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16 DE Code § 6639. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 66. Fire Prevention|Subchapter V. False Fire Alarms|§ 6639. Initial installation requirements.

§ 6639. Initial installation requirements. (a) Upon the installation of a new fire alarm signaling system, the fire alarm contractor shall furnish the owner with written operating instructions and training to enable the owner to use the fire alarm signaling system properly. The fire alarm contractor shall notify the owner of the provisions of this chapter and of the State Fire Prevention Regulations upon completion of the installation of the fire alarm signaling system. (b) A “Record of Completion” form, designated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, containing owner and system information shall be submitted by the fire alarm contractor to the State Fire Marshal for all new fire alarm signaling systems. 74 Del. Laws, c. 21, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 444, §  3;
16 DE Code § 6640. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 66. Fire Prevention|Subchapter V. False Fire Alarms|§ 6640. Fire alarm signaling monitoring companies.

§ 6640. Fire alarm signaling monitoring companies. (a) All fire alarm signaling monitoring companies are responsible for directing the call reporting the fire alarm signal to the appropriate dispatch center, and for providing the dispatch center with accurate location information. (b) All fire alarm signaling monitoring companies shall maintain a current contact list of 3 representatives or designees of the owners of which 1 will respond to the premises within 30 minutes to assist the fire department in gaining access to the building. The fire alarm signaling monitoring company shall have current contact information for each representative or designee of the owner. The contact list must be updated on an annual basis. (c) Where an owner is unable to provide a minimum of 3 representatives or designees who can respond within 30 minutes, in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, a lock box containing keys for fire department access shall be provided as specified in the State Fire Prevention Regulations. (d) A $100 civil penalty will be charged if an owner fails to provide either a minimum of 3 representatives or designees who can respond within 30 minutes or a lock box approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. (e) A $100 civil penalty shall be charged each time a fire alarm signaling monitoring company violates a provision of this section. (f) For a fire alarm system installed in a single-family dwelling, the fire alarm contractor is responsible to solicit an updated contact list on an annual basis from the owner. It is an affirmative defense if the owner fails to comply with the fire alarm contractor's requests for information. 74 Del. Laws, c. 21, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 444, §  3;
16 DE Code § 6641. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 66. Fire Prevention|Subchapter V. False Fire Alarms|§ 6641. Testing of fire alarm signaling systems.

§ 6641. Testing of fire alarm signaling systems. (a) No person shall conduct any test or demonstration of a fire alarm signaling system without first contacting the appropriate fire dispatch center and fire alarm signaling monitoring company. The fire dispatch center and fire alarm signaling monitoring company shall also be contacted when the fire alarm test or demonstration is completed. (b) A violation of this section shall be punished as follows:  (1) First offense; written warning; no fine. (2) Second offense: $100 civil penalty. (3) Third and subsequent offenses: $500 civil penalty for each offense. (c) For purposes of this section, a fire alarm contractor that employs a person who violates this section will be held accountable for the offense. (d) The offenses will be cumulative for all of the fire alarm contractor's employees who violate this section within a calendar year. (e) The term “calendar year” shall be January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2004, for the first year and shall be January 1 through December 31 for each subsequent year. 74 Del. Laws, c. 21, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 444, §  3;
16 DE Code § 6642. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 66. Fire Prevention|Subchapter V. False Fire Alarms|§ 6642. Inspection and maintenance of fire alarm signaling systems.

§ 6642. Inspection and maintenance of fire alarm signaling systems. (a) The owner shall ensure that the fire alarm signaling system is inspected and tested in accordance with the State Fire Prevention Regulations. (b) The owner shall ensure that the fire alarm signaling system is maintained per manufacturer's specifications. 74 Del. Laws, c. 21, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 444, §  3;
16 DE Code § 6643. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 66. Fire Prevention|Subchapter V. False Fire Alarms|§ 6643. Fire alarm activation.

§ 6643. Fire alarm activation. (a) The owner shall be responsible for the activation of a fire alarm signaling system. (b) A response to the activation of a fire alarm signaling system shall result when the fire department is dispatched to the premises where the fire alarm signaling system has been activated. (c) In the event that the dwelling fire alarm system, as defined in NFPA 72, is a Monitored System, the fire alarm signaling monitoring company shall be permitted to verify residential alarm signals prior to reporting them to the dispatch center, provided that the verification process does not delay the reporting by more than 90 seconds. (d) Upon determining that a false alarm has occurred at the premises, the fire chief will submit an Alarm Activation Report to the State Fire Marshal's Office. (e) Resetting an alarm panel by any person prior to the fire chief's authorization shall be prohibited, and shall be considered a false alarm if the fire chief cannot determine the cause and nature of the alarm activation. 74 Del. Laws, c. 21, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 444, §  3;
16 DE Code § 6644. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 66. Fire Prevention|Subchapter V. False Fire Alarms|§ 6644. Excessive false alarms prohibited.

