1 Del. Admin. Code — Authorities, Boards and Commissions

100 Delaware Health Information Network

101 Delaware Health Information Network Regulations

1 Del. Admin. Code § 101-1.0 Purpose and Authority

1.1 The Delaware Health Information Network ("DHIN") is the sole sanctioned provider of health information exchange services in the State of Delaware. In carrying out this role, among other things authorized by its enabling legislation and Board of Directors, DHIN serves as a primary mechanism for delivering laboratory results and medical information to providers and other authorized entities and individuals throughout the State. DHIN makes clinical information available to patients, their providers, and others permitted by relevant state and federal law - such as health insurance companies and, where appropriate, the Delaware Division of Public Health - in order to improve the quality and lower the cost of health care. DHIN's general operations and use of clinical data for analytics are governed by 1 DE Admin. Code 101 and 102. In addition, since 2018, DHIN has served as the operator of the State of Delaware's Health Care Claims Database, a multi-payer claims database serving to promote the "Triple Aim Plus One" of health care service and delivery in the State of Delaware. Submission of data to and access to data from the Health Care Claims Database are governed by 1 DE Admin. Code 103 and 104. DHIN is a not-for-profit public instrumentality of the State of Delaware.

1.2 DHIN has been authorized by statute, 16 Del.C. §10306, to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out its statutory mandate.

History

2 DE Reg. 2046 (05/01/99)
25 DE Reg. 623 (12/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 101-2.0 Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Act" means DHIN's enabling legislation, 16 Del.C. Chapter 103.

"Board" means DHIN's Board of Directors, as established by the Act.

"Bylaws" means the Bylaws as approved by the Board.

"Data" means medical or other health care information of or about an individual which is transmitted or available from Data Sending Organizations for transmission to DHIN and included in DHIN's clinical data repositories. The term includes PHI.

"Data Receiving Organization" means an organization that contracts with DHIN to receive clinical Data for use cases laid out in the Act, these regulations, and the contract between DHIN and Data Receiving Organization. The term does not include organizations that solely contract with DHIN to receive claims data or analytic services from DHIN and the Health Care Claims Database pursuant to 1 DE Admin. Code 104, or organizations that solely contract with DHIN to receive analytic services or clinical data for approved analytic use cases pursuant to 1 DE Admin. Code 102.

"Data Sending Organization" means an organization that contracts with DHIN to provide Data to DHIN for use in its clinical data repositories for purposes consistent with the Act, these regulations, and the contract between DHIN and Data Sending Organization. The term does not include organizations that solely provide claims data to the Health Care Claims Database pursuant to 1 DE Admin. Code 104, or organizations that solely contract with DHIN to receive analytic services or clinical data for approved analytic use cases pursuant to 1 DE Admin. Code 102.

"HIPAA" means the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 as amended and associated regulations, including the Privacy Rule (45 CFR Part 160 and Subparts A and E of Part 164) and Security Rule (45 CFR Part 160 and Subparts A and C of Part 164).

"Participant" means an organization contracted to participate in DHIN's health information ex-change services, either as a Data Sending Organization, a Data Receiving Organization, or both.

"Protected health information" or "PHI" means individually identifiable health information, as that term is defined in HIPAA.

"User" means an individual approved user of DHIN's clinical data. Each User is an employee or other agent of a Data Receiving Organization.

History

2 DE Reg. 2046 (05/01/99)
25 DE Reg. 623 (12/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 101-3.0 Data Submission Requirements

3.1 Data Sending Organizations shall comply with such data submission standards as may be required by DHIN. DHIN may adopt minimum requirements for connectivity and shall make such requirements public on its website. To the extent feasible, such standards shall conform to or incorporate national standards generally accepted in the Health IT industry. Data subject to legal disclosure restrictions beyond those identified in HIPAA should not be sent to DHIN prior to the time at which the Data Sending Organization enters into an agreement or agreements with DHIN that legally permit the disclosure of Data to DHIN and adequately identify the Data in question so as to permit any necessary sequestration or restrictions on re-disclosure.

3.2 In the course of fulfilling its statutory mandate to improve the interoperability of health care information and provide more streamlined transmission of data to appropriate individuals, DHIN has connected to a national health information exchange network. As the prompt and accurate flow of healthcare information has become more critical to providing quality care to patients, national organizations and federal regulatory agencies have implemented national standards and rules designed to facilitate the sharing of information and prohibit entities from engaging in information blocking activities that are likely to impede the fair flow of such information. In order to maintain its compliance with these legal obligations and industry standards, DHIN requires Data Sending Organizations to, at a minimum, permit DHIN to make the following uses with respect to Data sent to DHIN:

3.2.1 Treatment, payment, health care operations, and authorization-based disclosures as all of those terms are defined by HIPAA;

3.2.2 Public health activities and reporting as permitted by HIPAA and relevant Delaware law;

3.2.3 Providing individuals with access to their own information and the ability to direct that their own information be provided to third parties under such terms and conditions as may be established by DHIN;

3.2.4 Research or analytic purposes, in accordance with 1 DE Admin. Code 102 and the Act;

3.2.5 Fulfilling DHIN's legal requirements; and

3.2.6 Such other uses as are required by law.

3.3 DHIN may, if permitted by the Board and its agreements with relevant Data Sending Organizations, make additional uses of Data sent to DHIN if such uses are permitted by the Act and relevant law.

History

2 DE Reg. 2046 (05/01/99)
25 DE Reg. 623 (12/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 101-4.0 Restrictions on Use of Data by Data Receiving Organizations and Users

4.1 Data Receiving Organizations will use Data received from DHIN and will require that their Users use Data received from DHIN, consistent with the DHIN End User Data Use Agreement.

4.2 The DHIN End User Data Use Agreement shall permit the following use cases:

4.2.1 Treatment, payment, health care operations, and authorization-based disclosures as all of those terms are defined by HIPAA;

4.2.2 Public health activities and reporting as permitted by HIPAA and relevant Delaware law; and

4.2.3 To permit Data Receiving Organizations and their Users to fulfill their respective legal requirements.

4.3 DHIN may, in its sole discretion and subject to the approval of the Board, enter into contracts with Data Receiving Organizations to permit such additional use cases as are permitted by the Act, HIPAA, other relevant law and DHIN's strategic priorities.

History

2 DE Reg. 2046 (05/01/99)
25 DE Reg. 623 (12/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 101-5.0 Patient Access to Information

5.1 DHIN may provide individuals with information about them that is held by DHIN in a manner and under terms and conditions that DHIN establishes.

5.2 DHIN may, upon receipt of an appropriate authorization (as that term is defined in HIPAA) and subject to such other terms and conditions as may be established by DHIN, provide an individual's health information to such third parties as may be directed by that individual.

5.3 Individuals shall be informed of and may choose to preclude a search of their information in DHIN's clinical data repositories in accordance with any terms or conditions set forth by DHIN (to "opt out"). DHIN shall also provide a means for patients who have previously requested to opt out to re-establish the ability of Users to find their Data through search functionality. DHIN shall publish information regarding the process patients need to undertake in order to opt out and a description of what health information exchange services will be affected by the opt out on its website.

History

2 DE Reg. 2046 (05/01/99)
25 DE Reg. 623 (12/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 101-6.0 Dispute Resolution

6.1 Unless otherwise provided by the Act, any dispute that involves DHIN or its services shall be subject to dispute resolution under this section. Such disputes may involve Participants, DHIN or members of the public where there is a claim that this or other regulations or statutes were violated by any of the foregoing. A dispute may also be the result of an inquiry or request for information that is not responded to in a reasonable manner.

6.2 The Chair of the Board may appoint a number of individuals subject to approval by the Committee to serve on a Dispute Resolution Committee ("DRC"). The DRC shall be comprised of panels of no less than three or more than five members. No member may serve on a case before the DRC where that member has a conflict of interest as set forth in 29 Del.C. Chapter 58. The presiding member of the panel must be a member of the Board. The Board may promulgate rules for procedures for matters to be determined by the DRC. The DRC and the Board are authorized to grant relief to include financial penalties, suspension and termination of an entity or individual's Participation in or use of DHIN and its services.

6.3 Any party aggrieved by the decision of the DRC may seek review by filing written exceptions to the Panel's decision within ten days of the decision as would be computed in the Delaware Superior Court. The review shall be presented to the Board who may overturn the Panel's decision by a majority vote of a quorum of the Board.

6.4 An aggrieved party may seek legal review on the record only in accordance with 29 Del.C. Ch. 101, Subchapter V, and only to the extent that such legal review is not precluded by the Act or other relevant law.

History

2 DE Reg. 2046 (05/01/99)
25 DE Reg. 623 (12/01/21)

102 Delaware Health Information Network Regulations on Participation

1 Del. Admin. Code § 102-1.0 Scope and Authority

1.1 A significant part of the statutory mandate of the Delaware Health Information Network ("DHIN") is to support and improve the efforts of health care providers, payers, researchers, and state instrumentalities in improving the quality and lowering the costs of health care in the State of Delaware. As a part of that mandate, the General Assembly has authorized DHIN, where permitted by its agreements with its Data Sending Organizations, to permit appropriate individuals and organizations to access clinical data in its possession for approved research purposes. Such access must be limited and comply with the terms and conditions established by DHIN to protect the safety and confidentiality of patient information. Nothing in this regulation is intended to alter the ability of Data Receiving Organizations (as that term is defined in 1 DE Admin. Code 101) to use clinical data received from DHIN consistent with existing data use and business associate agreements each has entered into with DHIN.

1.2 DHIN has been authorized by statute, 16 Del.C. §§10306 & 10307, to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out its statutory mandate.

History

12 DE Reg. 979 (01/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 624 (12/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 102-2.0 Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Act" means DHIN's enabling legislation, 16 Del.C. Chapter 103.

"Approved User" means any person or organization that DHIN has authorized to view or access Available Clinical Data.

"Available Clinical Data" means Data included in DHIN's Clinical Data Repositories as to which DHIN has appropriate agreements in place with the Data Sending Organization that provided the Data to DHIN to permit use of that Data for the analytic purposes identified in this regulation.

"Board" means DHIN's Board of Directors, as established by the Act.

"Bylaws" means the Bylaws as approved by the Board.

"Clinical Data Access Committee" or "Committee" means the subcommittee established by the Board and governed by its Bylaws that has the authority to determine when applications for Available Clinical Data should be provided to a data requestor to facilitate the purposes of the Act, and such other duties as designated by the Board consistent with the Act. If the Board so determines, the Committee can (but need not) be the same committee that determines access to claims data held within the Delaware Health Care Claims Database, as set forth in 1 DE Admin. Code 104.

"De-identified data" means de-identified data as defined in HIPAA. Unless otherwise defined in HIPAA, it shall mean health information that is not considered PHI because it excludes the following direct and indirect patient identifiers:

"Identified data" means health information as defined in HIPAA that contains direct patient identifiers.

"Limited data set" means a limited data set as defined in HIPAA. Unless otherwise set forth in HIPAA, the term means PHI that excludes 16 categories of direct identifiers and may be used or disclosed, for purposes of research, public health, or health care operations, without obtaining either an individual's authorization or a waiver or an alteration of authorization for its use and disclosure, with a data use agreement. The following data elements are removed from a limited data set:

A limited data set may include

"Protected health information" or "PHI" means individually identifiable health information, as that term is defined in HIPAA.

"Provider" means a hospital, facility, or any health care practitioner licensed, certified, or authorized under State law to provide health care services and includes hospitals and health care practitioners participating in group arrangements, including accountable care organizations, in which the hospital or health care practitioners agree to assume responsibility for the quality and cost of health care for a designated group of beneficiaries.

"Re-disclosure" means the publication, distribution or other dissemination of Available Clinical Data released to an Approved User using any medium and in any format, context or structure.

History

12 DE Reg. 979 (01/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 624 (12/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 102-3.0 General Data Access Provisions

3.1 Available Clinical Data may be released to a person or organization for purposes of:

3.1.1 Facilitating data-driven, evidence-based improvements in access to and quality of health care;

3.1.2 Improving the health of Delawareans generally;

3.1.3 Lowering the growth in per-capita health care costs; or

3.1.4 Providing enhanced provider experience that promotes patient engagement.

3.2 Unless otherwise provided for in this regulation, requests for access to Available Clinical Data or for analytic services based thereupon shall require completion of a written Data access application, in a form to be published by DHIN on its website, that describes the intended purpose and use of the data, the justification for the data request, and the security and privacy measures that will be used to safeguard the data and prevent unauthorized access to or use of the data. DHIN may require such additional information from a data requestor as DHIN determines, in its discretion, is required to evaluate any particular request. Exceptions to this rule include:

3.2.1 Requests by a Data Sending Organization for access to its own data or for analytic services based upon its own data shall not require Committee review or approval.

3.2.2 The Committee, at a duly noticed public meeting, may authorize additional exceptions to this rule, provided such exceptions are consistent with the requirements of the Act, HIPAA, and relevant Delaware law. Any such exceptions shall be identified publicly on DHIN's website.

3.3 If authorized by the Committee or the Board, de-identified data or the analytic evaluation thereof may be released to applying parties or the public without obtaining full Board or Committee review.

3.3.1 Release of such de-identified data shall be pursuant to such terms and conditions as are established by the Committee or the Board.

3.3.2 Release of such de-identified data shall only be permitted if the purposes for such release are consistent with the purposes for release of data set forth in the Act and this regulation.

3.4 Requests for limited data sets or identified data, or for analytic services based upon such data, must be reviewed by the Committee to determine whether the request complies with the purposes of the Act and this regulation.

3.5 DHIN shall not provide identified data to any requesting party without first obtaining or being provided with written consent from the patient authorizing such disclosure. Such consent must be in a form consistent with HIPAA and must explicitly authorize DHIN or health information exchanges generally to release identified data to the requesting party.

History

12 DE Reg. 979 (01/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 624 (12/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 102-4.0 Structure and Duties of the Committee

4.1 The Committee shall have a chairperson and members appointed by the Board.

4.2 The Committee shall be comprised of five (5) to eleven (11) members and shall be representative of various stakeholder groups, including, where possible, consumers, employers, health plans, hospitals, physicians, ACO Administrators, researchers, and State government.

4.3 The Committee shall finalize a data request application, establish business operating rules for the review and consideration of applications, and determine a schedule for reviewing applications. These business rules shall be subject to periodic updates by the Committee and shall be maintained on the DHIN website.

4.4 The Committee shall consider any comments received from Data Sending Organizations whose Available Clinical Data is being requested. The Committee shall approve an application by majority vote after finding the following:

4.4.1 The intended use is consistent with the Act;

4.4.2 Access to the requested data is necessary to achieve the intended goals, including but not limited to the need for any requested identifiable data;

4.4.3 The request complies with all applicable state and federal laws relating to the privacy and security of PHI; and

4.4.4 The applicant is qualified to serve as a responsible steward of the requested data.

4.5 The Committee reserves the right to ask an applicant to acquire Institutional Review Board review, or its equivalent, prior to approving an application.

4.6 The Committee may ask for any information or assurances from a requesting party that it determines, in its discretion, may be needed in order to evaluate the application.

4.7 After a decision is reached by the Committee, public notice will be posted on the DHIN website that an application for data access was received, by whom it was submitted and for what purposes, and the decision of the Committee to grant or deny the application. The final determination of the Committee shall not be subject to appeal.

History

12 DE Reg. 979 (01/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 624 (12/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 102-5.0 Notification to Data Sending Organizations

5.1 The DHIN shall notify a Data Sending Organization when an application is received for a limited data set or identified data containing Available Clinical Data that was submitted to DHIN by that Data Sending Organization.

5.2 The notification shall include but not be limited to: a summary of the request; the specific clinical data element or elements being requested; and the name of the requestor. Data Sending Organizations will have ten business days to provide written comment to DHIN regarding the request.

History

12 DE Reg. 979 (01/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 624 (12/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 102-6.0 Additional Agreements

6.1 Upon the Committee's approval of an application for Available Clinical Data or DHIN's agreement to provide de-identified data following the conclusion of any process or procedures required by the Committee or the Board, the requesting party shall sign a legally binding data use agreement.

6.2 The data use agreement will include but not be limited to:

6.2.1 Confirmation of compliance with such confidentiality and data security protocols as may be required by DHIN or the Committee, in all cases to include compliance with HIPAA and relevant Delaware law on the privacy and security of health information;

6.2.2 Confirmation of compliance with the re-disclosure requirements set forth in this regulation and identified in the application;

6.2.3 Commitment to use Available Clinical Data for the sole purpose of executing the project identified in the application and approved by DHIN or the Committee;

6.2.4 Commitment to document data destruction processes at the end of the project; and

6.2.5 Commitment to comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

6.3 DHIN may require a successful applicant to enter into such additional agreements as may be determined by DHIN or the Committee, in their discretion, to be necessary or desirable to permit DHIN to comply with its legal obligations in fulfilling the requirements of this regulation.

History

12 DE Reg. 979 (01/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 624 (12/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 102-7.0 Re-Disclosure Requirements

7.1 DHIN may issue public reports containing or based upon de-identified data without Committee review and approval.

7.2 Any other re-disclosure of Available Clinical Data shall require Committee review and approval.

7.3 All Available Clinical Data that is shared publicly or re-disclosed to anyone other than an Approved User shall adhere to federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") cell size suppression requirements for CMS Research Identifiable Files.

History

12 DE Reg. 979 (01/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 624 (12/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 102-8.0 Fees

8.1 DHIN may charge a reasonable cost-based fee for preparing and transmitting Available Clinical Data to an approved applicant. This fee may include:

8.1.1 Costs of aggregating, storing, extracting, de-identifying, and transmitting the information;

8.1.2 Associated infrastructure and staff labor costs;

8.1.3 Costs for programming and data generation;

8.1.4 Allocated indirect operating costs;

8.1.5 Other costs associated with the production and transmission of data sets; and

8.1.6 Such other costs or fees as DHIN determines necessary.

8.2 DHIN may charge such fees as it may determine are appropriate for the provision of analytic services.

8.3 At DHIN's discretion, fees may be reduced or waived for certain entities or in response to certain requests.

8.4 DHIN shall have a record of payment in full or other adequate assurances as it may determine are sufficient prior to providing data or analytic services to Approved Users.

8.5 Fees shall be deposited into a DHIN account and use to support DHIN's operating costs.

History

12 DE Reg. 979 (01/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 624 (12/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 102-9.0 Penalties

9.1 If an Approved User violates the terms of the data use agreement, DHIN may take one or more of the following actions:

9.1.1 Revoke permission to use the data and require its return or destruction;

9.1.2 Pursue civil or administrative enforcement action under applicable Delaware state law;

9.1.3 Notify the Approved User's licensing body, if any, and if none, its accreditation body;

9.1.4 If the violation pertains to access or misuse of the data, DHIN may report the violation to the office of the Attorney General, pursuant to the Act.

History

12 DE Reg. 979 (01/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 624 (12/01/21)

103 Delaware Health Care Claims Database Data Collection Regulation

1 Del. Admin. Code § 103-1.0 Authority and Purpose

1.1 Statutory Authority. 16 Del.C. §10306 authorizes DHIN to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out its objectives under 16 Del.C. Ch. 103, Subchapter II.

1.2 The Health Care Claims Database ("HCCD") was created by statute, pursuant to 16 Del.C. Ch. 103, Subchapter II, under the purview of DHIN, to achieve the "Triple Aim" of the State's ongoing health care innovation efforts: (1) improved health; (2) health care quality and experience; and (3) affordability for all Delawareans. The HCCD is created and maintained by the Delaware Health Information Network (DHIN), to facilitate data driven, evidence-based improvements in access, quality, and cost of healthcare and to promote and improve the public health through increased transparency of accurate Claims Data and information. To accomplish those objectives, a centralized Health Care Claims Database was established to enable the State to more effectively understand utilization across the continuum of health care in Delaware and achieve the Triple Aim.

History

22 DE Reg. 465 (12/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 465 (12/01/18)
21 DE Reg. 293 (10/01/17)
22 DE Reg. 465 (12/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 103-2.0 Definitions

The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this regulation, shall have the following meaning, and use of the singular shall include the plural, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Claims Data" means as defined in 16 Del.C. §10312.

"Data Submission and Use Agreement" or "DSUA" shall mean the agreement between the HCCD Administrator and the Reporting Entity describing the specific terms and conditions for data submission and use. A template for the DSUA is Attachment B to this regulation.

"HCCD Administrator" shall mean the Delaware Health Information Network and its staff and contractor(s) that are responsible for collecting data submissions, providing secure production services and providing data access for approved users.

"Health Care Claims Database" or "HCCD" shall mean the database and associated technology components maintained by DHIN and authorized under 16 Del.C. Ch. 103, Subchapter II.

"Health Care Claims Database Committee" or the "Committee" shall mean the subcommittee established by the Delaware Health Information Network Board of Directors and governed by its by-laws that has the authority to determine when claims data should be provided to a Data Requester to facilitate the purposes of the enabling legislation, and such other duties as designated the DHIN Board of Directors consistent with the enabling legislation.

"Health care services" means as defined in 16 Del.C. §10312.

"Health insurer" means as defined in 16 Del.C. §10312.

“Mandatory Reporting Entity” means as defined in 16 Del.C. §10312.

"Member" means individuals, employees, and dependents for which the Reporting Entity has an obligation to adjudicate, pay or disburse claims payments. The term includes covered lives. For employer-sponsored coverage, Members include certificate holders and their dependents. This definition includes all members of the State Group Health Insurance Program regardless of state of residence.

"Provider" means as defined in 16 Del.C. §10312.

"Pricing information" means as defined in 16 Del.C. §10312.

"Reporting Date" means as defined in 16 Del.C. §10312.

"Reporting Entity" means either a Mandatory Reporting Entity or a Voluntary Reporting Entity.

"Required Claims Data" as authorized under 16 Del.C. §10312(8) shall mean the required data containing records of member eligibility, medical services claims and pharmacy claims as specified in the Submission Guide.

"Submission Guide" shall mean the document providing the specific formats, timelines, data quality standards and other requirements for claims data submission, incorporated as Addendum One to the DSUA. It shall be established and maintained as technical guidance document and substantively updated on an annual basis.

"Third Party Administrator" means as defined in 18 Del.C. §102.

"Voluntary Reporting Entity" means as defined in 16 Del.C. §10312.

History

22 DE Reg. 465 (12/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 465 (12/01/18)
21 DE Reg. 293 (10/01/17)
22 DE Reg. 465 (12/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 103-3.0 Reporting Entity Requirements

3.1 Registration: By December 31 of each year, each Mandatory Reporting Entity and each Voluntary Reporting Entity shall provide a contact and enrollment update form indicating if health care claims are being paid for Members and if applicable the types of coverage and estimated enrollment for the following calendar year. Each Mandatory Reporting Entity and participating Voluntary Reporting Entity is responsible for resubmitting or amending the form whenever modifications occur relative to the health care data files, type(s) of business conducted, or contact information.

3.2 Threshold for Covered Lives: Mandatory Reporting Entities with fewer than a total of 1000 covered lives may request an exemption from data submission at the end of a calendar year for the next year. If total enrollment subsequently increases to more than 1000 covered lives, the Mandatory Reporting Entity shall notify the HCCD Administrator to develop a compliance schedule. A Mandatory Reporting Entity that becomes eligible for an exemption shall continue to submit data for two full calendar quarters after receiving such exemption.

3.3 Excluded Mandatory Reporting Entities: As defined in 16 Del.C. §10312(3), the following providers of coverage are excluded from this rule: casualty insurance, long term care, dental care vision care, and employee welfare benefit plans regulated by ERISA.

3.4 Participating Voluntary Entities: Voluntary Reporting Entities are held to the same standards, expectations, and processes as Mandatory Reporting Entities for as long as they remain Reporting Entities.

3.5 New Reporting Entities that have not previously submitted files to the HCCD shall notify the HCCD Administrator and shall submit files according to the form and intervals described in Attachment A "Reporting Schedule."

3.6 Run-Out Period After Terminating Coverage: Mandatory Reporting Entities shall submit medical and pharmacy claims files for at least six months following the termination of coverage date for any Member for any reason, including a change in the status of the Reporting Entity. This should include any subrogated claims or claims held in suspense, with dates of service up to and including the termination date.

History

22 DE Reg. 465 (12/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 465 (12/01/18)
21 DE Reg. 293 (10/01/17)
22 DE Reg. 465 (12/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 103-4.0 Claims Data Submission

4.1 Data Submission and Use Agreement: Reporting Entities shall enter into the HCCD Data Submission and Use Agreement, or "DSUA," no later than 90 days after the effective date of this rule. Such agreement shall be incorporated into this regulation as Attachment B.

4.2 Submission Guide: The HCCD Administrator shall develop and disseminate a Submission Guide, included as Addendum One to the DSUA. All files must conform to the formats and data quality requirements established in the Submission Guide, generally as follows:

4.3 Submission Schedule: Reporting Entities shall submit data files pursuant to the schedule in Attachment A.

4.4 Data Submitter Responsibilities: Each Reporting Entity is responsible for the submission of all Required Claims Data processed by any subcontractor on its behalf unless such subcontractor is already submitting the identical Required Claims Data as a Reporting Entity.

4.4.1 Upon notification by the HCCD Administrator, Reporting Entities shall provide corrected, conforming files within 10 business days. The HCCD Administrator may grant extensions of deadlines.

4.4.2 The HCCD Administrator may grant temporary or permanent approvals of a Reporting Entity's request for an override of a data submission requirement.

4.5 Replacement of Data Files. No Reporting Entity may replace a complete data file submission more than one year after the end of the month in which the file was submitted unless it can establish exceptional circumstances for the replacement. Any replacements after this period must be approved by the HCCD Administrator. Individual adjustment records may be submitted with any monthly data file submission.

4.6 Updating Submission Guide: The HCCD Administrator may update reporting specifications annually. Reporting Entities shall submit data that conforms to the updated specifications within 180 days after the effective date of the new version of the Submission Guide.

4.7 Submitting Additional Information: The HCCD Administrator may require Reporting Entities to submit information about the insurance product covering each member, including covered services, market sector, plan characteristics, total premiums, deductibles, co-insurance and copayments, by amending the Submission Guide.

History

22 DE Reg. 465 (12/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 465 (12/01/18)
21 DE Reg. 293 (10/01/17)
22 DE Reg. 465 (12/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 103-5.0 Privacy, Confidentiality and Security

5.1 Pursuant to 29 Del.C. §10002(I)(1) and (2), medical and other health care data on individual persons and trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person which is of a privileged or confidential nature is not a Public Record under the Freedom of Information Act.

5.2 All claims data shall be transmitted to the HCCD Administrator and stored in a secure manner compliant with the Security Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) of 2009, as each is amended from time to time.

5.3 Transmission, storage and use or disclosure of claims data shall conform to all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations which address privacy, security, confidentiality, and breach notification of health care data.

History

22 DE Reg. 465 (12/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 465 (12/01/18)
21 DE Reg. 293 (10/01/17)
22 DE Reg. 465 (12/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 103-6.0 Compliance

Compliance: Mandatory Reporting Entities' failure to file, report or correct data or comply with data standards may be considered a violation of 16 Del.C. Ch. 103.

Attachment A

Reporting Schedule

Test Files

Reporting Entities shall submit one month of Required Claims Data files containing Member, Claims, Prescription Drugs and a sample of Provider data not more than 180 days after the effective date of this rule or as otherwise approved by the HCCD Administrator.

Historical Files

Reporting Entities shall submit Required Claims Data files for the previous four full calendar years that conform to required file formats on the 181st day after the effective date of this rule.

Partial year submission for the current calendar year

Reporting Entities shall submit Claims Data files for claims adjudicated in the elapsed months of the current calendar year, as directed by the HCCD Administrator.

Ongoing Data Submission

Reporting Entities shall submit monthly files containing claims paid and encounters adjudicated during the prior calendar month within 30 calendar days of the last day of the following month. The schedule for this submission is provided below and will continue in similar format in subsequent years. Submission dates falling on a weekend or legal holiday are extended to the next following business day.

Attachment B

Data Submission and Use Agreement Template

Data Submission and Use Agreement

Between the Delaware Health Information Network

and

[name of Reporting Entity]

For the Delaware Health Care Claims Database

This Data Submission and Use Agreement between the Delaware Health Information Network ("DHIN"), a not-for-profit statutory instrumentality of the State of Delaware located at 107 Wolf Creek Blvd, Suite, 2, Dover, DE 19901 and [name of reporting entity] (the "Reporting Entity") sets forth the terms and conditions for the collection and use of health care claims data for the Delaware Health Care Claims Database.

Recitals

WHEREAS Under 16 Del.C. Ch. 103 as enacted, the Delaware General Assembly directed the Delaware Health Information Network to develop, maintain and administer the Delaware Health Care Claims Database (HCCD); and

WHEREAS Effective health care data analysis and reporting are essential to achieving the Triple Aim and helping move the state's health care system from a fee-for-service to a valued-based system that rewards providers for quality and efficiency of care; and

WHEREAS Claims data are an important component of population health research and analysis and support value-based health care purchasing and prevalence of illness or injury; and

WHEREAS provider and other health care entities accepting financial risk for managing the health care needs of a population should have access to claims data as necessary to effectively manage that risk; and

WHEREAS DHIN Is authorized to create the HCCD to facilitate data-driven, evidence-based improvements in health care and improve public health through increased transparency of accurate health care claims data and information; and

WHEREAS 16 Del.C. §10313 directs that DHIN and each reporting entity shall execute a data submission and use agreement that includes procedures for submission, collection, aggregation and distribution of claims data,

NOW THEREFORE THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

Precedence

a. DHIN shall promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of 16 Del.C. Ch. 103, hereinafter, and as the same may be amended from time to time, the "HCCD Regulations". The HCCD Regulations shall take precedence over any terms and conditions represented in this Agreement.

b. Definitions in Section 2.0 of the HCCD Regulations shall also pertain to this Agreement.

Data Submission: Privacy and Security

a. 16 Del.C. Ch. 103 establishes DHIN as a public health authority that is responsible for public health matters pursuant to 45 CFR 164.501.

b. The HIPAA Privacy Rule permits covered entities to disclose PHI for general public health activities per 45 CFR 164.512(b)(1)(i).

c. Notwithstanding these provisions, DHIN shall ensure protection of patient privacy under provisions of 16 Del.C. Ch. 103, and including HIPAA, Title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act and the HITECH Act and all other applicable state and federal privacy laws.

Data Submission: Collection

a. Reporting Entity shall submit Required Claims Data to the HCCD according to the specifications set forth in the Submission Guide. The Submission Guide is a technical guidance document, and may be updated and replaced without replacing the entire agreement.

b. Reporting Entity shall submit Required Claims Data to the HCCD according to the schedule set forth in Attachment A, Reporting Schedule, of the HCCD Regulations, or as mutually agreed. The schedule is included herein for convenience, but in case of conflict between this Agreement and the HCCD Regulations, the HCCD Regulations shall take precedence.

c. Reporting Entity shall submit data files using protocols developed by the HCCD.

i. The Submission Guide shall reflect the content and formats in use by similar databases in other states.

ii. The data submission specifications shall be updated no more than once per calendar year.

iii. The parties agree to review and discuss any such changes prior to the effective date.

iv. Reporting Entity shall provide conforming data no later than 180 calendar days after publication of changes or by agreement between the HCCD Administrator and the Reporting Entity.

v. The HCCD Administrator may provide clarifications and technical corrections as needed to assist Reporting Entity in providing data submissions that conform to specifications.

d. Reporting Entity shall provide corrected data files within the timelines established in subsection 4.4.1 of the HCCD Regulations, or as mutually agreed.

e. Upon agreement between DHIN and the Reporting Entity, the Reporting Entity may submit additional data to the HCCD to improve or augment established reporting.

f. DHIN will review the Submission Guide and any subsequent annual revisions with Reporting Entity prior to the 180 day implementation period and on an annual basis thereafter.

g. Data collection methodologies in the Submission Guide shall facilitate uniformity among various health care claims databases of other states and specification of data fields, consistent with national standards.

h. Reporting Entity may request exemptions from specific data collection requirements, including minimum standards for reporting, subject to the approval of the HCCD Administrator.

Claims Data Uses

a. Pursuant to 16 Del.C. §10314(a)(1), Claims Data shall only be provided to a requesting party when a majority of the HCCD Committee determines that such request facilitates the statutory purposes of the HCCD.

i. Reporting Entities shall be given opportunity for comment prior to release of Claims Data.

ii. Determinations of the Committee shall be provided in writing to the requesting party.

iii. Decisions of the Committee shall be final and not subject to appeal.

b. Data Requestors may include payers, providers and purchasers.

c. The submitted claims data may be used for the broad purposes described in the enabling statute, including:

i. Alternative delivery and payment models

ii. Population health research

iii. Provider risk-sharing arrangements

iv. Public transparency

v. Other uses in furtherance of the "Triple Aim" of improved health, health care quality and experience, and affordability

d. Detailed permitted uses include, but are not limited to, the following:

i. Population health research and reporting on disease incidence, prevalence, and geographic distribution, costs of care and service utilization

ii. Health care service price variation reports and studies

iii. Design, model and evaluate payment models and purchasing initiatives

iv. Effects of care delivery strategies (e.g., care coordination, behavioral health integration) on utilization and outcomes

v. Efficiency of care, service models or procedures based on quality, value and/or outcomes

vi. Public facing provider performance reports

vii. Augment patient-specific records with data derived from the HCCD to improve the care of the patient, ensure better outcomes and deliver better value.

e. Publicly available data and reports shall, to the fullest extent practicable, comply with guidance in Statement 6 of the United States Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission Enforcement Policy on Provider Participation in Exchanges of Price and Cost Information, August 1996, as the same may be amended, supplemented or modified from time to time, available at https://www.justice.gov/atr/statements-antitrust-enforcement-policy-health-care#CONTNUM_49 (last visited June 5, 2017).

f. Standard public-facing reports may be developed which provide aggregated, summary level views of the data in accordance with the statutory purpose of public transparency.

Applicable Law:

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to conflicts of law principles.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound thereby, the Parties have caused their duly authorized representatives to execute this Agreement.

Signatories:

[Reporting Entity] Delaware Health Information Network

[Name] Janice L. Lee, MD

[Title] Chief Executive Officer

Date: Date:

History

22 DE Reg. 465 (12/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 465 (12/01/18)
21 DE Reg. 293 (10/01/17)
22 DE Reg. 465 (12/01/18)

104 Delaware Health Care Claims Database Data Access Regulation

1 Del. Admin. Code § 104-1.0 Authority and Purpose

1.1 Statutory Authority. 16 Del.C. §10306 authorizes the Delaware Health Information Network (DHIN) to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out its objectives under 16 Del.C. Ch. 103, Subchapter II.

1.2 The Health Care Claims Database ("HCCD") was created by statute, pursuant to Chapter 103, Subchapter II of Title 16, under the purview of DHIN, to achieve the "Triple Aim" of the State's ongoing health care innovation efforts: (1) improved health; (2) health care quality and experience; and (3) affordability for all Delawareans. The HCCD is created and maintained by the DHIN, to facilitate data driven, evidence-based improvements in access, quality, and cost of healthcare and to promote and improve the public health through increased transparency of accurate Claims Data and information. To accomplish those objectives, a centralized Health Care Claims Database was established to enable the State to more effectively understand utilization across the continuum of health care in Delaware and achieve the Triple Aim.

History

25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
21 DE Reg. 712 (03/01/18)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 104-2.0 Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Approved User" means any person or organization that DHIN has authorized to view or access data from the Health Care Claims Database, including Delaware state agencies and DHIN itself.

"Claims Data" means Required Claims Data and any additional health care information that a voluntary reporting entity elects, through entry into an appropriate Data Submission and Use Agreement, to submit to the Delaware Health Care Claims Database.

"Clinical proxy data elements" means any health care information contained within Claims Data which describes a rendered clinical service, including but not limited to: procedure codes, diagnosis codes, dates and locations of clinical services, healthcare providers, and pharmacy data, and excludes Pricing Information.

"Collaborating State Agencies" means the Delaware Office of Management and Budget, State Employee Benefits Committee, Division of Public Health, Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance, and their successors, if applicable any other agencies identified in 16 Del.C. §10314(c).

“Community Health Record” or “CHR” means a searchable online portal that presents authorized users with a view of a patient’s aggregated clinical data from all sources that contribute health data to DHIN. Access to patient records in the Community Health Record is on the basis of an established relationship between the patient and the end user for purposes of treatment, payment, operations and public health purposes, as those terms are defined in the HIPAA regulations, by patient consent or patient request, or otherwise as set forth in DHIN’s enabling legislation and associated regulations. Patients can opt out of allowing their CHR data to be searchable by anyone who was not the ordering provider, but may not opt out of reporting required by law or regulation, such as, but not limited to, reporting of certain conditions to the Division of Public Health.

