler system or standpipe to provide additional water supply and suitable pressure.
“Fire Door” A tested, listed, or approved door and door assembly constructed and installed for the purpose of preventing the spread of fire through openings in walls, partitions, or other horizontal or vertical construction. (See Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows, NFPA 80).
“Fire Hazard” Those buildings which have been damaged by fire, wind, explosion, or other causes so as to increase the risk of personal injury or property damage; or those buildings having inadequate facilities for egress in case of fire or panic, or those having insufficient features of fire protection. Also, any thing or act which increases or may cause an increase of the risk or menace of fire to a greater degree than that customarily recognized by persons regularly engaged in preventing, suppressing, or extinguishing fire; or which may obstruct, delay, hinder, or interfere with the operations of the fire department or the egress of occupants in the event of fire.
“Fire Hydrant” A valved connection on a water supply system having one or more outlets and which is used to supply hose and fire department pumpers with water.
“Fire Marshal” Shall include the Delaware State Fire Marshal, his Deputies and duly authorized representatives, as well as any Assistant State Fire Marshals appointed pursuant 16 Del.C. §6612.
“Fire Protection System” Any fire alarm device or system or fire extinguishing device or system, or their combination, which is designed and installed for detecting, controlling, or extinguishing a fire, or otherwise alerting occupants or the fire department, that a fire has occurred.
“Fire Resistance Rating” The time in hours or fractions thereof that materials or their assemblies will resist fire exposure as determined by the fire test specified in these Regulations.
“Fire Retardants” Liquids, solids, or gases which tend to inhibit combustion when applied on, mixed in, or combined with combustible materials.
“Fire Suppression System” Consists of an automatic or manual system designed to protect the interior or exterior of a building or structure from fire. Such systems include, but are not limited to, water systems, water spray systems, foam-water systems, foam-water spray systems, CO2 systems, foam extinguishing systems, dry chemical systems, halon and other chemical systems used for fire protection. Such systems also include the overhead and fire mains, standpipes and hose connections to systems, tank heaters, air lines, thermal systems used in connection with sprinklers, tanks, and pumps connected thereto.
“Fireworks Display” The use of fireworks in a manner to provide audio and visual entertainment.
“Flamespread Rating” The comparative performance of fire travel over the surface of a material when tested in accordance with the provisions of Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, NFPA 255.
“Flammable Liquids” Any liquid having a flash point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and having a vapor pressure not exceeding 40 psi at one hundred degrees Fahrenheit. Flammable liquids shall be known as Class 1 liquids and be divided into the following classifications:
“Class IA” Liquids having flash points below 73 degrees Fahrenheit and having a boiling point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
“Class IB” Liquids having flash points below 73 degrees Fahrenheit and having a boiling point at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
“Class IC” Liquids having flash points at or above 73 degrees and below 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
“Floor Area, Gross” Gross floor area shall be the floor area within the inside perimeter of the outside walls of the building under consideration with no deduction for hallways, stairs, closets, thickness of interior walls, columns, or other features.
“Floor Area, Net” Net floor area shall be the actual occupied area, not including accessory unoccupied areas or thickness of walls.
“GPM” The abbreviation for gallons per minute, a unit of measurement.
“Garage” A building or a portion of a building in which one or more self-propelled vehicles carrying volatile flammable liquid for fuel or power are kept for use, sale, storage, rental, repair, exhibition, or demonstrating purposes, and all that portion of a building that is on or below the floor or floors in which such vehicles are kept and that is not separated as required elsewhere by the Regulation.
“Grade” The reference plane representing the elevation of finished ground level adjoining the building at all exterior walls.
“Ground Kettle” A container which may or may not be mounted on wheels and is used for heating tar, asphalt or similar substances.
“Low Hazard” Low hazard contents shall be classified as those of such low combustibility that no self-propagating fire therein can occur.
“Ordinary Hazard” Ordinary hazard contents shall be classified as those that are likely to burn with moderate rapidity or to give off a considerable volume of smoke.
“Hazard of Contents” For determining classification of sprinkler systems as referenced in Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13.
