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2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 77. ERECTING, REPAIRING OR PAINTING BUILDINGS › § 7702. Other construction regulations.

§ 7702. Other construction regulations.
(a) All contractors and owners, when constructing buildings where the plans and specifications require the floors to be arched between the beams thereof or where the floors or filling in between the floors are of fireproof material or brickwork, shall complete the flooring or filling in as the building progresses to not less than within 3 tiers of beams below that on which the iron work is being erected.
(b) If the plans and specifications of the buildings do not require filling in between the beams of floors with brick or fireproof material, all contractors for carpenter work, in the course of construction, shall lay the underflooring thereon on each story as the building progresses to not less than within 2 stories below the one to which such building has been erected. Where double floors are not to be used, such contractor shall keep planked over the floor 2 stories below the story where the work is being performed.
(c) If the floor beams are of iron or steel, the contractors for the iron and steel work of buildings in course of construction or the owners of such buildings shall thoroughly plank over the entire tier of iron or steel beams on which the structural iron or steel work is being erected, except such spaces as may be reasonably required for the proper construction of such iron or steel work and for the raising or lowering of materials to be used in the construction of such building or such spaces as may be designated by the plans and specifications for stairways and elevator shafts.
(d) If elevators or elevating machines are used within a building in the course of construction for the purpose of lifting materials to be used in such construction, the contractors or owner shall cause the shafts or openings in each floor to be inclosed or fenced in on all sides by a barrier at least 8 feet in height, except on 2 sides which may be used for taking off and putting on materials, and those sides shall be guarded by an adjustable barrier not less than 3 nor more than 4 feet from the floor and not less than 2 feet from the edge of such shaft or opening.
29 Del. Laws, c. 234, §  2;  Code 1935, §  3632;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7702;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 77. ERECTING, REPAIRING OR PAINTING BUILDINGS › § 7703. Penalties.

§ 7703. Penalties.
Whoever violates this chapter shall, for each offense, be fined not less than $50 nor more than $100.
29 Del. Laws, c. 234, §  2;  Code 1935, §  3632;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7703;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 78. ASBESTOS › § 7801. Statement of purpose.

§ 7801. Statement of purpose.
The Delaware General Assembly hereby declares that it is in the interest of the public to control, reduce and prevent the exposure of the public to asbestos. It is the intent of the General Assembly to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the public by regulating the practice of asbestos abatement, particularly in locations where the general public can reasonably be expected to have access for the purpose of ensuring that such abatement is performed in such a manner as to minimize exposure to asbestos fibers and contamination.
66 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 78. ASBESTOS › § 7802. Definitions.

§ 7802. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(1) “Asbestos” includes chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite asbestos, anthophyllite asbestos, actinolite asbestos and any of these minerals that has been chemically treated and/or altered.
(2) “Asbestos abatement” shall mean any of the following activities except those which may be considered incidental during normal day-to-day operations and maintenance:
a. Demolition or salvage of structures where asbestos is present;
b. Removal or encapsulation of materials containing asbestos;
c. Construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, demolition or renovation of structures, substrates or any portions thereof, that contain asbestos;
d. Installation of products containing asbestos;
e. Asbestos spill/emergency cleanup; and
f. Transportation, disposal, storage or containment of asbestos, or products containing asbestos, on the site or location at which construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, demolition or renovation activities are performed.
(3) “Asbestos worker” shall mean any individual who performs asbestos abatement activities and/or work.
(4) “Contractor” shall mean any corporation, company, association, firm, partnership, society, joint-stock company, sole proprietorship or individual that contracts to perform asbestos abatement, including the removal or encapsulation of asbestos.
(5) “Friable asbestos material,” “friable material” or “asbestos material” shall mean any material containing more than 1 percent asbestos by weight, that hand pressure can crumble, pulverize or reduce to powder when dry, or is already dry and pulverized.
66 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 78. ASBESTOS › § 7803. Certification required; fees; reciprocity.