"Data Submission and Use Agreement" or "DSUA" means the agreement between the HCCD Administrator and the Reporting Entity describing the specific terms and conditions for data submission and use.

“Data Submission Guide” means the document providing the specific content, formats, timelines, data quality standards and other requirements for claims data submission, incorporated as Addendum One to the DSUA. It shall be established and maintained as a technical guidance document and substantively updated on an annual basis.

"De-identified data" means health information as defined in the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which is not considered PHI because it excludes the following direct and indirect patient identifiers:

"HCCD Administrator" means the Delaware Health Information Network and its staff and any contractors that are responsible for collecting data submissions, providing secure production services and providing data access for approved users.

"Health Care Claims Database" or "HCCD" means the database and associated technology components maintained by DHIN and authorized under 16 Del.C. Ch. 103, Subchapter II.

"Health Care Claims Database Committee" (the "Committee") means the subcommittee established by the Delaware Health Information Network Board of Directors and governed by its by-laws that has the authority to determine when applications for Claims Data should be provided to a data requestor to facilitate the purposes of the enabling legislation, and such other duties as designated by the DHIN Board of Directors consistent with the enabling legislation.

"Health care services" means as defined in 18 Del.C. §6403.

“Health Insurer” means as defined in 16 Del.C. §10312.

"Identified data" means data that contains direct patient identifiers.

"Limited data set" means PHI that excludes 16 categories of direct identifiers and may be used or disclosed, for purposes of research, public health, or health care operations, without obtaining either an individual's authorization or a waiver or an alteration of authorization for its use and disclosure, with a data use agreement. The following data elements are removed from a limited data set:

A limited data set may include:

"Mandatory Reporting Entity" means the following entities, except as prohibited under federal law:

"Pricing Information" means any information referring to prices charged or paid, and includes the pre-adjudicated price charged by a Provider to a Reporting Entity for Health Care Services, the amount paid by a Member or insured party, including co-pays and deductibles, and the post-adjudicated price paid by a Reporting Entity to a Provider for Health Care Services.

"Protected health information" or "PHI" means individually identifiable health information as defined in the HIPAA Privacy Rule.

"Provider" means a hospital, facility, or any health care practitioner licensed, certified, or authorized under State law to provide Health Care Services and includes hospitals and health care practitioners participating in group arrangements, including accountable care organizations, in which the hospital or health care practitioners agree to assume responsibility for the quality and cost of health care for a designated group of beneficiaries.

"Re-disclosure" means the publication, distribution or other dissemination of Claims Data released to an Approved User using any medium and in any format, context or structure.

"Reporting Entity" means either a Mandatory Reporting Entity or a Voluntary Reporting Entity.

"Required Claims Data" as authorized under 16 Del.C. §10312(8) means the required data containing records of member eligibility, medical services claims and pharmacy claims as specified in the Data Submission Guide.

"Voluntary Reporting Entity" means any of the following entities that has chosen to submit or has been instructed to submit data at the request of an employer or client and enters into a Data Submission and Use Agreement, unless such entity is a Mandatory Reporting Entity:

History

25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
21 DE Reg. 712 (03/01/18)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 104-3.0 General Data Access Provisions

3.1 HCCD data may be released to a person or organization for purposes of:

3.1.1 Promoting and improving public health;

3.1.2 Advancing the "Triple Aim" of improving health, improving health care quality and experience, and improving affordability;

3.1.3 Providing information to effectively manage risk for the health needs of a population.

3.2 The DHIN may provide HCCD data or data access at the following levels of detail, per the procedures established in this Regulation:

3.2.1 De-identified data

3.2.2 Limited data sets

3.2.3 Identified data

3.3 Except as otherwise specified in this Regulation, all requests for HCCD data or data access shall require completion of a written data request application that describes the intended purpose and use or uses of the data, the justification for the data request, and the security and privacy measures that will be used to safeguard the data and prevent unauthorized access to or use of the data as well as such other acknowledgments as may be included on the application. Exceptions to this rule include:

3.3.1 DHIN may incorporate HCCD clinical proxy data elements into the Community Health Record for purposes of treatment and care coordination, without a written application or Committee review.

3.3.2 DHIN may make HCCD clinical proxy data elements available to the Members to whom they apply without a written application or Committee review. Members may access their health data by enrolling in DHIN’s Personal Health Record on the DHIN website at www.DHIN.org.

3.4 The Committee shall review submitted data request applications pursuant to business rules established by the Committee consistent with Section 4.0 below and the HCCD’s enabling legislation. Exceptions to this rule include:

3.4.1 Requests from Reporting Entities for their own data will not require Committee review.

3.4.2 Collaborating State Agencies may access HCCD data without Committee review by entering into an interagency agreement with the DHIN. The allowable uses of Claims Data by Collaborating State Agencies will be posted on DHIN’s web site for public transparency. The interagency agreement shall include but not be limited to the following:

3.4.2.1 Confirmation that the Collaborating State Agency will conform to DHIN's confidentiality and data security protocols and all applicable state and federal laws relating to the privacy and security of PHI;

3.4.2.2 Confirmation that the Collaborating State Agency will abide by re-disclosure requirements as specified in Section 6.0 of this regulation.

3.4.3 Requests from Providers for their own data, as submitted by Reporting Entities, will not require Committee review.

3.4.4 Applications for de-identified data may be eligible for expedited review.

3.5 DHIN will post an annual summary of disclosures on its website.

History

25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
21 DE Reg. 712 (03/01/18)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 104-4.0 Structure and Duties of the Committee

4.1 The Committee shall have a chairperson and members appointed by the DHIN Board of Directors.

4.4 The Committee shall consider any comments received from Reporting Entities whose Claims Data is being requested in all circumstances where Committee review is required by the enabling legislation and these regulations. The Committee shall approve an application by majority vote after finding the following:

4.4.1 The intended use is consistent with the statutory purpose of the HCCD;

4.4.2 Access to the requested data is necessary to achieve the intended goals, including but not limited to the need for identifiable data, if requested;

4.4.3 The request complies with all applicable state and federal laws relating to the privacy and security of PHI;

4.4.4 The request complies, to the fullest extent practicable, with guidance found in Statement 6 of the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission Enforcement Policy regarding the exchange of price and cost information;

4.4.5 The applicant is qualified to serve as a responsible steward of the requested data.

4.5 The Committee reserves the right to ask an applicant to acquire Institutional Review Board review, or its equivalent, prior to approving an application.

4.6 After a decision is reached by the Committee, public notice will be posted on the DHIN website that an application for data access was received, by whom it was submitted and for what purposes, and the decision of the Committee to grant or deny the application. The final determination of the Committee shall not be subject to appeal.

4.7 In circumstances in which no Committee review of the application is required by this regulation, DHIN staff shall consider the information identified in subsection 4.4 prior to releasing data, and reserves the same rights as the Committee in subsection 4.5. DHIN’s final determination shall not be subject to appeal. DHIN shall post disclosures made without Committee review as required by subsection 3.5.

History

25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
21 DE Reg. 712 (03/01/18)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 104-5.0 Applications for HCCD Data

5.1 The DHIN shall notify a Reporting Entity when an application is received for Claims Data which was submitted to the HCCD by that Reporting Entity, irrespective of whether the particular application is subject to Committee Review. The notification shall include but not be limited to: a summary of the request; the specific Claims Data element or elements being requested; and the name of the requestor. Reporting Entities will have ten business days to provide written comment to DHIN regarding the request.

5.2 Upon the Committee's approval of an application for HCCD data, or DHIN’s approval in circumstances where these regulations do not require Committee review, the applicant shall sign a legally binding data use agreement. The data use agreement will include but not be limited to:

5.2.1 Confirmation of compliance with the DHIN's confidentiality and data security protocols;

5.2.2 Confirmation of compliance with the HCCD re-disclosure requirements;

5.2.3 Commitment to use HCCD data for the sole purpose of executing the approved research project;

5.2.4 Commitment to document data destruction processes at the end of the project.

5.2.5 Confirmation of compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

History

25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
21 DE Reg. 712 (03/01/18)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 104-6.0 Re-Disclosure Requirements

6.1 The DHIN and Collaborating State Agencies may issue public reports with aggregated HCCD data that adhere to the re-disclosure requirements without Committee review and approval.

6.2 Any re-disclosure of HCCD data made by anyone other than DHIN or a Collaborating State Agency, shall require Committee review and approval. All HCCD data shared publicly or re-disclosed to anyone other than an Approved User shall adhere to the following re-disclosure requirements:

6.2.1 Adhere to federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) cell size suppression requirements for CMS research identifiable files;

6.2.2 Exclude any Reporting Entity-specific Pricing Information that includes post-adjudicated claims data.

6.2.3 Follow guidance found in Statement 6 of the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission Enforcement Policy regarding the exchange of price and cost information.

History

25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
21 DE Reg. 712 (03/01/18)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 104-7.0 Fees

7.1 DHIN may charge a reasonable cost-based fee for preparing and transmitting HCCD data. This fee may include: costs of aggregating, storing, extracting, de-identifying, and transmitting the information; associated infrastructure and staff labor costs; costs for programming and data generation; allocated indirect operating costs, other costs associated with the production and transmission of data sets, and such other costs or fees as DHIN determines necessary.

7.2 DHIN shall provide Collaborating State Agencies with access, at no cost, to claims data reported by the HCCD. When access is authorized by this regulation, such data will be provided to a Collaborating State Agency in a standard data set to be established by DHIN and updated from time to time. Nothing in this regulation precludes DHIN from charging reasonable fees to state agencies, including Collaborating State Agencies, for analytic services and data access beyond the standard data sets reported by the HCCD.

7.3 At DHIN's discretion, fees may be reduced or waived for certain entities, including but not limited to:

7.3.1 CMS;

7.3.2 Reporting Entities;

7.3.3 Entities that submit other data to the DHIN.

7.4 The DHIN shall have a record of payment in full or other adequate assurances as it may determine are sufficient prior to providing data or access to Approved Users.

7.5 Fees shall be deposited into a DHIN account to support costs of operating the HCCD.

History

25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
21 DE Reg. 712 (03/01/18)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 104-8.0 Penalties

8.1 If an Approved User violates the terms of the data use agreement, the DHIN may take one or more of the following actions:

8.1.1 Revoke permission to use the data;

8.1.2 Pursue civil or administrative enforcement action under applicable Delaware state law.

8.1.3 Notify the requester’s licensing body, if any, and if none, its accreditation body.

8.2 If the violation pertains to access or misuse of the data, the DHIN shall report the violation to the office of the Attorney General, pursuant to DHIN’s enabling legislation.

History

25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)
21 DE Reg. 712 (03/01/18)
25 DE Reg. 625 (12/01/21)

200 Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund

201 Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund Regulations

1 Del. Admin. Code § 201 Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund Regulations

The Authority is granted authority to establish rules and regulations and establish criteria for the disbursement of benefits available to landlords and tenants under the provisions of 25 Del.C. §7011, et. seq. (the "Act"). The regulations set forth below establish criteria for benefits eligibility, pursuant to the statute, application procedures, application review procedures, and payment procedures.

History

17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)
12 DE Reg. 59 (07/01/08)
17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)
8 DE Reg. 1418 (04/01/05)
12 DE Reg. 59 (07/01/08)
17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 201-1.0 Criteria for Tenant Benefits

1.1 Only “Tenants”, as defined under the Act, are entitled to benefits under the Act. A Tenant is defined to mean an owner of a manufactured home who has tenancy of a lot in a manufactured home community. A manufactured home community refers to a parcel of land where two or more lots are rented or offered for rent for the placement of manufactured homes. Notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary, a Tenant shall not be entitled to any of the benefits described herein unless all of the statutory requirements set forth in the Act have been met.

1.2 A Tenant is entitled to relocation benefits under the Act if the Tenant is required to move due to a change in use or conversion of the land in a manufactured home community. A Tenant is not entitled for compensation for relocation if:

1.2.1 the Landlord (at the Landlord’s expense) moves the Tenant’s manufactured home by mutual consent to another lot in the manufactured home community or to another manufactured home community; or

1.2.2 the Tenant is vacating the manufactured home community and so informed the Landlord before notice of the change in use was given by the Landlord; or

1.2.3 the Tenant abandons the manufactured home; or

1.2.4 the Tenant has failed to pay the Tenant’s share of the Relocation Trust Fund assessment during the course of his or her tenancy.

1.3 The maximum relocation payment available to a Tenant is $8,000.00 for a single section home or $12,000.00 for a multi-section home.

1.4 If a Tenant is required to move due to a change in use and complies with the statutory requirements of 25 Del.C. §7013, the Tenant is entitled to payment from the Relocation Trust Fund of the lesser of:

1.4.1 the actual relocation expenses of moving the manufactured home and existing appurtenances to a new location within a 25 mile radius of the vacated manufactured home community, or

1.4.2 the maximum benefits available under Section 1.3.

1.5 Moving expenses which are eligible for reimbursement include the cost of taking down, moving and setting up the manufactured home in the new location.

1.6 In certain circumstances, a manufactured home may be considered non-relocatable. If, based upon the criteria described herein, a Tenant’s manufactured home is determined by the Authority to be non-relocatable, the Tenant may qualify for compensation to reimburse the Tenant for the value of the non-relocatable home subject to the limitations set forth in the Act. The maximum payment to a Tenant for a non-relocatable home is $5,000.00 for a single section home and $9,000.00 for a multi-section home.

1.7 Whether or not a home can or cannot be relocated will be determined by the Authority based upon the following criteria:

1.7.1 the availability of a replacement home site within a 25 mile radius of the vacated manufactured home community;

1.7.2 the feasibility of physical relocation, including the ability of taking down, moving and setting up the home in a new location without causing significant structural damage to the manufactured home in the process;

1.7.3 the appraised value of the manufactured home in comparison to the projected cost of relocating the manufactured home to a new location.

1.8 If the Authority determines that the Tenant’s manufactured home cannot be relocated, the Tenant shall obtain, at the Tenant’s expense, an appraisal prepared by a certified manufactured home appraiser for purposes of determining the fair market value of the home and any existing appurtenances. The appraisal shall exclude the value of the underlying land. The maximum benefits available to the Tenant under such circumstances shall be determined by the Board for a single section home and a multi-section home following the completion of an actuarial study to be performed under the direction of the Authority. Subject to the maximum limits, the amount of compensation that will be paid to the Tenant will be equal to the fair market value of the home based upon the appraisal.

1.9 To be eligible for compensation for a non-relocatable home, in addition to the application provided for in Section 3 hereof, the Tenant must deliver to the Authority a current State of Delaware title to the home, duly endorsed by the owner or owners of record, with valid releases of all liens shown on the title, and a tax release.

1.10 In lieu of the foregoing benefits, a Tenant may elect to abandon the manufactured home in the manufactured home community and collect from the Trust Fund, in lieu of any other benefits available under the Act, the sum of $1,500 for a single section home or $2,500 for a multi-section home. To qualify for this payment, the Tenant must deliver to the Authority a current State of Delaware title to the manufactured home duly endorsed by the owner or owners of record, valid releases of all liens shown on the title, and a tax release.

History

17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)
12 DE Reg. 59 (07/01/08)
17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)
8 DE Reg. 1418 (04/01/05)
12 DE Reg. 59 (07/01/08)
17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 201-2.0 Criteria for Landlord Benefits

2.1 If pursuant to the Act and these regulations, a manufactured home is determined to be non-relocatable or a Tenant abandons the home, upon application by the Landlord duly submitted to the Authority, a Landlord of a manufactured home community is entitled to receive from the Relocation Trust Fund payment in an amount determined by the Authority to be sufficient to remove and/or dispose of the manufactured home. The maximum relocation payment available to a Landlord, including any demolition costs incurred by the Landlord in disposing of a home, is $3,000.00 for a single section home and $5,000.00 for a multi-section home. To qualify for this benefit, the Landlord must submit an application pursuant to the provisions of Section 3. Notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary, a Landlord shall not be entitled to any of the benefits described herein unless all of the statutory requirements set forth in the Act have been met.

2.2 Upon receipt of the title documents from the Tenant for the manufactured home that is considered to be non-relocatable or abandoned pursuant to the Act, the Authority will relinquish the title to the Landlord to facilitate the removal and/or disposal of the home from the manufactured home community. Within ten (10) calendar days after the removal and/or disposal of the manufactured home by the Landlord, the Landlord shall notify the Authority in writing of the amount of funds received by the Landlord, if any, from any subsequent sale or disposal of the manufactured home, and a copy of all documents relating to the removal and/or disposal shall be provided to the Authority, including documents relating to any expenses incurred by the Landlord in removing and/or disposing of the home.

2.3 Within thirty (30) days after receipt of the information and documents required under the Act and these regulations, the Authority shall cause a voucher to be issued to the Division of Revenue of the Department of Finance, directing the Division to issue a check in a designated amount to the Landlord which amount shall represent the amount determined by the Authority to be sufficient to cover the cost of the removal and/or disposal of the manufactured home, less any profit realized by the Landlord from the removal and/or disposal of the home, subject to the maximum relocation payment set forth in Section 2.1 hereof.

2.4 A Landlord shall not be entitled to any payment from the Trust Fund if the Landlord has failed to pay the Landlord’s share of the total Trust Fund assessment during the course of the tenancies relating to the manufactured home community or if the Landlord has failed to remit the Tenant’s share of said assessment.

History

17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)
12 DE Reg. 59 (07/01/08)
17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)
8 DE Reg. 1418 (04/01/05)
12 DE Reg. 59 (07/01/08)
17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 201-3.0 Application Procedures

3.1 The Authority will provide application forms (Appendix A and Appendix B) on which applicants for benefits under the Act may apply for benefits.

3.2 In the case of an application for benefits under the Act by a Tenant, the application shall be in the form of Appendix A and shall contain the following information:

3.2.1 name of the Tenant;

3.2.2 mailing address of the Tenant;

3.2.3 telephone number of the Tenant;

3.2.4 manufactured home community park name and address;

3.2.5 space number for the manufactured home;

3.2.6 a description of the manufactured home, including its size, year, manufacturer, and whether the manufactured home is a single-wide or a double-wide;

3.2.7 a copy of the title or ownership documents relating to the manufactured home;

3.2.8 a copy of the notice of termination or non-renewal of the Tenant’s rental agreement due to a change in use of land;

3.2.9 in the case of an application for relocation assistance, a copy of the contract between the Tenant and a licensed moving or towing contractor for the moving expenses for the home;

3.2.10 in the case of any requests for compensation for a manufactured home considered by the Tenant to be non-relocatable, a description of the facts which the Tenant relies upon in support of the Tenant’s contention that the manufactured home is in fact non-relocatable based upon the criteria provided for in the Act and these regulations, together with any and all documents relating to the purchase of the manufactured home and any improvements made to the manufactured home by the Tenant;

3.2.11 a certification by the Tenant that the Tenant has paid the Tenant’s share of the Trust Fund assessments during the course of the Tenant’s tenancy.

3.3 In the case of an application for benefits under the Act by a Landlord, the application shall be in the form of Appendix B and shall contain the following information:

3.3.1 the name of the Landlord;

3.3.2 the name of the manufactured home community;

3.3.3 the mailing address of the Landlord;

3.3.4 the telephone number of the Landlord and if the Landlord is not an individual, the name of the designated representative of the Landlord;

3.3.5 a description of each manufactured home for which the Landlord is seeking financial assistance;

3.3.6 a copy of the notice of termination or non-renewal of the rental agreement due to a change in use of land;

3.3.7 a contract with a licensed moving or towing contractor for the removal and/or disposal of the manufactured home;

3.3.8 an itemization of all expenses, other than the expenses reflected in the contract between the Landlord and the moving or towing contractor, together with associated documents, which the Landlord anticipates will be incurred in removing and/or disposing of the manufactured home from the manufactured home community;

3.3.9 a certification by the Landlord that the Landlord has paid the Landlord’s share of the total Trust Fund assessment during the course of the tenancies for the manufactured home community and has remitted to the Authority the Tenant’s share collected by the Landlord.

History

17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)
12 DE Reg. 59 (07/01/08)
17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)
8 DE Reg. 1418 (04/01/05)
12 DE Reg. 59 (07/01/08)
17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 201-4.0 Assistance and Data Gathering

4.1 When requested, the Authority shall provide assistance to Landlords and Tenants in completing application forms.

4.2 The Authority’s staff may conduct on-site inspections and/or phone interviews with the applicants to acquire data necessary to enable the Authority to carry out its duties under the Act.

History

17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)
12 DE Reg. 59 (07/01/08)
17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)
8 DE Reg. 1418 (04/01/05)
12 DE Reg. 59 (07/01/08)
17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 201-5.0 Application Review Procedures

5.1 The Authority has the power to approve applications pursuant to the Act.

5.2 The Authority or the Authority’s staff will review applications and determine whether or not the procedural requirements under the Act and these regulations have been met. The Authority shall not be required to render a decision on any application unless and until the Applicant has submitted a completed application prepared in accordance with the Act and these regulations, and the Authority shall have the right to reject any application that does not comply with the procedural requirements of the Act or these regulations.

5.3 The Board of Directors of the Authority, or a committee of the Board designated to make such decisions (if authorized by the Board of Directors) shall endeavor to render a decision with respect to each application no later than thirty (30) days after receipt by the Authority of a completed application prepared in accordance with the Act and these regulations.

5.4 If the Authority approves an application, benefits available under the Act shall be made in the form of a voucher issued to the Division of Revenue of the Department of Finance, directing the Division to issue a check in a designated amount to the Applicant. Before any payment will be made by the Authority to the Applicant, the Applicant must provide the Authority with documentary evidence showing that the expenses for which the Applicant seeks reimbursement have been paid by the Applicant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if an Applicant can demonstrate that due to financial hardship the Applicant cannot make such payments in advance of the payment of any benefit available under the Act, the Authority may issue a two-party check made payable to the Applicant and the contractor. Under such circumstances, the original check will be mailed to the Applicant and a copy will be mailed to the contractor.

5.5 If at the time the application is approved, the Trust Fund does not have sufficient monies to make a payment to an Applicant, the Authority shall issue a written promissory note to the Applicant for funds due and owing. Promissory Notes shall be redeemed in order of issuance of the notes as additional monies come into the Trust Fund.

5.6 If based upon the information submitted in a Tenant's completed application, the Authority determines that the Tenant's manufactured home cannot be relocated based upon the criteria set forth herein, the Tenant shall be directed to obtain, at the Tenant’s expense, an appraisal prepared by a certified manufactured home appraiser, for purposes of determining the fair market value of the home and any existing appurtenances as sited, exclusive of the value of the underlying land. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of the appraisal, the Authority shall advise the Tenant of the benefits that the Authority will pay to the Tenant for the non-relocatable home. Payment shall be made to the Tenant in the manner described herein, within ten (10) days after the Tenant provides the Authority with all the documents required, including the current title to the home. Upon receipt of the title, the Authority will relinquish the title to the Landlord to facilitate the removal and/or disposal of the home from the manufactured home community.

5.7 With respect to applications submitted by the Landlord for costs associated with the removal and/or disposal of non-relocatable or abandoned manufactured homes, within thirty (30) days after the receipt of the completed application and all necessary documents and information, including the documents described in Section 5.4 hereof, the Authority shall determine the cost of removing and/or disposing of the manufactured home and shall (subject to the maximum limits set forth in Section 2.1 hereof) issue payment for said amount to the Landlord, less any profit realized by the Landlord from the removal and/or disposal of the home.

5.8 If an Applicant disagrees with the Authority’s decision with respect to any application, the Applicant may petition the Authority to reconsider its decision by requesting an administrative review with the Authority no later than fourteen (14) calendar days after the Authority's initial decision on the application. The request:

5.8.1 must be in writing;

5.8.2 must be received by the Authority within the aforesaid fourteen (14) day period; and

5.8.3 must include reasons and documentation in support of the Applicant’s position.

5.9 After receipt of the Applicant’s letter, the Authority will schedule an administrative review of the application at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of the Authority. Notice of the administrative review meeting will be sent to the Applicant at least seven (7) days in advance of the meeting. At the administrative review meeting, the Applicant shall present information or documentation to support the Applicant’s position. At the administrative review meeting, the Authority will render a decision and notify the Applicant of its decision and the reason for the Authority's decision. The decision of the Authority shall be final and conclusive.

History

17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)
12 DE Reg. 59 (07/01/08)
17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)
8 DE Reg. 1418 (04/01/05)
12 DE Reg. 59 (07/01/08)
17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 201-6.0 Moving and Towing Contractors

It shall be the responsibility of the Tenant and/or Landlord to enter into a contract with a towing or moving company for purposes of relocating, removing and/or disposing of a manufactured home. The contractor must be duly licensed to engage in said business in Delaware. The Authority shall not be responsible for the performance of the contractor, or have any obligation to the contractor, financial or otherwise.

History

17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)
12 DE Reg. 59 (07/01/08)
17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)
8 DE Reg. 1418 (04/01/05)
12 DE Reg. 59 (07/01/08)
17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 201-7.0 Certified Manufactured Home Appraisers

7.1 The Authority shall maintain a list of certified manufactured home appraisers who are authorized and qualified to appraise manufactured homes in Delaware.

7.2 The appraiser shall be an independent appraiser who is qualified to appraise manufactured homes in Delaware.

7.3 Any appraisal required under the Act shall include the certified manufactured home appraiser’s opinion as to the fair market value of the manufactured home as sited, and any existing appurtenances, but shall exclude the value of the underlying land. The appraisal shall take into consideration the replacement cost of the manufactured home, together with the age, physical condition and appearance of the home.

7.4 Any appraisal submitted by the appraiser shall include the appraiser’s professional qualifications, a summary of the salient facts and conclusions of the appraiser, a description of the manufactured home, its condition, and the appraiser’s analysis and conclusions.

7.5 The appraiser shall provide at least one original and three copies of each report to the Authority.

APPENDIX A

DELAWARE MANUFACTURED HOME RELOCATION AUTHORITY

TENANT APPLICATION FOR RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

I hereby request assistance from the Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund as set forth in 25 Del.C. §7012. By signing this form, I certify that I am a tenant as defined in 25 Del.C. §7003(u) and that I have paid my share of the total Trust Fund assessment during the course of my tenancy. I understand that it is a class A misdemeanor for a tenant or a tenant's agent to file any notice, statement, or other document required hereunder which is false or contains a material misstatement of fact.

(Signature of Tenant) (Date)

(Social Security No.)

TENANTS NAME _____________________________________________________

(Please Print)

PARK NAME ________________________________________________________

UNIT ADDRESS: ______________________________________ ________

Space No.

CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE: _______________________________________________

Mailing Address if different from where unit is:

PHONE NUMBER: _______________ SINGLE-WIDE___ DOUBLE-WIDE___

UNIT SIZE: _____ YEAR: ________ MANUFACTURER: __________________

Please attach: (a) a copy of your title or a notarized document showing ownership; (b) a copy of the notice of termination or non-renewal of your rental agreement due to a change in use of land; (c) if you are seeking relocation expenses, you must submit a copy of your contract with a licensed moving or towing contractor for the moving expenses for your home; (d) if you believe that your home is non-relocatable, provide a brief description of the reason for your belief. (If the Authority determines that your home is in fact non-relocatable, you must obtain at your expense, an appraisal prepared by a certified manufactured home appraiser. A list of qualified appraisers may be obtained by contacting the Authority). If you elect to abandon your home, please so note below. Under the Act, the maximum benefit payable to a Tenant who elects to abandon his or her home is $1,500.00 for a single section home and $2,500.00 for a multi-section home.

Type of Benefits Applied For: (Check the Appropriate Benefit and Amount Requested)

A. Relocation Expenses of Moving Home ______ $________________

B. Abandonment Payment ______ $________________

C. Non-Relocatable Home Payment ______ $________________

This form must be completed and returned along with the required documents to:

Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Authority

Dover, Delaware 19901

APPENDIX B

DELAWARE MANUFACTURED HOME RELOCATION AUTHORITY

APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL ASSISTANCE SUBMITTED BY

MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY OWNER

The undersigned Applicant, a manufactured home community owner, hereby requests assistance from the Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund pursuant to 25 Del.C. §7014. By signing this form, Applicant certifies that Applicant is the owner of a manufactured home community, as defined in 25 Del.C. §7003(l), and that Applicant has paid Applicant's share of the total Trust Fund assessment during to course of the tenancies and has remitted to the Authority the tenant's share as required by law. Applicant agrees that if Applicant realizes a profit from the removal and/or disposal of a home included in this Application, Applicant will notify the Authority in writing and will reimburse the Trust Fund for any profit gained by the Applicant pertaining to that home. Applicant understands that it is a class A misdemeanor for a landlord or a landlord's agent to file any notice, statement, or other document required under Section 7014 which is false or contains a material misstatement of fact.

(Signature of Landlord) (Date)

(Social Security or E.I. Number)

LANDLORD NAME _____________________________________________________

(Please Print)

PARK NAME ________________________________________________________

PARK ADDRESS: ____________________________________ ________

Space No.

CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE: _______________________________________________

Mailing Address if different from where park is located:

PHONE NUMBER: _______________ Total Spaces in Park: _______

TOTAL HOMES LOCATED IN PARK: ______

DATE TERMINATION/NONRENEWAL NOTICE MAILED TO TENANTS: ___________

DATE RELOCATION PLAN FILED WITH AUTHORITY: _______________________

Please attach: (a) a copy of the Relocation Plan and all quarterly updates to the Plan; (b) a copy of the notice of termination or non-renewal due to a change in use of land; (c) if you are seeking recovery of removal/disposal expenses, you must submit a copy of your contract with a licensed moving or towing contractor for the moving and disposal expenses for each home that is being removed or disposed of; (d) for each non-relocatable or abandoned home for which compensation is sought, complete the attached summary form and submit with this Application.

Total Removal/Disposal Expenses Claimed: $________________

This form must be completed and returned along with the required documents to:

Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Authority

Dover, Delaware 19901

NON-RELOCATABLE OR ABANDONED HOME DESCRIPTION FORM

HOME OWNER INFORMATION CURRENT LOCATION OF MANUFACTURED HOME

Name: _________________________________ Address & Space Number:

Address: _______________________________ __________________________________

City/State/Zip Code: ______________________ ________________________________

Phone Number: __________________________

DESCRIPTION OF HOME

Single or Multi-Wide: _____________________

Size: __________________________________

Manufacturer: ___________________________

Serial Number: __________________________

Year Manufactured: _______________________

HUD Label if any: _________________________

Listing of Appurtenances attached to the home, including estimate of Size:

(Awnings, Skirting, Coolers or Air Conditioners, Sheds, Porches, Carport, etc.)

DETAIL OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED AND CHARGES:

NOTE: Must include all disassembly, transportation and disposal costs.

Contractor Information:

Name: _____________________________

Address: ___________________________

IF APPLICANT REALIZES A PROFIT FROM THE REMOVAL AND/OR DISPOSAL OF THE HOME, APPLICANT MUST REIMBURSE THE TRUST FUND FOR ANY PROFIT GAINED BY APPLICANT PERTAINING TO THAT HOME.

History

17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)
12 DE Reg. 59 (07/01/08)
17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)
8 DE Reg. 1418 (04/01/05)
12 DE Reg. 59 (07/01/08)
17 DE Reg. 978 (04/01/14)

202 Rent Increase Dispute Resolution Procedures

1 Del. Admin. Code § 202 Rent Increase Dispute Resolution Procedures

(Authorization: Section 7011)

History

18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
17 DE Reg. 979 (04/01/14)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 202-1.0 Introduction: Role of Authority Regarding Rent Increase Disputes

The Authority’s role in the administration of rent increase disputes is limited to implementing and overseeing the process by which rent increase disputes are resolved and to the extent applicable, funding direct arbitration costs in excess of the arbitration fees paid by the participants in arbitration proceedings under 25 Del.C. §7043. In fulfilling that role, the Authority shall at all times remain neutral and shall not provide legal advice to any party relating to any rent increase dispute.

History

18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
17 DE Reg. 979 (04/01/14)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 202-2.0 Definitions

For the purposes of these regulations, the following words and phrases have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section unless the context of the regulation clearly indicates otherwise, or unless the meaning set forth below is inconsistent with the Act or the manifest intention of the Act.

“Act” means the Delaware Manufactured Home Owners and Community Owners Act set forth in 25 Del.C. Chapter 70.

“Affected home owner” means a leaseholder of a manufactured home community whose rent increase is subject to the provisions of 25 Del.C. §7043.

“Authority” means the Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Authority.

“Community owner” means the owner of a manufactured home community, as defined in the Act.

“CPI-U” means the average annual increase of the Consumer Price Index For All Urban Customers in the Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City area for the most recently available preceding thirty-six (36) month period at the time the notice of a rent increase is mailed to the leaseholders.

“Designated representative” means an individual authorized to act on behalf of any party, provided said authorization is in writing and signed by the party on whose behalf the individual is authorized to act.

“Direct arbitration costs” means the following out of pocket costs paid in connection with an arbitration hearing held pursuant to the provisions of 25 Del.C. §7043(c): (a) fees payable to the arbitrator; (b) the reasonable cost of any meeting rooms or facilities used for the arbitration hearing; (c) the cost of the court reporter for attendance at the arbitration hearing; (d) the reasonable out of pocket expenses paid by the arbitrator in connection with the scheduling and holding of the arbitration hearing; and (e) any other costs approved in advance by the Authority and determined by the Authority to constitute a “direct arbitration cost”. Direct arbitration costs shall not include the cost of preparing a verbatim transcript of the hearing unless the arbitrator determines that a verbatim transcript is necessary in order for the arbitrator to render a decision.

“HOA” means a home owners association registered with the Authority pursuant to 25 Del.C. §7026(b).

“Leaseholder” means a person who is a party to a lease subject to the provisions of 25 Del.C. §7040 through 7055.

“Notice to the Authority” or words to that effect shall mean the delivery of notice to the following address: Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Authority, 110 North Main Street, Suite G, Camden, DE 19934.

“Party” shall include a community owner, an HOA, and any leaseholder affected by a proposed rent increase.

History

18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
17 DE Reg. 979 (04/01/14)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 202-3.0 Notification of Rent Increase Dispute Resolution Provisions

Each year, the Authority provides community owners with notice of the right of first offer provisions set forth in 25 Del.C. §7026. Simultaneously with the sending of that notice, the Authority shall also provide each manufactured home community owner with a copy of the Rent Increase Dispute Resolution provisions set forth in 25 Del.C. §7040 through 7055 and a copy of any applicable regulations adopted by the Authority.

History

18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
17 DE Reg. 979 (04/01/14)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 202-4.0 Rent Increase Notice Procedures

4.1 A community owner is required to give written notice to each affected home owner, to the Home Owners Association, if one exists, and to the Authority, at least 90 days prior to any increase in lot rent. When more than one tenant is affected by the rent increase, in lieu of providing the HOA or the Authority with copies of each letter sent to each affected tenant, the community owner shall provide the HOA and the Authority with a summary letter (“Summary Letter”) certifying that written notice has been sent to each affected home owner together with a copy of the form of notice provided, which form must contain the information required hereunder. The Summary Letter shall identify all affected home owners by lot number, name, group or phase. If the affected home owners are not identified by name, the community owner shall make the names and addresses available to any affected home owner, HOA, and the Authority upon request. In any such notice, in addition to the information required to be provided under 25 Del.C. §7043(a), the community owner shall (with respect to each affected home owner) state whether or not the proposed rent increase exceeds the CPI-U and provide the following information:

4.1.1 The current monthly lot rent;

4.1.2 The proposed monthly lot rent;

4.1.3 The CPI-U;

4.1.4 The effective date of the rent increase;

4.1.5 The community owner’s contact information, which shall include the name and mailing address of a representative of the community owner authorized to respond to questions relating to the proposed rent increase and schedule any necessary meetings and/or arbitration proceedings required under the Act; and

4.1.6 If the proposed rent increase exceeds the CPI-U, a recommendation to the Authority of a date, time and place on which the community owner is available to meet with the affected home owners, Home Owners Association, or their representatives, which date must be within thirty (30) days of the date the notice is mailed out.

History

18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
17 DE Reg. 979 (04/01/14)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 202-5.0 Scheduling of Meetings When Proposed Rent Increase Exceeds CPI-U

When a proposed rent increase exceeds the CPI-U, the Authority shall schedule a meeting between the parties at the time, date, and place set forth in the community owner’s initial notice, unless the Authority determines, based on input from the parties, that said time, date, or place is not reasonable or should be changed, in which case the Authority, in its sole discretion, shall schedule the meeting at a time and place to be held no later than thirty (30) days after the mailing of the notice of the rent increase. Unless otherwise agreed to by all of the parties, the meeting shall take place in the county in which the manufactured home community is located. Notice of the time, date and place of the meeting shall be provided to the parties by the community owner.