§ 6644. Excessive false alarms prohibited. (a) Owners of a premise protected by a fire alarm signaling system shall not cause more than 3 false alarms within a calendar year. (b) The State Fire Marshal will record the number of Alarm Activation Reports for each premise. (c) An owner that is in violation of subsection (a) of this section will be subject to a civil penalty as follows:  (1) Fourth alarm: $100 civil penalty. (2) Fifth alarm: $200 civil penalty. (3) Sixth and subsequent alarms: $250 civil penalty for each offense. (d) The term “calendar year” shall be January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004 for the first year and shall be January 1 through December 31 for each subsequent year. 74 Del. Laws, c. 21, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 444, §  3;
16 DE Code § 6645. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 66. Fire Prevention|Subchapter V. False Fire Alarms|§ 6645. Civil penalties and appeals.

§ 6645. Civil penalties and appeals. (a) The State Fire Marshal shall assess all civil penalties as outlined in this subchapter. (b) All civil penalties will be paid within 30 days of assessment. (c) All moneys derived from the civil penalties shall be placed in the Fire Detection Fund pursuant to § 6637 of this title. (d) An owner or a fire alarm contractor may appeal the assessment of a civil penalty to the State Fire Prevention Commission in accordance with the State Fire Prevention Regulations. (e) The Justice of the Peace Court shall have jurisdiction over all unpaid civil penalties. 74 Del. Laws, c. 21, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 444, §  3;
16 DE Code § 6646. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 66. Fire Prevention|Subchapter VI. Volunteer Firefighters|§ 6646. Definitions.

§ 6646. Definitions. “Member” means a volunteer firefighter of a Delaware volunteer fire department, as certified by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission. 76 Del. Laws, c. 157, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 444, §  3;
16 DE Code § 6648. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 66. Fire Prevention|Subchapter VII. Delaware Burn Camp|§ 6648. Delaware Burn Camp Corporation authorization.

§ 6648. Delaware Burn Camp Corporation authorization. The State Fire Prevention Commission is hereby authorized to incorporate a nonprofit, nonstock corporation known as the Delaware Burn Camp Corporation for the purpose of establishing, administering and operating an overnight camp devoted to helping burned children cope with the emotional and physical issues arising from their injuries. 77 Del. Laws, c. 16, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 444, §  3;
16 DE Code § 6649. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 66. Fire Prevention|Subchapter VII. Delaware Burn Camp|§ 6649. Powers.

§ 6649. Powers. The Delaware Burn Camp Corporation shall be empowered, notwithstanding any other laws to the contrary:  (1) To adopt bylaws to govern the conduct of its affairs and to carry out and discharge its powers, duties and functions as appropriate; (2) To enter into contracts and agreements as it may deem necessary, convenient or desirable; (3) To plan, finance, develop, construct, purchase, lease, maintain, improve, own, operate or control facilities and such real, personal or intellectual property as it may deem necessary, convenient or desirable; (4) To employ such personnel as necessary to carry out its functions; (5) To retain, by contract, engineers, advisors, legal counsel and other providers of advice, counsel and services which it deems advisable or necessary in the exercise of its purposes and powers and upon such terms as it deems appropriate; (6) To do all acts and things necessary or convenient to carry out its functions and purposes; (7) To have and exercise any and all powers available to a corporation organized pursuant to Chapter 1 of Title 8, the Delaware General Corporation Law; and (8) To accept appropriations, donations, contributions, grants and loan repayments and to keep such monies in the Corporation's own accounts.77 Del. Laws, c. 16, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 444, §  3;
16 DE Code § 6650. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 66. Fire Prevention|Subchapter VII. Delaware Burn Camp|§ 6650. Board of directors.

§ 6650. Board of directors. (a) An initial board of directors of the Delaware Burn Camp Corporation shall consist of the members of the Burn Camp Task Force, as established under Senate Concurrent Resolution 38 of the 144th General Assembly, and 1 Commissioner from the State Fire Prevention Commission. The terms of office of the initial board of directors shall expire on April 30, 2011. (b) Upon expiration of the terms of the initial board of directors, members of the board of directors shall be appointed to oversee the operation of the Burn Camp consisting of 13 members to be determined as follows:  (1) Two public members appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Delaware State Senate; (2) Two public members appointed by the Speaker of the Delaware State House of Representatives; (3) One representative of the Office of the State Fire Marshal, as designated by the State Fire Marshal; (4) One representative of the Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Association, as designated by the Association's president; (5) One Commissioner from the State Fire Prevention Commission; (6) One representative from the Delaware health-care community appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Delaware State Senate; (7) One representative from the Delaware health-care community appointed by the Delaware Speaker of the House; (8) One representative of Delaware youth organizations appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Delaware State Senate; (9) One representative of Delaware youth organizations appointed by the Delaware Speaker of the House; and (10) Two public members appointed by the Governor. (c) In order to stagger the terms of the board members; (1) Those board members initially appointed pursuant to paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) of this section shall be appointed to a 1-year term. (2) Those board members initially appointed pursuant to paragraphs (b)(3), (b)(4), (b)(5) and (b)(6) of this section shall be appointed to a 2-year term. (3) Thereafter, and all other board members shall be appointed to 3-year terms. (d) The chairperson of the board of directors shall be chosen by the members of the board of directors. The board of directors shall adopt bylaws and other procedures needed for the operation and management of the Delaware Burn Camp Corporation and the Burn Camp. 77 Del. Laws, c. 16, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 378, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 444, §§  3, 10-13;
16 DE Code § 6801. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 68. Exemptions From Civil Liability|Subchapter I. Immunity for Rendering Emergency Care|§ 6801. Persons rendering emergency care exempt from liability.