§ 7803. Certification required; fees; reciprocity.
(a) No contractor shall hold that contractor's self out to the public as being certified to engage in asbestos abatement, nor shall any contractor use or advertise any title or description intending to convey the impression that such contractor is certified to engage in asbestos abatement, unless such contractor has been certified in accordance with this chapter. No contractor or asbestos worker shall undertake any asbestos abatement work without having first been certified in accordance with this chapter.
(b) No person or contractor may assign, contract with, or permit any asbestos worker to perform asbestos abatement unless such asbestos worker is certified under this chapter.
(c) Any contractor or asbestos worker applying for certification under this chapter shall meet criteria prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget, which may include, but are not limited to the following:
(1) Contractors:
a. Previous experience or training in asbestos abatement work;
b. Type and size of equipment the contractor utilizes in asbestos abatement;
c. Ability of the contractor to perform asbestos abatement work;
(2) Asbestos workers:
a. Physical ability to perform asbestos abatement work without endangering the health and safety of themselves or others;
b. Free of any respiratory and/or health disorders which would prevent the person from wearing protective respiratory equipment;
c. Completion of a training program in asbestos abatement procedures approved by the Office of Management and Budget and periodic completion of approved retraining programs.
(d) Any contractor or asbestos worker may apply to the Office of Management and Budget for certification to perform asbestos abatement by submitting an application in the form specified by the Office of Management and Budget and the payment of such fees as may be established by the Office of Management and Budget.
(e) The fees for certification required pursuant to this chapter shall be established by the Office of Management and Budget in its rules and regulations. The fees may be adjusted periodically but shall approximate and reasonably reflect all costs necessary to defray the expenses incurred by the Office in operating the certification program.
(f) Asbestos workers certified by other states may request certification by reciprocity. The Office of Management and Budget will evaluate each request for reciprocity based upon evaluations of the quality of training received and quality of the other state's certification program.
66 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  16(3);
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 78. ASBESTOS › § 7804. Suspension; revocation; refusal to renew.

§ 7804. Suspension; revocation; refusal to renew.
If the Office of Management and Budget finds that a contractor or asbestos worker has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule, regulation or order promulgated or entered pursuant to this chapter, the Office of Management and Budget may immediately suspend, revoke and/or refuse to renew the certification of such contractor or asbestos worker. A hearing may be requested by the contractor or asbestos worker within 30 days after written notice has been sent to the contractor or asbestos worker by certified mail.
If, after a hearing under this section, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget finds just cause to suspend, revoke or refuse to renew, the contractor or asbestos worker shall be given written notice of the decision of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the reasons therefor. The decision of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget may be appealed to the Superior Court within 30 days after written notice has been sent by certified mail by the Office of Management and Budget.
66 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  16(3);
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 78. ASBESTOS › § 7805. Powers and duties of the Office of Management and Budget.

§ 7805. Powers and duties of the Office of Management and Budget.
The Office of Management and Budget shall have the following powers and duties and shall give due consideration to Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) document 560/5-85-024 June 1985 or later revision, “Guidance for Controlling Asbestos Containing Materials in Buildings” in conducting these duties:
(1) Approve the standards and specifications for all asbestos abatement funded with state moneys from any source;
(2) Adopt rules and regulations governing the training requirements and certification of contractors and asbestos workers for all asbestos abatement within the State;
(3) Approve the selection of contractors and asbestos workers performing asbestos abatement for state-funded projects based upon qualifications, experience and ability to perform asbestos abatement;
(4) Require all state agencies to obtain prior approval for all asbestos abatement funded with state moneys from any source;
(5) Function as a central location for the receipt and dissemination of relevant asbestos information and reports;
(6) Act as liaison with any federal and/or state agencies that have other programs which may now or hereafter provide funds or assistance in any manner for the detection and elimination of friable asbestos;
(7) During state-funded asbestos abatement projects, conduct an onsite inspection of all procedures of asbestos abatement;
(8) Have the authority to suspend, revoke and/or refuse to renew the certification of any contractor or asbestos worker for a violation of this chapter or any rules, regulations or orders promulgated or entered pursuant to this chapter;
(9) Promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement this chapter, including but not limited to:
a. Performance standards, practices and specifications for asbestos abatement;
b. Determination of the minimum scope of work of asbestos abatement to which this chapter shall apply;
c. Requirements for submission of a notice of intent to construct, alter, repair, maintain, demolish or renovate or to perform asbestos abatement in any structure, substrate or any portion thereof which may contain asbestos;
(10) Establish a statewide emergency abatement policy to address any asbestos abatement which was not planned but results from a sudden, unexpected event or emergency.
66 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  16(3);
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 78. ASBESTOS › § 7806. Powers and duties of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