History

18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
17 DE Reg. 979 (04/01/14)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 202-6.0 Meeting Procedures

6.1 At any meeting held pursuant to 25 Del.C. §7043(b), the community’s HOA, if any, shall be the designated representative of those leaseholders who are members of the HOA. Any leaseholders that are not members of the HOA may designate the HOA to represent his or her interest at the meeting and any subsequent arbitration proceeding. Any such designation shall be in writing, shall be signed by the applicable leaseholder, and, if applicable, shall be provided to any arbitrator appointed pursuant to Section 7.0 below. In all other cases, where the number of affected leaseholders exceed five (5), the leaseholders shall designate in writing at least one representative to act on behalf of the affected leaseholders. Any tenant affected by the proposed increase in rent shall have the right to attend the meeting. In all cases the community owner shall designate a representative to act on behalf of the community owner. At each meeting, a “sign-in” sheet shall be available and any person attending the meeting shall be required to sign the sign-in sheet confirming said person’s attendance at the meeting. The community owner shall maintain a copy of the sign-in sheet for each meeting and provide the Authority with a copy of the sign-in sheet upon request.

6.2 At the meeting, the community owner shall, upon request of any affected home owner or his or her representative, disclose all of the material factors resulting in the decision to increase the rent, including the financial and other pertinent documents and information supporting the reasons for the rent increase.

6.3 If the parties are unable to resolve any dispute during the initial meeting, the parties may agree to extend or continue the meeting to a mutually agreeable time and place.

6.4 If the parties are able to resolve all disputes relating to the proposed rent increase, the community owner shall so inform the Authority in writing. Any resolution of the rent dispute shall be documented by a writing signed by all of the parties and/or their duly authorized representatives.

6.5 If all of the affected parties are unable to resolve the dispute at the final meeting, or are unable to agree on extending or continuing the meeting, any party who has not agreed to a resolution of the issues may, within thirty (30) days from the conclusion of the last meeting, file a petition, together with the $250.00 arbitration fee, requesting the Authority to appoint a qualified arbitrator to conduct non-binding arbitration proceedings pursuant to 25 Del.C. §7043(c). In order to be considered timely, both the petition and the arbitration fee must be filed and paid to the Authority within the aforesaid thirty (30) day period.

6.6 If none of the parties pay the $250.00 arbitration fee and petition the Authority to appoint a qualified arbitrator within the aforesaid thirty (30) day period, the community owner shall be authorized to implement the proposed rent increase as set forth in the initial notice, or if applicable, the rent otherwise agreed to by the community owner and affected leaseholders.

6.7 Any party is entitled to be represented by legal counsel at any meeting provided that said legal counsel is authorized to practice law in the state of Delaware.

History

18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
17 DE Reg. 979 (04/01/14)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 202-7.0 Arbitration Procedures

7.1 Upon receipt of a petition to appoint a qualified arbitrator pursuant to 25 Del.C. §7043(c) and the initial $250.00 arbitration fee from the party filing the petition, the Authority shall prepare a caption setting forth the names of the parties and shall select an arbitrator to serve as the arbitrator and to conduct the non-binding arbitration proceeding. Each arbitration petition shall be assigned a docket number by the Authority. Thereafter, any paper filed with the Authority or appointed arbitrator shall include on the first page the caption and docket number assigned to the case. The initial petition shall include the name, mail and email addresses, telephone and fax numbers of the person filing the petition and the name, address, telephone and fax numbers of the person representing the person filing the petition. The initial $250.00 arbitration fee shall be paid by the party filing the petition at the time the petition is filed. An original and one copy of the petition shall be provided to the Authority. If the petition is filed by the community owner, a copy of the petition shall be mailed to each affected home owner, and if applicable, to the Home Owners Association (or their respective designated representative) on the same day that the petition is filed. If the petition is filed by an affected home owner, or if applicable, the Home Owners Association, a copy of the petition shall be mailed to the community owner (or the community owner’s designated representative) on the same day the petition is filed. In the arbitration petition, the party filing the petition should provide a concise statement of the issues to be determined by the arbitrator and certify that a copy of the petition has been delivered to the opposing party or parties or their respective representative(s). The party filing the petition shall also include the names of all home owners affected by the proposed rent increase. Any document required to be mailed shall be mailed by United States mail, first class, with postage prepaid.

7.2 The Authority shall endeavor to create a list of members of the Delaware Bar who are both qualified and willing to act as arbitrators.

7.3 Any arbitrator appointed by the Authority shall be a member of the Delaware Bar who has provided the Authority with satisfactory evidence of his or her training in alternative dispute resolution.

7.4 If all of the parties have agreed in writing to the appointment of a specific Delaware attorney to act as arbitrator, the Authority shall appoint the agreed upon attorney as arbitrator.

7.5 Upon receipt of written notice from the Authority of his or her appointment, the appointed arbitrator shall determine whether or not there is any conflict of interest or other matter that would otherwise affect his or her ability to render an impartial decision, in which case the appointed arbitrator shall decline the appointment and the Authority shall appoint another arbitrator. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if all of the parties agree in writing to waive any conflict of interest and the arbitrator is willing to accept the appointment, the appointed arbitrator may accept the appointment. Upon appointment of an arbitrator, the parties shall provide the arbitrator with a list of witnesses who are expected to testify as quickly as possible so that the arbitrator may run a conflict of interest check on all names supplied by the parties.

7.6 Where a community owner has proposed rent increases in excess of the CPI-U that would affect leaseholders at different time periods, with the consent of all the parties, the Arbitrator is authorized to consolidate the cases for purposes of the arbitration hearing. Under such circumstances, only one payment of $250.00 each shall be required from the community owner and leaseholders.

7.7 Simultaneously with the filing of a petition to arbitrate, the party filing the petition shall pay to the Authority the $250.00 arbitration fee set forth in 25 Del.C. §7043(c). The other party or parties shall pay their $250.00 arbitration fee within fifteen (15) calendar days after the filing of the petition. Where multiple leaseholders are affected by a proposed rent increase, only one payment of $250.00 shall be required on behalf of all such leaseholders whose rent increase has the same effective date. All such fees collected by the Authority shall be deposited into the Authority’s general operating account and shall not be considered a part of the Trust Fund administered by the Authority pursuant to 25 Del.C. §7012. If any party or parties fail to timely pay the required $250.00 arbitration fee, the arbitrator is authorized to enter judgment against the party or parties failing to pay the arbitration fee.

7.8 Unless agreed to in writing by all of the parties, all arbitration hearings must be held within sixty (60) days from the date of the filing of the petition to arbitrate. Where multiple petitions relating to the same matter have been filed, the date of the filing of the first petition shall govern.

7.9 As quickly as practicable after an arbitrator is selected, the arbitrator shall contact the parties (or their representatives and by teleconferences, whenever possible) to schedule the hearing at a mutually convenient time and place. Hearings may be held in the evenings or on weekends. Once an arbitrator has been appointed, no ex parte communications with the arbitrator are permitted. Prior to the hearing, the arbitrator shall notify the Authority in writing of the time, date, and place of the hearing.

7.10 The arbitrator is authorized to schedule an informal preliminary conference with the parties (in person or by telephone) as the arbitrator deems appropriate in order to narrow the issues and minimize the expense of the arbitration process. The arbitrator is authorized to require the parties to exchange or provide to the other parties documents relevant to the rent increase at issue, including documents related to the standards set forth in 25 Del.C. §7042.

7.11 At any arbitration hearing:

7.11.1 The Delaware Uniform Rules of Evidence shall be used as a guide by the arbitrator for admissibility of evidence submitted at the arbitration hearing;

7.11.2 All testimony will be under oath or affirmation administered by the arbitrator, unless waived by all parties;

7.11.3 Testimony shall be transcribed and shall be considered a written record;

7.11.4 Each witness shall be subject to reasonable cross examination by the opposing party; and

7.11.5 The Arbitrator is authorized to limit the number of witnesses to avoid duplication, and where multiple leaseholders are affected by the proposed rate increase, require the affected leaseholders to designate a representative to act on and testify on behalf of all affected leaseholders.

7.12 The parties are encouraged to stipulate to undisputed facts and to the admissibility of evidence in order to narrow the issues and minimize the expense of the arbitration process.

7.13 Subject to the terms and conditions of any confidentiality designation pursuant to subsection 7.17 below, any exhibit that a party intends to rely upon at the hearing must be provided to the arbitrator and opposing parties at least five (5) business days prior to the hearing, except for good cause shown.

7.14 At the hearing, the community owner shall open and close the presentation of evidence. The burden of proof shall be on the community owner.

7.15 If a party fails to appear at a scheduled hearing, the arbitrator may enter an order ruling against the party who failed to appear.

7.16 All parties to hearings, their counsel, and witnesses shall conduct themselves in a proper manner. Disruptive demonstrations of any kind at hearings shall not be permitted. Any disregard by parties, attorneys or other persons of the rulings of the arbitrator on matters of order or procedure may be noted on the record. The arbitrator may, in his or her discretion, recess or continue any hearing when the conduct of witnesses or other persons unduly disrupts or interferes with the proper conduct of the hearing.

7.17 Any party may request that the arbitrator accord confidential treatment to some or all of the information contained in a document. If the claim of confidentiality is challenged by any party, then the party claiming confidential treatment must demonstrate to the arbitrator that the designated information is confidential as recognized by state law. Notwithstanding any claim of confidentiality, any party to the proceeding shall be allowed to inspect a copy of the confidential document upon the signing of a confidentiality agreement in a form approved by the arbitrator.

7.18 While a court reporter shall be present at all arbitration hearings, unless specifically requested by the arbitrator, a paper or electronic transcript of the hearing shall not be required. In the absence of a specific request by the arbitrator, any party may, at said parties sole cost and expense, order a paper or electronic transcript of the hearing.

7.19 Arbitration hearings conducted pursuant to 25 Del.C. §7043 are deemed private proceedings. Unless otherwise authorized by the arbitrator for good cause shown, attendance at any hearing shall be limited to the following:

7.19.1 the arbitrator;

7.19.2 the court reporter;

7.19.3 the parties and their respective legal counsel;

7.19.4 witnesses who are not parties, while testifying; and

7.19.5 at the option of the Authority, representative(s) of the Authority.

7.20 Settlements are to be encouraged. If the case settles before a hearing or before the arbitrator issues a decision, the arbitrator, after being informed of any settlement, shall arrange a teleconference with all parties (or their authorized representatives) to confirm the settlement, unless the parties have done so in a writing signed by all of the parties (or their authorized representatives). Upon confirmation of any settlement, the arbitrator shall notify the Authority that a settlement has been agreed to by the parties.

7.21 The decision of the arbitrator shall be based solely on the evidence presented at the hearing and based on the standards set forth in 25 Del.C. §7042. The arbitrator shall render his or her decision within fifteen (15) days of the conclusion of the arbitration hearing. Decisions by the arbitrator shall be in writing, shall clearly set forth the date of the issuance of the decision, and shall inform the parties of the right to appeal the decision to the Superior Court by filing, within thirty (30) days of the date of the issuance of the arbitrator’s decision, a notice of appeal with the office of the Prothonotary of the county within which the affected manufactured home community is located. A copy of the decision shall be provided to the Authority.

History

18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
17 DE Reg. 979 (04/01/14)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 202-8.0 Appeals

8.1 As provided for in 25 Del.C. §7044, in any arbitration proceeding, the community owner, home owners association, or any affected home owner may appeal the decision of the arbitrator within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the arbitrator’s decision. Any such appeal shall be to the Superior Court in the county of the affected community. If a community is located in more than one county, the appeal may be filed in the Superior Court of either county.

8.2 Appeals to the Superior Court by law shall be on the record without a trial de novo.

8.3 Promptly after the filing of any appeal, the party appealing from the arbitrator’s decision shall, at the appealing party’s expense, order a copy of the transcript of the arbitration hearing.

8.4 Appeals to the Superior Court shall be prosecuted in accordance with Rule 72 of the Delaware Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure.

8.5 The party filing the appeal shall provide a copy of the notice of appeal to the Authority, for informational purposes.

History

18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
17 DE Reg. 979 (04/01/14)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 202-9.0 Computing Time

In computing any time period under these rules, the first day of the designated period of time shall commence on the next day after the event requiring the computation of the time period. The last day of the time period shall be included.

History

18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
18 DE Reg. 637 (02/01/15)
17 DE Reg. 979 (04/01/14)

300 Victims' Compensation Assistance Program Advisory Council

301 Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program Rules and Regulations

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-1.0 Statement Of Goals

1.1 The Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program, hereby, declares that it serves a public purpose, and is of benefit to the victims of violent crimes committed within the State of Delaware, and to Delaware residents who are victims of crimes committed in States that do not have a funded Victim Compensation Program offering equivalent benefits. It is the purpose of the Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program to promote the public welfare by establishing a means of meeting the additional hardships imposed upon the innocent victim of certain crimes, and the family and dependents of those victims and Delaware residents who are victimized by terrorist attacks committed inside or outside the United States.

History

12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-2.0 Definitions

2.1 The definitions set forth in 11 Del.C. Ch. 90 are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference in these Rules. "The following words, terms and phrases, when used in these Rules, shall have the meanings ascribed to them except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

"Agency" shall mean the Victims' Compensation Assistance Program, or VCAP.

"Appeals Board' shall mean the Victims' Compensation Assistance Program Appeals Board, or VCAPAB.

‘Child’, shall mean an unmarried person who is under eighteen years of age, and shall include the step-child or adopted child of the victim, or child conceived prior to, but born after, the personal injury or death of the victim.

"Council" shall mean the Victims' Compensation Assistance Program Advisory Council, or VCAPAC.

“Crime” for purposes of this Chapter shall mean:

(1) any specific offense set forth in Chapter 5 of Title 11 of the Delaware Criminal Code as the same appears in Chapter 497, Volume 58, Laws of Delaware, if the offense was committed after the effective date of said Criminal Code and contains the characteristics of murder, rape, unlawful sexual intercourse, unlawful sexual penetration or unlawful sexual contact, manslaughter, assault, kidnapping, arson, burglary, riot, robbery, unlawful use of explosives, [or] unlawful use of firearms, stalking, endangering the welfare of a child, driving under the influence of any alcohol or drug or driving with a prohibited blood alcohol concentration, or hit-and-run, or any act of domestic violence or abuse;

(2) any specific offense set forth in Chapter 3, Title 11 of the Delaware Code if such offense was committed prior to the effective date of the Delaware Criminal Code, as set forth in Chapter 497, Volume 58, Laws of Delaware, and contains the characteristics of murder, rape, manslaughter, assault, kidnapping, arson, burglary, robbery, riot, unlawful use of explosives, or unlawful use of firearms;

(3) Any specific offense occurring in another state possession or territory of the United States in which a person whose domicile is in Delaware is a victim, if the offense contain the characteristics of murder, rape, manslaughter, assault, kidnapping, arson, burglary, riot robbery, unlawful use of explosives or unlawful use of firearms as set forth in Chapter 5 of this title. (66 Del. Laws, c. 269, Section 11.)

(4) Any specific act of delinquency by a child, which if committed by an adult would constitute a specific offense set forth in Chapter 5 of this Title, and contains the characteristics of murder, rape, unlawful sexual intercourse, unlawful sexual penetration or unlawful sexual contact, manslaughter, assault, kidnapping, arson, burglary, robbery, riot, unlawful use of explosives or unlawful use of firearms;

(5) An act of terrorism, as defined in 18 U.S.C. §2331, committed outside, or inside, the United States against a resident or domiciliary of this State.

“Dependent” shall mean a person wholly or substantially dependent upon the income of the victim at the time of the victim's death, or would have been so dependent but for the incompetency of the victim due to the injury from which the death resulted, and shall include a child born after the death of such victim;

"Executive Director" shall mean the Executive Director of the Victims' Compensation Assistance Program. [§9005(b)]

“Guardian” shall mean a person, governmental instrumentality, or private organization entitled by law or legal appointment to care for and manage the person or property, or both, of a child or incompetent;

“Incompetent” shall mean a person who is incapable of managing his own affairs, as determined by the Board or by a court of competent jurisdiction;

“Personal Injury” shall mean bodily harm, mental, emotional, or psychological harm, and shall include pregnancy of the victim resulting from the crime.

“Pecuniary Loss” in instances of personal injury shall include medical expenses, including psychiatric care, non-medical remedial care and treatment rendered in accordance with a religious method of healing; hospital expenses; loss of past earnings; crime scene cleanup, moving expenses, essential personal safety property, insurance deductibles, and loss of future earnings, including, but not limited to, reimbursement for vacation, sick, and compensatory time because of a disability resulting from such personal injury. ‘Pecuniary Loss' in instances of death of the victim shall include funeral and burial expenses and loss of support to the dependents of the victim. Pecuniary loss includes any other expenses actually and necessarily incurred as a result of the personal injury or death, but it does not include property damage. Pecuniary loss", as defined in §9002, shall include only the net amount of enumerated expenses actually and necessarily sustained as a result of personal injury or death occurring due to a crime. Compensation for increased rent or mortgage payments due to relocation of the victim as a result of the crime shall be limited to the net amount of any increase.

“Secondary Victim” shall mean any parent, stepparent, grandparent, son, daughter, spouse, sibling, half-sibling, fiancée, caretaker of the victim; any child who resides on a regular or semi-regular basis with any adult who is the victim of, or convicted of, any crime involving an act of domestic violence; the parents of a victim's spouse; or any other person who resided in the victim's household at the time of the crime or at the time of the discovery of the crime.

“Victim” shall mean a person who is injured or killed by the act of any other person during the commission of a crime as defined in this Chapter.

History

12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-3.0 Quorum

3.1 Three members shall constitute a quorum for all hearings of the Appeals Board. Where an opinion is divided, the majority shall prevail.

3.2 A single member of the Appeals Board shall be contacted, and, if available, shall participate with VCAP in the review of an emergency claim pursuant to 11 Del.C. §9006(c)(1).

3.3 Pursuant to 11 Del.C. §9006(c)(2), a single Appeals Board member shall, in conjunction with the Agency, determine the award for any claim exceeding $12,500.

3.4 When an Appeals Board member has been involved in the initial determination of a claim pursuant to Rules 3.2 or and 3.3, that member is obligated to recuse himself or herself from any subsequent consideration by the Appeals Board of that claim.

3.5 Any Appeals Board member with a direct or indirect interest in a matter before the Appeals Board shall recuse himself or herself from any consideration of that matter, and such recusal shall be noted in the record of the pending matter.

History

12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-4.0 Advisory Council

4.1 Meetings of the Council shall be held upon notice mailed by the Council to all interested persons and agencies at least ten days before the meeting date, at such time and place set by the Council.

4.1.1 The Council will maintain a running agenda of all matters to be discussed and acted upon.

4.1.2 A meeting solely for the purpose of addressing Board business shall be held within 30 days. Adopted October 17, 1991. Revised January 7, 1993.

4.2 Records of the Council shall be maintained by the Executive Director. All requests for official information, copies of official records, or opportunity to inspect public records of the Council shall be made to the Executive Director. Public access to records maintained by the Advisory Council shall be governed by the Freedom of Information Act, 29 Del.C. Ch. 100.

4.3 All minutes, findings, orders and other actions of the Council shall be authenticated or signed by the Chair of the Council or such other person designated by the Council.

History

12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
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12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
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12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-5.0 Seal

The Appeals Board shall have a seal for authentication of its orders, awards and proceedings, upon which shall be inscribed the words VICTIMS’ COMPENSATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPEALS BOARD, STATE OF DELAWARE.

History

12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-6.0 Availability Of Rules

The rules of VCAP, the Council, and the Appeals Board shall be available to the public at the office of VCAP, and online through the VCAP website. A copy of these rules and regulations shall be on file with all County law libraries.

History

12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-7.0 Construction Of Rules

These rules shall be liberally construed to accomplish the purpose of 11 Del.C. Ch. 90, as amended, and the goals set forth in Rule 1.

History

12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-8.0 Amendments Of Rules

8.1 New rules may be adopted and any rule may be amended or rescinded by the Council at a regular or special meeting, pursuant to 11 Del.C. §9004(a).

8.2 New rules, amendments, or revisions shall become effective pursuant to the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act, 29 Del.C. Chapter 101.

History

12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-9.0 Filing Of Papers

9.1 The Executive Director shall have custody of the Appeals Board's seal and the official records of VCAP and the Appeals Board, and shall be responsible for the maintenance and custody of the docket, files, records, findings, determinations, opinions, and orders of VCAP and the Appeals Board [§9005(c)].

9.2 All orders and other actions of VCAP and the Appeals Board shall be authenticated or signed by the Executive Director.

9.3 All pleadings or papers required to be filed with VCAP or the Appeals Board shall be filed in the office of VCAP within the time limit, if any, fixed by law or rule for such filing.

9.4 All requests for official information, copies of official records, or opportunity to inspect public records shall be made to the Executive Director. Public access to crime victims’ case files and records maintained by VCAP and the Appeals Board shall be governed by the Freedom of Information Act, 29 Del.C. Ch. 100, and specifically 29 Del.C. §10002(g)(14).

9.5 Communications addressed to VCAP and the Appeals Board and all petitions, and other pleadings, all reports, exhibits, dispositions, transcripts, orders and other papers or documents, received or filed in the office kept by the Executive Director, shall be stamped showing the date of the receipt or filing thereof.

History

12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-10.0 Forms

The VCAP shall prepare and furnish claim forms and brochures, and shall provide for the online filing of claims.

History

12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-11.0 Filing Of Claims

11.1 In addition to all other statutory requisites, claims must be filed in the office of VCAP on official forms which include subrogation, authorization, and consent agreements. Except for claims on behalf of a child victim subject to Section 9010(d), claims must be filed within one year of the date of the crime, unless an extension is granted by the Agency.

11.2 If VCAP, in its investigation of a claim, requires further documentation from the claimant, such documentation must be submitted to VCAP no later than 45 days of the date of VCAP’s request.

11.3 A victim who seeks compensation for temporary housing, rent, security deposit, furniture and/or moving expenses must submit documentation within 45 days of VCAP’s request therefor, unless an extension is granted by the Agency.

11.4 If the victim seeks compensation for an injury sustained while in the course and scope of employment, the victim must submit a claim for worker's compensation, and provide documentation thereof, before making application to VCAP for compensation.

History

12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-12.0 Access to Records

VCAP, the Advisory Council, and the Appeals Board shall maintain confidentiality of records in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, 29 Del.C. Ch. 100, and specifically 29 Del.C. §1004(g)(7).

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13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-13.0 Determination of Claims

13.1 All claimants must fully cooperate with investigators or representatives of VCAP in order to be eligible for an award. In the event that cooperation is refused or denied, VCAP may deny a claim for lack of cooperation.

13.2 Any claimant who is dissatisfied with the initial decision of the Agency may, within 15 days of the date a decision is mailed, request reconsideration of the claim by the Agency. The request should include any additional information from the claimant that supports the claim request. The Executive Director shall review the request and any information provided by the claimant, and render a final decision. [§9009(d); §9012(c)]

13.3 The Agency may arrange for a physical or mental health examination of an injured person filing a claim, to be performed by a physician or practitioner selected by the Agency. A written report of such examination shall be filed by the attending physician with the Agency. The physician's fee shall be paid directly by the Agency.

13.4 Except as set forth in Section 9009 (11) and (13), and in cases of sexual abuse of a minor by an adult, the Agency shall not reopen or reinvestigate a case after the expiration of two (2) years from the date of the final determination rendered by the Agency. The standard governing such an application shall be that set forth in Superior Court Civil Rule 60 (b), namely that relief shall be granted only in the event of mistake, excusable neglect, newly-discovered evidence, fraud, illegality, or other grounds recognized by the Agency. [Source: §9009(j)]

13.5 Where the Agency has made an initial determination and award, a victim or claimant may submit additional requests for compensation arising out of the same crime within two years of the date of the initial determination by the Agency.

13.6 Where a victim applies for additional compensation for expenses incurred more than one year from the crime occurrence, the Agency may require a new physical or mental examination, in order to ascertain causal connection to the original occurrence.

13.7 Under the circumstances set forth in subsection (13) of 11 Del.C. §9009, as amended, a victim or secondary victim may apply for reimbursement for: the cost of mental health counseling services, not to exceed fifty sessions; reasonable expenses incurred due to attendance at criminal proceedings; and expenses for essential personal safety property, not to exceed $1,500; provided that such costs were incurred within one year before or two years after the date of the reopened investigation, judicial or administrative proceeding, release, or execution.

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21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
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2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
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12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-14.0 Burden Of Proof

14.1 In compensation cases, the burden of proof shall be upon the claimant.

14.2 The claimant also has the burden of proving that he/she sustained a loss or incurred an expense as a result of a violent crime that is compensable according to the statutory authority and the Rules of the Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program.

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13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
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12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-15.0 Exhibits

Exhibits and case file documents submitted prior to, during, or after the Appeals Board hearings shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions of the Department of State, Bureau of Archives and Records Management.

History

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14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-16.0 Subpoenas, Etc.

16.1 Any Appeals Board member, and the Executive Director, shall have the power to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, and compel the production of books, papers, and records relevant to any investigation or hearing authorized by 11 Del.C. §9019.

16.2 The Appeals Board or any staff member may take, or request, affidavits and depositions of witnesses residing within or without of the State.

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13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-17.0 Hearings

17.1 Notice of hearings shall be posted in the office of VCAP and online at the Agency website at least seven days prior to the scheduled hearing dates. Special meetings or rescheduled hearings shall be posted no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled time.

17.2 The Appeals Board is not bound by the Rules of Evidence. Hearsay evidence is admissible, if deemed reliable by the Appeals board.

17.3 The Appeals Board may receive as evidence, any statements, documents, information or material, it finds are relevant and of such nature as to afford the parties a fair hearing. The Board may also accept police reports, hospital records and reports, physicians reports, etc., as proof of the crime and injuries sustained, without requiring the presence of the investigating officer or attending physician at the hearing.

17.4 The Appeals Board shall have the discretion to exclude plainly irrelevant, immaterial, insubstantial, cumulative, and privileged evidence. [Source 29 Del.C. §10125(b)(3) and (4). Former Rule 6.0]

17.5 All witnesses shall testify under oath (or by affirmation), and a record of the proceedings shall be recorded. The Appeals Board members may examine the claimant and all witnesses.

17.6 Appeals Board hearings shall be open to the public. However, the Appeals Board may hold private deliberations under the following circumstances:

17.6.1 When the claim to be considered derives from any sexual offense;

17.6.2 When the claim to be considered derives from any offense by a child, unless such child has been deemed amenable to the jurisdiction of a criminal court;

17.6.3 When the claim to be considered derives from any matter not yet adjudicated.

17.7 Within 90 days of the conclusion of any and all hearings before the Appeals Board, the Appeals Board shall mail a written final decision to the claimant. The decision shall state whether the claim had been denied or an award has been made to the claimant, shall set forth the contentions of the parties, and the findings of fact and the conclusions of law reached by the Appeals Board, and shall set forth any and all conditions governing an award.

17.8 A request to reopen a claim may be heard by one Member if the reopen request for compensation is less than $5,000.00. If the reopen request for compensation is more than $5,000.00, the request to reopen shall be heard by a quorum of the Board.

17.9 If a claim is filed more than one (1) year after the crime occurrence, or if the claim was reported to law enforcement more than 72 hours after the commission of the crime, the claim may be reviewed by one member to accept or deny for processing.

17.10 Under no circumstances shall the Board reopen or reinvestigate a case after the expiration of two (2) years from the date of decision rendered by the Board.

17.11 Where a victim applies for additional compensation for expenses incurred more than one year from the crime occurrence, the Board may require a new physical or mental examination, in order to ascertain causal connection to the original occurrence.

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12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
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21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-18.0 Attorneys

18.1 Claimants have the right to be represented before the Agency and the Appeals Board by an attorney, who is licensed to practice in the State of Delaware. The attorney shall file a notice of appearance.

18.2 Service upon the claimant's attorney shall be deemed as service on the party he represents.

18.3 An attorney licensed in a jurisdiction other than Delaware who seeks to represent a client before the Agency or the Appeals Board must first comply with the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Delaware regarding pro hac vice admission to practice.

History

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12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-19.0 Attorney Fees

19.1 The attorney representing a claimant before the Appeals Board must submit an affidavit setting forth the total number of hours expended and describe the nature of the work performed.

19.2 The Attorney's fees shall not exceed $1,000.00.

19.3 Attorney's fees shall be awarded at the discretion of the Appeals Board.

19.4 Attorney's fees may be 15% of the total amount awarded to the victim, but not to exceed $1000.00; or a fee based on the number of hours spent in representing the claimant. The hourly fee rate will be determined by the Appeals Board.

19.5 No prior agreement between an attorney and a client to pay the attorney a fee out of the client's award will be honored by the Appeals Board. Any such arrangement is unlawful.

19.6 Upon application to the Appeals Board for attorney's fees, the service rendered the injured victim, as well as the time spent and uniqueness of the case, will be considered in determining the allowance of attorney's fees.

19.7 The amount of any attorneys fee award shall not be included within the total compensation subject to the limits set forth in §9007(d).

History

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13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-20.0 Appeal of Appeals Board Decisions

20.1 All questions relating to an appeal shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 90, Section 9009, Title 11, of the Delaware Code.

20.2 Any claimant who is aggrieved by the Appeals Board's decision concerning compensation or any conditions attached to the award of such compensation, may appeal to the Superior Court within (30) thirty days of the decision of the Board. Any appeal to Superior Court shall not be de novo.

History

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21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
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12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-21.0 Denial Of Claim; Reduction

21.1 All questions relating to denial of a claim shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 90, Title 11, Section 9010, of the Delaware Code.

21.2 The Agency and the Appeals Board are not compelled to provide compensation in any case, nor are they compelled to award the full amount claimed. The Agency and the Appeals Board may make an award of compensation dependent upon such condition or conditions as they deem desirable.

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12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-22.0 Dependency

22.1 All questions relating to dependency shall be determined in accordance with 11 Del.C. Ch. 90 §9002 which reads as follows:

22.2 Section 9002(f) "Dependent shall mean a person who is wholly or substantially dependent upon the income of the victim at the time of the victim's death, or would have been so dependent but for the incompetence of the victim due to the injury from which the death resulted, and shall include a child born after the death of such victim."

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13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
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12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-23.0 Emergency Awards

The Agency will make an emergency award only upon a showing of dire necessity. The claimant, must, in writing, request an emergency award when submitting his claim form and show just cause as to why such an award should be considered. No such award will be made until the police report or other official documentation from the appropriate law enforcement agency is acquired. An Appeals Board member shall be contacted and, if available, participate in the determination of any such emergency award.

History

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13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-24.0 Mental Health Practitioner Qualifications/Licensure

24.1 To be eligible for crime victim's compensation for psychological assessments and mental health counseling treatment, within and without the State of Delaware, a practitioner possessing an advanced degree in an applied mental health discipline must provide assessment and treatment. The advanced degree should be in Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Psychiatric Nursing.

24.2 To be eligible for crime victim's compensation for psychological assessments and mental health counseling treatment in the State of Delaware, a licensed mental health practitioner must provide services. The five disciplines recognized by the Agency for payment of mental health counseling benefits are: Licensed Psychiatrist, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Licensed Clinical Nurse Specialist.

24.3 Payment for mental health treatment received outside the State of Delaware will be evaluated for practitioner's licensure on a case-by-case basis by VCAP.

24.4 VCAP may consider payment for mental health counseling services rendered by an unlicensed provider if the provider is practicing under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner in one of the disciplines recognized by VCAP, as set forth in Rule 26.1 below. VCAP will decide claims for payment of services rendered by an unlicensed practitioner on a case-by-case basis.

24.5 In order to receive payment from VCAP, any unlicensed clinician is required to participate in weekly supervision with a licensed behavioral health professional. Supervision must be documented in a Supervision Log which will be available for review by VCAP upon request. The Supervision Log shall contain the name of the employee receiving supervision and list the date, length and time of the supervisory session as well as the number of cases discussed. The licensed behavioral health professional must sign off to document the supervisory session occurred as reported. The licensed behavioral health professional assumes clinical responsibility for employees under their supervision. The licensed behavioral health professional providing supervision to the unlicensed staff is also required to sign off on assessments, treatment plans and other clinical correspondence with VCAP completed by unlicensed staff under their supervision.

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12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-25.0 Burial Awards

The aggregate award for funeral and burial shall not exceed $5,000.00.

History

12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-26.0 Child Victim Counseling and Assessment Program (CCAP) Provisions

For the purposes of section 9024(c), up to $1,200.00 may be paid from the victim's compensation fund on behalf of each child victim of crime for reasonable costs incurred for psychological assessments and short-term counseling.

History

12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-27.0 Collateral Sources of Compensation; Subrogation

27.1 Any award made by VCAP shall be reduced by the amount, if any, of compensation the claimant has received or will receive as indemnification from any other source, including insurance of any kind. The proceeds of any life insurance policy shall not be deducted from the award. [Source: §9005(1)]

27.2 VCAP shall deduct from its award the amount of any compensation for personal injury of death arising from the crime or incident and received by the victim, or by the victim's dependents. Such compensation includes payments by or on behalf of the offender, from any insurer, and from any governmental entity. The amount of compensation to be deducted from VCAP award shall be the net amount of compensation paid to the victim, after deductions for costs or attorney fees. The proceeds of any life insurance policy shall not be deducted from the award. [Source: §9008(d)]

27.3 Where an award has been made, and the claimant subsequently receives reimbursement from any source set forth above, with the exception of life insurance, VCAP may recover reimbursement from the claimant, up to the amount of the award.

27.4 Prior to making an award, VCAP shall require the claimant to execute an agreement acknowledging the claimant's understanding that any award is net of funds received from collateral sources, and further acknowledging the claimant's obligation to reimburse the Board to the extent of any such funds received from collateral sources.

27.5 Any attorney representing a client before the Board is bound by the Rules set forth herein regarding collateral sources of compensation.

History

12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-28.0 Payment of Claims

28.1 Medical expenses shall be paid on behalf of the victim to a hospital or other licensed health care facility or provider at a rate set by VCAP. If VCAP accepts a claim, the hospital or other licensed health care facility or provider shall accept the VCAP payment as payment in full, and may not attempt to collect from the victim or third parties any amount exceeding the amount of reimbursement made by VCAP. In the absence of an existing provider agreement, VCAP payments may be accompanied by a notice that provider acceptance constitutes acknowledgment of payment in full.

28.2 VCAP will pay a hospital or other licensed health care facility or provider at the rate of 80% of the usual and customary charge for such services. The VCAP may pay a lesser amount if payment under this section would exceed a statutory or regulatory cap.

28.3 If the usual and customary charge cannot readily be established, or in special circumstances, VCAP may, in its discretion, determine the reasonable charge for the procedure performed or the services rendered.

History

12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-29.0 Payment of Mental Health Claims

29.1 Mental health assessment and counseling expenses shall be paid on behalf of the victim to a qualified mental health practitioner at a rate set by VCAP. If VCAP accepts a claim, the mental health treatment practitioner shall accept the VCAP payment as payment in full, and may not attempt to collect from the victim or third parties any amount exceeding the amount of reimbursement made by VCAP. In the absence of an existing provider agreement, VCAP payments may be accompanied by a notice that provider acceptance constitutes acknowledgment of payment in full.

29.2 VCAP will pay a mental health provider at the rate of 80% of the usual and customary charge for such services. When a third party has made payment, and the victim is responsible for a co-payment, VCAP may reimburse for the amount of the co-payment. VCAP may pay a lesser amount if payment under this section would exceed a statutory or regulatory cap.

29.3 If the usual and customary charge cannot readily be established, or in special circumstances, VCAP may, in its discretion, determine the reasonable charge for the procedure performed or the service rendered.

29.4 If a victim has Medicaid or Medicare benefits, VCAP will pay the mental health provider at the rates established by Medicaid or Medicare regardless of whether the provider is paneled with Medicaid or Medicare. The provider shall accept VCAP's payment as payment in full, and may not attempt to collect from the victim or third parties any amount exceeding the amount of reimbursement made by VCAP.

History

12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 301-30.0 Payment of Dental Claims

30.1 Expenses for dental services [including periodontal and orthodontic care and oral surgery] shall be paid on behalf of the victim to a licensed dental practitioner at a rate and in an amount set by VCAP. If VCAP accepts a claim, the dental practitioner shall accept the VCAP payment as payment in full, and may not attempt to collect from the victim or third parties any amount exceeding the amount of reimbursement made by VCAP. VCAP payments shall be accompanied by a notice that provider acceptance constitutes acknowledgment of payment in full.

30.2 VCAP will pay a dental provider at the rate of 80% of the usual and customary charge for such services. When a third party has made payment, and the victim is responsible for a co-payment, VCAP may reimburse for amount of the co-payment. VCAP may pay a lesser amount, if payment under this section would exceed a statutory or regulatory cap.