“Ordinary Hazard, Group 1” Occupancies or portions of other occupancies where combustibility is low, quantity of combustibles is moderate, stockpiles of combustibles do not exceed eight feet (8’), and fires with moderate rates of heat release are expected.
“Ordinary Hazard, Group 2” Occupancies or portions of other occupancies where quantity and combustibility of contents is moderate to high, stockpiles do not exceed twelve feet (12’), and fires with moderate to high rates of heat release are expected.
“Extra Hazard” Occupancies or portions of other occupancies where quantity and combustibility of contents is very high and flammable and combustible liquids, dust, lint, or other materials are present, introducing the probability of rapidly developing fires with high rates of heat release.
“Industrial Occupancy” An occupancy in which products are manufactured or in which processing, assembling, mixing, packaging, finishing, decorating or repair operations are conducted.
“Mercantile Occupancy” An occupancy used for the display and sale of merchandise. Mercantile occupancies shall be subclassified as follows:
(a) All mercantile occupancies of more than 3000 ft2, but not more than 30,000 ft2, aggregate gross area and occupying not more than three stories for sales purposes.
“Occupancy Classification” The various classes of occupancy as listed and defined under the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, as adopted in Annex A of these Regulations.
“Residential Occupancy” An occupancy that provides sleeping accommodations for purposes other than health care or detention and correctional. Includes all buildings/occupancies as listed below:
“Apartment Building” A building or portion thereof containing three or more dwelling units with independent cooking and bathroom facilities.
“Dormitory” A building or a space in a building in which group sleeping accommodations are provided for more than 16 persons who are not members of the same family in one room, or a series of closely associated rooms, under joint occupancy and single management, with or without meals, but without individual cooking facilities.
“Hotel” A building or groups of buildings under the same management in which there are sleeping accommodations for more than 16 persons and primarily used by transients for lodging with or without meals.
“Lodging or Rooming House” A building or portion thereof that does not qualify as a one- or two-family dwelling, that provides sleeping accommodations for a total of 16 or fewer people on a transient or permanent basis, without personal care services, with or without meals, but without separate cooking facilities for individual occupants.
“Roofing Kettle” Any container in excess of fifteen (15) gallons capacity used for preheating tar, asphalt, pitch or similar substances for waterproofing.
“Rubbish” Shall include any solids which are highly flammable, combustible or explosive, including but not limited to rags, clothes, excelsior, leather, rubber, carpets, paper, ashes, furniture, tree clippings, grasses, leaves, vegetation, tires, and any other materials which freely burn and which have been discarded.
“SFPR” Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations.
“Site Plan” A drawing illustrating a proposed development, change, and/or revision of a property or properties. When required by the Fire Marshal, or other sections of this Regulation, the site plan shall be prepared in accordance with the specifications of Chapter 4, §4 of this Regulation.
“State Fire Marshal” The State Fire Marshal, his deputies and duly authorized representatives, as well as Assistant State Fire Marshals, appointed pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6612.
“State Fire Prevention Commission” The legal body duly appointed and authorized to act pursuant 16 Del.C. Ch. 66.
“Storage Occupancy.” An occupancy used primarily for the storage or sheltering of goods, merchandise, products, or vehicles.
“Summarily Abate” To immediately judge a condition to be a life hazard and to order immediate correction of such condition.
“System” Several items of equipment assembled, grouped or otherwise interconnected for the accomplishment of a purpose or function.
“These Regulations” The currently adopted edition of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations and National Fire Protection Association Codes and Standards as incorporated by reference as identified under Regulation 701, Annex A.
“Vertical Platform Lift” A powered hoisting and lowering mechanism designed to transport mobility-impaired persons on a guided platform that travels vertically.
“Water Distribution Systems” Shall include all water mains and associated equipment, both public and private, serving fire hydrants or fire protection water distribution systems.
“Water Supplier” Shall include but not be limited to all persons or companies, both public and private, owning, operating, maintaining and/or having control over fire protection water distribution systems.
“Written Notice” A notification in writing delivered in person to the individual or parties intended, or delivered at, or sent by, certified or registered mail to the last known residential or business address.