§ 7806. Powers and duties of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall have the following powers and duties and shall:
(1) Act as the enforcement arm of the Office of Management and Budget with respect to any violations of this chapter and be responsible for oversight and enforcement of this chapter for all asbestos abatement within the State;
(2) Maintain records and reports as required by the rules and regulations of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and any appropriate federal rules and regulations as they may relate to asbestos abatement;
(3) Have the authority to conduct on-site inspections of asbestos abatement in both the private and public sectors;
(4) Promulgate rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the enforcement aspects of this chapter;
(5) Provide the Office of Management and Budget with the appropriate evidence and documentation of violations of this chapter, or any rules, regulations or orders promulgated or entered pursuant to this chapter which would initiate the Office of Management and Budget decertification process.
66 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  16(3);
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7901. Purpose.

§ 7901. Purpose.
The basic plumbing principles contained in this chapter shall act as the basis for the formation of all detailed plumbing regulations adopted by the Division of Public Health, local or district boards of health or city councils.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  1;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7901;  70 Del. Laws, c. 147, §  13;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7902. Principles applicable throughout State.

§ 7902. Principles applicable throughout State.
All plumbing installed after June 4, 1949, in any part of the State shall conform to the basic plumbing principles provided in this chapter.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  30;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7902;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7903. Plumbing Code; adoption and enforcement.

§ 7903. Plumbing Code; adoption and enforcement.
The Division of Public Health shall adopt and enforce the most recent version of the International Plumbing Code (IPC) within 1 calendar year of its issuance, in conformity with the basic plumbing principles provided in this chapter. The Division of Public Health may adopt and enforce additional plumbing regulations which shall not be in conflict with the IPC and the basic plumbing principles set forth in this chapter.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  31;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7903;  70 Del. Laws, c. 147, §  14;  77 Del. Laws, c. 200, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7904. Local regulations.

§ 7904. Local regulations.
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.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  32;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7904;  70 Del. Laws, c. 147, §§  15, 16, 25;  77 Del. Laws, c. 200, §  2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7905. Additional regulations.

§ 7905. Additional regulations.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the Division of Public Health, councils of cities or sanitary bodies of communities from making further and additional regulations not in conflict with this chapter.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  36;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7905;  70 Del. Laws, c. 147, §  17;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7906. Rules and regulations for installation of plumbing; registration of plumbers; application for inspection.

§ 7906. Rules and regulations for installation of plumbing; registration of plumbers; application for inspection.
(a) The Division of Public Health, in order to provide for the health of the citizens of the State, shall adopt and promulgate suitable rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, repair, modification or renovation of water and sewer systems and of building and house drainage systems; shall enforce those rules and regulations; and shall make provisions under this section and Chapter 18 of Title 24 for the punishment of any person who violates or assists in the violation of or refuses to comply with such rules and regulations.
(b) Registration and licensure of plumbers and persons engaged in the practice of plumbing in this State shall be in accordance with Chapter 18 of Title 24.
(c) No license shall be required of a person who installs his or her own plumbing work, service or equipment in or about his or her own home that is not for sale or any part for rent or lease, except that such person shall be required to obtain a permit from the Division of Public Health or from the proper plumbing inspection authority. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit a person from obtaining free assistance in installing his or her own plumbing work, service or equipment in his or her own home that is not for sale or any part for rent or lease.
(d) Property used exclusively for agricultural purposes is excluded from all provisions of this section, except for the necessity to obtain a permit from the Division of Public Health or from the proper plumbing inspection authority.
(e) The Division of Public Health shall issue plumbing permits and shall assess a $100 fee for each permit, except that no permit shall be required or fee assessed for the replacement of an existing fixture, piece of equipment or related piping, including but not limited to hot water heaters and water conditioning systems. All revenue generated shall be retained by the Division of Public Health in order to defray costs associated with the plumbing inspection program.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  33;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7906;  67 Del. Laws, c. 72, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 147, §  18;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 185, §  4;  76 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 445, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7907. Inspection and inspectors.