30.3 If the usual and customary charge cannot readily be established, or in special circumstances, VCAP may, in its discretion, determine the reasonable charge for the procedure performed or the service rendered.

History

12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)
2 DE Reg. 1670 (03/01/99)
12 DE Reg. 1193 (03/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 1213 (03/01/10)
14 DE Reg. 666 (01/01/11)
14 DE Reg. 1082 (04/01/11)
15 DE Reg. 678 (11/01/11)
16 DE Reg. 1079 (04/01/13)
21 DE Reg. 882 (05/01/18)

302 Bylaws Governing the Victims' Compensation Assistance Program Advisory Council

1 Del. Admin. Code § 302 Bylaws Governing the Victims' Compensation Assistance Program Advisory Council

April 14, 2015

Article I

Advisory Council Authority and Purpose

1.1 Authority. The Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program Advisory Council (hereinafter the “Advisory Council”) exists by authority of Title 11 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 90, Sections 9003 and 9004, as amended.

1.2 Purpose. The General Assembly established the Advisory Council within the Department of Justice in order to advise and assist the Victim's Compensation Assistance Program and Appeals Board by providing the input and perspectives of members from a variety of backgrounds and experience in working with crime victims.

1.3 Function. The Advisory Council shall have the following functions, powers and duties:

(a) to review and comment on such rules and regulations as are proposed by the Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program (“VCAP”);

(b) to serve in an advisory capacity to VCAP and the Appeals Board;

(c) to recommend the adoption, amendment, or rescission of rules, regulations and policies implementing Chapter 90 of Title 11 of the Delaware Code; and

(d) in its discretion to prepare an independent annual report describing the Advisory Council's activities.

Article II

Membership

2.1 Composition. The Advisory Council shall consist of eleven total members, four sitting ex officio, and seven at-large members appointed by the Governor. The membership of the Advisory Council shall be as follows:

(a) The Attorney General or the Attorney General's designee;

(b) The Chair of the Victim's Rights Task Force or the Chair's designee;

(d) The Chair of the Sexual Assault Network of Delaware or the Chair's designee;

(e) seven at-large members as follows:

(1) one member from the medical profession;

(2) one member from the mental health profession;

(3) one law-enforcement advocate working with a Delaware police agency;

(4) one member of the public residing in the City of Wilmington;

(5) one member of the public residing in New Castle County;

(6) one member of the public residing in Kent County; and

(7) one member of the public residing in Sussex County.

2.2 Term.

(a) The terms of the at-large members appointed by the Governor shall be three years or until a new member is appointed by the Governor. Where an at-large member serves in a holdover capacity for beyond the three-year term, the term of the appointed successor member shall run from the end of the original three-year term.

(b) The membership year shall begin upon the approval of the Governor of the at-large member’s appointment.

(c) At-large members may be reappointed for consecutive terms at the discretion of the Governor, without limitation on total service time.

(d) An at-large member may resign or may be removed by the Governor at any time.

(e) The Governor shall be notified that a vacancy of an at-large position has occurred within thirty days of the Advisory Council learning of such vacancy.

(f) The Governor shall fill a vacancy of an at-large position on the Advisory Council within thirty days through the appointment of a qualified replacement.

(g) In case of a vacancy on the Advisory Council before the expiration of member's term, a successor shall be appointed by the Governor to serve the remainder of the unexpired term.

2.3 Roles and Responsibilities of Advisory Council Members.

(a) The Advisory Council shall monitor the balance in the State of Delaware Victims Compensation Fund through reports from the VCAP Director showing aggregate funds received and aggregate disbursements to victims and claimants.

(b) The Advisory Council shall review the nature and volume of claims submitted to VCAP, with particular attention to areas or types of compensation that appear to be either inadequate or excessive.

(c) The Advisory Council shall examine opportunities for VCAP to recover funds through restitution and reimbursement from collateral sources.

(d) The Advisory Council shall work with VCAP in identifying caps and limits on categories of compensation that may be necessary to insure the solvency of the Victims’ Compensation Fund.

(e) The Advisory Council shall review and comment on proposed regulations prepared by VCAP prior to publication in the Register of Regulations and, in its discretion, on proposed regulations published in the Register of Regulations.

(f) The Advisory Council shall solicit, review, and comment on VCAP statistical compilations, procedural manuals, and publications pertaining to VCAP operation.

(g) The Advisory Council shall review and offer advice on the operation of the Appeals Board.

(h) The Advisory Council shall engage in activities reasonably related to fulfillment of its functions compiled in §1.3 of the Bylaws.

Article III

Officers and Duties

3.1 Officers.

(a) The Officers of the Advisory Council shall consist of a Chair, a Vice Chair, and a Secretary.

(b) The Advisory Council shall select a Chair for a one-year term by vote of a simple majority of members at a meeting where a quorum is present. The elected Chair shall be eligible for re-election for successive terms.

(c) The Advisory Council shall elect members to serve as the Vice-Chair and Secretary for a one-year term by a simple majority vote of members at a meeting where a quorum is present. The elected Vice-Chair and the Secretary shall be eligible for election for successive terms.

3.2 Duties.

(a) The Chair shall:

(1) preside over all meetings;

(2) establish committees, work groups, and task forces, and appoint members to chair such groups;

(3) serve as the liaison between the Advisory Council and both VCAP and the Appeals Board; and

(4) perform such other duties as the Advisory Council may determine.

(b) The Vice Chair shall:

(1) assume the duties of the Chair in his/her absence; and

(2) act as parliamentarian.

Article IV

Meetings

4.1 Number of Meetings.

(a) Meetings may be called by the Chair. The Advisory Council shall meet at least four times a year, and in such places as it deems necessary.

(b) Meetings of committees, work groups, and task forces shall be scheduled with the approval of the Chair and due notice to all Advisory Council members.

4.2 Public Notice. All regular Advisory Council meetings shall be publicly announced sufficiently in advance of the dates they are to be held to ensure that all interested parties have an opportunity to attend; shall be open and accessible to the general public; and shall be held in accordance with the Delaware "Freedom of Information Act" (Title 29, Chapter 100 of the Delaware Code).

4.3 Quorum.

(a) A quorum for any meetings of the full Advisory Council shall consist of 40% of the appointed members in attendance.

(b) A call for quorum may be made at the beginning of each regularly scheduled meeting and may be verified at any time during the meeting.

4.4 Minutes.

(a) Draft meeting minutes shall be compiled by the Secretary, or in the Secretary’s discretion, by VCAP staff, consistent with §9005 of Title 11 of the Delaware Code.

(b) The minutes shall include a record of those members present and a record, by individual members, of each vote taken and action agreed upon.

(c) The Secretary shall authorize VCAP staff to electronically post draft minutes of meetings to the State of Delaware website within 20 working days of the meeting. Prior to being posted, draft minutes shall be distributed to members of the Advisory Council.

(d) Draft minutes may be revised and corrected until approved by the Advisory Council at its next meeting. The final approved minutes shall be posted on the State of Delaware website within five business days of approval.

Article V

Committees

5.1 Committees.

(a) Standing and special committees, work groups, and task forces may be appointed by the Chair as deemed necessary to carry on the work of the Advisory Council.

(b) The Chair shall be an ex-officio member of all committees.

5.2 Executive Committee.

(a) The Advisory Council will maintain an Executive Committee of three members consisting of the Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.

(b) The Executive Committee may exercise all powers of the Advisory Council between meetings, exclusive of the power to amend the Bylaws.

(c) Written notice of all action taken by the Executive Committee shall be given to members no later than the next Council meeting.

Article VI

Conflict of Interest

6.1 Conflict of Interest. No member of the Advisory Council may cast a vote on any matter that is likely to provide a direct financial benefit to that member, or to an organization or business in which that member has a financial or ownership interest, or with which that member has an employment relationship. No member shall otherwise give the appearance of a conflict of interest as defined more specifically under 29 Delaware Code Chapter 58, the "State Employees', Officers' and Officials' Code of Conduct", which is incorporated herein by reference thereto.

6.2 Consultation. Any member of the Advisory Council may seek guidance with respect to a potential conflict of interest, by disclosing the nature of the potential conflict, and seeking an advisory opinion from the Deputy Attorney General assigned to the Advisory Council.

Article VII

General Provisions

7.1 Amendment of Bylaws. Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the members, voting at a meeting where a quorum is present. Proposed changes to the Bylaws shall be submitted in writing to the membership a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the vote.

7.2 Robert's Rules of Order. Rules of precedence of motions and other parliamentary procedures not specified herein shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order.

History

18 DE Reg. 885 (05/01/15)

400 Delaware Economic Development Office

401 Procedures Regarding Non-State Guaranteed Bonds

1 Del. Admin. Code § 401-1.0 Enabling Legislation

Pursuant to 29 Del.C. §5053(k), The Delaware Economic Development Authority (the "Authority") is directed to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of the act creating the Authority, 29 Del.C. Subch. IV (the "Act"). The following regulations have been adopted by the Authority pursuant to the foregoing provision of the Act.

History

17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
20 DE Reg. 655 (02/01/17)
17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
20 DE Reg. 655 (02/01/17)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 401-2.0 Purpose

The purpose of this Regulation is to regulate the administration of the Act, including, but not limited to, regulation of the process for applying to the Authority for the issuance of Bonds and the Authority's approval of such applications.

History

17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
20 DE Reg. 655 (02/01/17)
17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
20 DE Reg. 655 (02/01/17)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 401-3.0 Definitions

Unless otherwise indicated, all capitalized terms used herein shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms in the Act.

History

17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
20 DE Reg. 655 (02/01/17)
17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
20 DE Reg. 655 (02/01/17)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 401-4.0 Application Procedures

4.1 An application to the Authority for the approval of the issuance of a Bond shall be made on the application form provided by the Authority and must be completed according to the requirements stated therein. One (1) original and nine (9) copies of the completed application should be submitted to the Authority on or before the first (1st) day of the month preceding the month during which the council on Development Finance ("Council") will be asked to review an application. For example, for an application to be eligible for review by the Council at a May meeting, it should be submitted to the Authority on or before April 1.

4.2 The Authority shall consult a qualified independent financial advisor to assess the financial viability of Non-State Guaranteed Bond applications prior to the application being forwarded to the Council. In the event that the proposed Non-State Guaranteed Bond offering is projected or rated above BBB- by a nationally recognized rating agency, or a bank is underwriting the offering, the Chairperson may waive this requirement.

History

17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
20 DE Reg. 655 (02/01/17)
17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
20 DE Reg. 655 (02/01/17)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 401-5.0 Project Approval and Standards

5.1 Findings. In connection with the approval of the issuance of a Bond for a Project, the Act requires the Authority to make certain findings and determinations with respect to the Project. The Authority shall apply the following standards where applicable in making such findings and determinations:

5.1.1 Employment Standard. For a proposed Project, the Authority will review the information submitted by an Assisted Person to determine whether the Project will tend to maintain or provide gainful employment within the State. The standards to be considered will include, but not be limited to, the wage scale applicable to persons to be employed as a result of the Project, the economic situation in the State, the effect of the Project on the tax base of the State and of the county or municipality in which the Project is to be located, and the expected effect that the Project will have on the development of new economic activity within the State.

5.1.2 Abandonment Standard. When applying the "employment standard," the Authority will take into consideration whether the proposed Project will cause or result in abandonment of an existing facility elsewhere in the State by an Assisted Person or by the proposed operator or principal user of the Project. If a facility in the state is to be abandoned, a statement by the Assisted Person, operator or principal user that the existing facility in the State is to be abandoned because of obsolescence, lack of available labor or site limitations shall be prima facie proof that the Assisted Person has not violated the abandonment standard.

5.1.3 Capability Standard. In determining whether a proposed Project "will serve a public purpose by contributing to the prosperity, health or general welfare of the citizens of the State," the Assisted Person shall demonstrate to the Authority that the Assisted Person, operator, or principal user has the capability to, operate and maintain the Project efficiently and effectively. Financial strength and prior related experience by the Assisted Person, operator or principal user may be considered as well as the qualifications of management.

5.1.4 Operator and User Standard. An Assisted Person shall, if requested by the Authority or required in the application for financing, submit such information as is requested or required for each proposed operator or principal user of the Project. The Authority shall apply the same standards with respect to the operators and principal users of the Project as if they were the Assisted Person, unless there is good reason, established by the Assisted Person, to make the findings and determinations with respect to the Assisted Person alone. The financial strength of the Assisted Person and his capacity to manage or operate the Project, among other considerations, may be the basis for omitting such findings and determinations with respect to the operators or principal users.

5.1.5 Commercial and Agricultural Business Standards. In making findings and determinations with respect to the capital investment in a Project for an Agricultural Business or for a Commercial Business, the Authority will consider capital investment made and to be made in the proposed Project during a period of time commencing one (1) year prior to the date on which an application for financing is submitted to the Authority and terminating one year following the issuance of a Bond with respect thereto. The term "capital investment" shall be applied in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

5.2 Adherence to Law. In making a finding and determination that the Assisted Person has not been cited for a major labor law violation or illegal conduct involving moral turpitude, the Authority may, in its discretion, rely on a sworn affidavit of the Assisted Person or an officer of the Assisted Person in lieu of an opinion of counsel to the Assisted Person. If requested by the Authority, similar proof shall be obtained from any operator or principal user of a Project.

5.3 Speculative Buildings. The Authority may, after applying the foregoing standards, approve Projects to be financed with Bonds prior to a determination of the feasibility of the Project, provided that at the time the Bonds are issued, satisfactory evidence demonstrates to the Authority, in its sole discretion, the feasibility of the Project.

History

17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
20 DE Reg. 655 (02/01/17)
17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
20 DE Reg. 655 (02/01/17)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 401-6.0 Initial Approval

6.1 Binding Obligation. The initial approval of a Project for financing by tie Authority will constitute official action on the part of the Authority demonstrating its intention to adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of a Bond, provided that circumstances have not substantially changed, in the Authority's sole discretion, between the time of initial approval and the adoption of the resolution authorizing the issuance of a Bond.

6.2 Approval Period and Extensions. The initial approval will be effective for a period of one (1) year. If the applicant demonstrates that the Project has not been changed significantly and that the method of financing continues as originally intended, the Authority may grant no more than two (2) six (6)-month extensions, making the maximum approval period two (2) years, beginning on the date of the initial approval. If it is necessary that the approval continue beyond two (2) years, then a revised application reflecting any subsequent changes, along with updated financial information, must be submitted for review by the Authority and the Council.

History

17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
20 DE Reg. 655 (02/01/17)
17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
20 DE Reg. 655 (02/01/17)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 401-7.0 Closing Documents

7.1 Deadlines re: Closing Documents. To the maximum extent feasible, closing documents should be processed according to the following schedule:

7.1.1 Draft closing documents should be forwarded to the Authority's Deputy Attorney General for review by bond counsel no fewer than thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated closing date.

7.1.2 Documents should be returned to bond counsel with suggested changes by all parties to the financing no fewer than twenty (20) days prior to the anticipated closing date.

7.1.3 Final closing documents should be forwarded by bond counsel to the Authority's special counsel not less than ten (10) days prior to the scheduled closing.

7.2 Mandatory Provisions in Closing Documents. All closing documents with respect to the issuance of a Bond by the Authority shall contain, at a minimum, provisions acceptable to the Authority with respect to its own responsibilities and protection, including, without limitation, provisions with respect to limited liability of the Authority, continued operation of the Project at ail times in accordance with the requirements of the Act (including the employment requirements of the Act), insurance, payment of fees and expenses, indemnity, inspection of the Project premises and records with respect to the Project, transfer or assignment of the Project property, and substitution of Assisted Persons (including, if applicable, transfer or assignment of interests in the Assisted Person).

7.3 Authority Not to Hold Title. All transactions should be structured so as to eliminate title to the Project property being at any time in the name of the Authority.

7.4 Financial Statements., Unless waived by the Authority in its sole discretion, the Assisted Person shall, during the time any Bond is outstanding, submit to the Authority, on an annual basis, financial statements prepared by an independent certified public accountant. Except in the case of Assisted Persons who are individuals, the Authority expects such statements to be audited, but may in its sole discretion accept a review. Such statements should include, at a minimum:

7.4.1 A balance sheet, income statement, statement of retained earnings, statement of changes in financial position, all accompanying notes to the financial statements, and the accountant's report.

7.4.2 If the Assisted Person is a publicly-held company, SEC Form lOK must accompany the financial statements.

7.4.3 If the Assisted Person is not a publicly-held company, annual financial statements of each principal of the Assisted Person may b e required, in the sole discretion of the Authority.

7.5 Liability Insurance and Indemnity. Prior to the issuance of a Bond by the Authority, the Assisted Person shall establish to the satisfaction of the Authority that adequate indemnity of the Authority has been provided against claims or losses resulting from the authorization and issuance of the Bond, or the refinancing of a Bond with respect to the Project.

7.6 Post Issuance Compliance and Record Retention. The Assisted Person shall certify, in a form acceptable to the Authority, that it shall comply with the DEDA Post Issuance Compliance and Record Retention Policy.

History

17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
20 DE Reg. 655 (02/01/17)
17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
20 DE Reg. 655 (02/01/17)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 401-8.0 Fees

8.1 Application Fee. Each applicant shall deliver to the Authority with its application a check made payable to the Authority in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250) before an application will be considered by the Authority. Such application fee shall not be refundable.

8.2 Approval Fee. An amount equal to one-half percent (.50%) of the face amount of Bonds to be issued up to the first One Hundred Fifty Million Dollars ($150,000,000) shall be payable to the Authority on the day the Bond is issued. An amount equal to one-quarter percent (.25%) of the face, amount of Bonds to be issued in excess of One Hundred Fifty Million Dollars ($150,000,000) shall be payable on the day the Bond is issued.

8.3 Administration Fees. Fees shall be at least Four Hundred Dollars ($400) per year, and may increase, at the Authority’s sole discretion, to reflect the Authority's annual administration expenses in connection with a Project.

8.4 Fees Payable Unless Waived. The foregoing fees shall, unless otherwise waived by the Authority in its sole discretion, be paid with respect to all Bonds issued by the Authority, including, without limitation, refunding Bonds previously issued by the Authority.

History

17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
20 DE Reg. 655 (02/01/17)
17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)
20 DE Reg. 655 (02/01/17)

402 Procedures Governing The Delaware Strategic Fund

1 Del. Admin. Code § 402 Procedures Governing The Delaware Strategic Fund

400 Delaware Economic Development Office

402 Procedures Governing The Delaware Strategic Fund

1.0 Enabling Legislation

The Delaware Strategic Fund (the "Fund") was established pursuant to 29 Del.C. §§5027-5029 (the "Act"), and appropriated to the Delaware Economic Development Office on behalf of The Delaware Economic Development Authority. The Fund was created to facilitate the development of new programs to retain, attract and expand Delaware employment. The following regulations (the "Regulations") have been adopted by the Authority pursuant to its authority in §5029(a) of the Act and 29 Del.C. §5054(e)(1).

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2.0 Purpose

The purpose of these Regulations is to establish criteria for the administration of the Fund and for Fund Eligibility. The Regulations contain procedures governing the process for applying to the Authority for economic assistance under the Fund, pre-closing and post-closing procedures and criteria for the Authority's approval or disapproval of an application for economic assistance under the Fund.

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3.0 Definitions

Unless otherwise indicated below, all capitalized terms used herein shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms in 29 Del.C. §5052.

The terms defined in 1.0 of this Regulation shall have the meanings set forth for such terms therein.

The following words and terms, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning, shall have the following respective meanings:

“Application Evaluation Report” shall mean a comprehensive written evaluation of the merits of an application, and which employs the standards set forth in Section 7.0 herein.

"Application" means a certified application made to the Authority on such form or forms, together with all relevant attachments, and signed by an authorized officer or representative of the Applicant, as the Authority may, in its sole discretion, require in connection with administration of the Fund.

"Applicant" means any person, including individuals, firms, partnerships, associations, societies, trusts, public or private corporations, not for profit corporations or other legal entities, including public or governmental bodies as well as natural persons for which a Project is undertaken or proposed to be undertaken, and all subsidiaries, parents, and associated entities of such Applicant.

“Assistance” shall mean any funding of a loan, grant, or equity investment from the Strategic Fund.

“Authority” shall mean The Delaware Economic Development Authority.

"Brownfield" means any vacant, abandoned or underutilized real property, the development or redevelopment of which may be hindered by the reasonably held belief that the real property may be environmentally contaminated.

"Brownfield Assistance" shall have the meaning set forth in 10.0 hereof.

"Certified Brownfield" means a Brownfield that the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has certified as a Brownfield pursuant to the regulations promulgated under 7 Del.C. §9104(b)(2)p.

"Chairperson" means the Chairperson of the Authority.

"Council" means the Council on Development Finance.

“DEDO” shall mean the Delaware Economic Development Office.

"Eligible Project" shall have the meaning set forth in 10.1.2 hereof.

“Equity Investment” shall have the meaning set forth in 5.3 hereof.

"Final Approval" means the final approval of an Application by the Chairperson, and as set forth in Section 8.3 hereof.

“Grant” shall have the meaning set forth in 5.2 hereof.

"Loan" shall have the meaning set forth in 5.1 hereof.

“Project” means the specific intended use of the proceeds from a Loan, Grant or Equity Investment.

“Recapture” shall mean an obligation to repay all or part of any Funding.

"SBIR Program" shall have the meaning set forth in 9.0 hereof.

“STTR Program” shall have the meaning set forth in 9.0

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4.0 Fees

4.1 Application Fees: The Authority shall charge and collect such fees and charges as it shall determine to be reasonable for the use of its services consistent with 29 Del.C. §5054 (e)(11). Such fees shall be reviewed annually by the Authority, and submitted for recommendation and approval by the Council. Fee schedules shall be posted on the DEDO website and a copy shall be provided with the application. The current fee schedule is attached to this regulation as Exhibit A.

4.2 Modification Fees: In any event in which a recipient of funding requests a modification to a previously awarded Application, Loan or Grant, a non-refundable fee shall be due at the time of approval. Modification fees shall be reviewed annually by the Authority and posted on the DEDO website.

4.3 Payment of Fees: All fees paid pursuant to this section shall be in the form of a check made payable to "The Delaware Economic Development Authority."

4.4 Waiver of Fees: The foregoing fees shall, unless otherwise waived by the Authority, be paid with respect to all financial assistance granted by the Authority.

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5.0 Forms of Assistance

5.1 Loans: The Authority is empowered to make direct loans to Applicants (a “Loan”).

5.1.1 Loan proceeds can be used for, but are not limited to, working capital, renovation, construction, or any other type of improvements to roads, utilities and related infrastructure and public facilities, the acquisition of land, buildings, machinery and equipment, the expansion of an existing building, or the renovation of machinery, equipment and buildings and relocation expenses.

5.1.2 Interest Rate – The Authority shall determine reasonable interest rates for Loans made to an Applicant, and consistent with the Fund purpose.

5.1.3 Maturity – Loans shall have a reasonable maturity depending upon the purpose of the loan as working capital, the purchase or renovation of real estate, or other use, and consistent with the Fund purposes.

5.1.4 Repayment – Loans will be amortized and repaid to the Authority on a monthly basis. Any amortization of Loan repayment other than monthly principal and interest shall be at the sole discretion of the Authority, and consistent with the Fund purpose.

5.1.5 Collateral Provisions – The Loan shall be collateralized to the satisfaction of the Authority, consistent with standard commercial underwriting procedures, to determine such collateralization. In the case of a privately held company, personal guarantees from owners with ownership of twenty percent (20%) or greater will be required, unless waived by the Authority.

5.1.6 Mandatory Provisions in Closing Documents – All closing documents for a Loan shall require, if applicable, the Applicant to provide evidence to the Authority that the Applicant maintains property insurance policies on any collateral with the Authority listed as loss payee, as its interests may appear, and public liability insurance policies. Additionally, standard non-appropriation language, and indemnification language, shall be required.

5.1.7 Annual Reporting – The Applicant shall, for a period equal to the term of the Loan, submit to the Authority, on an annual basis, financial statements in a form acceptable to the Authority, a progress report on the status of the Project, including, but not limited to, the number of permanent, quality, full-time jobs created or saved as a result of the Project and the wage scale applicable to such persons, any economic impact of the funding (such as sales, costs, etc.) and any other information required by the Authority. This reporting period may be extended or reduced, as appropriate, by the Authority in its sole discretion. Each Applicant shall also submit an annual statutory report, as required pursuant to 29 Del.C. §5053(k), report to the Authority no later than June 30, during the term of the loan.

5.2 Grants: The Authority is empowered to make grants to Applicants (a “Grant”).

5.2.1 Grant proceeds can be used for, but are not limited to, working capital, renovation, construction, or any other type of improvements to roads, utilities and related infrastructure and public facilities, the acquisition of land, buildings, machinery and equipment, the expansion of an existing building, or the renovation of machinery, equipment, and buildings, and relocation expenses.

5.2.2 Recapture Provision – The Authority shall determine, in its sole discretion, those circumstances in which a Grantee must repay all or part of a Grant (“Recapture”). Such Recapture may include, but not be limited to, substantial or complete cessation of operations by the Applicant, or failure to reach employment or other benchmarks. The Recapture obligation shall be consistent with the Fund purposes, and should extend for the number of years necessary to realize the objectives of the Grant (“Recapture Period”).

5.2.3 Post-Grant Period – Annual Reporting – The Applicant shall, for a period equal to the Recapture Period of the Grant, submit to the Authority, on an annual basis, financial statements in a form acceptable to the Authority, a progress report on the status of the Project, including, but not limited to, the number of permanent, quality, full-time jobs created or saved as a result of the Project and the wage scale applicable to such persons, any economic impact of the funding (such as sales, costs, etc.) and any other information required by the Authority. This reporting period may be extended or reduced, as appropriate, by the Authority in its sole discretion. Each Applicant shall also submit an annual statutory report, as required pursuant to 29 Del.C. §5053(k), report to the Authority no later than June 30 of each of the term years of the loan.

5.3 Equity Investment: The Authority is empowered to purchase common or preferred stock, membership units, and/or convertible debt from an Applicant (“Equity Investment”).

5.3.1 Proceeds of an Equity Investment can be used for, but are not limited to, financing expenses (such as laboratory equipment), working capital, laboratory and office space, patent filings, or prototyping.

5.3.2 Post-Investment Period – Annual Reporting – The Applicant shall, for a period equal to the Investment, submit to the Authority, on an annual basis, financial statements in a form acceptable to the Authority, a progress report on the status of the Project, including, but not limited to, the number of permanent, quality, full-time jobs created or saved as a result of the Project and the wage scale applicable to such persons, any economic impact of the funding (such as sales, costs, etc.) and any other information required by the Authority. This reporting period may be extended or reduced, as appropriate, by the Authority in its sole discretion. Each Applicant shall also submit an annual statutory report, as required pursuant to 29 Del.C. §5053(k), report to the Authority no later than June 30 of each of the term years of the loan.

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6.0 Application Procedure

6.1 Before submitting an Application, the Applicant should consult with DEDO to determine if the Project meets Fund eligibility.

6.2 Eligibility Standards

6.2.1 To be eligible for Assistance, a Project must serve a public purpose by maintaining or expanding employment in the State, by maintaining, attracting or diversifying business and industry in the State, and/or by maintaining or increasing its tax base. Also, the Applicant must be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Authority that financial assistance from the State is necessary to effectuate the outcome of the Project.

6.2.2 The following projects do not qualify for Assistance:

6.2.2.1 Private speculative real estate ventures;

6.2.2.2 Projects which do not attract or retain employment opportunities;

6.2.2.3 Restaurants and professional office buildings;

6.2.2.4 Refinancing of existing debt; and,

6.2.2.5 Funding projects located outside the State.

6.3 Applications. Applicant shall submit a completed original Application concerning the Project to the Authority for review, together with the twelve (12) copies and the non-refundable Application Fee. All applications must be signed by persons authorized to bind the Applicant. Requests for confidential treatment for Applicant information may be made pursuant to The Policies and Procedures Regarding FOIA Procedures, 8 DE Admin. Code, Section 1500, Part 6.0.,https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title8/1500.shtml#TopOfPage. No application will be reviewed by the Authority until it is complete to the satisfaction of the Authority. Applicants may obtain Application forms by contacting the Director of Capital Resources, Delaware Economic Development Office, 99 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901. Phone (302) 739-4271 / Fax (302) 739-5749, or through the Office’s website at http://dedo.delaware.gov/.

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7.0 Evaluation Process

7.1 Upon determination that the Application is complete, DEDO will evaluate the Project based upon some or all of the following criteria:

7.1.1 Visitation to the Applicant's place of business, which may take place prior to the Application as a part of the meeting to determine eligibility.

7.1.2 Analysis of historical and projected financial statements and a comparison to industry peers.

7.1.3 An independent industry study (using source material such as RMA Annual Statement Studies), comparing the Applicant's projections to the study, and considering the short term and long term outlook for the industry.

7.1.4 Contact with the Applicant's customers to ascertain the quality of the product or service provided, the competitiveness of the pricing, reliability and timelines of delivery, length of the relationship, likelihood of the relationship being continued, and customer's opinions of the Applicant's management.

7.1.5 Contact with the Applicant's suppliers to ascertain the length of the relationship, the amount of credit extended, the amount of purchases, payment history, the likelihood of the relationship being continued, and possibly an opinion of Applicant's management.

7.1.6 Contact with the Applicant's bank(s) to ascertain credit history and obtain an opinion of the Applicant's management.

7.1.7 An analysis of collateral available to secure any requested financing as to the adequacy of amount, quality, condition and marketability.

7.1.8 Independent credit investigations of the Applicant and its principals, which may include judgment and lien searches.

7.1.9 Independent inquiries about the Applicant and its principals with other agencies of the State, other states, or the United States.

7.2 After completing the evaluation, a determination shall be made regarding the merits of the request, the adequacy of the collateral available to secure the requested financing, if applicable, and, if applicable, the likelihood of repayment.

7.3 If a positive determination is made, the requested financing will be presented to the Chairperson for preliminary approval.

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8.0 Approval Process

8.1 Timing: DEDO shall use its reasonable best efforts to complete its review of the Application and to forward the Application to the Chairperson for preliminary approval or disapproval within sixty (60) days from the date it deems an Application complete.

8.2 Submission to Council: Upon preliminary approval by the Chairperson, an Application and an Applicant Evaluation Report shall be submitted to the Council for review, and the Council shall make a recommendation with respect to the Application to the Chairperson.

8.3 Final Approval and Findings: Upon recommendation by the Council, the Application shall be submitted to the Chairperson for consideration and final approval or disapproval. If approved, such approval shall be final (“Final Approval”). The Authority shall make the findings and determinations required by 29 Del.C. §5055 with respect to the Applicant and the Project. The Authority shall apply the following standards, where applicable, in making such findings and determinations:

8.3.1 Employment Standard: The Authority will review information concerning the Applicant as submitted in an Application or as otherwise available to the Authority through independent investigation. As a condition precedent to making a Grant, the Authority shall determine that the Applicant intends to maintain and/or is capable of maintaining or providing gainful employment within the State. The standards to be considered by the Authority will include, but not be limited to, the number of permanent, quality, full-time jobs created or retained as a result of the Project, the wage scale applicable to persons to be employed as a result of the Project, the economic situation in the State at the time of filing of the Application, the effect of the Project on the tax base of the State or of the county or municipality in which the Project is to be located, and the expected impact that the Project will have on the development of new or expanded economic activity within the State.

8.3.2 Abandonment Standard: When applying the "employment standard" set forth in 8.3.1 above, the Authority shall take into consideration whether the Project will cause or result in unnecessary abandonment of an existing facility elsewhere in the State by the Applicant. The Authority, in its sole discretion, may disapprove a Grant in a Project involving relocation within the State if the relocation will result in a job loss and/or hardship for existing employees or abandonment.

8.3.3 Capability Standard; Adherence to Law: In determining whether the Project will assist in creating or retaining "direct, permanent, quality full-time jobs" in the State, the Applicant shall demonstrate to the Authority that the Applicant, operator or principal user thereof has the capability to operate and maintain such Project efficiently and that the Applicant has not been convicted of a major labor law violation or of a violation involving moral turpitude by any agency or court of the federal government or agency or court of any state in the 2-year period immediately prior to the approval of the Applicant's Application. In this regard, the Authority may, in its discretion, rely on a sworn affidavit of the Applicant or an officer of the Applicant or an opinion of counsel of the Applicant to such effect. If an Applicant has been convicted of such a violation, the Authority, in its sole discretion, may decline to consider the Application. If requested by the Authority, similar proof shall be obtained from any operator or principal user of the Project.

8.3.4 Business Standard: In making findings and determinations with respect the capital investment in a Project, the Authority will consider capital investment made and to be made in the proposed Project. If the Project involves an Agricultural Business or a Commercial Business, as those terms are defined in the Act, the Project must require a capital investment of at least ten thousand dollars ($10,000), which funds, including the amount of Grant will be available or expended on the date that the Authority provides such Grant. The term “capital investment” shall be applied in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

8.3.5 Finality; Change in Circumstances: Final Approval shall constitute official action on the part of the Authority demonstrating its intent to issue the approved Assistance. Final Approval may be withdrawn at any time prior to the disbursement of Assistance, if the Authority determines that (1) the Applicant's circumstances have changed adversely since the date of Final Approval or since completion of the Application, and such adverse change did not come to the Authority's attention prior to Final Approval or (2) the Application contained a statement that was materially false or failed to include information necessary to prevent the Application from being materially false.

8.4 Final Approval will be effective for a period not to exceed one (1) year from the last date of the Council meeting(s) to review the Project prior to such Final Approval, and all funds committed for a Project must be completely dispersed by the Authority within that time. The Authority, in its sole discretion, may make limitations or grant extensions with respect to this one-year period.

8.5 The Applicant shall be issued a term letter outlining the terms and conditions of the Final Approval. When the term letter has been accepted by the Applicant and returned to the Authority together with any required fees, and all required documentation is prepared in form and content satisfactory to the Authority, a closing is scheduled and financial assistance is made available to the Applicant.

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9.0 Transition Grant Assistance

9.1 Authority: Grant funding pursuant to the Delaware Technical Innovation Program created pursuant to 29 Del.C. Sec. 5035, shall be administered by DEDO through the Strategic Fund, and these regulations shall be applicable to all applications for Small Business Innovation Research Program, (“SBIR Program”) and Small Business Technology Transfer Program, (“STTR Program”) , collectively ( “Transition Grant”).

9.2 Purpose: A Transition Grant permits an Applicant to maintain its staff and continue its research pending SBIR or STTR Program Phase II approval, which may take as long as nine months after the submission of an SBIR or STTR Program Phase II proposal. A Transition Grant may be used to help cover the salaries of personnel after completion of Phase I and before Phase II funds are available. In addition, a Transition Grant may be used to help defray expenses connected with scientific research, patent search and applications, strategic and business plan development, market research, product planning and product development. Capital equipment and construction or modifications of facilities are not covered.

9.3 Transition Grant Approval and Standards: The Authority shall make the findings and determinations required by 29 Del.C. §5055, and Section 10.2 herein with respect to the Applicant and the Project. The Authority shall make the following additional findings with regard to Transition Grant awards:

9.3.1 Applicant has certified that as of the date of application to DEDO for Transition Grant funding that Applicant: (i) has been granted an SBIR Program or STTR Program Phase I award; (ii) has a pending application to the appropriate federal agency for a SBIR Program or STTR Program Phase II grant; and (iii) has received no actual funding for Phase II funding.

9.3.2 Applicant’s principal place of business is in the State. In order to meet this standard, the Applicant shall demonstrate to the Authority that its Delaware operation is either its sole operation or its primary business location.

9.3.3 Applicant’s research will benefit the State economy. In order to meet this standard, the Applicant shall demonstrate to the Authority that the SBIR or STTR Project will maintain or provide gainful employment within the State. The Authority’s review will include, but will not be limited to, the wage scale applicable to persons to be employed as a result of the research project, the economic situation in the State, the impact of the project on the tax base of the State, and of the county or municipality in which the project is to be located, and the expected impact that the research project will have on the development of new economic activity within the State.

9.3.4 Applicant is a “small business” within the meaning of 29 Del.C. sec. 5035 (3). In order to meet this standard, an authorized officer or principal of the Applicant shall certify to the Authority that the Applicant maintains a full-time equivalent of not more than one hundred (100) employees.

9.4 SBIR Program and STTR Program Grant Limitations: The Authority may award a matching grant of up to a maximum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) per application. The Authority may not award more than five (5) SBIR Grants to an Applicant within ten (10) years of the date of a completed application for SBIR Grant assistance. Additional Awards may be granted by the Authority upon a showing of good cause, but the Authority may, in its discretion, require repayment of such additional awards. An Award may be made, at the sole discretion of the Authority, in a lump sum or in installments. The specific conditions under which the Authority shall make an Award to an Applicant shall be set forth in a commitment letter between the Authority and the Applicant.