1.9	The State Fire Marshal may revoke, suspend, or deny any license or permit issued under these Regulations, for any violation of these regulations that is not corrected; or for a false statement or misrepresentation as to a material fact in the application or plans on which the license or permit was issued.
3.2.1	All plans and other documents submitted under the provisions of this Chapter shall be accompanied with a check or money order made payable to The State of Delaware in accordance with 16 Del.C. §6612.
3.2.2	The amount of the fee shall be computed in accordance with the current plan review fee schedule as established by the State Fire Marshal.
Fire protection system technical documents, specifications and design drawings (plans) shall be unique and exclusive of all others including electrical, mechanical and plumbing documents.
No seller of fire protection or suppression systems, devices equipment, appliances, material, product or service shall, directly or through a sales agent, represent verbally or in writing, that any fire protection or suppression systems, devices, equipment, appliance, material, product or service may be used other than in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
No seller of fire protection or suppression systems, devices, equipment, appliances, material, product or service shall, directly or through a sales agent, represent verbally or in writing, that any fire protection or suppression systems, devices, equipment, appliance, material, product or service may be used other than in accordance with nationally recognized testing laboratory's listing, label or approval.
No seller of fire protection or suppression systems, devices, equipment, appliances, material, product, or services shall in any way alter the manufacturer's warning or instruction labels.
Chapter 7 Adopted Codes and Standards
1.0	NFPA Codes and Standards
1.1	Each of the following Codes and Standards, published by the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269, are hereby adopted in their entirety with the exception of any changes, additions or deletions as listed in these Regulations as a supplement and addition to the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations. The text of these adopted Codes and Standards shall be fully enforceable as provisions of these Regulations as if the same were incorporated and set forth at length herein. If a newer Code or Standard has been adopted and issued by the National Fire Protection Association, the State Fire Marshal may accept the newer Code or Standard as an alternative, provided that such Code or Standard affords an equivalent level of safety in the opinion of the State Fire Marshal. Where the Codes or Standards as listed herein are updated versions of adopted Codes or Standards, the updated versions will replace the existing versions in these Regulations.
NFPA 1, NFPA 1, Fire Code, 2015
NFPA 10, Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2013
NFPA 11, Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam, 2010
NFPA 12, Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 2011
NFPA 12A, Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2015
NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2013
NFPA 13D, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in 1 & 2 Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2013
NFPA 13R, Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up To & Including 4 Stories in Height, 2013
NFPA 14, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2013
NFPA 15, Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection, 2012
NFPA 16, Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems, 2011
NFPA 17, Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2013
NFPA 17A, Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2013
NFPA 18, Wetting Agents, 2011
NFPA 20, Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, 2013
NFPA 22, Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection, 2013
NFPA 24, Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, 2013
NFPA 25, Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2014
NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2015
NFPA 30A, Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, 2015
NFPA 30B, Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products, 2015
NFPA 31, Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, 2011
NFPA 32, Drycleaning Plants, 2011
NFPA 33, Spray Application Using Flammable and Combustible Materials, 2011
NFPA 34, Dipping and Coating Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids, 2015
NFPA 35, Manufacture of Organic Coatings, 2011
NFPA 36, Solvent Extraction Plants, 2013
NFPA 37, Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines, 2015
NFPA 40, Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film, 2011
NFPA 42, Storage of Pyroxylin Plastic, 2009
NFPA 45, Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, 2011
NFPA 51, Design & Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Systems for Welding, Cutting, & Allied Processes, 2013
NFPA 51A, Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants, 2012
NFPA 51B, Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and other Hot Work, 2014
NFPA 52, Vehicular Fuel Systems, 2013
NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas, 2015
NFPA 55, Storage, Use, and Handling of Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids, 2013
NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2014
NFPA 59, Utility LP-Gas Plant, 2015
NFPA 59A, Production, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), 2013
NFPA 61, Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities, 2013
NFPA 68, Venting of Deflagrations, 2013
NFPA 69, Explosion Prevention Systems, 2014
NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2014
NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, 2013
NFPA 73, Electrical Inspection Code for Existing Dwellings, 2011
NFPA 75, Protection of Information Technology Equipment, 2013
NFPA 76, Fire Protection for Telecommunications Facilities, 2012
NFPA 79, Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery, 2015
NFPA 80, Fire Doors and Fire Windows, 2013
NFPA 82, Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment, 2014
NFPA 86, Ovens and Furnaces, 2015
NFPA 88A, Parking Structures, 2015
NFPA 90A, Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, 2015
NFPA 90B, Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems, 2015
NFPA 91, Exhaust Systems for Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids, 2015
NFPA 96, Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, 2014
NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities, 2015
NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2015
NFPA 102, Grandstands, Folding and Telescopic Seating, Tents, and Membrane Structures, 2011
NFPA 110, Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2013
NFPA 111, Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2013
NFPA 120, Fire Prevention and Control in Coal Mines, 2015
NFPA 140, Motion Picture and Television Production Studio and Approved Production Facilities, 2013
NFPA 150, Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities, 2013
NFPA 160, Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience, 2011
NFPA 170, Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols, 2012
NFPA 211, Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances, 2013
NFPA 214, Water-Cooling Towers, 2011
NFPA 220, Types of Building Construction, 2015
NFPA 221, High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier Walls, 2015
NFPA 232, Protection of Records, 2012
NFPA 241, Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, 2013
NFPA 291, Recommended Practice for Fire flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants, 2013
NFPA 302, Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft, 2015
NFPA 303, Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards, 2011
NFPA 306, Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels, 2014
NFPA 307, Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers and Wharves, 2011
NFPA 312, Fire Protection of Vessels During Construction, Conversion, Repair and Lay-up, 2011
NFPA 326, Safeguarding of Tanks and Containers for Entry, Cleaning, or Repair, 2015
NFPA 407, Aircraft Fuel Servicing, 2012
NFPA 408, Aircraft Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010
NFPA 409, Aircraft Hangars, 2011
NFPA 410, Aircraft Maintenance, 2015
NFPA 415, Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways, 2013
NFPA 418, Heliports, 2011
NFPA 484, Combustible Metals, 2015
NFPA 495, Explosive Materials, 2013
NFPA 496, Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, 2013
NFPA 498, Safe Havens and Interchange Lots for Vehicles Transporting Explosives, 2013
NFPA 501, Manufactured Housing, 2013
NFPA 501A, Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations, Sites, and Communities, 2013
NFPA 502, Road Tunnels, Bridges, and Other Limited Access Highways, 2014
NFPA 505, Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks, 2013
NFPA 654, Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from Combustible Solids, 2013
NFPA 655, Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions, 2012
NFPA 664, Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities, 2012
NFPA 703, Fire Retardant-Treated Wood and Fire-Retardant Coatings for Building Materials, 2015
NFPA 704, Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response, 2012
NFPA 720, Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detection and Warning Equipment, 2012
NFPA 750, Water Mist Fire Protection Systems, 2015
NFPA 780, Installation of Lightning Protection Systems, 2014
NFPA 804, Fire Protection for Advanced Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants, 2015
NFPA 909, Protection of Cultural Resources Properties – Museums, Libraries, & Places of Worship, 2013
NFPA 1122, Model Rocketry, 2013
NFPA 1123, Fireworks Display, 2014
NFPA 1124, Manufacture, Transport, Storage, & Retail Sales of Fireworks & Pyrotechnic Articles, 2013
NFPA 1125, Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors, 2012
NFPA 1126, Use of Pyrotechnics before a Proximate Audience, 2011
NFPA 1127, High Power Rocketry, 2013
NFPA 1142, Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting, 2012
NFPA 1221, Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communication s Systems, 2013
NFPA 1961, Fire Hose, 2013
NFPA 1962, Inspect’n, Care, Use & the Service Testing of Fire Hose, Couplings, & Nozzles, 2013
NFPA 1963, Fire Hose Connections, 2014
NFPA 2001, Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2012
NFPA 2010, Fixed Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2015
1.2	The following additions, deletions, or changes to the codes and standards listed in Regulation 701 – Chapter 7 are hereby adopted.