§ 7907. Inspection and inspectors.
(a) The Division of Public Health shall by rules and regulations also establish a system of inspection and supervision over all water and sewer systems, building and house drainage systems and ventilation of the same.
(b) The Division of Public Health shall appoint such inspectors as may be necessary, at such compensation as may be fixed by it, and shall make provision for payment of same.
(c) All plumping inspectors must be practical plumbers with at least 10 years' experience and skilled and well trained in matters pertaining to plumbing and sanitation generally.
(d) All plumbing inspectors shall, as far as may be necessary for the performance of their duties and the maintenance of the health of the citizens of the State, have the right to enter any building or premises in the State. They shall have the right to inspect and order the removal of any plumbing fixture, soil, drain, waste, vent pipe or pipes, cesspools, septic tanks and privies when they, at the discretion of the inspectors, are deemed in an unsanitary condition.
(e) A $50 inspection fee per inspection shall be assessed when the Division of Public Health inspectors must conduct any inspection due to the permittee's failure to comply with applicable regulations after 3 inspections. All revenue generated shall be retained by the Division of Public Health in order to defray costs associated with the plumbing inspection program.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  34;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7907;  70 Del. Laws, c. 147, §§  19, 20;  76 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  3;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7908. Definitions.

§ 7908. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) “Place of public entertainment” shall mean an establishment that accommodates more than 100 individuals.
(2) “Plumbing” is the art of installing in buildings the pipes, fixtures and other apparatus for bringing in the water supply and removing liquid and water-carried wastes.
(3) “Plumbing fixtures” are receptacles intended to receive and discharge water, liquid or water-carried wastes into a drainage system with which they are connected.
(4) “Plumbing system of a building” includes the water supply distributing pipes, the fixtures and fixture traps, the soil, waste and vent pipes, the house drain and house sewer, the storm water drainage, and all the devices, appurtenances and connections of the above within or adjacent to the building.
(5) “Public restroom” shall mean a public sanitary facility that contains more than 1 plumbing fixture.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §§  2-4;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7908;  69 Del. Laws, c. 419, §  2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7909. Safe water supply.

§ 7909. Safe water supply.
All premises intended for human habitation or occupancy shall be provided with a supply of pure and wholesome water.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  5;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7909;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7910. Cross connections with unsafe water supplies.

§ 7910. Cross connections with unsafe water supplies.
(a) Cross connections between safe and unsafe water supply distributing systems shall not be permitted unless such connections have the written approval of the Division of Public Health.
(b) No plumbing, fixture, construction, valves, fitting, device, apparatus or connection that will provide a cross connection between a safe water supply and a sewage system or will permit or make possible the back flow of sewage or waste into a water supply system shall be installed.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §§  6, 7;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7910;  70 Del. Laws, c. 147, §  21;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7911. Adequate water supply.

§ 7911. Adequate water supply.
Buildings in which water closets and other plumbing fixtures exist shall be provided with a supply of water adequate in volume and pressure for flushing purposes.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  8;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7911;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7912. Size of pipes.

§ 7912. Size of pipes.
The pipes conveying water to water closets shall be of sufficient size to supply the water at a rate required for adequate flushing without unduly reducing the pressure at other fixtures.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  9;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7912;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7913. Hot water tanks or boilers.

§ 7913. Hot water tanks or boilers.
Devices for heating water and storing it in boilers or hot water tanks shall be so designed and installed as to prevent all danger of explosion and also prevent a back flow of hot water through a meter connected with a public water supply.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  10;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7913;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7914. Separate sewer connections.

§ 7914. Separate sewer connections.
Every building intended for human habitation or occupancy on premises abutting on a street in which there is a public sewer shall have a separate connection.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  11;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7914;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7915. Family private water closet in multiple dwellings.

§ 7915. Family private water closet in multiple dwellings.
In multiple dwellings provided with a house drainage system there shall be for each family at least 1 private water closet.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  12;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7915;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7916. Plumbing fixture materials.

§ 7916. Plumbing fixture materials.
Plumbing fixtures shall be made of smooth nonabsorbent material, shall be free from concealed fouling surfaces and shall be set free of inclosures.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  13;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7916;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7917. House drainage system.