9.5 Post-Award Documentation: The following documentation shall be required of all Applicants receiving Awards:

9.5.1 The Applicant shall, for a period of five (5) years following the funding of a Grant, submit to the Authority, on an annual basis, financial statements in a form acceptable to the Authority, a progress report on the status of the Project, including, but not limited to, the number of permanent, quality, full-time jobs created or saved as a result of the Project and the wage scale applicable to such persons, any economic impact of the funding (such as sales, costs, etc.) and any other information required by the Authority. This reporting period may be extended or reduced, as appropriate, by the Authority in its sole discretion. Each Applicant shall also submit an annual statutory report, as required pursuant to 29 Del.C. §5053(k), report to the Authority no later than June 30 of each of the term years of the loan.

9.5.2 Notification of Phase II SBIR Program or STTR Program Phase II application grant results no more than ten (10) days after notice to Applicant that the SBIR Program or STTR Program Phase II Grant application is approved or denied.

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10.0 Brownfield Assistance

10.1 Program Description.

10.1.1 The Authority is empowered to make financial assistance in the form of matching grants to Applicants for the costs of conducting environmental assessments and remediation at Certified Brownfield sites ("Brownfield Assistance").

10.1.2 The maximum amount of Brownfield Assistance by the Authority with respect to any single Certified Brownfield shall be the lesser of (a) one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), or (b) fifty percent (50%) of the total costs of environmental assessment and remediation with respect to that Certified Brownfield (an "Eligible Project"). The Authority may, in its sole discretion, limit the amount of Brownfield Assistance for any Eligible Project to any amount less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or fifty percent (50%) of environmental assessment and remediation at the Eligible Project. The Authority may not award more than one million dollars ($1,000,000) of Brownfield Assistance, in aggregate, during any fiscal year of the State.

10.2 Eligibility Standards.

10.2.1 The following criteria will be used to determine eligibility for Brownfield Assistance:

10.2.1.1 The proposed investment should have the potential to serve a public purpose by maintaining or expanding employment in the State by maintaining, expanding, or diversifying business and industry in the State, and/or maintaining or increasing its tax base.

10.2.1.2 Since Brownfield Assistance is in the form of matching grants, the Applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Authority that funds are available for environmental assessment and remediation expenses at the Eligible Project that will equal or exceed the amount of Brownfield Assistance requested.

10.2.1.3 Because Eligible Projects must be Certified Brownfields, the Applicant must submit with its Application the written certification of the Eligible Project as a Brownfield issued by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

10.2.2 The following expenses or types of real property do not qualify for Brownfield Assistance:

10.2.2.1 Expenses for environmental assessment and remediation incurred prior to January 16, 2001.

10.2.2.2 Expenses for environmental assessment which are considered by the Authority, in its sole discretion, as normal and ordinary in the course of any financing or real estate transfer transaction or Phase One assessments.

10.2.2.3 Any site with respect to any portion of which enforcement action has been initiated under 7 Del.C. Ch. 63, Ch. 74 or §9101; 42 U.S.C. § 6901 et seq.; or 42 U.S.C. § 9606 or § 9607.

10.2.2.4 Sites which are owned by a governmental unit of the State.

10.2.2.5 Sites located outside the State.

10.3 Project Approval Standards.

10.3.1 Findings: As a precondition to approving Brownfield Assistance, the Authority shall make the findings and determinations required by 29 Del.C. §5055 with respect to the Applicant and the Project. The Authority shall apply the following standards, where applicable, in making such findings and determinations:

10.3.1.1 Capability Standard; Adherence to Law: In determining whether the Project may assist in creating or retaining employment in the State, the Applicant shall demonstrate to the Authority that the Applicant, operator or principal user thereof has the capability to operate and maintain such Eligible Project efficiently and that the Applicant has not been convicted of a major labor law violation or of a violation involving moral turpitude by any agency or court of the federal government or agency or court of any state in the 2-year period immediately prior to the approval of the Applicant's Application. In this regard, the Authority may, in its discretion, rely on a sworn affidavit of the Applicant or an officer of the Applicant or an opinion of counsel of the Applicant to such effect. If an Applicant has been convicted of such a violation, the Authority, in its sole discretion, may decline to consider the Application. If requested by the Authority, similar proof shall be obtained from any proposed operator or principal user of the Eligible Project.

10.3.1.2 Operator and User Standard: An Applicant shall, if requested by the Authority or required in the Application, submit such information as is requested or required for each proposed operator or principal user of the Eligible Project. The Authority shall apply the same standards with respect to the operators and principal users of the Eligible Project as are applied to the Applicants, unless the Applicant establishes good reason to make the findings and determinations with respect to the Applicant alone.

10.3.2 Recapture Provision: The Authority shall determine, in its sole discretion, appropriate recapture provisions for each Applicant under which the Applicant may be required to repay some or all of the Brownfield Assistance granted under this section 10.

10.3.3 Post-Grant Period; Annual Reporting: Unless waived or amended by the Authority in its sole discretion, the Applicant shall, within ninety (90) days after completing the environmental assessment and/or remediation at the Eligible Project, submit to the Authority a written report setting forth the total costs for management and labor, equipment, sampling and analysis and the removal and disposal of hazardous waste or other materials at the Eligible Project.

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403 Administration and Operation of Council on Development Finance

1 Del. Admin. Code § 403 Administration and Operation of Council on Development Finance

400 Delaware Economic Development Office

403 Administration and Operation of Council on Development Finance

1.0 Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Council.

"Clawback" means an obligation by a grantee to repay a part or all of a grant for a failure to meet benchmark employment, cessation of operations in the State, or other terms contained in the grant agreement.

“Council” means the Council on Development Finance.

“DEDA” means The Delaware Economic Development Authority.

“DEDO” means the Delaware Economic Development Office.

“Director” means the Director of DEDO in his or her capacity as Director, or as the Chairperson of DEDA.

“Member or Members” means the Members appointed to serve on the Council in accordance with 29 Del.C. §5007.

“Project or Projects” shall have the meaning given pursuant to 29 Del.C. §5052(12).

“Strategic Fund” shall have the meaning given pursuant to 29 Del.C. §§5027 – 5029.

“Substantive Changes” means

a. a decrease of more than 1 percentage point in the interest rate for any fixed or variable rate loan made by DEDA;

b. any changes in the collateral of a loan which would result in a decrease in the security position of DEDA;

c. a 10% or greater increase in the amount of any loan or grant;

d. an extension of loan payment schedule; and

e. a change employment benchmark date or clawback in a grant agreement.

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2.0 Enabling Legislation

DEDO was established pursuant to 29 Del.C. §5003. The Council was established pursuant to 29 Del.C. §5007. DEDA was established pursuant to 29 Del.C. §5053. DEDO and DEDA have authority to make regulations pursuant to 29 Del.C. §§5005(11) and 5053(k).

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3.0 Purpose

The purpose of this Regulation is to enhance the coordination between the Council and DEDO and set forth certain procedures to be used in the administration and operation of the Council.

4.0 Procedures

4.1 In the event of any Council vacancy, Members will encourage the Governor to fill such a vacancy promptly.

4.2 The Council will, consistent with the provisions of 29 Del.C. Ch. 100 and 8 DE Admin. Code 1500, make certain information contained in a company’s application available to the public upon written request.

4.3 The Council will, when practicable, schedule and locate meetings of the Council in a way that achieves geographic balance and centrality.

4.4 Any substantive changes made to any agreement or contract excluding any agreement contract or associated document related to any conduit bond issued by DEDA, after initial review by the Council shall be resubmitted to the Council for additional review and recommendation.

4.5 DEDO will organize and provide orientation for all new Council Members. The orientation will include:

4.5.1 the responsibilities of Council Members and DEDO staff;

4.5.2 discussion of applicable state law/regulations; and

4.5.3 a briefing by the staff of the Delaware Public Integrity Commission on matters, including but not limited to, rules of conduct, conflict of interest, and public disclosure.

4.6 The Council will, consistent with the State Employees’, Officers’ and Officials Code of Conduct, 29 Del.C. Ch. 58, encourage Members to identify prospective companies and business development opportunities to DEDO.

4.7 DEDO shall present an annual operating budget report to the Council for comment and review.

4.8 Any public disclosure of funding by DEDO, prior to approval by the Council by DEDO shall include a disclaimer which indicates that such funding is subject to review and recommendation of the Council.

4.9 DEDO shall provide an annual Portfolio Report to the Council for review, which shall include, but not be limited to, compliance with benchmark employment levels and repayment status for outstanding loans made by DEDA.

4.10 Council shall review any Strategic Fund loan or grant in which the applicant has not entered into a contract with DEDA within one year of approval.

4.11 DEDO staff will provide information to the Council on return on investment, gross State product and personal income tax data related to each Project where such information is used to determine the value of the Project in the Application Evaluation Report.

4.12 DEDO shall present biannual Strategic Fund cash management reports to the Council which shall include, but not be limited to total Strategic Funds balances, amounts encumbered (and corresponding dates of encumbrances), Strategic funds committed to future Projects and available Strategic Fund balances.

11 DE Reg. 927 (01/01/08)

17 DE Reg. 90 (07/01/13)

476 Energy Alternatives Program Regulation (Repealed)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 476 Energy Alternatives Program Regulation (Repealed)

This regulation was repealed, effective February 11, 2017.

History

5 DE Reg. 1529 (01/01/02)
20 DE Reg. 657 (02/01/17)

477 Information Technology Training Grant Program Regulation

1 Del. Admin. Code § 477-1.0 Introduction

This regulation is promulgated under the authority granted to the Director of the Delaware Economic Development Office ("DEDO") by 29 Del.C., §5005(11) to make regulations for the administration and operation of DEDO. One of the programs administered by DEDO through its Workforce Development Section is the Information Technology Training Grant Program established in 73 Del.Laws, Ch. 74, §62(i)(C) (June 28, 2001) (the "Program"). The Program is designed to provide customized information technology training to small- and medium-sized businesses through grants made by the Workforce Development Section of DEDO. This regulation sets forth the definition of certain terms used in the Program and describes (i) the eligibility requirements for persons desiring to participate in the program, and (ii) other administrative features of the Program.

History

5 DE Reg. 2145 (05/01/02)
20 DE Reg. 658 (02/01/17)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 477-2.0 Definitions

The terms defined in Section 1.0 hereof shall have the meanings set forth therein.

"Blue Collar Program" means the employment and pre-employment training grant program operated by DEDO under the Delaware Economic Development Training Act, 29 Del. C. Sections 5070 – 7073.

"Information technology training" means pre-employment or employment training that provides meaningful computer-related job skills to trainees.

"Small or medium-sized business" means a corporation, limited liability company, general or limited partnership, business trust, common law trust, proprietorship, unincorporated association or other form of organization conducting a for-profit or not-for-profit enterprise in the State of Delaware and having five hundred (500) or fewer employees.

"Training grant" means a grant of up to One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) for the purpose of providing information technology training to employees of a small- or medium-sized business.

History

5 DE Reg. 2145 (05/01/02)
20 DE Reg. 658 (02/01/17)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 477-3.0 Persons Eligible for Training Grants under the Program

Only a small or medium-sized business may apply for a training grant under the Program.

History

5 DE Reg. 2145 (05/01/02)
20 DE Reg. 658 (02/01/17)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 477-4.0 Program Administration.

4.1 General Principles. DEDO intends to operate the Program as part of its employment and pre-employment training programs operated by its Workforce Development Section under the Blue Collar Program. Accordingly, DEDO intends that the statutory and regulatory provisions of the Blue Collar Program will apply to the Program, with the modifications set forth in this regulation. Persons seeking training grants under the Program should contact the Director of the Workforce Development Section of DEDO regarding possible grants and application material at 99 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901, phone (302) 672-6807, facsimile (302) 739-2028. Training grants will be available only if sufficient funds are available for the purpose of making such grants.

4.2 Program Variance from Blue Collar Program.

4.2.1 For purposes of the Program, an "eligible applicant," as defined in 29 Del.C. §5070(g) shall be a small- or medium-sized business, as defined in Section 1.0 of this regulation.

4.2.2 Employees receiving training under the Program are not limited to entry-level through first-line supervisory positions.

4.2.3 Small or medium-sized businesses are not required to pay Delaware Unemployment Insurance Tax in order to qualify for a training grant, unless other provisions of Delaware law require them to do so.

History

5 DE Reg. 2145 (05/01/02)
20 DE Reg. 658 (02/01/17)

478 Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program Regulation (Repealed)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 478 Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program Regulation (Repealed)

This regulation was repealed, effective February 11, 2017.

History

6 DE Reg. 1368 (04/01/03)
20 DE Reg. 659 (02/01/17)

479 Guidelines Governing the Administration of the Neighborhood Building Blocks Fund

1 Del. Admin. Code § 479-1.0 Introduction

1.1 Improving the quality and availability of housing is an essential component of any strategy to build and maintain strong neighborhoods. However, building and maintaining strong neighborhoods requires more than improving housing opportunities for residents. It also requires thoughtful and coordinated efforts of state and local governments, neighborhood associations, nonprofit and community organizations, and other stakeholders to enhance economic development, reduce crime, and otherwise improve the quality of life of residents in our communities.

1.2 The Neighborhood Building Blocks Fund is intended to support crime reduction, neighborhood revitalization, and economic development programs statewide, including without limitation programs in and around Downtown Development Districts and communities that are part of DOJ’s Building Blocks Initiative.

History

18 DE Reg. 464 (12/01/14)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 479-2.0 Background and Authorization

2.1 On November 19, 2013, DOJ, together with the United States and five other attorneys general, entered into a Settlement Agreement with JP Morgan Chase & Co. resolving certain claims related to the securitization of residential mortgage loans (the “Settlement”). Under the Settlement Agreement, the settlement funds received by the State of Delaware in connection therewith must be used to remediate harms to the State resulting from the conduct giving rise to the Settlement.

2.2 The Delaware General Assembly has approved the use of the Settlement Funds in accordance with §39 of the FY2015 Budget Act (79 Del. Laws Ch. 290) and that certain Allocation Plan approved by the Joint Finance Committee. Among other things, the Allocation Plan provides that $1,000,000 of the Settlement Funds (the “Initial Allocation”) shall be used to create the Neighborhood Building Blocks Fund within the Delaware Economic Development Office (“DEDO”) to “support neighborhood revitalization programs, neighborhood associations and other community groups, law enforcement, [and] local governments, including grants to or other stakeholders for community development, public protection, urban beautification, or any other purposes that have the effect of reducing crime or otherwise strengthen neighborhoods.”

2.3 These Guidelines are promulgated under the authority granted to the Director of DEDO by 29 Del.C. §5005(11), and in accordance with the Allocation Plan and §39 of the FY2015 Budget Act (79 Del. Laws Ch. 290).

2.4 To the extent that additional monies are added to the Fund from any source, these Guidelines shall govern the process of applying for grants of such funds, except as otherwise set forth herein or unless otherwise determined by the Board.

History

18 DE Reg. 464 (12/01/14)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 479-3.0 Purpose

The purpose of these Guidelines is to establish (a) procedures governing the administration of the Fund by the Board of the Neighborhood Building Blocks Fund (the “Board”); (b) the process for applying to the Board for Grants or other assistance; (c) pre-approval and post-approval procedures in connection with the issuance of Grants or other assistance; and (d) criteria for the Board’s approval or disapproval of an application for Grants or other assistance under the Fund.

History

18 DE Reg. 464 (12/01/14)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 479-4.0 Definitions

The following words and terms, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning, shall have the following respective meanings:

“Applicant” shall have the meaning set forth in subsection 6.1.

“Application” means an application made to the Board on such form or forms, together with all relevant attachments, as the Board may, in its sole discretion, require in connection with the administration of the Fund.

“Board” means the Board of the Neighborhood Building Blocks Fund.

“Building Blocks Initiative” means the DOJ initiative to support crime reduction and neighborhood revitalization programs statewide, through the use of criminal nuisance abatement in combination with community outreach and community support. The Building Blocks Initiative is led by the Crime Strategies Unit of the Criminal Division.

“Crime Strategies Unit” is the unit within DOJ created to focus on crime prevention in communities and neighborhoods.

“DEDO” means the Delaware Economic Development Office.

“DOJ” means the Delaware Department of Justice.

“DOJ Board Members” means the members of the Board appointed by the Attorney General.

“Downtown Development District,” “District,” and “DDD” means any district created in accordance with the Downtown Development Districts Act, 22 Del.C. §1901 et seq.

“DSHA” means the Delaware State Housing Authority.

“Final Approval” means the final approval of an Application by the Board in accordance with the procedures set forth herein.

“Fund” means the Neighborhood Building Blocks Fund.

“Grant” means a grant allocated in accordance with these Guidelines.

“Initial Allocation” means the $1,000,000 allocated to the Fund by the Delaware General Assembly in accordance with §39 of the FY2015 Budget Act (79 Del. Laws Ch. 290).

“OSPC” means the Office of State Planning Coordination.

“Project” means the specific intended use of the proceeds from the Fund.

“Public Sponsor” shall mean the State of Delaware or any agency or instrumentality thereof, or County, Municipality, local political subdivision, instrumentality, agency, body politic, or similar entity, within the State of Delaware.

“Reviewing Agency” means the agency responsible for conducting an initial review of an Application and making a written recommendation to the Board in connection therewith, in accordance with the procedures set forth in subsection 7.3 herein.

“State Agency” means any department or agency of the Executive Branch, as well as OSPC.

“State Agency Members” means the DEDO Director and the members of the Board appointed by the DEDO Director in accordance with subsection 5.1.2 herein.

History

18 DE Reg. 464 (12/01/14)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 479-5.0 Board of the Neighborhood Building Blocks Fund

5.1 Composition. The Fund shall be governed by the Board, which shall consist of seven (7) members as follows:

5.1.1 The Director of DEDO or his designee, who shall serve as Chair;

5.1.2 Two (2) additional State Agency members appointed by the DEDO Director;

5.1.3 Three (3) members appointed by the Attorney General; and

5.1.4 One (1) member appointed by the DEDO Director, upon the concurrence of all of the foregoing members.

5.2 Powers. The Board shall have the power:

5.2.1 To solicit proposals for the use of the Fund from any person or entity, or through public notices;

5.2.2 To review and prioritize any applications or proposals for grants in a manner that is coordinated to the greatest degree possible with DOJ's Building Blocks Initiative and with the successful implementation of DDDs throughout the State;

5.2.3 To authorize DEDO to grant funds from the Fund; and

5.2.4 To establish committees, to enlist the assistance of state agencies to review grant applications, to contract for consultation or expert services in connection with the effectuation of its mission, and to have such other powers as are necessary to conduct the affairs of the Fund in accordance with the purposes set forth herein.

5.3 Meetings.

5.3.1 Meetings of the Board shall occur at least quarterly.

5.3.2 All meetings of the Board shall be noticed and conducted in accordance with Delaware’s Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”), 29 Del.C. §10001 et seq.

5.3.3 Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at the date, time, and location designated by the Chair, or in the absence of action by the Chair, by at least four (4) members of the Board. Members may attend meetings in person or via phone or teleconference.

5.3.4 If any member is unable to attend a meeting of the Board, such member, by written notice to the Chair no later than three (3) business days before such meeting, may designate another Board member as a proxy or send another person as a substitute. Any substitute designated in accordance with subsection 5.3.4 shall have all powers at such meeting, including the power to vote, as the member of the Board for whom such substitute is acting.

5.3.5 A quorum shall consist of a majority of the members of the Board, so long as at least one (1) DOJ Member and one (1) State Agency Member are present. At any noticed meeting at which a quorum is present, any power of the Board may be exercised, including the power to vote upon proposed grants or other uses of the Fund. If at any meeting, less than a quorum is present in person or by phone or teleconference, the Board may adjourn the meeting and re-notice it at such time as a quorum may participate.

5.3.6 The consent of a majority of the Board members present shall be required for approval on any vote.

5.3.7 The Chair shall appoint a person to keep minutes of all meetings. DEDO shall maintain such minutes in accordance with 29 Del.C. §10004(f). A copy of the minutes shall be circulated to each Board member within two weeks after each meeting.

5.4 Coordination with Downtown Development Districts and DOJ Crime Strategies Unit.

5.4.1 To the greatest extent possible, the Board shall work to coordinate with the efforts of the Downtown Development District initiative and the DOJ's Crime Strategies Unit.

5.4.2 The Board will support the implementation and ongoing success of DDDs throughout the State by inviting representatives from each municipality with a DDD to present to the Board information about the DDD, and identify any actions that would enhance community development, public protection, urban beautification, or any other actions that would have the effect of reducing crime or otherwise strengthening the neighborhoods within the DDD.

5.4.3 Among other strategies, the Crime Strategies Unit shall be working to weed out nuisance properties in high crime areas throughout the State. The Fund is designed to play a key role in the "seeding" component of a "weed and seed" strategy that will be the focus of the DOJ Building Blocks Initiative. Accordingly, the head of the DOJ Crime Strategies Unit shall attend each meeting of the Board, and shall present to the Board at such meetings a summary of the current efforts of the DOJ Crime Strategies Unit.

5.5 Vacancies.

5.5.1 Any Board member may resign at any time, and such resignation is effective immediately upon notice to the Chair, copied to all other Board members.

5.5.2 Any agency appointing a member to the Board may withdraw such appointment at any time and appoint another member, effective immediately upon notice to the Chair, copied to all other Board members.

5.5.3 Any vacancy occurring in the Board shall be filled by the agency or agencies that appointed such member.

5.5.4 If DOJ or any of the State Agency members withdraw their support for the Board member appointed by DEDO with the concurrence of the foregoing agencies, such member shall no longer serve on the Board, effective immediately upon notice by such agency to the Chair and all other Board members.

History

18 DE Reg. 464 (12/01/14)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 479-6.0 Grants

6.1 Applicants. Any natural person, community organization or neighborhood association, not-for-profit, for profit, or governmental entity (or subdivision thereof) are eligible to apply for Grant funding.

6.2 Eligible Projects. Monies from the Fund shall support neighborhood revitalization programs, including Grants to Applicants for community development, public protection, urban beautification, or any other purposes that have the effect of reducing crime or otherwise strengthening neighborhoods within the State of Delaware. Examples of Projects that may be eligible for Grant funding include, but are not limited to:

6.2.1 Planning activities, as set forth in subsection 6.3;

6.2.2 Pilot nuisance/law enforcement programs, including without limitation pilot initiatives relating to liquor stores in or adjacent to DDDs or areas that are the focus of the DOJ Building Blocks Initiative;

6.2.3 Neighborhood crime detection cameras and associated software and hardware;

6.2.4 Neighborhood lighting and/or streetscape improvements;

6.2.5 Neighborhood beautification programs;

6.2.6 Urban gardens or other projects that create, expand, or renovate urban parks or streetscapes.

6.2.7 Playground equipment, recreational equipment or other materials that enhance communities and serve to reduce crime.

6.2.8 Other Projects designed to reduce crime or revitalize neighborhoods that are sustainable without future grants from the Fund.

6.3 Initial Allocation Set-Aside for Planning Activities.

6.3.1 Of the Initial Allocation, up to $350,000 shall be allocated to support or reimburse local governments for the development of neighborhood-specific or city-wide strategic plans, comprehensive plans, or other plans focused on economic development, crime reduction, residential development or other similar revitalization efforts.

6.3.2 Of such funds, priority shall be given to requests by cities, towns, and unincorporated areas for reimbursement of the costs of generating applications for DDD designation. Effective June 15, 2015, any unused balance of the foregoing allocation shall be available for any qualified project as determined by the Board.

History

18 DE Reg. 464 (12/01/14)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 479-7.0 Application Procedures

7.1 Obtaining and Submitting Applications.

7.1.1 Applicants may obtain Application forms by:

7.1.1.1 Downloading the Application from the DEDO website at http://dedo.delaware.gov/;

7.1.1.2 Requesting an Application by contacting the Delaware Economic Development Office by phone (302) 739-4271, or by fax at (302) 577-8499; or

7.1.1.3 Mailing a request for Application to the Delaware Economic Development Office, Attention: Diane Laird; Carvel State Building, 820 North French Street, 10th Floor, Wilmington DE 19801.

7.1.2 Completed Applications, along with any required documentation, may be submitted online, via email, or by mail in accordance with procedures adopted by DEDO.

7.2 Confidentiality. Applicants may designate certain information as law enforcement sensitive, proprietary or otherwise confidential pursuant to FOIA. Consistent with FOIA, DEDO and the Reviewing Agency will take such measures as are appropriate to limit disclosure of such information to the Board and to the Reviewing Agency.

7.3 Initial Review and Recommendation.

7.3.1 Upon receipt of an Application for a Grant seeking funds from the Initial Allocation, DEDO shall forward same to the appropriate Reviewing Agency for initial review and recommendations in accordance with the following procedure:

7.3.1.1 Applications for funding for Projects having a principal purpose of neighborhood revitalization shall be reviewed by DEDO. Examples include Applications having a significant economic development component; Applications for funding for murals or other neighborhood beautification programs; and applications for funding for programs within the general purview of DEDO’s Main Street program.

7.3.1.2 Applications for funding for planning activities, as set forth in subsection 6.3, shall be reviewed by OSPC. In addition, OSPC shall review applications that involve significant land use components or potential land use impact, such as support for urban parks, urban gardening, streetscape design and similar applications.

7.3.1.3 Applications for funding for projects or programs having a principal purpose of crime reduction shall be reviewed by DOJ. Examples include applications for funding for neighborhood crime detection cameras and pilot nuisance abatement programs.

7.3.1.4 Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board Chair, DEDO Director and/or any Reviewing Agency hereunder is authorized to forward any Application to another State Agency (including but not limited to DSHA or DSHS), or DOJ, or any other entity with expertise relevant to the consideration of the application, for additional review and recommendations, if the Board Chair, DEDO Director or Reviewing Agency determines that it is necessary or desirable to do so.

7.4 Written Recommendations by Reviewing Agency.

7.4.1 Following the review of any Application and any supporting materials, but in all cases no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board, the Reviewing Agency shall forward its written recommendation for each Application to (a) the Board Chair, and (b) any DEDO staff person designated by the Chair to receive such recommendations. The Reviewing Agency shall make one of the following recommendations:

7.4.1.1 Approve the Application for the Grant in the amount requested by the Applicant;

7.4.1.2 Approve the Application, but for an amount less than requested by the Applicant;

7.4.1.3 Deny the Application; or

7.4.1.4 That the Application be held for further evaluation.

7.4.2 In all instances, the Reviewing Agency shall specify in writing the reasons underlying its recommendation. The Reviewing Agency is authorized to request additional information from the Applicant to the extent such information is necessary make a recommendation hereunder.

7.4.3 No later than ten (10) days prior to the date of the next scheduled Board meeting, the designated DEDO staff person shall forward to members of the Board all recommendations received from Reviewing Agencies.

7.5 Consideration of Applications by Board.

7.5.1 At the next scheduled Board meeting, the Reviewing Agency shall present its recommendations to the Board. The Board shall give due consideration to the recommendation of the Reviewing Agency, but shall not be bound thereby.

7.5.2 Following the presentation set forth in subsection 7.5.1, the Board shall:

7.5.2.1 Approve the Application in the amount recommended by the Reviewing Agency;

7.5.2.2 Approve the Application, but for an amount other than that which was recommended by the Reviewing Agency;

7.5.2.3 Deny the Application; or

7.5.2.4 Request that the Reviewing Agency reconsider its recommendation in light of evidence or information presented in connection with the Board’s review. In such instance, the reviewing agency shall present its revised recommendations at the next scheduled meeting of the Board.

7.5.3 The Board shall determine, in its sole discretion, appropriate clawback provisions for each Applicant under which the Applicant may be required to repay some or all of the Grant.

7.6 Criteria for Review of Applications. In connection with the review, recommendation, and approval or denial of any Application, Reviewing Agencies and the Board shall consider:

7.6.1 The Applicant’s ability to meet the objectives of the Fund, including the potential of the proposed project to reduce crime, provide support for the community, enhance economic development, or revitalize neighborhoods;

7.6.2 The level of community and local government support for the proposed project. Projects that have a Public Sponsor are generally preferred, and a Public Sponsor is required for any project that involves any form of licensing or permitting approval;

7.6.3 Whether the proposed project leverages charitable contributions or other public or private funds to provide a greater overall impact;

7.6.4 The ability of the proposed project to demonstrate success through objective, measurable criteria;

7.6.5 A demonstration that resources other than future grants from the Fund will be available to sustain any ongoing costs associated with a proposed project; and

7.6.6 Such other criteria that, in the discretion of the Board or Reviewing Agency, are relevant to the consideration of such Application.

7.7 In the event the Board approves an Application, the Applicant shall be issued a commitment letter outlining the terms and conditions of the Final Approval. The commitment letter must then be accepted by the Applicant and returned to the Board. The Applicant shall be bound by the terms and conditions set forth therein.

7.8 In the event the Board denies an Application, DEDO will advise the Applicant of the Board’s action in writing. The notice of denial to the Applicant will inform the Applicant that the denial does not preclude the Applicant from applying to the Board with respect to the same project after six months from the notice of denial, or requesting the consideration of other unrelated projects.

7.9 Unless waived or amended by the Board in its sole discretion, the Applicant shall, for a period of five (5) years following the award of Grant, submit to DEDO, on an annual basis, financial statements in a form acceptable to the Board, a progress report on the status of the Project, including, but not limited to, objective measurement data associated with each Project and the impact of the finding and any other information required by the Board. Each Applicant shall report to DEDO no later than June 30 of each of the years for which the report is required.

History

18 DE Reg. 464 (12/01/14)

500 Delaware Solid Waste Authority

501 Regulations of the Delaware Solid Waste Authority

1 Del. Admin. Code § 501-1.0 Purpose and Authorization

These Regulations are adopted pursuant to the Act to achieve the goals set forth therein.

History

5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1192 (03/01/09)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 501-2.0 Definitions

"Act" means the Delaware Solid Waste Authority Act, 7 Del.C. Ch. 64.

"Applicant" means any person applying for a License under these regulations.

"CEO" means Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of DSWA.

"Chairman" means the Director designated by the Governor as chairman of DSWA in accordance with 7 Del.C. §6403(a).

"Collection Vehicle" means any vehicle, truck, container, box, trailer, roll-off, or other device used for the collection, transportation or delivery of solid waste or recyclable materials.

“Companywide Policy” means a statement of policy or operating procedure adopted by a resolution of a company’s board of directors or other governing body, which statement of policy or operating procedure shall be applicable uniformly to all industrial facilities owned or operated by such company (including any subsidiary thereof) without regard to whether such industrial facilities are located within or outside of the State of Delaware.

“Construction and Demolition Waste” means the nonhazardous component of dry waste comprised of discarded materials from construction, restoration and demolition activities and projects. In order to meet this definition, construction and demolition waste must be free of any commingled municipal solid waste or dry waste from other sources.

"Contamination" means unacceptable material(s) mixed in a primary material, which in DSWA's sole judgment corrupts the intended use or the intended classification of the primary material. For example, a DSWA representative using visual senses may determine a load of material to be "contaminated" because municipal waste was found mixed in a load of material purported to be recyclable materials.

"DNREC" means the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control of the State of Delaware.

"Directors" means the directors of DSWA holding office in accordance with 7 Del.C. §6403.

"Dry Waste" means any solid waste including, but not limited to construction and demolition waste, plastics, rubber, lumber, trees, stumps, vegetative matter, asphalt pavement, asphaltic products incidental to construction/demolition debris, or other materials which have reduced potential for environmental degradation and leachate production.

"DSWA" means the Delaware Solid Waste Authority, an instrumentality of the State of Delaware, existing pursuant to the Act.

"DSWA Facility" means any DSWA solid waste disposal or recyclable materials site, system or process and the operation thereof, including but not limited to personnel, equipment and buildings. Such facility includes any landfill, recycling project, including resources recovery projects such as waste to energy projects, collection station, transfer station, or other solid waste processing or disposal facility for projects operated by, on behalf of, or under contract with DSWA.

"Hazardous Waste" means a solid waste, or combination of solid wastes, which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, or chemical or infectious characteristics may cause or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating irreversible illness, or poses a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported or disposed of, or otherwise managed. Without limitation, included within this definition are those hazardous wastes described in §§261.31, 261.32 and 261.33 of the Delaware Regulations Governing Hazardous Waste.

“Industrial Facility” means any land, and any building or other improvement thereon, which shall be maintained and utilized for the mechanical or chemical transformation of organic or inorganic substances into new products, characteristically using power-driven machines and materials handling equipment. The term “industrial facility” shall not include non-manufacturing business establishments, including hotels, restaurants, wholesale businesses, retail stores, warehouses, storage facilities, and health, social and educational institutions. Furthermore, the term “industrial facility” shall not include any land, and any building or other improvement thereon, that is primarily utilized for federal, state or local government activities.

"Industrial Solid Waste" means solid waste produced by or resulting from industrial applications, processes or operations and includes, by way of example and not by way of limitation, sludges of chemical processes, waste treatment plants, water supply treatment plants, and air pollution control facilities and incinerator residues, but does not include the solid waste generated at an industrial facility which is comparable to municipal solid waste, such as cafeteria waste, cardboard, paper and pallets, crates or other containers constructed of and containing non-hazardous combustible material.

"Licensee" means a person holding a License issued by DSWA pursuant to Article III of these Regulations.

"License" means the License to collect, transport and/or deliver Solid Waste in the State of Delaware, issued by DSWA in accordance with the provisions of Article 3.0 of these Regulations.

"License Stickers" means the stickers which DSWA issues under the License identifying the Licensee's account number and a vehicle number, which shall be affixed to both sides of the vehicle.

"Municipality" means a county, city, town or other entity or public body of the State of Delaware including but not limited to any State agency, department, instrumentality, commission, board, school district, and publicly supported institution of higher learning.

"Permit" means the stickers which DSWA issues under the License identifying the Licensee's account number and a vehicle number, which shall be affixed to both sides of the vehicle.

"Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, institution, cooperative enterprise, municipality, commission, political subdivision, or other entity.

"Recycling" means the process by which solid waste and other discarded materials are transformed into usable materials or managed separately in an authorized manner to reduce adverse environmental impacts.

"Recycling Center" means any solid waste management facility designed and operated by or on behalf of the DSWA for the purpose of receiving Recyclable Materials. This definition shall include drop off centers for recyclable Materials maintained throughout the State by DSWA, and shall also include the Delaware Recycling Center at Pigeon Point.

"Recyclable Materials" means materials or groups of materials that can be and commonly are collected or and separated from the waste stream and sold or used for beneficial purposes and in an authorized manner to reduce environmental impacts.

"Recycler" means a person in the business of collecting, transporting, and delivering recyclable materials.

"Solid Waste" means any garbage, refuse, sludge from a waste treatment plant, water supply treatment plant or air pollution control facility and other discarded material, including solid, liquid, semi-solid or contained gaseous material, resulting from industrial, commercial, mining and agricultural operations, and from community activities, but does not include solid or dissolved material in domestic sewage, or solid or dissolved materials in irrigation return flows or industrial discharges which are point sources subject to permits under 7 Del.C., Ch. 60 as amended, or source, special nuclear, or by-product materials defined by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, or materials separated on-site by the generator thereof for further use, service or value.

"Source Separation" or "Source Separated" means the process by which recyclable materials are segregated and kept apart from the waste stream by the generator thereof, at the source of generation, for the purpose of collection, disposition, or recycling or resources recovery.

"Special Solid Wastes" means those wastes that require extraordinary management. They include but are not limited to abandoned automobiles, white goods, used tires, waste oil, sludges, dead animals, agricultural and industrial solid waste, municipal ash, septic tank pumpings, and sewage residues.

"Transfer Station" means any facility where quantities of solid waste delivered by vehicle are consolidated or aggregated for subsequent transfer by vehicle for processing, recycling or disposal.

"Yard Waste" means plant material resulting from lawn maintenance or other horticultural gardening or landscaping activities and includes but is not limited to grass, leaves prunings, brush, shrubs, garden materials, Christmas trees, and tree limbs up to 4 inches in diameter.

History

5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1192 (03/01/09)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 501-3.0 Collection and Licensing

3.1 No person shall collect, transport, and/or deliver solid waste, or dry waste, except recyclable materials, in the State of Delaware without first having obtained a License, provided, however, that:

3.1.1 persons transporting and delivering solid waste, or dry waste, that they created on their premises resulting from their activities shall not be required to obtain a License; and

3.1.2 persons collecting, transporting and/or delivering solid waste, or dry waste, in the course of their employment by a person holding a License shall not be required to obtain a License.