NFPA 1, Fire Code, 2015
DELETE 1.12.2 through 1.12.8
DELETE 10.1.3 Building Code
A-10.11.2.1 Department of Natural Resources Environmental Control (DNREC) should be contacted for their additional burning restrictions at (800) 662-8802 or (302) 739-9401 before performing any outdoor burning
MODIFY 10.15 as follows:
AMEND 20.1.5.3 to read as follows:
AMEND Chapter 22.7 to read as follows:
22.7 The storage of tires shall be in accordance with Chapter 34 and the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations.
DELETE entire Chapter 73
DELETE entire Chapter 74
DELETE entire Chapter 75
NFPA 30, Flammable And Combustible Liquids Code, 2015.
AMEND 22.4.1 by adding an Exception to read as follows:
NFPA 30A, Motor Fuel Dispensing and Repair Garages Code, 2015.
AMEND 5.2, General Requirements for All Piping to read as follows:
5.2.5 Each fill pipe shall be identified by color code or other marking to identify the product for which it is used. The color code or marking shall be maintained in legible condition throughout the life of the installation. All underground petroleum storage tank fill pipes shall be marked and maintained with colors and symbols consistent with API Recommended Practice 1637.
AMEND 6.2, General Requirements, by adding new subsections to read as follows:
6.2.4 Dispensing units for kerosene shall not be located within 25' of Class I liquid dispensing units.
6.2.5 Islands with dispensing units for kerosene shall be located a minimum of 10' from islands with Class I liquid dispensing units.
6.2.6 Dispensing units for kerosene shall be provided with a legible sign, bearing the word “KEROSENE” in a minimum 4" high letter, with such letters to be in blue with a contrasting background color.
AMEND 9.2.1, Inventory Control by adding new subsections to read as follows:
9.2.1.1 The seasonal exchange of product shall be prohibited in underground storage tanks.
9.2.1.2 No change of class of product within storage tanks shall be made without prior approval of the State Fire Marshal.
AMEND 9.2.3.2, Inventory Control by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
9.2.3.2.1 No sale or purchase of kerosene shall be made in containers unless such containers meet the provisions of this standard and are a color other than red with the word “KEROSENE” marked thereon. (The recommended color is blue with white lettering.)
AMEND Chapter 11, Marine Fueling, by renumbering 11.10.6 to 11.10.6.1 and adding new 11.10.6.2, 11.10.6.3 and 11.10.6.4 to read as follows:
11.10.6.2 The dispensing of Class I Liquids into the fuel tanks of self-propelled water craft must be accomplished at a designated marine Service Station, and that service station must be in accordance with the applicable provisions of these Regulations.
11.10.6.3* The dispensing of Class I Liquids into the fuel tanks of self-propelled water craft shall be prohibited from a tank truck vehicle.
11.10.6.4* The dispensing of Class II Liquids into the fuel tanks of self-propelled water craft, is permitted provided the tank truck vehicle is equipped with an automatic shut off nozzle.
AMEND 13.1 (1) to read as follows:
(1) in rural areas
NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, 2014.
AMEND 10.22 as follows:
10.22.1 Unvented room heaters shall not be installed in bathrooms and bedrooms.
NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gases Code, 2014.
AMEND 4.3.1 Stationary Installations, by deleting the existing section and inserting two new subsections to read as follows:
(a) At consumer sites having an aggregate water capacity of 1,000 gallons or more tank storage; and
(b) For all portable cylinder exchange at consumer sites or dispensing stations, where not connected for use, and in storage for resale or exchange by dealer or reseller.
AMEND 5.20.1, by adding a subsection to read as follows:
AMEND 7.2.2.1 by deleting the existing 7.2.2.1 and inserting a new 7.2.2.1 to read as follows:
(a) This requirement is in keeping with 16 Del.C. 7202.
AMEND 8.4.2.2 by deleting 8.4.2.2 and inserting a new 8.4.2.2 to read as follows:
NFPA 70, The National Electrical Code, 2014.
AMEND 210.12(A), by adding second, third and fourth sentences to read:
(A) Dwelling Units: All 120-volt, single phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets installed in dwelling unit kitchens, family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, or similar rooms or areas shall be protected by any of the means described in 210.12(A)(1) through (6). Smoke alarms shall not be placed on branch circuits protected by arc-fault circuit interrupter. All smoke alarms shall be supplied by branch circuits dedicated to smoke alarm equipment. The connection of the smoke alarm branch circuit to the power service shall be mechanically protected by utilizing lock-on devices.