§ 7917. House drainage system.
The entire house drainage system shall be so designed, constructed and maintained as to conduct the waste water or sewage quickly from the fixture to the place of disposal with velocities which will guard against fouling and the deposit of solids and will prevent clogging.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  14;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7917;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7918. Drainage pipes.

§ 7918. Drainage pipes.
The drainage pipes shall be so designed and constructed as to be proof, for a reasonable life of the building, against leakage of water or drain air due to defective materials, imperfect connections, corrosions, settlements, vibrations of the ground or building, temperature changes, freezing or other causes.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  15;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7918;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7919. Cleanouts in drainage systems.

§ 7919. Cleanouts in drainage systems.
The drainage system shall be provided with an adequate number of cleanouts so arranged that in case of stoppage the pipes may be readily accessible.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  16;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7919;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7920. Fixture traps.

§ 7920. Fixture traps.
Each fixture or combination fixture shall be provided with a separate, accessible, self-scouring, reliable, water-sealed trap placed as near to the fixture as possible.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  17;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7920;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7921. Adequate air circulation.

§ 7921. Adequate air circulation.
The house drainage system shall be so designed that there will be an adequate circulation of air in all pipes and no danger of siphonage, aspiration or forcing of trap seals under conditions of ordinary use.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  18;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7921;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7922. Roof terminals, soil or waste stacks.

§ 7922. Roof terminals, soil or waste stacks.
The soil stack shall extend full size upward through the roof and have a free opening, the roof terminal being so located that there will be no danger of air passing from it to any window and no danger of clogging of the pipe by the frost or by articles being thrown into it or of roof water draining into it.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  19;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7922;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7923. Water or air pressure test.

§ 7923. Water or air pressure test.
The plumbing system shall be subjected to a water or air pressure test and to a final test in such manner as to disclose all leaks and imperfections in the work.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  20;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7923;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7924. Substances entering house drainage system.

§ 7924. Substances entering house drainage system.
No substance which will clog the pipes, produce explosive mixtures or destroy the pipes or their joints shall be allowed to enter the house drainage system.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  21;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7924;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7925. Connections with refrigerators.

§ 7925. Connections with refrigerators.
Refrigerators, ice boxes or receptacles for storing food shall not be connected directly with the drainage system.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  22;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7925;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7926. Light and ventilation.

§ 7926. Light and ventilation.
No water closet or urinal shall be located in a room or compartment which is not properly lighted and ventilated to the outer air.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  23;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7926;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7927. Private sewage treatment and disposal system.

§ 7927. Private sewage treatment and disposal system.
If water closets or other plumbing fixtures exist in buildings where there is no sewer within reasonable distance, suitable provision shall be made for the disposing of the house sewage by some method of sewage treatment and disposal satisfactory to the health authority having jurisdiction.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  24;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7927;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7928. Back flow of sewage.

§ 7928. Back flow of sewage.
Where a house drainage system may be subjected to back flow of sewage suitable provision shall be made to prevent its overflow in the building.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  25;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7928;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7929. Storm water.

§ 7929. Storm water.
Storm water from roofs and paved areas, yards, courts and courtyards shall be drained into a storm water sewerage system or a combined sewerage system, but not into a sanitary sewerage system intended for sewage only. Inside roof leaders, downspouts and storm water house drains shall be designed and constructed as are other drainage pipes.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  26;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7929;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7930. Privy vaults.

§ 7930. Privy vaults.
Privy vaults or cesspools shall not be permitted on premises accessible to a public sewer.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  27;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7930;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7931. Private water supply.

§ 7931. Private water supply.
Dug wells or other sources of private water supply shall not be permitted on premises accessible to a public water supply unless the private water supply has been approved in writing by the Division of Public Health.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  28;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7931;  70 Del. Laws, c. 147, §  22;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7933. Public accommodations.

§ 7933. Public accommodations.
In any place of public entertainment required by a state, county or municipal law, rule or regulation to have a public restroom, water closets and urinals shall be provided for men and women in accordance with the minimum number of plumbing facilities required under the 1993 National Plumbing Code promulgated by the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA), Table P-1204.1, Building Use Groups A-1, A-2, A-3 and A-5.
69 Del. Laws, c. 419, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 79. BASIC PLUMBING PRINCIPLES › § 7934. Penalties.