§ 6801. Persons rendering emergency care exempt from liability. (a) Any lay individual who in good faith, without the expectation of monetary or other compensation from the individual aided or treated, renders emergency care or rescue assistance at the scene of any emergency or who undertakes to transport any victim thereof to the nearest medical facility is not liable for any civil damages as a result of any act or omission in rendering the emergency care unless it is established that the injuries or death were caused wilfully, wantonly, or recklessly or by gross negligence. (b) This section may not be construed to require a lay individual to administer first aid or emergency care to another if the other individual objects. 16 Del. C. 1953, §  6801;  58 Del. Laws, c. 105;  59 Del. Laws, c. 361, §  1;  62 Del. Laws, c. 93, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 235, §§  1, 2;  66 Del. Laws, c. 51, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 235, §§  1, 2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 137, §§  23, 32;  77 Del. Laws, c. 319, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 265, § 2;
16 DE Code § 6802. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 68. Exemptions From Civil Liability|Subchapter I. Immunity for Rendering Emergency Care|§ 6802. Exempting nurses from civil liability in rendering emergency care.

§ 6802. Exempting nurses from civil liability in rendering emergency care. Any registered nurse or any licensed practical nurse, licensed as such by any state, who in good faith renders emergency care at the scene of any emergency or who undertakes to transport any victim thereof to the nearest medical facility shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any act or omission in rendering the emergency care; provided, however, such act or omission is not grossly negligent or intentionally designed to harm the victim. 59 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;
16 DE Code § 6810. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 68. Exemptions From Civil Liability|Subchapter II. Immunity for Reporting of Arson|§ 6810. Definitions.

§ 6810. Definitions. (a) As used in this subchapter:  (1) “Action” shall include nonaction or the failure to take action. (2) “Authorized agencies” shall mean:  a. The State Fire Marshal, or the Marshal's equivalent in any political subdivision of the State, when authorized or charged with the investigation of fires at the place where the fire actually took place; b. The State Police or police of a duly organized county or municipal police agency; c. The Department of Justice of the State; d. County law departments or the solicitor of a municipality; e. The Federal Bureau of Investigation or any other federal agency; f. The United States Attorney's Office when authorized or charged with investigation or prosecution of the fire in question. (3) “Immune” shall mean that neither a civil action nor a criminal prosecution may arise from any action taken pursuant to this subchapter where actual malice on the part of the insurance company or authorized agency against the insured is not present. (4) Material will be “deemed important,” if within the sole discretion of the “authorized agency,” such material is requested by that “authorized agency”. (5) “Relevant” shall mean information having any tendency to make the existence of any fact that is of consequence to the investigation or determination of the issue more probable or less probable than it would be without the evidence. (b) As used in this section “insurance company” includes the Insurance Placement Facility of Delaware (FAIR Plan). 62 Del. Laws, c. 222, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
16 DE Code § 6811. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 68. Exemptions From Civil Liability|Subchapter II. Immunity for Reporting of Arson|§ 6811. Disclosure of information.