AMEND 550.25(B), by adding second, third and fourth sentences to read:
(B) Bedrooms of Mobile Homes and Manufactured Homes. All 120-volt branch circuits that supply 15- and 20-ampere outlets installed in bedrooms of mobile homes and manufactured homes shall comply with 210.12B. Smoke alarms shall not be placed on branch circuits protected by arc-fault circuit interrupter. All smoke alarms shall be supplied by branch circuits dedicated to smoke alarm equipment. The connection of the smoke alarm branch circuit to the power service shall be mechanically protected by utilizing lock-on devices.
NFPA 101, The Life Safety Code, 2015.
AMEND 9.2.2, by adding a new 9.2.2.1, Unvented Fuel-Fired Heating Equipment, to read as follows:
9.2.2.1 Unvented fuel-fired heating equipment shall be prohibited in bathrooms and sleeping areas of all occupancies. In all other areas, gas space heaters installed in compliance with NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, as adopted and modified by these Regulations shall be permitted.
AMEND 16.3.4.4, Emergency Forces Notification (New Day Care Occupancies), by deleting the existing 16.3.4.4 and inserting a new 16.3.4.4 to read as follows:
16.3.4.4 Emergency Forces Notification. Fire department notification shall be accomplished in accordance with 9.6.4.
AMEND 24.1.1, Application (One- And Two-Family Dwellings), by deleting the existing 24.1.1.2 and inserting a new 24.1.1.2 to read as follows:
AMEND 26.3.4, Detection Alarm, And Communication Systems (Lodging Or Rooming Houses), by adding a new Subsection to read as follows:
26.3.4.4 A corridor smoke detection system in accordance with 9.6 shall be installed in all lodging or rooming houses.
AMEND 30.3.4.1, Detection, Alarm, and Communication Systems (New Apartment Buildings), by deleting 30.3.4.1, and inserting a new 30.3.4.1 to read as follows:
30.3.4.1 General. All new apartment buildings shall be provided with a fire alarm system in accordance with 9.6, except as modified by 30.3.4.2 through 30.3.4.5.
AMEND 30.3.4.4, Detection (New Apartment Buildings), by adding a new Subsection to read as follows:
30.3.4.4.1 A corridor smoke detection system in accordance with 9.6, shall be installed in all apartment buildings.
AMEND 30.3.5.3, Extinguishment Requirements (New Apartment Buildings), by revising 30.3.5.3 to read as follows:
In buildings not exceeding 10,000 sq. ft. of aggregate gross floor area and sprinklered in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, closets less than 12 ft2 in area in individual dwelling units shall not be required to be sprinklered. Closets that contain equipment such as washers, dryers, furnaces, or water heaters shall be sprinklered regardless of size.
AMEND 32.2, Small Facilities (New Residential Board And Care Occupancies), by adding new Subsections to read as follows:
32.2.2.7 Emergency Lighting. Emergency lighting shall be installed in accordance with 7.9.
32.2.2.8 Marking Of Means Of Egress. Means of egress shall be marked in accordance with 7.10.
32.2.2.9 Portable Fire Extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided near hazardous areas in accordance with 9.7.
AMEND 32.2.3.4, Detection, Alarm, and Communication Systems, Small Facilities (New Residential Board And Care Occupancies), by adding 32.2.3.4.5, Emergency Forces Notification, to read as follows:
32.2.3.4.5 Emergency Forces Notification. Fire department notification shall be accomplished in accordance with 9.6.4.
AMEND 32.3.3.4.6, Emergency Forces Notification, Large Facilities (New Residential Board And Care Occupancies), by deleting the existing 32.3.3.4.6 and inserting a new 32.3.3.4.6 to read as follows:
32.3.3.4.6 Fire Department Notification. Fire department notification shall be accomplished in accordance with 9.6.4.
AMEND Chapter 43 by deleting the existing text and inserting a new 43.4.2 to read as follows:
43.4.2 Capacity of Means of Egress. The capacity of means of egress, shall be determined in accordance with Section 7.3.
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)