§ 7934. Penalties.
Whoever violates or assists in the violation of this chapter or any order, code or regulation issued under this chapter shall be, for each offense, fined not less than $25 nor more than $100 or imprisoned not more than 60 days, or both.
47 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  38;  16 Del. C. 1953, §  7933;  69 Del. Laws, c. 419, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 80. Residential Dwelling Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure [Expires upon fulfillment of the contingency in 84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 2] › § 8001. Purpose [Expires upon fulfillment of the contingency in 84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 2].

§ 8001. Purpose [Expires upon fulfillment of the contingency in 84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 2].
The purpose of this chapter is to facilitate the ownership of electric vehicles by persons who own or lease a single-family or multi-family residential dwelling.
84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 80. Residential Dwelling Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure [Expires upon fulfillment of the contingency in 84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 2] › § 8003. Scope [Expires upon fulfillment of the contingency in 84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 2].

§ 8003. Scope [Expires upon fulfillment of the contingency in 84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 2].
(a) (1) This chapter applies to the construction of a single-family residential dwelling for which a building permit is issued on or after January 1, 2024.
(2) This chapter applies to the construction of a multi-family residential dwelling for which an application for final site plan approval is submitted on or after January 1, 2025.
(b) (1) This chapter does not apply to the construction of a single-family residential dwelling for which a building permit is issued before January 1, 2024.
(2) This chapter does not apply to the construction of a multi-family residential dwelling for which a final site plan approval is issued before January 1, 2025.
84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 80. Residential Dwelling Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure [Expires upon fulfillment of the contingency in 84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 2] › § 8004. Single-family residential dwelling electric vehicle charging infrastructure requirements [Expires upon fulfillment of the contingency in 84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 2].

§ 8004. Single-family residential dwelling electric vehicle charging infrastructure requirements [Expires upon fulfillment of the contingency in 84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 2].
(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a developer of a single-family residential dwelling shall install at least 1 electric vehicle capable parking space at each single-family residential dwelling constructed.
(1) If the single-family residential dwelling has an attached or detached garage, the electric vehicle capable parking space must be in the attached or detached garage.
(2) If the single-family residential dwelling does not have an attached or detached garage, an electric vehicle capable parking space must be provided in the driveway, assigned parking space for the dwelling, or at an unassigned nonstreet residential parking space constructed as part of the project.
(b) A developer does not need to run the electrical conduit from the electrical panel serving the electrical vehicle capable parking space to an electric junction box or receptacle located within 5 feet of the parking space if the electrical panel is in an attached or detached garage.
84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 80. Residential Dwelling Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure [Expires upon fulfillment of the contingency in 84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 2] › § 8005. Multi-family residential dwelling electric vehicle charging infrastructure requirements [Expires upon fulfillment of the contingency in 84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 2].

§ 8005. Multi-family residential dwelling electric vehicle charging infrastructure requirements [Expires upon fulfillment of the contingency in 84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 2].
(a) A developer of a multi-family residential dwelling shall install electric vehicle parking spaces as follows:
(1) At least 5% of the total parking spaces for the multi-family residential dwelling must be electric vehicle charging infrastructure parking spaces.
(2) In addition to the requirement under paragraph (a)(1) of this section, at least 10% of the total parking spaces for the multi-family residential dwelling must be electric vehicle capable parking spaces.
(b) The calculations under subsection (a) of this section for the required number of electric vehicle charging infrastructure parking spaces and electric vehicle capable parking spaces must be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
(c) The electric vehicle charging infrastructure parking spaces required under this section must, at a minimum, be served by a 30-amp charging unit.
(d) In addition to subsection (a) of this section, a developer of a multi-family residential dwelling shall provide at least 1 electric vehicle charging infrastructure parking space in an area available for use by all residents and available for use by all residents of the multi-family residential dwelling. The electric vehicle charging infrastructure parking space must be accessible by an individual with a disability.
(e) Construction documents must indicate the location of proposed electric vehicle charging infrastructure parking spaces and electric vehicle capable parking spaces. The construction documents, or other clear identification of the location of electric vehicle charging infrastructure parking spaces and electric vehicle capable parking spaces, must be available to the residents of the multi-family residential dwelling on request.
(f) Parking space dimensions must comply with the county or municipal building code applicable to the multi-family residential dwelling.
84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 80. Residential Dwelling Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure [Expires upon fulfillment of the contingency in 84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 2] › § 8006. Enforcement [Expires upon fulfillment of the contingency in 84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 2].