§ 6811. Disclosure of information. (a) Any authorized agency may, in writing, require the insurance company at interest to release to the requesting agency any or all relevant information or evidence deemed important to the authorized agency which the company may have in its possession, relating to the fire loss in question. Relevant information may include, without limitation herein:  (1) Pertinent insurance policy information relevant to a fire loss under investigation and any application for such a policy; (2) Policy premium payment records which are available; (3) History of previous claims made by the insured; (4) Material relating to the investigation of the loss, including statements of any person, proof of loss or any other evidence relevant to the investigation. (b) (1) When an insurance company has reason to believe that a fire loss in which it has an interest may be of other than accidental cause, and such fire loss is in excess of $5,000, then, for the purpose of notification and for having such fire loss investigated, the company shall, in writing, notify an authorized agency and provide it with any or all material developed from the company's inquiry into the fire loss. (2) When an insurance company provides any one of the authorized agencies with notice of a fire loss, it shall be sufficient notice for the purpose of this subchapter. (3) Nothing in this subsection shall abrogate or impair the rights or powers created under subsection (a) of this section. (c) The authorized agency provided with information pursuant to subsection (a) or (b) of this section, and in furtherance of its own purposes, may release or provide information to any of the other authorized agencies. (d) Any insurance company providing information to an authorized agency or agencies pursuant to subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall have the right to request relevant information and receive from the authorized agency or agencies within a reasonable time, not to exceed 30 days, the information requested. (e) Any insurance company, or person acting in its behalf, or authorized agency who releases information, whether oral or written, pursuant to subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall be immune from any liability arising out of a civil action, or criminal prosecution. 62 Del. Laws, c. 222, §  1;
16 DE Code § 6812. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 68. Exemptions From Civil Liability|Subchapter II. Immunity for Reporting of Arson|§ 6812. Confidentiality of information; testimony.

§ 6812. Confidentiality of information; testimony. (a) Except as provided in § 6811(c) of this title any authorized agency and insurance company described in § 6810 or § 6811 of this title who receives any information furnished pursuant to this subchapter shall hold the information in confidence until such time as its release is required pursuant to a criminal or civil proceeding. (b) Any authorized agency referred to in § 6810 of this title, or their personnel, may be required to testify in any litigation in which the insurance company at interest is named as a party. 62 Del. Laws, c. 222, §  1;
16 DE Code § 6813. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 68. Exemptions From Civil Liability|Subchapter II. Immunity for Reporting of Arson|§ 6813. Enforcement.

§ 6813. Enforcement. (a) No person or agency shall intentionally or knowingly refuse to release any information requested pursuant to 6811(a) or (b) of this title. (b) No person shall intentionally or knowingly refuse to release to authorized agencies relevant information pursuant to 6811(b) of this title. (c) No person shall fail to hold in confidence information required to be held in confidence by § 6812 of this title. 62 Del. Laws, c. 222, §  1;
16 DE Code § 6821. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 68. Exemptions From Civil Liability|Subchapter III. Immunity for Donated Food|§ 6821. Definitions.

§ 6821. Definitions. For purposes of this subchapter:  (1) “Food” means any raw, cooked, processed, or prepared edible substance, ice, beverage, or ingredient used or intended to be used in whole or part for human consumption that is apparently fit for human consumption. “Food” includes nonperishable food, perishable food, and wild game. (2) “Gleaner” means a person who gleans an agricultural crop that has been donated by the owner of the agricultural crop. (3) “Gleans” or “gleaned” means to gather an agricultural crop leftover after a harvest. (4) “Nonperishable food” means any food that has been commercially processed, prepared, and packaged for human consumption and that is intended to remain fit for human consumption without refrigeration for a reasonable length of time. (5) “Nonprofit organization” means an incorporated or unincorporated entity that is operating for religious, charitable, or educational purposes and does not provide net earnings to, or operate in any other way that inures to the benefit of, any officer, employee, or shareholder of the entity. (6) “Perishable food” means any food that may spoil or otherwise become unfit for human consumption because of its nature, type, or physical condition. “Perishable food” includes all of the following:  a. Fresh and processed meats, poultry, seafood, dairy products, or bakery products. b. Eggs in the shell. c. Fresh fruits and vegetables. (7) “Person” means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, or any other legal or commercial entity. “Person” does not include a government; governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality; or a public corporation. (8) “State agency” means any office, department, board, commission, committee, court, school district, board of education, or other instrumentality of the government of this State existing by virtue of an act of the General Assembly or of the Constitution of this State.  (9) “Wild game” means any of the following that are legally taken under the laws of this State:  a. Game animals under § 701 of Title 7. b. Game birds under § 702 of Title 7.  c. Game fish under § 906 of Title 7. d. Shellfish under § 1901 of Title 7.83 Del. Laws, c. 196, § 3;
16 DE Code § 6822. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 16 - Health and Safety|Chapter 68. Exemptions From Civil Liability|Subchapter III. Immunity for Donated Food|§ 6822. Immunity of a person or gleaner from liability.

§ 6822. Immunity of a person or gleaner from liability. (a) A person or gleaner who, in good faith, donates food for ultimate distribution without charge by a nonprofit organization or a state agency is not liable for civil damages or criminal penalties resulting from the nature, age, condition, or packaging of the donated food, unless an injury or death is caused by the gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct of the person or gleaner. (b) A person who, in good faith, provides services related to the processing of wild game that is donated to a nonprofit organization or a state agency for ultimate distribution without charge by the nonprofit organization or the state agency is not liable for civil damages or criminal penalties resulting from the nature, age, condition, or packaging of the donated food, unless an injury or death is caused by the gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct of the person. 83 Del. Laws, c. 196, § 3;