3.1.3 persons who first became subject to this licensing requirement because of amendments to the regulations which require a License for the collection, transport, and/or delivery of dry waste, shall not be required to have such License for the 60 day period following the effective date of the regulations.

3.2 The CEO may designate a specific DSWA facility or facilities for delivery or disposal of solid waste, dry waste, or recyclable materials.

3.3 Each Licensee shall clearly display on both sides of the vehicle:

3.3.1 the License Stickers provided by DSWA which shall remain the property of DSWA and subject to cancellation, suspension and/or revocation. The License Stickers shall be legible at all times and shall be placed in an area of high visibility to allow immediate identification by DSWA Weighmasters and Compliance Officers. The License Stickers shall be not be placed on fuel or hydraulic tanks or reservoirs, or areas where the operation of mechanical parts would impair the visibility of the License Stickers;

3.3.2 the Licensee's business name with letters at least three (3) inches high and of a color that contrasts with the color of the vehicle. No name other than the Licensee's business name shall be displayed. A regularly used business logo may also be displayed.

3.4 Licensees shall maintain business offices and phone numbers as follows:

3.4.1 Licensees who collect on a yearly average 100 tons per month or more:

3.4.1.1 each Licensee shall maintain a manned business office location or locations and designate a representative in responsible charge thereof;

3.4.1.2 each Licensee shall provide a street address for the business office to which correspondence may be mailed;

3.4.1.3 [Reserved]

3.4.1.4 notification regarding any change of business location or telephone number shall be provided to DSWA in writing within seven days of such change.

3.5 Licensees who collect on a yearly average less than 100 tons per month:

3.5.1 each Licensee shall provide a street address for the business office or dwelling to which correspondence may be mailed. A Post Office Box shall not satisfy this requirement;

3.5.2 [Reserved]

3.5.3 notification regarding any change of business location or telephone number shall be provided to DSWA in writing within seven days of such change.

3.6 Each Licensee shall maintain insurance at the following minimum amounts:

3.6.1 Automobile liability: $350,000 combined bodily injury and property damage per occurrence;

3.6.2 General liability: bodily injury $300,000 per occurrence; property damage: $100,000 per occurrence; and

3.6.3 Workman's Compensation as required by law.

3.6.4 Each Licensee shall provide to DSWA new certification of the coverages specified in Section 3.6 including a certification within ten (10) days of renewal. Each such certification of insurance shall provide that DSWA receive at least thirty (30) days advance notice of any canceled, discontinued, or diminished coverage.

3.7 Each DSWA permitted vehicle shall, at all times:

3.7.1 Be maintained to prevent fluids or other contents from spilling onto any surface;

3.7.2 Be capable of being readily emptied;

3.7.3 Be kept in as much of a sanitary condition as possible to control the presence of vectors;

3.7.4 Be equipped so that it can be readily towed, and maintained in good operational condition for safe and stable operation and/or navigation in or about a DSWA facility; and

3.7.5 Be subject at all times to inspection by DSWA, including the contents thereof.

3.8 Each Licensee shall comply with the following requirements while collecting, transporting and/or delivering solid waste or dry waste.

3.8.1 Solid waste, or dry waste, shall not be processed, scavenged, modified, or altered unless in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

3.8.2 Solid waste, or dry waste, in collection vehicles and/or containers shall be suitably enclosed or covered to prevent littering or spillage of solid waste or fluids.

3.8.3 Solid waste shall not be stored in a collection vehicle for more than twenty-four (24) hours unless the solid waste is being delivered to a facility authorized to receive such waste and the facility is closed for the entire day when the twenty four hour period expires, in which case the collection vehicle may discharge the solid waste at the facility on the next day that the facility is open.

3.8.4 Any spillage shall be immediately cleaned up and removed.

3.8.5 No undue disturbance shall be caused in residential areas as a result of collection operations.

3.8.6 For Licensees newly licensed on and after January 10, 2016, such Licensees shall only utilize enclosed compactor type vehicles or “roll-offs” with a cover sufficient to prevent any spillage of, loss of, or littering for the collection, transportation, or delivery of solid waste, except for vehicles utilized only to collect, transport, or deliver solid wastes referenced in Section 4.2 and Section 4.3, Infra., or oversized bulky waste, such as couches and large household appliances (i.e., “white goods”).

3.9 All collection vehicles shall be owned in the name of the Licensee or leased in the name of the Licensee. Upon submission of an application for a first time License, each applicant shall provide a copy of a valid motor vehicle registration card for each collection vehicle. If the collection vehicle is not owned by the applicant, a copy of a written motor vehicle lease agreement shall also be submitted with the application.

3.10 As a minimum each Licensee, except for municipalities with a written agreement with a licensed collector for such backup, shall own and/or lease, in the name of the licensee, at least two fully and continuously operational collection vehicles of like service, except for down time for routine maintenance

3.11 Each Licensee shall pay all amounts due and owing to the DSWA for services at the time such services are rendered, unless such Licensee has a charge account established and in good standing in accordance with DSWA policy and procedure respecting charge account privileges.

3.12 Any person desiring to collect, transport, and/or deliver solid waste or dry waste, except recyclable materials, in the State of Delaware shall submit a completed application for License to DSWA on forms provided by DSWA substantially in the form set forth in Attachment "A" of these Regulations. DSWA shall approve or deny License applications within thirty (30) days of receipt of a completed application.

3.13 DSWA may require information to supplement that requested in Attachment "A" in reviewing License applications.

3.14 The License period for municipalities shall be five years. The License period for all Licensees except municipalities shall be two years, or such other time period as determined by DSWA’s CEO or COO. The License renewal application shall be submitted to DSWA at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration date of the existing License.

3.15 Before any additional collection vehicle or substitute collection vehicle is utilized for the collection, transportation, and/or delivery of solid waste or dry waste, the Licensee shall submit to DSWA the following:

3.15.1 The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the vehicle.

3.15.2 The state motor vehicle registration number.

3.15.3 A description of chassis by year and manufacturer.

3.15.4 A description of the body by year and manufacturer.

3.15.5 The legal weight limit of the vehicle.

3.15.6 The volume of the body of the vehicle in cubic yards.

3.15.7 Evidence of the insurance coverage as required by Section 3.6.

3.16 Each License shall contain the following:

3.16.1 Owners Name and/or trading name.

3.16.2 Physical and/or mailing addresses.

3.16.3 License period.

3.16.4 Authorized signature.

3.16.5 Special License conditions regarding collection, transportation, and/or delivery of solid waste or dry waste, as specified by DSWA.

3.17 The Licensee shall notify DSWA of any transfer of a License or title to a DSWA permitted vehicle within seven days of such transfer. Except for a municipality with a written agreement with a licensed collector for backup capacity, no person shall be entitled to collect, transport and/or deliver solid waste or dry waste under another person's License.

3.18 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in these Regulations, a Licensee may operate a replacement vehicle on a temporary basis for a period of fifteen (15) days; provided further, that the licensee shall provide DSWA an original signed letter on company letterhead providing the information listed in §3.15 of these Regulations. An original letter must be submitted for each day of operation until DSWA License Stickers are properly displayed on the vehicle or the vehicle is removed from temporary service. Letters must be taken to the weighstation of the DSWA Solid Waste Facility. Only persons licensed by DSWA shall utilize properly complete letters of authorization. No other letters of authorization shall be accepted at DSWA facilities.

3.19 No License shall be issued to any person who:

3.19.1 has a charge account with DSWA that is past due in accordance with DSWA policies or

3.19.2 is obligated to file a report in accordance with these Regulations and has not done so for the immediately preceding calendar year.

3.19.3 holds or has held a License which has been revoked;

3.19.4 holds or has held a License which has been suspended, for such period as the License is suspended;

3.19.5 holds or has held an interest in any Licensee whose License has been revoked;

3.19.6 holds or has held an interest in any Licensee whose License has been suspended, for such period as the License is suspended; and

3.19.7 owns, in whole or in part, operating assets, including vehicles and routes, which were acquired from a Licensee whose License was revoked or suspended and who acquired such assets from such Licensee for less than fair market value. Applicants for a License may be required to produce records and other information to demonstrate that they comply with this paragraph before a License will be issued.

3.20 Any person who first collects, transports, and/or delivers solid waste or dry waste, except recyclable materials, within the State of Delaware, without leaving first obtained a License under this Article, shall not be issued a License required under this Article, until the expiration of one hundred twenty (120) days after the last day on which such collection, transportation and delivery without a License occurred, or as determined by the CEO, or his designee.

3.21 Any Licensee who does not maintain his principal place of business in Delaware shall designate an agent, by name and street address (box number not acceptable), for service of process within Delaware. The agent shall be either an individual resident in Delaware or a corporation authorized under Title 8 of the Delaware Code to transact business in Delaware.

3.22 Before a License application is approved or denied, DSWA shall determine whether the applicant is able and reasonably certain to comply with these Regulations. Such determination may take into account any relevant factors including, but not limited to, the prior conduct of the applicant or any person, as defined herein, who is employed by or is otherwise associated with the applicant and may significantly affect the applicant's performance as it is related to the licensed activities. If the application is denied, the determination shall be reduced to writing and include the rationale for denial. Any person denied a License shall be entitled to request a hearing on such determination before the Directors of DSWA in accordance with these Regulations.

3.23 A Licensee shall give written notice to DSWA within seven (7) days of any of the following:

3.23.1 sale or conveyance of a significant portion of its assets;

3.23.2 sale or conveyance of a significant portion of the equity interest (e.g. stock) held in it;

3.23.3 purchase or other acquisition of a significant portion of the assets of another Licensee;

3.23.4 purchase or other acquisition of a significant portion of the equity interest in another Licensee. For purposes of this paragraph, a significant portion shall mean one-half. Fragmentation of a transfer into smaller portions shall not be used to avoid the requirements of this paragraph.

3.23.5 Any transfer, assignment or other arrangement whereby the customers or accounts of one Licensee are serviced by another Licensee. Such notice shall include the number and type (e.g., commercial, municipal, residential, industrial, etc.) of accounts or customers affected, and a description of the geographical location in which such accounts or customers are located.

3.24 With respect to any vehicle which accesses a DSWA facility based on the extension of credit by DSWA, the vehicles shall use:

3.24.1 License Stickers;

3.24.2 RF transponders;

3.24.3 barcode identification Cards; or

3.24.4 Other identification as permitted by DSWA.

By using one or more of the above required items, the originally assigned person is accepting responsibility for all charges to the person's account. The required identification items are the property of DSWA and must be removed, returned, and/or destroyed in accordance with existing DSWA policy upon selling or transferring a vehicle. The originally assigned person remains responsible for all charges to his account until DSWA receives written documentation from the person to confirm a change in the status of the account or the account vehicle. (For example: selling or trading a vehicle.)

3.25 Each Licensee shall submit a report for the preceding calendar year no later than February 1 of each year to DSWA stating, with respect to any waste collected in the State of Delaware and disposed of at a location other than a DSWA Solid Waste Facility, the quantities and types of waste disposed of, the names and address of the facility where it was disposed of, and any other information required on a form to be supplied by DSWA (See Attachment B).

History

5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1192 (03/01/09)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 501-4.0 Use of DSWA Facilities by Municipalities and Their Contractors

4.1 Any solid waste, including but not limited to dry waste, that is generated in the State of Delaware, and collected or transported by a Licensee or by any person on behalf of a Licensee, or any municipality, or by a person pursuant to an agreement with any municipality, shall be disposed of at a DSWA facility, unless it is a solid waste listed in Section 4.2 or Section 4.3. Any Licensee, municipality, or other person that enters into an agreement for the collection or transportation of such solid waste that is required to be delivered to a DSWA facility pursuant to this section shall include in such agreement a requirement that the solid waste shall be disposed at a DSWA facility. Every person required by contract to deliver solid waste or Recyclable Materials to a DSWA facility shall comply with such requirement.

4.2 The following solid wastes shall not be delivered to a DSWA facility:

4.2.1 Hazardous wastes

4.2.2 Explosives

4.2.3 Pathological and infectious wastes

4.2.4 Radioactive wastes

4.2.5 Solid wastes, as determined by the CEO or his designee, which will, because of their quantity, physical properties, or chemical composition, have an adverse effect on the DSWA facility, or the operation of the DSWA facility, or if an effective means of risk and cost allocation cannot be achieved.

4.2.6 Wastes which are prohibited by the DSWA facility(s) DNREC permit.

4.2.7 Solid wastes, except recyclable materials, generated outside the State of Delaware.

4.3 The following solid waste may but is not required to be delivered to a DSWA facility for disposal or recycling, upon payment of the subject to any limitations imposed by statute, regulation or permit conditions; or otherwise appropriate fee or user charge, provided that delivery of such solid waste is not otherwise proscribed by §4.2:

4.3.1 Yard waste, subject to any limitations imposed by statute, regulation or permit conditions; or otherwise unless the CEO or his designee determines such waste would have an adverse effect on the DSWA facility, in which case Yard Waste shall not be delivered to the DSWA facility.

4.3.2 Non-hazardous waste resulting from emergency clean-up actions.

4.3.3 Any special solid waste allowed at a DSWA facility pursuant to Section 6.0 of these regulations.

4.3.4 Asbestos.

4.3.5 Source separated recyclable materials

4.3.6 Industrial solid waste

4.3.7 Agricultural waste generated on a farm

4.3.8 Tires

4.3.9 Construction and demolition waste generated and collected in New Castle County.

4.3.10 Waste materials collected from industrial facilities which have adopted and implemented a companywide policy requiring all waste materials generated at its industrial facilities to be disposed at waste to energy plants. In order for waste to qualify under this subsection 4.3.10, the Licensee transporting such waste must provide a written notification from the industrial facility to the DSWA stating: (i) the name and location of the industrial facility in Delaware; (ii) the industrial facility’s companywide policy; (iii) the date and manner by which such companywide policy was adopted; and (iv) the name and location of the waste to energy plant to which the waste materials are being transported. The Licensee seeking to take advantage of this Subsection 4.3.10 must deliver the notice to the DSWA before transporting waste materials to a waste to energy plant.

History

5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1192 (03/01/09)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 501-5.0 Use of DSWA Facilities by Persons Other Than Municipalities and Their Contractors

5.1 Except as provided in Section 5.2, any person, other than a municipality and any person under an agreement with a municipality with respect to solid waste that must be delivered to a DSWA facility pursuant to Section 4.1, may dispose of the following at a DSWA facility (unless the CEO or his designee determines such waste would have an adverse effect in the DSWA facility) or other facility authorized to receive such waste: solid waste, including, but not limited to yard waste, dry waste, and recyclable materials.

5.2 Every person shall deliver solid waste to a DSWA facility to the extent so required by any agreement between such person, or its assignee, and DSWA.

5.3 No person shall deliver to a DSWA facility any waste listed in Section 4.2 of these regulations.

History

5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1192 (03/01/09)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 501-6.0 Special Solid Waste

6.1 Any person causing or allowing special solid waste to be delivered to any DSWA facility shall obtain the approval of DSWA prior to commencement of such delivery; provided however, that where more than one person is involved in the generation and delivery of a particular special solid waste, approval of DSWA obtained by one person shall be sufficient. DSWA has adopted a policy on special solid wastes which provides detailed information regarding the approval process.

6.2 In the event that there are any risks or additional costs involved in accepting any special solid wastes, the CEO may impose a special solid waste disposal surcharge to compensate DSWA for such risks and additional costs, including administrative expenses and overhead. The following factors shall be considered in determining the amount of such special solid waste surcharge:

6.2.1 Quantity of waste to be disposed of;

6.2.2 Degree of risk associated with such disposal;

6.2.3 Additional handling, processing and disposal costs;

6.2.4 Additional administrative expenses and overhead;

6.2.5 Additional environmental protection controls including monitoring.

6.3 The special solid waste surcharge shall be set by the CEO, without notice and public hearing thereon, and may be done on a case by case basis.

6.4 Any person causing or allowing special solid waste to be delivered to a DSWA facility operated by or on behalf of DSWA shall be deemed to have agreed to indemnify and hold harmless DSWA from any liability arising from disposal of such special solid waste and to have agreed to reimburse DSWA for any costs reasonably incurred to protect against or reduce any risk resulting therefrom; provided, however, such person, if such person has not caused or allowed the delivery of a hazardous substance within the meaning of the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation Liability Act (CERCLA), as amended, 42 USC Section 9601, et.seq., shall not be liable under this subsection to DSWA for harm or damage caused by the negligence of DSWA.

6.5 It shall be the responsibility of each generator of special solid waste, in addition to the person collecting, transporting and delivering it, to obtain the approval of DSWA for disposal of special solid waste at the DSWA facility and to assure that such waste is delivered to the DSWA facility for disposal. Such solid waste shall not be disposed in a DSWA facility if:

6.5.1 DSWA refuses to approve the disposal of such waste at a DSWA facility; or

6.5.2 the generator of such waste determines or agrees to have such waste disposed of at another properly licensed or permitted facility;

6.5.3 the solid waste is described in § 4.2.

6.6 Any person aggrieved by a determination of the CEO or his designee, under this Article or Sections 4.2 and 4.3, may seek review thereof by the Directors of DSWA in accordance with the Act, and these Regulations.

History

5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1192 (03/01/09)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 501-7.0 Operating in a DSWA Facility

7.1 All vehicles entering a DSWA facility to deliver solid waste, dry waste, construction and demolition waste or recyclable materials, shall proceed to the appropriate scale. Each vehicle shall come to a full stop before driving onto the scale, for weighing in or for weighing out. Quick stopping or starting on the scales will not be permitted. All personnel must remain in the vehicle unless directed by the Weighmaster to come to the scale house window. After weighing, the vehicle must not leave the scales until authorized to do so by the Weighmaster and must proceed to the designated area at the DSWA facility. In the event that an invoice generated from the charging of fees or user charges at a DSWA facility is not paid in accordance with DSWA credit policies the License may be revoked or suspended. Before the License revocation and/or denial of use, the user may have a hearing before the Directors of DSWA, and the user shall be given at least fifteen (15) days notice of the hearing. The procedure for obtaining and holding the hearing shall be as set forth in these Regulations.

7.2 After weighing and at the direction of the Weighmaster or other DSWA representative, each vehicle shall proceed to the area designated. Spotters at the landfill face or on the tipping floor shall direct the vehicles to a special loading/unloading location. Vehicle drivers shall maintain safe distances from other vehicles at all times while at a DSWA facility. At small load facilities, waste shall be disposed only in the containers that have been provided. The contents of each vehicle shall be discharged as quickly as possible and the vehicle shall leave as directed by the operating contractor. Clean-up is allowed only at designated locations. No roll-off boxes will be dropped anywhere in a DSWA facility without the express approval from a DSWA representative.

7.3 Each vehicle operator shall exercise caution, due care, and safe procedures in all operations at all DSWA facilities. Vehicle drivers who disregard the posted speed limits on a DSWA facility may be denied access to any DSWA facility. Vehicle operators shall follow directions from the DSWA or its representative.

7.4 No hand sorting, picking over, or salvaging of solid waste, dry waste or recyclable materials will be permitted at any time, without specific DSWA approval.

7.5 All vehicle operators and other personnel proceed onto the delivery area or location at their own risk. DSWA shall not be liable for acts or omissions of its contractors, persons using a DSWA facility, or other third persons in or about a DSWA facility.

7.6 No loitering will be permitted in any DSWA facility.

7.7 DSWA reserves the right to redirect vehicles to alternate locations within the DSWA facility, if for any reason in the opinion of DSWA's representative, the original location cannot handle the load or type of material.

7.8 There shall be no smoking at any DSWA facility.

7.9 The DSWA from time to time may adopt and post other rules for DSWA facilities. It is the responsibility of Licensees and other persons using DSWA facilities to familiarize themselves with and to obey such rules.

7.10 Any vehicle that is immobile and obstructing facility operations may be moved to a nonconflicting area by DSWA representatives after notifying the Licensee's driver. The Licensee's driver will be given reasonable time to contact his office either through radio or telephone. If the problem vehicle poses a safety or fire hazard, it will be removed immediately after giving notice to the driver. Licensee shall also give written instructions to drivers on proper procedures for towing.

7.11 To prevent material from falling off vehicles and to minimize litter, all vehicles, including but not limited to pick-up trucks, entering a DSWA facility shall be sufficiently secured through the use of tarpaulins or ropes or netting or enclosures sufficient to prevent the material from falling off the vehicles. Vehicles shall remain secured until reaching the designated untarping area at the DSWA facility.

7.12 DSWA shall have the right to require unloading of the contents of any vehicle at a DSWA facility for the purpose of inspection.

7.13 If any prohibited wastes, hazardous wastes, explosives, toxic substance, pathological and infectious wastes, radioactive wastes are found, then the person delivering such waste to a DSWA facility shall be subject to the sanctions that may be imposed under Section 10.0 and other applicable laws and regulations and that person shall be notified and given an opportunity to properly remove all of the waste emptied from the solid waste collection vehicle at his expense. If that is not accomplished within four (4) hours (or the end of the facility business hours, whichever is greater) of such notice, which shall be either in person or by telephone, or, if the person cannot be reached immediately, either in person or by telephone, DSWA may proceed to arrange for removal and proper disposal of the entire load and the person who delivered such material to the DSWA facility shall be liable to DSWA for all costs incurred by DSWA in arranging for proper disposal, including, without limitation, DSWA's out-of-pocket expenses, contractor's fees, disposal costs, overhead supervisory costs, legal fees, testing costs, and transportation costs.

History

5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1192 (03/01/09)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 501-8.0 Recycling

8.1 Any person who owns or operates a program or facility within the State of Delaware for the purpose of recycling or resources recovery of materials in excess of 5 tons annually shall file with DSWA an annual registration statement in the form which appears as Attachment C to these regulations. Such statement shall be filed no later than February 1 of each year.

8.2 At a Recycling Center, no person shall:

8.2.1 dispose of solid waste or litter other than source separated recyclable materials or, to the extent appropriate, construction and demolition waste;

8.2.2 leave materials outside of containers specifically designated for such materials;

8.2.3 deposit into a container any material other than the specific source separated recyclable material for which the recycling container is marked to receive;

8.2.4 damage, deface, or abuse a container;

8.2.5 block or obstruct vehicles;

8.2.6 loiter; or

8.2.7 scavenge any recyclable materials.

8.3 The collection and transportation of recyclable materials shall be subject to the requirements of subsections 8.3.1 through 8.3.3 below:

8.3.1 Recyclable materials shall be source separated, segregated and stored apart from solid waste at the place of generation, including any materials to be collected under curbside recycling programs;

8.3.2 Any Recyclable Materials that are not delivered to a DSWA facility and that are in the possession of a Municipality (or any person under contract with such Municipality) or that are in the possession of a person required by contract with the DSWA to deliver solid waste to DSWA facilities, shall be delivered for processing only to a recycling facility that certifies as to its operations that: (i) the rate of recovery from recyclable materials is at least eighty percent (80%) by weight unless the waste is construction and demolition waste, in which case the rate of recovery is at least fifty percent (50%) by weight; and (ii) materials recovered (i.e., not residue) must be recovered for reuse and not for disposal as solid waste. The foregoing certification shall be provided in the form attached hereto as Attachment D;

8.3.3 The facility at which such recyclable materials are being handled or processed shall operate in full compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, permits, conditions or other requirements; and

8.3.4 All Licensees that have transported Recyclable Materials during the course of any calendar year shall report on a form substantially similar to Attachment F, no later than March 1 of the following year, the tonnage of recyclables delivered to each non-DSWA facility during such year and the average rate of recovery from Recyclables at each such facility for such year. The annual report shall contain a certification from the Licensee that to the best of the Licensee's knowledge, the materials recovered from Recyclables delivered to such facility were sold or delivered into the market for recovered materials and were not landfilled.

8.4 Waste residue resulting from recycling, resources recovery or beneficial use of Delaware solid waste and dry waste (including construction and demolition waste) which is generated from such activities conducted within the State of Delaware shall not be considered recyclable materials for purposes of this Regulation and the Delaware Code.

8.5 Solid waste and dry waste collected for purposes of incineration, waste to energy, or conversion to any type or form of waste derived fuel, in whole or in part shall not be treated as recyclable materials for purposes of this Regulation and the Delaware Code.

History

5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1192 (03/01/09)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 501-9.0 Transfer Station Requirements

9.1 Any person operating a transfer station for solid waste within the State of Delaware shall;

9.1.1 prepare daily and maintain (for minimum period of three years after preparation) records of the solid waste handled at the transfer station showing the source and final disposition of such waste after removal from transfer station, including address of such final disposition. The records to be maintained shall be adequate to provide all information required by the Transfer Station Monthly Solid Waste Report, shown in Attachment E;

9.1.2 submit to DSWA the report required by §9.1.1 of these Regulations and verify the accuracy thereof to DSWA on or before the twentieth (20th) day of the month following the month for which the report is compiled. The report shall be in the form of the Transfer Station Monthly Solid Waste Report, shown in Attachment E;

9.1.3 make the records required to be maintained and preserved by §9.1.1 of these Regulations available for inspection by representatives of DSWA during normal business hours.

9.2 DSWA through its designated representatives shall have the right to inspect any transfer station in the State of Delaware and solid waste hauling vehicles entering and leaving the transfer station.

History

5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1192 (03/01/09)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 501-10.0 Review, Enforcement and Sanctions

10.1 Any person who violates a provision of these Regulations or a License condition shall be subject to the following sanctions:

10.1.1 If the violation has been completed, a civil penalty of not less than One Hundred ($100) Dollars and not more than Five Thousand ($5000) Dollars shall be assessed per violation pursuant to a civil action brought in the Delaware Court of Common Pleas;

10.1.2 For violations of §§ 6430 or 6431 pertaining to infectious waste, if the violation has been completed, a civil penalty of not less than One Thousand ($1,000) Dollars and not more than Ten Thousand ($10,000) Dollars shall be assessed per violation pursuant to a civil action brought in the Delaware Superior Court;

10.1.3 In the alternative, after notice and a hearing before the DSWA board of directors, DSWA may suspend or revoke a License, or DSWA may impose an administrative penalty of between Five Hundred ($500) Dollars and Two Thousand Five Hundred ($2,500) Dollars per violation;

10.1.4 If a violation resulting in sanctions under 10.1.1 through 10.1.3 continues for a number of days, each day of such violation shall be considered a separate completed violation;

10.1.5 If the violation is continuous, or there is substantial likelihood that it will reoccur, DSWA may seek a temporary restraining order, a preliminary injunction or permanent injunction in the Delaware Court of Chancery.

Attachment A

To: Delaware Solid Waste Authority

P.O. Box 455

Dover, DE 19903-0455

I hereby apply for a Solid Waste Collectors License for the period of July1, 20___ through June 30, 20___ in accordance with the Regulations of the Delaware Solid Waste Authority. Accordingly, the following is submitted: Note: This application will not be processed unless all requested information is provided and deemed complete including;

Proof of insurance as required by section 3.04;

Minimum Bond or Surety, as required by Section 3.10; and,

A copy of your Delaware Business License.

Applicant: (Individual or Firm Name)
Doing business as: (name to appear on License)
Business Office Information: (one phone number must be a Delaware number) OFFICE A:

Street Area code - Phone number

City State Zip Code

Name of Individual having administrative responsibility at this location

OFFICE B:

Street Area code - Phone number

City State Zip Code

Name of Individual having administrative responsibility at this location

Answering service if applicable:

Name of service

Street Area code - Phone number

City State Zip Code

Name of Individual having administrative responsibility at this location

Registered Agents or Authorized Representatives:

A: ______________________________________________________________________________

Name

Street Area code - Phone number

City State Zip Code

B: ______________________________________________________________________________

Name

Street Area code - Phone number

City State Zip Code

Type of business:  Sole Proprietorship  Partnership  Municipality  Corporation*

If Non-Delaware Corporation, provide proof of Delaware Registration

Date business was established:
Delaware Business License number: (contact Division of Revenue)
DNREC Waste Haulers License number:
Federal Taxpayer Identification number:
Owners or partners in unincorporated business. Indicate percentage of ownership:

Name Percentage

Street City State Zip Code

B:_____________________________________________________________________

Name Percentage

Street City State Zip Code

C: _____________________________________________________________________

Name Percentage

Street City State Zip Code

Officers, Directors, Shareholders holding in excess of 10% of issued Stock in incorporated business:

A: ___________________________________________________________________________

Name Percentage

Street City State Zip Code

B: ___________________________________________________________________________

Name Percentage

Street City State Zip Code

C: ___________________________________________________________________________

Name Percentage

Street City State Zip Code

Indicate if any partnership or corporation other than applicant has any interest, direct or indirect, in the License applied for, or in the business conducted under such License. (If so, state names, addresses, and interest of the partnerships, corporations, and principals involved, indicating the nature and extent of the interest.)

 Not applicable  Applicable, provide details:

Indicate if any individual, partnership or corporation other than applicant receives or will receive (by way of rent, salary, or otherwise) all or any portion of percentage of the gross or net profits or income derived from business conducted under License applied for:

 Not applicable  Applicable, provide details:

Indicate if your company or parent company has ever been convicted of civil or criminal offenses concerning waste transporting, processing, or disposal.

 No  Yes (Provide details: Use the back of this sheet or separate sheet if necessary)

Indicate if the applicant, any person mentioned in this application, or any person having a beneficial interest in the application has ever been denied a License to collect solid waste.

 Not applicable  Applicable, provide details:

State general area served by applicant:

Indicate days of the week collections are made:

 Mon  Tue  Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun

Daily average weight of Household solid waste collected: ______________________________ Tons
Daily average weight of Municipal solid waste collected: ______________________________ Tons
Daily average weight of Commercial/Industrial solid waste collected: ___________________ Tons
Other solid waste collected: Tons.
Indicate location(s) where solid waste is being or will be delivered:

Type of Waste

Location Delivered

Statement of experience in solid waste collection, transportation, and/or disposal:

Consent to inspections:

The applicant hereby agrees and consents to the inspection at any time or place, by any employee of the Delaware Solid Waste Authority who presents identification of his/her status as an employee of DSWA, of any vehicle owned or operated on behalf of the applicant which displays a License Sticker issued by DSWA. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the applicant also hereby agrees and consents to the inspection, by any employee of DSWA, of any container used for the deposit of any material which the applicant may transport with a vehicle which displays a License Sticker issued by DSWA.

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN AND ATTACHED HERETO IS TRUE AND CORRECT AND THAT I HAVE READ AND AM FAMILIAR WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE REGULATIONS OF THE DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY.

I SPECIFICALLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY SECTION 4.01, IF APPLICABLE, WHICH REQUIRES CONTRACTORS WHO COLLECT OR HAUL SOLID WASTE PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT WITH A MUNICIPALITY (INCLUDING TOWNS, CITIES, COUNTIES, STATE AGENCIES, ETC.) TO DELIVER SUCH SOLID WASTE TO A DSWA FACILITY.

Date Signature of Applicant Title

Printed or typed name of Applicant

STATE OF ________________________________ COUNTY OF _________________________________

Before me appeared ________________________________, who under oath certifies that the information

Print Name

provided in this application is true and correct.

Date Notary Public

ATTACHMENT B

SOLID WASTE HAULER REPORT FOR WASTE GENERATED IN DELAWARE AND DELIVERED AND/OR DISPOSED AT OTHER THAN DSWA FACILITY

From: ______________________________ Reporting Period: ___________________________________

To: Delaware Solid Waste Authority Date: _____________________________________________

TYPE OF WASTE

TONS RECEIVED

TONS DISPOSED

DISPOSAL FACILITY

Tons Location Name Address

SOLID WASTE

a. Delaware

b. Other

TOTAL

SPECIAL SOLID WASTE

a. Delaware

b. Other

TOTAL

DRY WASTE

a. Delaware

B. Other

TOTAL

GRAND TOTAL

CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge, this

day of , A.D. 20 .

Notary Public Signature Owner’s Representative

Notary Public Printed Name Owners Representative Printed Name and Title:

ATTACHMENT C

REGISTRATION STATEMENT – RECYCLING PROGRAM/FACILITIES

Name of Person or Entity (the Registrant):

Address and Phone Number of the Registrant:

Address(es) and Phone Number(s) of any and all recycling facilities located in the State of Delaware owned or operated by the Registrant:

Description of recycling activity engaged in by Registrant:

Annual Tons Recycled: __________________________________

Annual Tons Disposed of as Residue: _______________________

I hereby represent that I am authorized to file this statement on behalf of the Registrant, and certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, this ___ day of ________________, A.D. 20.

Notary Public Signature

Printed Name and Title

ATTACHMENT D

MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY

ANNUAL CERTIFICATION

I, [name], [title] of [name of MRF] (the “Facility”) do hereby certify that I am a representative of the Facility authorized to provide the certifications provided herein; and I further certify as follows with respect to the operations of the Facility during the preceding 12 month period:

Did the Facility process recyclable materials other than construction and demolition waste?

YES___ NO___

Did the Facility achieve an average recovery rate of at least 80% by weight for such recyclable materials in each month during the period certified? YES___ NO____
Did the Facility process construction and demolition waste?

YES___ NO___

Did the Facility achieve an average recovery rate of at least 650% by weight for such construction and demolition waste in each month during the period certified?

YES___ NO____

Was the Facility in substantial and material compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws?

YES___ NO___

The foregoing responses are true and correct to the best of my knowledge this ______day of

_____________, 20 .

Name

Title

Notary Public: __________________________________

My Commission Expires: _________________________

ATTACHMENT E

TRANSFER STATION MONTHLY SOLID WASTE REPORT

Transfer Station Name: __________________________________________

Transfer Station Number: ________________________________________

Transfer Station Operator: _______________________________________

From: ________________________________ Reporting Period:

To: Delaware Solid Waste Authority Date:

TYPE OF WASTE

TONS RECEIVED

TONS DISPOSED

DISPOSAL FACILITY

Tons Location (Name and Address

SOLID WASTE

a. Delaware

b. Other

TOTAL

SPECIAL SOLID WASTE

a. Delaware

b. Other

TOTAL

DRY WASTE

a. Delaware

B. Other

TOTAL

GRAND TOTAL

CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge, this

day of , A.D. 20 .

Notary Public Signature Owner’s Representative

Notary Public Printed Name Owners Representative Printed Name and Title:

ATTACHMENT F

ANNUAL SOLID WASTE HAULER REPORT FOR RECYCLABLES COLLECTED IN DELAWARE AND DELIVERED AND/OR DISPOSED AT OTHER THAN DSWA FACILITY

Reporting Year: 20__ Date:_____________

Facility Identification Type (C&D or All Other) Tons Delivered Average Recovery Rate

I hereby certify that all material recovered from Recyclables delivered to non-DSWA facilities during the course of the year that is the subject of this report and that is reported in the “Tons Recovered” column above was, to the best of my knowledge and after reasonable inquiry, sold or otherwise delivered into the market for commodities recovered from recyclable materials and was not landfilled or otherwise disposed of as solid waste.

I hereby represent that I am authorized to file this statement on behalf of the Licensee, and certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, this ___ day of ________________, 20.

Notary Public Signature

Printed Name and Title:_______________________________________

History

5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
5 DE Reg. 100 (07/01/01)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 1192 (03/01/09)
15 DE Reg. 637 (11/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 313 (09/01/13)
19 DE Reg. 613 (01/01/16)

502 Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan

1 Del. Admin. Code § 502 Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan

Statutory Authority: 7 Delaware Code,

Section 6403 (7 Del.C. §6403)

Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan

For Delaware:

Moving Toward Zero Waste

INTRODUCTION

Purpose and History

Preface to 2015 Amendments

This Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan adopted on May 1, 2010, restated in its entirety the prior version of the Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan originally adopted in 1994 and amended in 1999. In the intervening five years since the adoption of this plan, many events and circumstances have occurred which render obsolete a number of the discussions and descriptions contained herein. For example:

While these changes are worthy of note, the majority of material and information in this Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan remains relevant. The 2015 amendments are intended to capture DSWA’s decision to direct, by regulation, all Delaware solid waste to DSWA designated facilities in conjunction with implementation of a new Discount Disposal Fee Agreement.

Purpose

The enactment in 1975 of Title 7, Chapter 64 of the Delaware Code made the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) responsible for developing, adopting and implementing the Statewide Waste Management Plan for Delaware. DSWA last adopted a Statewide Plan in May, 1994. An amendment to the 1994 Plan was adopted by the DSWA in March, 1999.

House Joint Resolution No. 5 was proposed during the 2009 Legislative Session requesting that the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and DSWA “enter into discussions leading to a plan with enabling legislation to be delivered to the Legislature of the State of Delaware”.

DSWA agreed with DNREC that DSWA would develop a statewide solid waste management plan incorporating zero waste principles for review by DNREC and presentation to the General Assembly. This document represents DSWA’s ten-year plan, incorporating zero waste principles to provide the framework for actions taken by DSWA and other stakeholders in Delaware to maximize recycling and diversion of materials from landfill disposal.