§ 8006. Enforcement [Expires upon fulfillment of the contingency in 84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 2].
(a) A single-family residential dwelling or a multi-family residential dwelling may not be used or occupied unless the developer has complied with this chapter.
(b) Each county government or municipal government may adopt rules or regulations to administer or enforce this chapter.
84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 84. TRENCHES AND EXCAVATIONS › § 8401. Code of rules and regulations.

§ 8401. Code of rules and regulations.
(a) The Levy Court and County Councils of New Castle County, Kent County and Sussex County and each incorporated municipality in each of the said counties, in order to provide for the safety of the citizens of the various counties and the State, shall adopt and promulgate a code containing suitable rules and regulations controlling, regulating and supervising all trench, ditch, channel, shaft and other excavation work involving depths and widths which present a hazard to the workers performing the job.
(b) The Levy Court and County Councils of New Castle County, Kent County and Sussex County and each incorporated municipality in each of the said counties shall on or before January 1, 1962, adopt and promulgate the safety code for trenches and excavation described in subsection (a) of this section. Such code shall contain suitable rules and regulations controlling, regulating and supervising all trenching, ditching, channel, shaft and other excavation work performed, constructed or installed in or on any property or state-owned lands by any builder, contractor, state agency or private citizen.
(c) Each municipality may elect to adopt the code of the Levy Court or County Council in its county and each municipality may adopt additional regulations as required by its own particular conditions, but in no case shall the rules and regulations be any less restrictive than those adopted by the Levy Court or County Council of the 3 respective counties.
(d) The code to be promulgated in accordance with this section shall be determined by the Levy Court or County Council and municipalities mentioned in subsections (a)-(c) of this section after consultation with and in cooperation with other state agencies involved in excavation work, contractors' organizations, labor organizations and any other interested agency or group which shall be notified by means of public announcement of the intent to formulate such a code.
16 Del. C. 1953, §  8401;  53 Del. Laws, c. 233;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 84. TRENCHES AND EXCAVATIONS › § 8402. Fees for permits.

§ 8402. Fees for permits.
The Levy Court or County Councils of New Castle County, Kent County and Sussex County and each incorporated municipality in each of the said counties may fix a reasonable fee for the issuance of a permit for work under the code which is to be performed under their respective jurisdictions. Contract work in which several applications of the code will be performed under 1 agreement shall be considered as 1 permit.
16 Del. C. 1953, §  8402;  53 Del. Laws, c. 233.;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 84. TRENCHES AND EXCAVATIONS › § 8403. Enforcement of code.

§ 8403. Enforcement of code.
Enforcement of the code when adopted by the Levy Court or County Council and municipalities mentioned in § 8401 of this section shall rest with the Levy Court or County Council and municipalities, except that enforcement of the code with respect to the work of a state, city or county agency, whether by contract or its own forces, may be delegated to that agency.
16 Del. C. 1953, §  8403;  53 Del. Laws, c. 233.;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 84. TRENCHES AND EXCAVATIONS › § 8404. Penalty.

§ 8404. Penalty.
Each code promulgated and adopted under this section shall contain a penalty clause of not more than a $50 fine and not less than a $25 fine for each infraction with such penalty continued on a daily basis until the terms of the code are complied with.
16 Del. C. 1953, §  8404;  53 Del. Laws, c. 233.;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 84. TRENCHES AND EXCAVATIONS › § 8405. Revision of code.

§ 8405. Revision of code.
The Levy Court or County Council of New Castle County, Kent County and Sussex County and each incorporated municipality in each of the said counties may revise in accordance with the terms of this chapter the codes adopted on or before January 1, 1962, at any time subsequent thereto when changing conditions and situations within their county or municipality may require such revision.
16 Del. C. 1953, §  8405;  53 Del. Laws, c. 233.;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 86. GLASS AND SAFETY GLAZED MATERIALS › § 8601. Definitions.