History

Prior to the establishment of DSWA, a disjointed system of public and private collection and disposal existed throughout Delaware. Delaware had no significant public recycling programs and minimal private recycling companies.

Growth of population led to an increased quantity and complexity of solid waste generation, which made waste disposal problems acute in the densely populated areas. In less densely populated areas, the protection of the groundwater and wetlands were not a consideration in the disposal of solid waste.

The counties and municipalities turned to the State for solutions to their solid waste disposal problems. The State Legislature established The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) on August 12, 1975, based on a recommendation from DNREC in a document entitled, “State Plan for Solid Waste Management”.

DSWA is a public instrumentality of the State of Delaware, directed by statute to establish various programs related to the management of solid waste in a manner which best serves the citizens of the State and enhances protection of the environment. The establishment and implementation of programs for the management of solid waste must be consistent with DSWA’s Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan (Plan).

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The Plan consists of the establishment of policies and goals, together with identification of programs necessary to implement the policies and goals, directed from a State level in order for DSWA to execute them. The Plan is intended to address the roles and responsibilities of DSWA in solid waste disposal and recycling diversion activities as they relate to public bodies (State, counties, municipalities) and private enterprise. This Plan is based on Zero Waste Principles. According to the Zero Waste Alliance:

“Zero Waste is a goal that is ethical, economical, efficient and visionary, to guide people in changing their lifestyles and practices to emulate sustainable natural cycles, where all discarded materials are deigned to become resources for others to use.

Zero Waste means designing and managing products and processes to systematically avoid and eliminate the volume and toxicity of waste and materials, conserve and recover all resources, and not burn or bury them.

Implementing Zero Waste will eliminate all discharges to land, water or air that are a threat to planetary, human, animal or plant health.”1

CHAPTER 1

Waste Generation and Demographics

Introduction

DSWA is ultimately responsible for managing the solid waste generated in Delaware. While DSWA has some capacity to slow the quantities delivered to its’ transfer stations and landfills through waste diversion programs, much of the demand for DSWA disposal capacity is driven by population and economic growth, as well as decisions by Delawareans to recover materials that would otherwise go to landfill.

DSWA began accepting waste for disposal in 1980. Since its inception, DSWA has been faced with significant growth in population and economic activity, and resulting growth in solid waste requiring disposal.

Figure 1-1 Delaware Population Growth and Projections, 1900 – 2030

As illustrated by Figure 1-1 the population of Delaware has almost doubled between 1970 and 2008, and the growth rate has continued unabated since DSWA’s last solid waste management plan was released in 1994 (as amended in 1999). In fact, between 1990 and 2000 Delaware was the 13th fastest growing state in the United States.2

The majority of growth in Delaware has been due to net immigration, as illustrated by Figure 1-2, as opposed to natural increases (the red line in Figure 1-2) associated with births and deaths which have remained relatively flat over the past 30 years.

Figure 1-2 Sources of Population Growth in Delaware, 1970 - 2002

(Source: Center for Applied Demography and Survey Research, University of Delaware)

These high growth rates have significantly impacted DSWA’s facility planning. For example, DSWA’s 1994 Plan reported that residential tonnage had increased at an annual compounded rate of 5.7 percent per year between 1985 and 1990, and industrial and commercial waste had increased at a rate of approximately 11.5 percent per year.3

Annual growth in residential and commercial waste disposal at DSWA facilities continued through 2006, as illustrated by Figure 1-3, but has dropped significantly since 2006, primarily as a result of slowing economic activity associated with the current recession, but also as a result of new single stream curbside collection programs implemented by DSWA and the City of Wilmington.

Figure 1-3 Total Disposal at DSWA Facilities, Tons, 2004 – 2008

More importantly, population and economic growth in Delaware resulted in significant increases in construction of new housing and commercial buildings to accommodate the increased population. As illustrated by Figures 1-4 almost one-half of the increase in total tonnage managed by DSWA over the past 5 years has been the result of increasing construction and demolition (C&D) tonnage.4

It should be noted that the private Delaware Recycled Products, Inc. (DRPI) landfill located in New Castle County also received C&D from Delaware generators. Total tonnage delivered to DRPI for disposal last year was 253,000 tons (rounded); of which roughly one-half was generated in Delaware.5

Figure 1-4 MSW and C&D Disposal at DSWA Facilities, Tons, 2004 – 2008

Delaware’s growth not only resulted in ever increasing tonnages of material disposed of at DSWA facilities, but also has implications going forward. Specifically, the rapid increase in new housing developments (and associated economic activity) has significantly reduced the amount of available agricultural land in Delaware.

Delaware experienced a total loss of 142,712 agricultural acres in 33 years6; 55 percent of that loss from 1997 to 2007. The rapid growth of developed land and loss of agricultural land in Delaware can be largely attributed to the increase of residential and commercial / industrial land use. From 1974 to 1997, residential land use increased by 81,156 acres and commercial / industrial land use increased by 28,585 acres, for a combined increase in developed acreage of 109,740 acres. In that same time span, Delaware lost 137,671 acres of agriculture and forest land, or nearly 11% of total acreage.

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Figure 1-5 shows the increase in residential and commercial / industrial land use by county in the 23 year span from 1974 -1997.

Figure 1-5 Change in Land Use from Agricultural to Other Uses, Acres

As illustrated by Figure 1-5, large losses of open lands have occurred in all three counties, with the most occurring in Sussex County. This is important because nutrient loadings to the Delaware and Chesapeake Bays are of significant concern. As a consequence, Delaware has implemented a nutrient management plan which limits the total amount of nutrients that may be applied to agricultural lands in Delaware. As the amount of land available for land application declines, the amount of poultry wastes and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) sludge which can be land applied also declines. Unless alternative uses for these organic waste streams can be identified, increasing quantities of these waste streams may require landfilling.

Increased population and economic growth also limits the ability of DSWA to site new processing and disposal capacity going forward, significantly increasing the value of DSWA’s existing facilities.

Other implications of increased population growth and changes in land use in Delaware with respect to solid waste management going forward include the following:

Current Waste Generation and Recovery

This Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan encompasses all waste streams generated in Delaware, but concentrates on those waste streams currently managed at DSWA facilities.

Figure 1-6 graphically represents current generation, recovery and disposal of all Delaware solid wastes.7 As illustrated by Figure 1-6, roughly 3.15 million tons (rounded) of solid wastes were estimated to be generated in 2008, with 2.05 million tons (rounded) estimated to be diverted for recovery and 1.1 million tons (rounded) disposed at DSWA landfills and the Delaware Recycled Products Incorporated landfill.

This represents a 65 percent diversion rate for all solid wastes and a 29 percent recycling rate for Municipal Solid Wastes (MSW).8 Achieving the high diversion rates required to meet zero waste principles will require diversion of significantly greater quantities of waste from landfill. Because most of what is still going to landfill is MSW, this is where the bulk of new recovery must come from (as discussed in Chapter 4).

Figure 1-6 Current Recovery and Disposal of All Solid Waste in Delaware (Annual Tons, CY 2008)

Population and Waste Generation Projections

According to the Center for Applied Demography & Survey Research at the University Of Delaware,9 Delaware will add roughly 42,000 new households between 2010 and 2020. Assuming an average of 2.6 persons per household, Delaware’s population will grow by roughly 109,200 over this ten year period.

Typically, projections of future waste generation would assume growth in per capita waste generation associated with increased consumption of goods and services per person (and therefore more waste per person), as well as increases due to population growth. However, as Figure 1-3 (above) illustrates, waste disposal at DSWA facilities fell by 12.5 percent between 2006 and 2008, from 1.1 million tons to 968,000 tons. DSWA is projecting, for budgeting purposes, a further decline to roughly 835,000 tons for FY 2011. This makes projections looking forward difficult, with some waste management professionals arguing that per capita waste generation will increase to pre-recession levels as soon as the recession is over, and others arguing that structural changes in the economy and people’s behavior will result in declining per capita generation going forward.

A comparison might be made to energy use in the United States. According to the Energy Information Administration, greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy production in the United States has fallen 9 percent over the past two years,10 and are not expected to reach 2007 levels again until 2019. It is certainly possible that similar projections for waste generation are reasonable over the same time frame for Delaware.

More importantly, events not directly tied to population growth may have more impact on DSWA landfill capacity. These include:

The results of these types of events can significantly increase demand for waste disposal capacity in Delaware, but are unpredictable in projecting future capacity requirements.

Given uncertainties in economic growth going forward, Figure 1-7 illustrates the impact of population growth alone on future MSW and C&D waste disposal quantities; under three scenarios for per capita waste generation – no change, a 20% increase and a 20% decrease.

As illustrated by Figure 1-7, if the per capita waste generation rates observed in 2008 (at the height of the recession) remain stable going forward, population growth and associated increased economic activity will not result in total MSW disposal reaching 2006 disposal levels again until the end of the 2020 Plan horizon. Conversely, even with a 20 percent reduction in per capita MSW and C&D waste generation, population growth eventually overwhelms these waste reduction gains. This illustrates the importance of both source reduction actions (to reduce per capita waste generation) and waste diversion activities (to divert greater quantities of waste from disposal).

Figure 1-7 also illustrates the difficulties of predicting landfill lifetimes in Delaware. In essence, the 2007 economic recession, and associated decline in waste disposal significantly increased DSWA’s estimate of landfill life. If per capita generation rates were to rebound to 2006 levels, and population and economic growth also rebounded, then estimates of future landfill lifetimes would have to be adjusted downward again.

Figure 1-7 Waste Disposal Projections Based on Population Growth and Changes in Per Capita Waste Generation, Tons, 2010 – 2030

FIGURE 1-7 NOTES:

(1) MSW projections are made using CY 2008 per capita MSW disposal at DSWA facilities.

(2) C&D projections are made using per capita C&D disposal at both DSWA and DRPI facilities.

Waste Composition

Solid waste disposed at all DSWA facilities was characterized from a four season waste composition study carried out in 2006-07. Waste sorting occurred at all three DSWA landfills and at the three DSWA transfer stations. Separate samples were taken of residential and commercial waste for physical sorting and characterization. Construction and demolition waste and self-haul waste was visually characterized by a trained team using a tested protocol.

The results were used to determine both the composition of current waste disposed, and which material categories offer the most opportunity for increased diversion. Total waste composition is shown below in Figure 1-8.

Figure 1-8 Statewide Solid Waste Composition of All Waste Streams 2006-0712

CHAPTER 2

Solid Waste Management Infrastructure

The solid waste management (refuse, recyclables and organics) infrastructure in Delaware consists of collection, processing, transfer and disposal equipment and facilities, together with the administrative and management institutions necessary to support the infrastructure. While the transfer and disposal infrastructure is owned and operated primarily by DSWA, the collection infrastructure is owned and operated by the private sector, municipalities, and DSWA. Processing is primarily owned and operated by the private sector.

Administration and management is carried out by DNREC (regulatory authority), DSWA, municipal departments of public works, and the private sector.

A summary of the infrastructure is provided below. This summary is not intended to be a complete inventory, but rather to provide information relevant to the stated objectives of moving toward zero waste principles.

Collection

Residential Refuse

There are roughly 347,300 households in Delaware.13 Approximately 47,350 households receive curbside refuse collection from public works departments in the nine communities listed below, using approximately 77 licensed garbage trucks.

An estimated 20,000 households are in multi-family dwellings which receive collection by private haulers as part of commercial collection routes. An additional number (unknown, but expected to be under 5,000) of mobile home parks and planned communities provide their own collection service using another 18 licensed garbage trucks. In addition, an estimated 15,000 to 25,000 households bring their waste to one of the five DSWA collection centers, or to the self-haul areas at the transfer stations and landfills.14

The remaining 250,000 to 260,000 (estimated) households obtain subscription service through one of 42 private haulers for collection of refuse (Table 2-1). These haulers operate approximately 330 licensed garbage trucks to collect residential refuse.

Table 2-1 Estimates of Total Households Served by Refuse Collection Infrastructure in Delaware, 2009

Refuse Collection Type

Estimated Households Served (1)

% of Total Households (%)

Subscription curbside

254,650

73%

Municipal curbside

47,350

14%

Multi-family (Commercial containerized)

20,000

Use Drop-off Facility

20,000

Mobile homes, condominiums, etc

5,000

Total Households:

347,000

100%

TABLE 2-1 NOTE:

(1) All numbers are estimated based on best available information.

Residential Recycling

In November 2009, an estimated 76,000 Delaware households (rounded) had curbside recycling service. All other households can recycle at DSWA drop-off centers.

Almost all of the recycling collection service is provided as single stream collection and the majority of households receive a cart to use for collection.

This household curbside recycling collection count includes DSWA curbside recycling collection accounts, municipally contracted curbside collection, as well as the curbside recycling collection programs operated by the Cities of Wilmington, and Newark. It also includes estimates of households that subscribe directly with their refuse hauler for curbside recycling.

These 76,000 households represent roughly 22 percent of all Delaware households (including multi-family). Just as important as access to curbside recycling is how the curbside recycling is paid for by the household. Households who receive curbside collection as part of a bundled service where recycling does not cost extra are much more likely to participate in recycling than households who must pay extra for curbside collection of recyclables over and above their refuse collection cost. Table 2-2 presents the estimated breakdown between households who pay a discrete extra charge for curbside collection service (subscription), and those that receive curbside collection of recyclables paid for through taxes or through higher refuse collection charges, where recycling is received as a bundled service.

Table 2-2 Households Receiving Curbside Collection of Recyclables

Households

% of Total

Municipal curbside Service (1)

51,000

15%

Subscription curbside(2)

25,000

Total, Curbside Recycling:

76,000

22%

Total Households:

347,000

100%

TABLE 2-2 NOTES:

(1) Where the Municipality or County provides or has arranged (through a contract) for service. In some municipalities, the household must also sign-up.

(2) Where households must subscribe, or sign up for service, and pay a fee for service.

Residential Yard Waste Collection

Most of the municipalities that collect refuse also separately collect leaves and yard waste seasonally.15 Leaves are often collected in urban areas in the fall to avoid clogging storm drains, and yard waste is collected in the spring growing season and fall leaf raking season.

Private haulers and DSWA also offer separate leaf and yard waste collection services for residents and businesses. It is unknown how many households subscribe to private haulers for separate leaf and yard waste collection. As of October 2009 just fewer than 5000 households were signed up for collection by DSWA. Households can sign up for free but must pay DSWA $1 per bag collected. Residents can also drop-off their yard waste at all DSWA landfills and transfer stations for a fee, and at three DNREC operated yard waste drop-off sites in New Castle County.

Finally many landscaping companies haul leaf and yard waste off-site for processing at their own facilities or at private processing centers (see below). In addition, material can be dropped off at private grinding and mulching operations located throughout the State with many locations charging a fee.

Commercial Refuse and Recycling Collection

There are an estimated 61,700 businesses16 located in Delaware. Most of them contract with a licensed waste hauler for refuse collection, and many contract for separate collection of recyclables – especially old corrugated containers and office paper. About 90 waste hauling companies operate 300 roll-off trucks and 150 front-end loading trucks to service these commercial refuse and recycling accounts.17

There are also many businesses and other organizations who haul their own waste to DSWA transfer stations and landfills.

Special Wastes

There are many businesses operating in Delaware that collect specific waste streams for recycling or special processing. Depending on the type of material, and the quantity, the materials may be picked up at the generator’s location, usually for a fee. In other cases, the material must be brought to a recycling facility where it is consolidated with other materials to be sent off for processing.

Table 2-3 below illustrates the types of materials separately collected and managed in Delaware, and lists whether collection is available from DSWA, the private sector or both parties. Where the DSWA column is checked, the material may be brought to a DSWA facility.

Table 2-3 Special Wastes Collected in Delaware and Collection Entity

Material

DSWA

Private Sector

Asphalt

Carpet

Clean Wood

Concrete

Electronics / Electronic Goods

Fats, Oil, Grease

Fluorescent Bulbs

Household Hazardous Waste

Land Clearing (e.g. trees, stumps), mulched

Lead Acid Batteries

Mixed C&D

Oil Filters

Other Metals

Pallets

Soils and Stone

Solvents (Used)

Textiles

Tires

Used Goods

Waste Oil

White Goods

Materials Processing

Delaware has a robust private sector recycling and organics brokering and processing system consisting of more than 70 companies/facilities recovering roughly 2 million tons of residential, commercial, C&D, and industrial waste materials annually. The types of materials handled by processing and brokering facilities operating in Delaware and the estimated number of businesses are outlined in Table 2-4.

Table 2-4 Materials Recycling and Organics Processors and Brokers Located in Delaware

Processors and Brokers

Estimated Number of Delaware Based Companies

Agricultural Processing Wastes

Asphalt, Brick & Concrete (ABC)

Construction and Demolition Materials (1)

Batteries

Carpet

Fats, Oil and Grease

Oil

Pallets

Paper

Plastics

Tires

Scrap Metal

Yard waste, mulch and clean wood

Subtotal:

TABLE 2-4 NOTE:

(1) Includes processing of ABC waste and land clearing debris.

There are no single stream processing facilities in Delaware for mixed residential and commercial recyclables. However the DSWA operates two transfer stations for transfer of single stream materials to large single stream processors in adjacent Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Transfer to large single stream processing facilities is increasingly common given the economies of scale associated with new, relatively capital intensive single stream processing equipment, with the largest single stream processing facility in the United States located just outside of Baltimore, Maryland.

The number of facilities processing yard waste has also increased since the ban on yard waste disposal at the Cherry Island landfill. DNREC now operates three yard waste composting facilities to provide additional drop-off locations and capacity to comply with the disposal ban, and many of the construction and demolition debris processing facilities listed in Table 2-4, above, accept yard waste for grinding and mulching.

DSWA Facilities and Programs

For many waste streams where there is not currently sufficient private sector involvement, DSWA has taken the lead in providing management programs to ensure the environmentally sound management of these special waste streams, particularly for those generated by the residential sector. However it is recognized that there is an unknown amount of private sector involvement for many of these waste streams, especially for wastes generated by the commercial sector.

In addition to the DSWA curbside and drop-off collection programs discussed above, DSWA provides the following programs:

Waste Oil and Waste Oil Filters

DSWA operates the first oil filter collection program in the United States. The program began collecting waste oil in 1990 and waste oil filters in 1993. DSWA collects waste oil filters from over 400 repair shops and service stations for a fee. DSWA also allows Delaware residents to take their waste oil and waste oil filters to 44 drop centers located throughout Delaware. The waste oil is currently collected and recycled by FCC Environmental of Wilmington. The waste oil filters are currently collected by DSWA staff, delivered to FCC Environmental and then sent to steel mills for recycling.

Household Hazardous Wastes

DSWA operates six or more HHW collection days throughout the State each year. Over 88 tons of HHW were collected in 2009 from over 2,800 Delaware residents. DSWA is evaluating the potential to add permanent collection centers for HHW at certain of its facilities to augment the collection days.

Electronic Goods Recycling

DSWA allows residents to drop off unwanted electronics for free at permanent collection locations. DSWA also allows businesses to drop off at two different locations for a fee. DSWA collected over 4 million pounds of electronic goods items for recycling in 2009.

Yard Wastes

DSWA composts yard waste delivered to the Cherry Island and Jones Crossroads landfills. Gore Technology is used tm to produce quality compost over a period of approximately eight weeks, compared to a minimum of six months with conventional windrow technology.

Used Textiles

DSWA provides drop off containers for used clothing and textiles at 39 of the 180 recycling drop off centers throughout Delaware. DSWA staff collects the materials and delivers the textiles to Goodwill Industries for reuse or recycling.

Institutional Structure

As discussed in the introduction to this Plan, the Act establishing the DSWA made DSWA responsible for developing, adopting and implementing a Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan. The Act also stated:

“That the Authority established pursuant to this chapter shall have responsibility for implementing solid waste disposal and resources recovery systems and facilities and solid waste management services where necessary (emphasis added) and desirable throughout the State in accordance with a state solid waste management plan and applicable statutes and regulations”.

In general, responsibilities for solid waste management in Delaware in 2009 can be categorized as follows:

Funding

Funding of the solid waste management activities summarized above comes from three sources:

CHAPTER 3

Source Reduction

Introduction

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Source Reduction “refers to any change in the design, manufacture, purchase or use of materials or products (including packaging) to reduce their amount or toxicity before they become municipal solid waste. Source reduction also refers to the reuse of products or materials.” Because source reduction reduces the quantity of waste generated, it also reduces the need to manage that waste, either by recycling or disposal.

For example, Delaware’s total waste stream includes both material disposed and material diverted for recycling or beneficial reuse. Source reduction focuses on reducing both materials destined for disposal and materials diverted from disposal for recycling or beneficial reuse. In other words, source reduction shrinks the total material requiring management.

Figure 3-1 illustrates how a decrease of 20% in both material disposed and material diverted for recycling would reduce total material managed (source reduction) by roughly 630,000 tons saving disposal and diversion costs.

Figure 3-1 Impact of 20% Source Reduction on Total Material Disposed and Diverted

Alternatively, if waste generation remained equal (Figure 3-2), but an additional 20 percent of the material was diverted to recycling, the total amount of material managed (3.1 million tons) would be the same, with savings only in avoided disposal costs. For this reason, source reduction is always ranked first in the hierarchy of waste management.

Figure 3-2 Impact of 20% Diversion on Total Material Disposed and Diverted

Source reduction (also referred to as waste reduction) is a key component of Delaware’s Climate Change Action Plan18 and was recently recognized by the US EPA as providing a much greater opportunity for greenhouse gas emission reductions than originally calculated.19

Source reduction is also a critical component in moving the State of Delaware closer to zero waste goals. However source reduction gains are often outpaced by population and economic growth (see Chapter 1). In contrast, economic retraction can have a large impact on reducing waste generation as households and businesses consume less. Delaware, together with most other states, has, for the first time in decades experienced major declines in the quantity of both municipal solid waste and C&D waste tipped at all their facilities over the last eighteen months.

In spite of these declines, economic growth continues to be the overarching economic policy objective followed in the United States and in most other nations.20 In addition, as outlined in Chapter 1, population growth is expected to continue in Delaware over the next decade.

Many of the most effective methods to reduce waste generation fall outside of the DSWA’s current authorities. Understanding this constraint, this Plan puts forth strategies that might be undertaken by the Legislature, through regulation, or through DSWA (if certain legislative changes are made), designed to reduce waste generation and toxicity.

Table 3-1 outlines the most effective methods for consideration over the Planning horizon (to 2020), what entity has the primary enabling responsibility (action) and what entity would most likely implement each activity (Implementation).

Table 3-1Source Reduction Strategy and Responsibilities

Method

Action

Implementation

Yard Waste Disposal Ban

Regulation

DSWA, DNREC, Haulers and Landscaping Companies

Backyard Composting and Grasscycling Education

Funding

DSWA, DNREC, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO's)

Education at Schools

Funding

DSWA, State Agencies, Contractors, and NGOs

Commercial Waste Reduction

Legislation

DSWA, Business, Haulers and NGOs

Pay-As-You-Throw

Legislation

Haulers

Extended Producer Responsibility For Special Wastes

Legislation

Determined by Legislation

Extended Producer Responsibility For Packaging

Legislation

Determined by Legislation

Yard Waste Disposal Ban Expansion 21

An estimated 67,000 (rounded) tons of leaf and yard waste, and trees and branches were estimated to be landfilled in 2008. Landfill bans provide an opportunity to encourage source reduction of this material as well as to divert this material to other uses, provided grinding and composting operations are available.

Effective January 24, 2008 yard waste was banned from disposal at the Cherry Island landfill. As result, yard waste diversion increased dramatically in New Castle County with new grinding and mulching operations increasing capacity. Just as importantly, although harder to measure, source reduction of yard waste also occur as more households and landscapers practice grasscycling, use mulching mowers and manage leaf and yard waste on-site.

Expanding the yard waste ban to the other two DSWA landfills will be an effective measure to maximize both source reduction and diversion of yard waste from disposal.

Backyard Composting and Grasscycling Education

Backyard composting of leaf and yard waste and food waste is an effective way for households to reduce waste generation, create nutrient rich compost for use in vegetable and flower gardens, and comply with a yard waste disposal ban. Many simple enclosed composters are now available for household use. Education on the value of backyard composting and training on how to manage composters and compost piles is an important part of increasing the number of households that participate in backyard composting.

Encouraging the practice of grasscycling -- leaving grass clippings on the lawn when mowing – is also a critical component of source reduction. Once cut, grass clippings dehydrate then decompose, which not only return nutrients to the lawn but save money on disposal.

Education at Schools

Education targeted at youth provides one of the best chances that waste reduction becomes integral to future generations in Delaware. Conducting presentations and assemblies at area schools, inviting class trips to waste management and recycling facilities, and performing waste audits at the schools themselves all provide the direct opportunity to emphasize waste reduction with Delaware’s youth.

Commercial Waste Reduction Initiatives

Commercial waste generators need to be targeted, either individually or by sector, to promote waste reduction. Waste audits and hauling contract modifications can be two effective methods to impact waste generation in businesses.

While businesses are inherently efficient, and many waste streams equate to wasteful business practices, some sectors and individual businesses need assistance in identifying opportunities for waste reduction. Waste audits by trained professionals are costly but often provide the best opportunity to target certain waste streams and practices that impact waste generation.

Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) Pricing

Pay as you throw (PAYT) programs have been implemented in over 7,000 communities across the United States. PAYT programs price refuse collection services to encourage diversion or reduction of waste by setting prices based on the volume or weight of refuse collected for disposal. Typically, households pay by the size and number of containers or bags of refuse they set out for collection.

Charging by volume or weight of refuse set out for collection provides an economic incentive to the generator (e.g. household) to divert material to recycling, organics composting or other uses, especially when coupled with curbside recycling and yard waste collection programs where the cost is included in the refuse collection charge.

Extensive research on the impact of PAYT has been conducted by Skumatz Economic Research Associates (SERA). SERA’s research indicates that PAYT programs reduce residential disposal by a total of 16 – 17% at the landfill and attributes this reduction to three factors (source reduction, recycling and yard waste diversion). SERA estimated that 5-6% of that decrease was attributable to recycling effects and 4-5% was attributable to yard waste diversion leaving the balance of 5-7% to source reduction (Skumatz, May 2000).

Because all of these actions combined are critical to move the State toward a zero waste goal, PAYT must be considered to achieve the stated zero waste goals.

Extended Producer Responsibility for Special Wastes

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an environmental policy approach under which the responsibility of industry for their products and packaging is extended to include management of the product or packaging at the end of its lifetime.

Extending the responsibility for special wastes (e.g., electronics, paint, fluorescent bulbs, mercury containing devices, carpet pharmaceuticals, etc.) is not a new concept and has been used successfully in a number of states to manage hard-to-handle materials.

EPR can create a framework for better overall management of hazardous and hard to handle wastes, where some components of these special wastes can be recovered through processing and others disposed safely. In addition, EPR requires that manufacturers better understand that the end of life costs are an important part of product manufacturing. Because the product (or packaging) producer bears the waste management cost there is more of an economic incentive for the producer to reduce the quantity or toxicity of the product and package. This can result in better product design and material substitution to reduce the need for special handling.

Recent leachate data from Maine indicates that landfill leachate may contain trace amounts of pharmaceuticals. Treatment of the leachate at waste water treatment plants does not eliminate these pharmaceuticals, meaning that they eventually are discharged to surface water. Because of the presence of controlled substances in pharmaceutical waste, special or permanent collection events are legally difficult to run. Therefore an EPR for unwanted pharmaceuticals requiring pharmaceutical take-backs may the best option for this waste stream.

Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging

Delaware already has a partial EPR for carbonated beverage packaging (glass and PET), and for retail plastic bags.22 However carbonated beverage containers and retail plastic bags represent a relatively small fraction of total packaging disposed at Delaware landfills.

While EPR programs for other types of packaging do not currently exist in the United States, many countries outside of the US have moved well beyond beverage container deposits in an attempt to significantly increase recycling of all packaging. Beginning with the German Packaging Ordinance in 1991, making packaging producers and distributors responsible for taking back and recycling their packaging, 30 countries now have some form of EPR for packaging. This includes: all 15 of the original western European Union countries; a number of central European countries; Taiwan, Korea and Japan; and, the majority of provinces in Canada.

EPR has been imposed on packaging producers and distributors in several ways from requirements to physically take back or recycle the packaging, to simply charging an advanced disposal fee to packaging producers to fund existing and new recycling programs. With declining tonnage at DSWA landfills making it extremely difficult to increase tipping fees to fund recycling, an EPR program to fund increased recycling would provide a potential alternative funding source that also worked to reduce the amount of packaging requiring disposal.

CHAPTER 4

Materials Recovery

Achievement of high recovery rates for all recyclable and compostable materials for which current diversion programs are in place is critical to achieving zero waste goals. However, it will also be necessary to add as many materials to the list of recoverable materials as possible assuming potential markets for these materials exist or can be created. This will necessitate expanding both DSWA’s management activities and the municipal and private sector collection and processing infrastructure.

Chapter 2 provides an overview of the current collection and processing infrastructure in Delaware. This Chapter provides baseline materials recovery estimates, and describes changes necessary to increase materials recovery.

Similar to waste reduction actions, many of these actions are beyond the authority of DSWA and will require action by the Legislature, investment in infrastructure by the private sector and DSWA, and the regulatory mandates to support these investments.

Baseline Recycling and Diversion Rates

The Recycling Public Advisory Council (RPAC) reports the MSW recycling rate on an annual basis. The RPAC report is based on voluntary reporting of recycling from hundreds of generators, brokers and recyclables processors in Delaware.23

Excluded from the MSW recycling rate, however, are C&D materials as well as other waste streams generated in Delaware but not managed at DSWA facilities. These materials are discussed in Chapter 1 Current Waste Generation and Recovery and depicted in Figure 1-6. If only MSW materials are accounted for, a recycling rate of 29% is measured for CY 2008.24 If beneficial reuse of all waste streams is included, the diversion rate (recycling plus beneficial reuse) is estimated to be 65% as shown in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1 Estimated Recycling and Diversion Rates for Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Only and For All Waste Streams, CY 2008

TABLE 4-1 NOTES:

(1) DSWA MSW Disposal from Appendix Table A-4, rounded.

Appendix Table A-1 provides a detailed breakdown of all materials included in the all waste diversion estimate of 2,052,000 tons used in Figure 4-1. The Eighth Annual Report of the RPAC (November 2009) provides a breakdown of all materials included in MSW recycling rate estimate for CY 2008, and was incorporated in the estimates used for this Plan and shown in Table A-1.

Baseline Materials Recovery Rates

While recycling rates are often used to judge the success of waste diversion programs, material recovery rates are critical to determining how much more material could potentially be diverted. Delaware is fortunate in that it has one of the best data collection programs for waste disposal and recycling in the United States. As a result, relatively accurate material recovery rates can be estimated and used to project potential future recovery rates.

Current recovery rates by material type have been estimated for this Plan based on the most recent annual recycling report completed by RPAC (CY 2008), based on strict EPA definitions of recycling, and the DSWA Statewide Waste Characterization Study (2006-07). Disposal tonnages by material were adjusted from the Waste Characterization Study based on current disposal rates (CY 2008) to estimate current disposal and calculate recovery rates for the most recent year data are available.

Recovery rates for the most common recyclables included in calculating the MSW recycling rate are estimated for CY 2008 in Tables 4-2 and 4-3 for the residential and commercial sectors respectively. In addition, materials with very low recovery rates (e.g. food waste and compostable paper) are included in Tables 4-2 and 4-3 to show opportunities for recovery for these high volume materials and to illustrate where diversion is necessary to reach zero waste goals.

Table 4-2 Estimated Current Recovery Rates, by Material Type, for Residential Recycling In Delaware (CY 2008)

Recycled (1)

Landfilled (2)

Recovery Rate

Material

(tons)

(%)

Newspaper

7,200

25,200

22%

Cardboard

2,300

19,900

10%

Mixed Paper / Junk Mail / Boxboard

12,800

35,000

27%

Subtotal, Paper (3)(4):

22,300

80,100

22%

Mixed Glass

11,400

12,000

49%

Plastic Bottles - HDPE #2

600

4,100

13%

Plastic Bottles - PET #1

700

5,300

12%

Aluminum and Steel Cans

800

6,400

11%

Subtotal, Other Packaging (3)(4):

13,500

27,800

33%

Leaf and Yard Waste

60,000

53,400

53%

Food Waste

44,400

Subtotal, Organics:

60,000

97,800

38%

Table 4-3 Estimated Current Recovery Rates, by Material Type, for Commercial Recycling In Delaware (CY 2008)

Recycled (1)

Landfilled (2)

Recovery Rate

Material

(tons)

(%)

Newspaper

4,000

9,600

29%

Cardboard

74,200

64,500

53%

Mixed Paper

17,500

30,600

36%

Subtotal, Paper (3):

95,700

104,700

48%

Mixed Glass (3)

6,300

0.2%

Plastic Bottles (3)

6,700

0.4%

Aluminum and Steel Cans (3)

2,060

9,200

18%

Pallets (4) (5)

20,900

27,500

43%

Shrink Wrap/Recoverable Film

2,000

9,600

17%

Subtotal, Other Packaging (3):

25,000

59,300

30%

Leaf and Yard Waste

7,200

8,400

46%

Food Waste

5,700

57,000

Compostable Paper

33,900

Subtotal, Organics:

12,900

99,300

11%

As shown in Tables 4-2 and 4-3 there is significant opportunity to increase recovery in both the residential and commercial sectors. This Chapter lays out an aggressive action plan to increase recovery of these materials. However, even the achievement of very high recovery rates for the materials listed in Tables 4-2 and 4-3 will not be sufficient to achieve the types of diversion rates envisioned by zero waste goals. Therefore, efforts will also be necessary to significantly increase recycling of C&D wastes and other commercial, institutional and industrial wastes.

A comprehensive assessment of all of these waste streams was performed in 200625. The results from this assessment are incorporated in Appendix Table A-1, A-2 and A-3 to this Plan, and provide a detailed profile of all waste generated and recovered in Delaware.

Recovery estimates are coupled with disposal estimates in Appendix Table A-2 to derive current recovery rates for all materials (not only those that would be categorized as MSW) required to meet zero waste principles.

As illustrated by Appendix Table A-1 and A-2, C&D materials have high current recovery rates, and are a major contributor to the overall waste recycling rate. However, as illustrated in Figure 1-8, C&D materials still represent roughly 23 percent (rounded) of total waste disposed in Delaware, providing the potential opportunity to divert even greater amounts of C&D materials going forward.

Diversion goals are presented in Chapter 7. The systems needed to achieve these high diversion, or recovery, rates are described below.

Residential Recycling

Recycling Collection

As outlined in Chapter 2, roughly 22 percent of Delaware households have voluntary curbside recycling while over 90 percent of households have curbside (or containerized) refuse collection. Households without curbside recycling have access to 180 DSWA drop-off centers for recycling.

Delaware has one of the most extensive drop-off recycling programs in the United States. However, despite 180 drop-offs, and careful placement, participation in drop-off recycling is still limited to an estimated 16 percent of households. 26 This low participation rate is most likely because almost all of these households have curbside collection of refuse, requiring separate handling of recyclables and special trips to recycle at drop-off facilities.27

To increase recycling, DSWA began to offer subscription curbside recycling collection in 2005, first in New Castle County and later statewide. Households subscribe for service, just as they do for curbside refuse from private haulers, and pay a monthly fee, currently set at $6 per month.28 Subscription rates have grown substantially since the offer began with roughly 12 percent of Delaware households now provided with this service, some through their municipality.29 The collection service offered is single stream with each household provided with a 65 gallon cart which is collected every other week.

The largest barriers to further increases in household participation in recycling are cost and convenience. Roughly 7 percent of Delaware households are assumed to pay directly for curbside collection (see Table 2-2). The highest participation rates found in curbside recycling programs are where households are offered both refuse and recycling service on the same day, with limited special set-out requirements (i.e. single stream, one cart). This parallel system (e.g. refuse and recycling service are provided by the same collection method, either both at the curb, or both at a drop-off facility) is the most convenient and enables most households to participate.

Universal Curbside Recycling

The most efficient way to greatly expand participation in residential recycling is to move to universal recycling, where all municipal and private residential refuse collection haulers provide curbside recycling along with refuse collection service, and include both services in a single refuse collection price. This will require legislation mandating that all residential refuse haulers operating in Delaware provide curbside recycling as part of a bundled refuse collection service.30 This universal recycling requirement will have a significant impact on increasing residential recycling.

However, over time it may also be necessary to impose mandatory PAYT pricing, as discussed in Chapter 3, to attain the very high diversion rates anticipated under zero waste diversion goals.