§ 8601. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) “Hazardous locations” mean those installations, glazed or to be glazed, in industrial, commercial and public buildings known as framed or unframed glass entrance doors; and those installations, glazed or to be glazed, in residential buildings and other structures used as dwellings, industrial buildings, commercial buildings and public buildings known as sliding glass doors, storm doors, shower doors, bathtub enclosures and fixed glazed panels adjacent to entrance and exit doors which because of their location present a barrier in the normal path traveled by persons going into or out of these buildings, and because of their size and design may be mistaken as means of ingress or egress; and any other installation, glazed or to be glazed, wherein the use of other than safety glazing materials would constitute an unreasonable hazard as the inspector of the county in which the construction is done may determine after notice and hearings as required by the county in which the construction is located, whether or not the glazing in such doors, panels, enclosures and other installations is transparent.
(2) “Safety glazing material” means any glazing material, such as tempered glass, laminated glass, wire glass or rigid plastic, which meets the test requirements of the current American National Standards Institute Standard Z-97.1 and such further requirements as may be adopted by the building inspector of the county in which the construction is done after notice and hearing as required by the county in which the construction is located, and which are so constructed, treated or combined with other materials as to minimize the likelihood of cutting and piercing injuries resulting from human contact with the glazing material.
16 Del. C. 1953, §  8601;  58 Del. Laws, c. 90.;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 86. GLASS AND SAFETY GLAZED MATERIALS › § 8602. Labeling required.

§ 8602. Labeling required.
(a) Each type of safety glazing material manufactured, distributed, imported or sold for use in hazardous locations or installed in such a location within the State shall be permanently labeled by such means as etching, sandblasting, firing of ceramic material on the safety glazing material or by other suitable means. The label shall identify the labeler, whether manufacturer, fabricator or installer, and the nominal thickness and the type of safety glazing material and the fact that said material meets the test requirements of the current American National Standard Institute Standard Z-97.1 and such further requirements as may be adopted by the building inspector of the county in which the construction is done. The label must be legible and visible after installation.
(b) Such safety glazing labeling shall not be used on other than safety glazing materials.
16 Del. C. 1953, §  8602;  58 Del. Laws, c. 90.;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 86. GLASS AND SAFETY GLAZED MATERIALS › § 8603. Safety glazing materials required.

§ 8603. Safety glazing materials required.
It shall be unlawful within the State to sell, fabricate, glaze or contract to install for another glazing materials other than safety glazing materials in or for use in any hazardous location.
16 Del. C. 1953, §  8603;  58 Del. Laws, c. 90.;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 86. GLASS AND SAFETY GLAZED MATERIALS › § 8604. Employees not covered.

§ 8604. Employees not covered.
No liability under this chapter shall be created as to workers who are employees of a contractor, subcontractor or other employer responsible for compliance with this chapter.
16 Del. C. 1953, §  8604;  58 Del. Laws, c. 90.;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 86. GLASS AND SAFETY GLAZED MATERIALS › § 8605. Penalty.

§ 8605. Penalty.
(a) Whoever violates this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $50 or more than $1000.
(b) The Superior Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction of this chapter.
16 Del. C. 1953, §  8605;  58 Del. Laws, c. 90.;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 86. GLASS AND SAFETY GLAZED MATERIALS › § 8606. Local ordinances.

§ 8606. Local ordinances.
This chapter shall supersede any local, municipal or county ordinance or parts thereof relating to the subject matter hereof.
16 Del. C. 1953, §  8606;  58 Del. Laws, c. 90.;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 16 - Health and Safety › Chapter 87. ELEVATORS › § 8701. Emergency communication.

§ 8701. Emergency communication.
(a) Every elevator which is used to transport people shall have some means for its passengers to communicate directly to a person outside the elevator in an emergency; such means shall be available on a 24-hour basis.
(b) This section shall not apply to any private residence.
(c) Each county or municipality may adopt rules or regulations to effectuate this section.
70 Del. Laws, c. 578, §  1;