DSWA’s role in the system will be to assure that locations are available at designated DSWA solid waste management facilities to receive the collected recyclables, and to assure that the materials are processed, either through development of a processing facility in Delaware, or through transfer to existing processing facilities adjacent to Delaware. However, DSWA will not require that recyclables be delivered to a DSWA facility, allowing private haulers to use other recycling processing or transfer facilities if they so choose. This will mean that it will be necessary to mandate that all private haulers report on an annual basis quantities of recyclables collected to assure that RPAC can continue to compile accurate recycling rate calculations to measure progress toward meeting the recycling rate goals established in this Plan.

Drop-off Recycling

Drop-offs recycling centers will need to be continued by DSWA, but the number of drop-off centers can be significantly reduced once universal curbside recycling has been implemented. Drop-off centers at DSWA facilities and in high traffic areas will still be necessary to serve households who do not receive curbside refuse collection, and to provide all households with access to recycling of special wastes not collected curbside, such as clean textiles and waste oil and filters

Residential Leaf and Yard Waste Collection

Like parallel recycling, parallel leaf and yard waste collection will be necessary in densely population areas where on-site recycling of yard waste and landscaping debris is not possible. As discussed in Chapter 3, backyard composting and grasscycling is the best approach to managing yard waste and cut grass. However in areas where yard waste generation is inevitable, collection is necessary and should be offered through the leaf and growing season on an as needed basis separate from refuse collection so that it can be delivered to yard waste composting or mulching facilities.

Commercial Recycling

Until recently, most commercial recycling in Delaware was done for economic purposes. For example, corrugated cardboard generated in large quantities by large grocers and retailers was baled on site and backhauled to central distribution facilities for sale to brokers, or directly to paper and pulp mills. Overstock printing paper, trim and overprints were also consolidated for transport to paper brokers and end markets, and paper shredding and recycling operations, designed to provide confidential document destruction, have also increased their market share.

Additional commercial recycling has been performed to comply with environmental regulations, including recovery of lead acid batteries, oil filters, electronics and other hazardous materials. More recently, recycling of some materials has occurred as a result of corporate sustainability goals.

However, in spite of these developments, there is still much opportunity to increase recovery of materials from the commercial waste stream. Based on the recovery rate estimates in Table 4-3, all types of paper can be recovered at higher levels and commercial container recycling needs widespread expansion.

Programs that are potentially necessary to achieve zero waste goals for commercial waste generation include:

Food Waste and Other Organics Composting

As shown in Tables 4-2 and 4-3, there is significant opportunity to divert large quantities of food waste and other organics material from disposal. Much of this material is generated in New Castle County where a new composting facility began accepting material in December 2009 (See Case Study on Wilmington organics Recycling Center). Organic waste generated in Kent and Sussex Counties can also be delivered to the existing Blessing and Blue Hen facilities in Sussex County.

Diverting commercial food waste and other compostable materials (other than yard wastes) to these facility will require changes to the way that commercial food waste generators manage their waste to increase the economic incentive to separate food waste from other waste. This might be accomplished through waste audits that assist generators in setting up on-site procedures to separate and store food waste and to restructure hauling contacts that minimize added collection costs and allow any disposal savings to be realized.

Residential food waste separation beyond backyard composting is more challenging, and can be viewed as a potential way to boost recovery after programs to divert commercial food waste are implemented. Adding a third collection stream to residential collection may be possible in densely populated areas, particularly if the collection can be organized to allow for weekly food waste and every other week residuals and other recyclables.

Construction and Demolition Debris Diversion

The final key to reaching zero waste diversion goals will be to increase the recovery of C&D materials. While DSWA currently grinds and recovers most C&D material delivered separately to the three landfills, roughly 23 percent of total MSW disposal in Delaware (including waste delivered to the DRPI landfill) is C&D material. As illustrated by Figure 4-1, clean gypsum and clean wood represent 25 percent of the remaining C&D landfilled in Delaware. There are markets for both of these materials assuming they can be source separated.

Figure 4-1 Composition of Construction and Demolition Waste Disposed in Delaware

The key to increasing C&D diversion will be to encourage additional separation of mixed C&D for grinding at all three DSWA landfills for use as alternative daily cover. This will require more accurate reporting by roll-off drivers of the material type (especially at the Cherry Island landfill). Delaware should also encourage development of a C&D processing facility near Wilmington to process C&D materials now going to both the DRPI landfill and the Cherry Island landfill. Finally, DNREC should consider a regulatory ban on the disposal of clean gypsum at Delaware landfills. Bans on gypsum disposal are being considered in many eastern states as a way to reduce hydrogen sulfide gas emissions from landfills. Such a ban would require housing contractors to separate gypsum from other C&D materials, and would require DSWA to develop markets for the separated, clean gypsum. There are a number of potential markets, including use as a soil conditioner, as an additive, and as an input to new gypsum wallboard construction.

Case Study:

Wilmington Organics Recycling Center

In December 2009 Peninsula Recycling opened the Wilmington Organics Recycling Center (WORC) at 612 Christiana Avenue next to the Port of Wilmington as the first commercial food waste compositing facility operating in Delaware. The facility expects to process 160,000 tons per year of organic wastes generated in the region, and is an important piece of infrastructure to help the State of Delaware move toward zero waste.

The facility couples the Company’s experience with Bedminster Bioconversion facility technology with the proven Gore Cover System Technology (A Delaware based Company). Facility management came from Nantucket, Massachusetts, where municipal solid waste (MSW) and biosolids composting is performed using the Bedminster technology and where the final product is screened, and a small amount of residue is being landfilled. WORC is not a MSW composting facility; instead, feedstock is limited to food waste, yard waste, and wood. This feedstock is expected to produce a higher quality product.

The Gore Technology is an encapsulated system that is “in vessel” approved and designed to eliminate odors and re-circulate leachate. The facility equipment includes a blower unit to aerate the piles of each windrow as well as a sprayer to control moisture levels. All wastewater at the site is collected and pumped directly to the City of Wilmington’s wastewater treatment facility for handling and treatment. This system is designed to accept cleaner organic material, and cannot handle high levels of contamination.

Feedstock is expected to come from food processors as well as institutions, grocers and restaurants from Delaware and surrounding states, that all generate large quantities of food waste. The facility can handle 120,000 tons per year of food waste. Cardboard and other compostable paper can be mixed with food waste loads and is a necessary component of the feedstock. Finally leaf and yard waste, and wood are sought to ensure a balanced carbon and nitrogen ratio.

The final product is expected to be sold to commercial landscapers and other end users for use as a soil amendment and/or nutrient rich compost. The first three weeks of operation (December 2009), the facility processed 2000 tons of material.

CHAPTER 5

Alternative Technologies

Introduction

Assuming that Delaware were able to achieve the very aggressive goal of diverting 82 percent of all waste by 2020, there would still be a need to dispose of over one-half a million tons of waste annually in DSWA landfills.

Given the difficulty in siting any new landfill capacity in Delaware, the limited lifetime of existing landfills, and the demand for renewable energy sources, it is logical that the State of Delaware must continue to investigate alternative technologies for processing wastes to reduce the volume going to landfill, and capture the energy inherent in the waste.

In addition, it is likely that to achieve high diversion rates, alternative technologies such as in-vessel composting and anaerobic digestion will be necessary to process organic wastes.

On October 18, 2005 Governor Minner issued a directive to the DNREC Secretary to convene a Working Group of technical experts to evaluate the suitability of alternative technological systems for processing Delaware’s municipal solid waste. The Working Group issued their Solid Waste Management Alternatives for Delaware report on May 15, 2006. DSWA participated in the Working Group and concurs with the two pronged recommendations contained in the Report.31.

According to the Working Group, “the first, and most important, prong is to divert as much valuable material from being disposed in the state’s landfills as possible requiring that Delaware adopt aggressive and effective source reduction and materials recovery programs...that yard wastes be banned from all three of the state’s landfills” and “(that) DSWA complete its projects as quickly as possible to use the methane produced at the Kent and Sussex landfills to generate electricity, and continue to operate those landfills as bioreactor landfills.”

DSWA, if directed by the Legislature, will also work toward the second prong of the Working Groups recommendation: “(that) the State should build a MSW processing facility serving New Castle County to further reduce the amount of material that is disposed of at the Cherry Island Landfill.”

The Working Group evaluated si32x potential alternative technologies currently in use or under development in the United States and around the world. These technologies included, in no particular order:

These technologies were ranked based on seven criteria:

Based on the ranking using the seven criteria the Working Group recommended two processes for further consideration. The first was anaerobic digestion, and second was waste-to-energy using a mass burn process33. A summary of the two technologies recommended by the Working Group, as well as aerobic composting, which is already in use in Delaware, is presented below, together with a discussion on how these technologies might, or might not be compatible with zero waste concepts. Details on other alternatives are available in the Working Group report34.

Aerobic Composting

DNREC currently operates three community yard waste drop-off locations in New Castle County. The DSWA currently operates Gore composting facilities at the Cherry Island and Jones Crossroads landfills. In addition, the Peninsula Composting Group just opened a 160,000 ton per year, privately owned and operated composting facility (WORC) on Christiana Avenue, across Christina River from the Cherry Island landfill. This facility will be sourcing organic rich loads from Delaware as well as the surrounding region, and could significantly help with increasing diversion of organics from the Cherry Island landfill. Finally, Bruce Blessing operates a large scale organics composting facility near Milford serving, primarily Kent and Sussex Counties, and Blue Hen organics operates a large scale composting facility near Millsboro.

In general, composting uses oxygen loving bacteria to decompose organic materials. The resulting decomposed material can be used as a soil conditioner as long as the compost meets minimum standards for contaminants and decomposition.

There are two primary types of composting facilities. The most common are windrow composting facilities where the organic material is piled in windrows and turned as necessary to assure that the piles stay aerobic, and maintain proper moisture content and temperatures. At the end of the composting process the material must be cured and screened prior to its use as compost.

Composting of large quantities of organic material in outdoor windrows requires significant land area, and can result in odor problems – especially under high humidity and temperature days in the summer. These problems can be minimized by composting in an enclosed vessel, where temperature, moisture content and oxygen content can be better controlled, reducing odors and increasing the quality of the resulting compost. DSWA and the WORC both use the Gore cover technology to cover the windrows, and to control the composting process. The Blessing and Blue Hen facilities use static pile and windrows to control the composting operation.

The key to composting is to obtain a relatively clean, organic rich input stream that is also low in heavy metals and other potential contaminants. Yard wastes, and supermarket loads of spoiled vegetables and meats, are an excellent source of this type of material. However, it is unlikely that the Wilmington WWTP sludge will be an acceptable input to either the DSWA yard waste composting operations or the new WORC.

Anaerobic Digestion

Anaerobic digestion uses bacteria to decompose organic wastes. However, unlike composting which relies on aerobic bacteria (bacteria that rely on oxygen to survive and grow) anaerobic bacteria do not use oxygen to survive. With anaerobic digestion the gases produced during the decomposition of the organic wastes contain methane, which can be used as a fuel – either directly to power equipment, or heating or cooling system, or indirectly to produce electricity.

The benefits of anaerobic digestion over composting are:

The United States has significant experience with anaerobic digestion of sewage sludge and animal manures, but there are no plants operating in the United States digesting organic rich MSW streams. There are, however, a growing number of anaerobic digestion facilities in Europe and Asia that do process organic rich MSW streams.

The disadvantage of anaerobic digestion is that capital and operating costs are significantly higher than for an aerobic composting facility, requiring higher throughputs and favorable energy rates to realize economies of scale necessary to compete with other recycling or disposal options.

The need to source sufficient organic rich waste to realize economies of scale also raises a concern at this time as to whether significant organic material exists to supply both the Wilmington Organics Recycling Center and a new anaerobic digestion facility.

Waste-to-Energy

According to the Working Group, over 16 percent of the MSW in the United States is processed through mass burn and refuse derived fuel waste-to-energy plants. There are 89 waste-to-energy plants currently operating in the United States. In some eastern states, such as Connecticut and Massachusetts over 50 percent of all MSW is processed through waste-to-energy plants.

The primary benefits of waste-to-energy plants are:

Disadvantages of waste-to-energy include:

The other three technologies (autoclave, gasification and plasma arc) were not recommended by the Working Group based on the lack of operating plants, and technological and financial risks.

In conclusion, given current investments in landfill capacity, private development of a large composting facility immediately adjacent to Cherry Island landfill capable of managing organic rich solid waste, and the prohibition of waste-to-energy facilities under current statute, DSWA does not propose to construct any large scale technology for processing solid waste at this time, but is prepared to move forward on the Working Group recommendations if directed to do so by the Legislature.

CHAPTER 6

Landfills

DSWA has long been a leader in the United States in landfill siting, development and operations. DSWA’s efforts have resulted in sufficient landfill design capacity in Delaware to last at least 30 more years at current landfill utilization rates. Increased diversion of materials and organics as proposed in this Plan will significantly increase the lifetime of this valuable resource for Delaware.

History and Size

The Sandtown landfill, was the first of the three currently operating DSWA landfills to open, beginning operations in October 1980. This was followed by the Jones Crossroads landfill in 1984 and the Cherry Island landfill in 1985 (after closure of the Pigeon Point landfill).

The Sandtown landfill currently encompasses a total of 835 acres, of which 101 acres are in use, or are closed landfill cells; 187 acres are reserved for future landfill cells; and, 547 acres are buffer areas. DSWA began recirculating leachate at the Sandtown landfill in 1982, and all landfill cells have been designed as bioreactor cells. The landfill has a current design capacity of 20.43 million tons, of which 3.7 million tons have been utilized.

The Jones Crossroads landfill currently encompasses 572 total acres, of which 95 acres are in use or are closed landfill cells, 130 acres are reserved for future landfill cells, and the remaining 347 acres are buffer areas. The Jones Crossroads landfill was one of the first municipal landfills in the United States to have a double synthetic liner system, and landfill leachate recirculation began in 1985 with all cells designed as bioreactor cells, although operation of cells as bioreactors is limited by permit or operational constraints. The landfill has a design capacity of 29.5 million tons, of which 4.2 million tons have been utilized.

The Cherry Island landfill is comprised of 513 total acres, of which 219 acres are in active landfill cells, and 294 acres are buffer area. The Cherry Island landfill is constructed on dredge spoils, which are highly impermeable soils. To prevent uneven settlement, and because of the highly impermeable base soils, the Cherry Island landfill does not have individually lined cells. The landfill has a permitted design capacity of 24.9 million tons, of which 10.9 million tons have been utilized.

Estimated Landfill Lifetimes

DSWA continuously updates its estimates of landfill lifetimes based on current and projected disposal rates, compaction and decomposition rates, and permitted versus theoretical vertical and horizontal fill limits. Based on current rates of fill and design capacity, DSWA estimates that there is a minimum of 30 years of additional landfill life available to DSWA. Table 6-1 summarizes current estimates of landfill capacity under current rates of fill by facility.

Table 6-1 Estimated Lifetime, DSWA Landfills

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

DSWA takes active steps to control and capture methane and other landfill gases generated at the three landfills, with all three landfills currently capturing landfill gas for green power production.

DSWA opened a landfill gas utilization facility at Cherry Island in 1995 which takes landfill gas and sends it by pipeline to Conectiv for use in the production of electricity. Landfill gas to energy plants were constructed at Sandtown and Jones Crossroads landfills in 2007, which produce 3 and 4 MW of electricity, respectively.

DSWA has calculated the carbon equivalent emissions from the three landfills using the U.S. Department of Energy, “Technical Guidelines, Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases (1605(b)) Program”. According to the Technical Guidelines, landfill emissions are addressed in the following ways:

CHAPTER 7

Management Plan

As stated in the 2006 Working Group report, Solid Waste Management Alternatives for Delaware, “the primary solid waste issue facing Delaware, is how the state can most effectively and economically preserve the valuable landfill capacity it has”. Delaware’s landfill capacity is a legacy that DSWA can be proud of, providing sufficient design capacity for the next thirty years. This Plan represents DSWA’s commitment to an integrated solid waste management system for Delaware that maximizes diversion of materials and organics for beneficial reuse, and prolongs the lifetime of the existing landfill capacity by as much as an additional 25 years.35 The value of extending DSWA landfill lifetimes by as much as 25 years are both quantifiable (in terms of avoided closure costs for existing landfills and siting and development costs for new landfills) as well as unquantifiable in terms of Delaware maintaining control of their waste management destiny, and avoiding the difficulties of siting a new landfill.

For the first time in DSWA history there have been declines in waste disposal at DSWA facilities over the past two years. While these declines are primarily the result of a severe economic recession, they are also the result of significant increases in diversion of residential recyclables through Wilmington and DSWA’s single stream collection programs, together with a ban on the landfilling of yard waste at the Cherry Island landfill.

The declines in tonnage have required DSWA to mount an aggressive effort to reduce costs in the face of declining revenues from disposal, given the relatively fixed costs associated with developing and operating landfills. This effort is on-going, and is important in addressing House Joint Resolution No. 5, proposed during the 2009 Legislative Session requesting that the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and DSWA “enter into discussions leading to a plan with enabling legislation to be delivered to the Legislature of the State of Delaware”.

DSWA agreed with DNREC that DSWA would develop an integrated solid waste management plan incorporating zero waste principles for review by DNREC and presentation to the General Assembly. This document represents DSWA’s ten-year plan, incorporating zero waste principles, to provide the framework for actions to be taken by DSWA and other stakeholders in Delaware to reduce waste generation and maximize diversion of materials from landfill disposal.

Moving Toward Zero Waste

Zero waste is an ideal, based on the main principle that many of the materials currently disposed could, and should be diverted for recovery to reduce the environmental impacts associated with the production of new materials.

Zero waste principles are not achieved immediately. They will require significant changes in legislation, policy, services and programs, as well as changes in the behavior of residents and businesses throughout Delaware. They will also require significant

investment in infrastructure, and will result in higher overall waste management costs in the short term, but will also result in significant environmental and jobs benefits going forward. One of the key zero waste principals is that there are significant externalities associated with mining and using virgin resources that are not necessarily recognized by current economic accounting systems. Issues such as the loss of biological diversity, increased worldwide competition for scarce resources, and the full impact of climate change all argue for increased diversion of materials even if the short term costs appear to be greater than the cost of disposal.

Investment in infrastructure will have to primarily come from the private sector, and will have to be funded from new sources of revenues, for two reasons. First, the private sector owns and operates the majority of the solid waste and recycling collection infrastructure in Delaware, and therefore must take the lead in the investments necessary to separately collect additional materials and organics. The private sector also owns the majority of materials and organics processing capacity in Delaware, and therefore is best suited to expand and develop the processing capacity necessary to divert additional materials.

Second, declining tonnage for disposal will require DSWA to both continue its efforts to reduce costs, as well as to control tipping fees. This will require DSWA to significantly reduce surcharges on the tipping fee to subsidize programs. This will be replaced by private sector, free market costs for new and expanded diversion programs.

Chapters 3 and 4 establish the framework for the waste reduction and diversion action plans summarized below. The action plans presented in this Chapter are data driven, based on current disposal quantities by material type, which is available from the Statewide Waste Characterization Study, 2006 – 2007, adjusted for declining tonnages in 2008 and 2009, as well as current materials recovery by material type, as reported in the Annual RPAC recycling rate reports. When combined, these two reports establish both where the potential lies for significantly increasing recovery as well as realistic maximum diversion under aggressive diversion programs.

Appendix Tables A-1 through A-3 present detailed annual tonnage estimates by material type, current recovery rates, and potential recovery rates necessary to move toward zero waste goals. Appendix Table A-1, which presents estimated current recovery by material type, is based on CY 2008 material recovery rates. Appendix Table A-2, which presents detailed estimates of disposal (tons) by material type is also based on CY 2008 and includes all MSW and C&D waste generated in Delaware, including C&D waste disposed at the DRPI landfill.

Finally, Appendix Table A-3 presents potential future recovery by material type, by sector (e.g. residential, commercial or other), applying aggressive recovery rate goals for each material type that could be recycled or composted.36

Table 7-1 summarizes the resulting recycling rates based on the high recovery rates assumed in Appendix Table A-3 for MSW, and for All Waste. Table 7-1 illustrates that a diversion goal of 82 percent of total solid waste is technically achievable, and will result in an estimated MSW recycling rate of 55 percent.

Table 7-1 Summary of Potentially Achievable Diversion Goals

Table 7-2 summarizes the increase in recovery that would be necessary, by material type (highlighted in blue), to achieve these aggressive diversion rates. Table 7-3 then presents current and necessary recovery rates by broad category, and the resulting drop in material landfilled, to demonstrate that an 82 percent diversion goal is technically feasible assuming that Delaware is willing to make the necessary investments in infrastructure and institutional changes.

Table 7-2 Current and Future Recovery, by Material Type, Necessary to Reach Zero Waste Goals (Annual Tons)

Current (1)

Future (2)

Increase

Materials

(tons)

(%)

Paper

Newspaper

11,200

34,000

204%

Cardboard

76,500

121,600

59%

Mixed Paper

30,300

71,000

134%

Packaging

Containers (3)

15,600

47,920

207%

Pallets (4)

20,900

37,600

80%

Shrink Wrap/Film

2,000

7,800

290%

Organics

Food Waste

5,700

72,000

1163%

Leaf and Yard Waste

67,200

119,000

77%

Trees and Branches

55,200

Compostable Paper

35,900

Other MSW

Vehicle Wastes

13,160

Special Wastes (5)

5,290

29,135

451%

C&D

Clean Gypsum

(2)

24,000

(2)

Clean Wood

(2)

36,000

(2)

Mixed C&D

59,640

98,000

64%

Asphalt, Concrete, Soils, Stone and Land Clearing

861,700

Other Material Categories

Other Organics (6)

482,200

482,300

Metals

98,420

123,000

25%

Industrial Waste (7)

247,250

247,550

Total, All Materials:

2,052,000

2,577,000

26%

Table 7-3 Current and Projected Recovery, by Major Material Category, and the Associated Statewide Diversion Rates

Current

Projected

Change

Major Material Category

(tons)

(%)

Paper

118,000

226,600

92%

Packaging

38,500

93,320

142%

Vehicle/Special Wastes

18,450

42,295

129%

Organics (1)

610,300

764,400

25%

Metals

98,420

123,000

25%

C&D Materials (2)

921,340

1,079,700

17%

Industrial Waste

247,250

247,550

Total Recovery:

2,052,000

2,577,000

26%

Disposal:

1,094,600

570,000

-48%

Diversion Rate:

65%

82%

TABLE 7-3 NOTES:

(1) Includes food, yard waste, tree, compostable paper and poultry wastes and litter accounted for in Table 7-2.

(2) Includes all C&D Materials shown in Table 7-2.

In order to achieve an 82 percent goal over the next ten years, the time to begin these changes is now to ensure that Delaware moves toward the zero waste goals. The following action plan recognizes the need to incorporate major changes in materials management in Delaware, including increased efforts to reduce waste generation, coupled with aggressive actions to increase materials and organics diversion. Some of these actions can be implemented by DSWA, or by the private sector, while others will require legislative or regulatory changes.

Action Plan

This action plan is organized into five major categories. It begins with actions to reduce waste generation at the source (source reduction), which is often the most difficult category in which to achieve significant change, because many of the actions require changes to people’s behavior. Actions to increase recovery of materials from residential sources, and from commercial sources, are then presented, followed by actions to significantly increase diversion of organics from both residential and commercial activities. Finally, actions to increase diversion of C&D wastes are presented.

The action plan for each of the five categories is organized from easiest to hardest to implement, with the results dependant on the exact form of implementation.

Source Reduction

Residential Recycling and Diversion

Commercial Recycling

Organics Recovery

Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion

Interim Goals

Interim goals are important to measure progress toward achieving the long term goals established in this Plan. Interim goals have been established for year five (2015) of this Plan. These goals assume the following three major actions are taken during the first five years of this Plan:

Table 7-4 presents the assumed change in material diversion associated with these three actions. The biggest increase expected in the first five years is from universal recycling (an estimated 37,700 tons), which assumes that at least 60 percent of the population fully participates in recycling by 2015. This is followed by major increases in food waste diversion to compositing (an estimated 29,300 tons) and finally by yard waste diversion as a result of an enacted yard waste ban at all DSWA facilities (an estimated 24,100 tons).

Table 7-4 Interim Goals and Estimated Tons Diverted

DIVERSION

Current

Mid

10 years

Year

2009

2015

2020

Major Measures

(tons)

Universal Recycling

30,800

68,500

105,800

Yard Waste Diversion

67,200

91,300

119,000

Food Waste Composting

5,700

35,000

72,000

Subtotal:

103,700

194,800

296,800

In addition to the significant increases in diversion presented in Table 7-4, some progress toward greater diversion of other materials is also assumed to occur during the first five years. This includes increases in recycling over current levels of between 10 and 25 percent for each category of materials targeted. These estimated tonnages are presented in detail in Appendix Table A-6.

Legislative Actions

Many of the key waste diversion actions required to meet the diversion goals laid out in this plan require legislative actions. Key actions include the following:

Benefits and Impacts

Reductions in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions

Materials recovery is an important way to preserve the embedded energy associated with mining, milling, transporting and producing new materials. These embedded energy savings produce significant savings in world-wide GHG emissions. In addition, diversion of organic material to composting, anaerobic digestion or waste-to-energy reduces methane – a potent GHG - generation in the operating cells at DSWA landfills where it is more difficult to control than in later phases of landfill management when landfill gas is more easily captured.

The U.S. EPA WARM Model was used to estimate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from recycling of different materials and from different waste management scenarios for each material type.39

Tables 7-5 and 7-6 present the estimated emission reductions from current and future recovery, respectively, of recyclable and compostable materials in Delaware. Emissions reductions presented in Tables 7-5 and 7-6 are a subset of total materials recovery in Delaware, focusing only on the materials where new programs in the residential and commercial sectors (MSW) will need to be instituted.

As illustrated by Tables 7-5 and 7-6, achieving a 55 percent recycling rate for MSW would result in a net reduction in annual GHG emissions of 143,000 metric tonnes, carbon equivalent emissions.40 This is the same as taking 93,225 cars off the road in Delaware each year, or conserving 57.8 million gallons of gasoline per year.

Table 7-5 GHG Emissions Reductions from Current Recovery in Delaware, in Metric Tons Carbon Equivalent (MTCE)

Commodity

Tons Recycled

Tons Landfilled

Tons Composted

Total MTCE

Aluminum Cans

339

7,961

(1,176)

Steel Cans

2,463

7,637

(1,127)

Glass

11,366

18,334

(672)

HDPE

658

8,912

(158)

PET

526

7,304

(146)

Corrugated Cardboard

73,677

88,323

(53,102)

Newspaper

10,934

34,766

(16,623)

Food Scraps

101,450

5,650

19,437

Yard Trimmings

65,191

67,109

(6,877)

Branches

1,452

56,748

(3,263)

Mixed Paper, Residuals

12,803

35,000

(10,033)

Mixed Paper, Office

16,311

30,600

(11,630)

GHG Emissions from Current Recovery (MTCE):

(85,425)

Table 7-6 GHG Emissions Reductions from Future Recovery In Delaware, in Metric Tons Carbon Equivalent (MTCE)

Commodity

Tons Source Reduced

Tons Recycled

Tons Landfilled

Tons Composted

Total MTCE

Aluminum Cans

5,000

3,300

(18,552)

Steel Cans

5,620

4,480

(2,707)

Glass

24,000

5,700

(1,765)

HDPE

5,000

4,570

(1,866)

PET

5,000

2,830

(2,085)

Corrugated Cardboard

121,600

40,400

(98,688)

Newspaper

34,000

11,700

(28,719)

Food Scraps

8,000

27,100

72,000

1,383

Yard Trimmings

13,300

119,000

(7,094)

Branches

5,527

52,673

(3,594)

Mixed Paper, Residuals

39,500

8,303

(37,243)

Mixed Paper, Office

31,500

15,411

(27,570)

GHG Emissions from Future Recovery (MTCE):

(228,499)

Reductions in Natural Resource Depletion

The recovery of materials from recycling replaces the need to mine new materials, reducing the ecological and environmental impacts of mining. For example, the mining of bauxite in Jamaica, one of the leading suppliers of bauxite, has created significant ecological devastation to a significant part of the island, and hard rock mining in the United States has resulted in many of the largest hazardous waste superfund sites in the U.S. Similarly, the cutting of trees to produce construction materials and paper products reduces ecological diversity, while simultaneously reducing the ability to sequester GHG emissions.

Increased Supplies of Material to United States Manufacturers

Manufacturers in the United States have to compete in a global marketplace. A significant amount of material recovered for recycling in the United States is shipped to Asia for remanufacturing, often resulting in inexpensive imports which are difficult for U.S. manufacturers to compete against.

As a consequence manufacturers in the U.S. all report a need for additional secondary materials to allow them to invest in the new processing and manufacturing capacity that they need to use secondary materials and to remain competitive in a world-wide economy.

Jobs

Recovery of materials and organics from Delaware provides the potential to increase jobs in Delaware, both as a result of separate collection and processing of these materials, and potentially from production of new materials from the reclaimed materials. The 2009 Northeast Recycling Council (Recycling Economic Information) Study indicated that the current recycling, reuse and remanufacturing industry in Delaware employs 1,330 people with an annual payroll of $32.2 million, and that manufacturers in Delaware that rely on recycled material inputs employ an additional 545 people with an annual payroll of $24.4 million.41 It is estimated that if Delaware were to increase recycling as laid out in this Plan an additional 1050 jobs would be created in Delaware, representing an additional annual payroll of $44 million.42

Management of DSWA Budgets and Facilities with Declining Tonnage

Continued reductions in tonnage disposed at DSWA facilities will present significant financial challenges to DSWA given the relatively large fixed costs associated with construction and post closure care of its three landfills. However, DSWA believes that it can meet these challenges and maintain its current infrastructure through the following actions.

DSWA is also prepared to continue to cut operating costs to bring costs in line with reduced revenues. As part of this planning process DSWA has prepared contingency budgets looking forward to 2015 and 2020 under the following three scenarios.

Appendix Table A-7 presents estimated tipping fees for these three scenarios in 2015 (FY 16) and 2020 (FY 20). Based on the assumptions made in projecting future capital and operational expenses, and assuming an annual inflation rate of three percent, achieving the diversion goals outlined in this plan will not cause a significant increase in the estimated tipping fee DSWA would have to charge.

To assure the proper management of the solid waste and provide sufficient financial support for its programs, DSWA is authorized to control the collection, transportation, storage and disposal of solid waste throughout the State.

DSWA has extensive authority to utilize services provided by the private sector and to engage in cooperative arrangements with other State entities, counties and municipalities. DSWA has also been charged with establishing an extensive recycling program and a public education program. Included in the recycling initiative is the removal of materials from the solid waste stream which are harmful to the environment, and which cannot be recycled, so that they are disposed in an authorized manner. In order to fund these comprehensive activities, DSWA charges user fees for the services it provides and borrows money through bond financing and otherwise. DSWA receives no State or federal funding, and the full faith and credit of the State is not pledged for any of DSWA's debt. To assure the proper management of the solid waste and provide sufficient financial support for its programs, DSWA is authorized to control the collection, transportation, storage and disposal of solid waste throughout the State, and is expressly authorized, pursuant to 7 Del.C. §6406(a)(31) to "control through regulation or otherwise, the collection, transportation, storage and disposal of solid waste, including the diversion of solid waste within specified geographic areas to facilities owned, operated or controlled by the Authority". Also, 7 Del.C. §6422(b) authorizes DSWA, by rule or regulation, to "require the owners and occupants of all lands, buildings and premises [in Delaware] to use the services and facilities of the Authority under such rules and regulations as the Authority shall fix and establish."

Beyond assuring a steady and consistent source of revenue, the DSWA has also determined that maximizing disposal of Delaware-generated solid waste in DSWA facilities will better assist DSWA in its efforts to monitor, evaluate and police the system of solid waste management in Delaware, including such issues as proper waste disposal, waste volume reduction, use of recycling programs and the full capture of those recyclables that may become available in the future. In recent years, the DSWA has accomplished this goal through the use of Discount Disposal Fee agreements with private waste haulers to incentivize these haulers to bring all Delaware generated solid waste to DSWA facilities. While the use of such contracts is expected to continue, the DSWA also believes it will be necessary to adopt regulations that will require Delaware generated solid waste to be directed to DSWA designated facilities. Discount Disposal Fee Agreements will be redesigned to provide greater incentive for haulers to assist the Authority in certain functions that do not typically generate revenue for either the haulers or the DSWA, and to incentivize these haulers to bring recyclables to DSWA designated facilities.

In carrying out its broad statutory responsibilities to comprehensively manage solid waste on a statewide basis for the benefit of the people of the State of Delaware, the DSWA has independently undertaken a multitude of operations and projects, including but not limited to the following:

The design, construction and operation of a modern landfill at Cherry Island to serve the needs of New Castle County;
The acquisition, retrofitting and operation of a landfill gas processing plant at Cherry Island, and the transmission of such landfill gas to power renewable energy projects in New Castle County;
The design, construction and operation of a solid waste transfer station at Pine Tree Corners in New Castle County;
The design, construction and operation of a modern landfill at Sandtown to serve the needs of Kent County;
The acquisition, retrofitting and operation of a landfill gas processing plant at Sandtown, and the utilization of such landfill gas to generate electricity;
The design, construction and operation of a solid waste transfer station at Milford, Delaware;
The design, construction and operation of a modern landfill at Jones Crossroads to serve the needs of Sussex County;
The acquisition, retrofitting and operation of a landfill gas processing plant at Jones Crossroads, and the utilization of such landfill gas to generate electricity;
The construction of a pilot project at Jones Crossroads for evaluation of closed cells as suitable for installation of a solar energy array;
The design, construction and operation of a solid waste transfer station at Route 5, Sussex County Delaware;
The operation of a source separated drop-off recycling program with 142 drop-off centers statewide;
Contracting for two materials recovery facilities, one for household and commercial recyclables and the other for construction and demolition materials, at DSWA’s Delaware Recycling Center and Transfer Station at the former landfill location at Pigeon Point, New Castle County, Delaware;
The design, construction and operation of yard waste composting systems at the Cherry Island and Jones Crossroads landfills, and the operation of yard waste mulching systems at all DSWA landfills;
Issuing and servicing approximately $140 million in bonds issued between 2006 and 2010;
Reserving and planning for long-term landfill post-closure care obligations for DSWA’s three active landfills;
Maintaining post-closure care of the former Pigeon Point Landfill.

By establishing and maintaining multiple facilities, DSWA provides an indispensible convenience to the public and, in so doing, prevents the air pollution, noise pollution and road congestion that would otherwise result if haulers and the public were forced to travel long distances to deposit waste. Additionally, many of the DSWA’s activities are essential waste disposal functions that do not result in revenue generation and are not typically performed by private entities in the waste disposal business. These activities include:

The establishment and operation of a public education and public outreach program which includes school and community presentations, distribution of books and educational materials, participation in public events, use of slogans and themes, use of a mascot, and public advertising.
Coordination and participation in solid waste and recycling activities with State, county, municipal, local and civic organizations throughout the State.
The collection and proper disposal of household hazardous wastes and document shredding at eight (8) scheduled events conducted throughout the State.
The operation of a recycling program for electronic goods at twelve (12) drop off locations throughout the State.
The operation of a recycling program at DSWA transfer stations and landfills which involves the separation and recycling of tires, drywall, textiles, used oil, oil filters, batteries and white goods including refrigerators that must be drained of chlorofluorocarbons to be recycled.

The implementation and management of these programs comes at significant cost; yet continued reductions in tonnage disposed at DSWA facilities will present significant financial challenges to DSWA given the cost of these programs and the relatively large fixed costs associated with construction and post closure care of its three landfills. Accordingly, in addition to those measures identified in the section under Chapter 7 of the Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan, entitled Management of DSWA Budgets and Facilities with Declining Tonnage, DSWA is taking the following additional actions.

DSWA also continues to cut administrative costs to bring its expenses more in line with reduced revenues. However, notwithstanding efforts to trim its budgets and operating costs, DSWA will from time to time be required to increase landfill tipping fees and other user fees, and to design and implement policies that: (i) are responsive to marketplace conditions, (ii) will incentivize generators haulers and municipalities to use DSWA facilities, and (iii) maximize the recycling and disposal of Delaware generated solid waste at DSWA facilities. These incentives may include but are not limited to:

Indeed, user fees have been and will continue to be the basic source of revenue to fund DSWA operations and debt service. For many years, DSWA has ensured that all Delaware-generated solid waste is brought to DSWA facilities through the use of attractive contract terms and pricing that incentivized haulers to bring this waste to DSWA facilities. In so doing, DSWA has ensured that Delaware waste generates DSWA user fees in amounts sufficient to fund all of the operations and projects identified above. DSWA intends to continue this practice of incentivizing haulers through contractual arrangements such as Discount Disposal Fee Agreements; at the same time however, DSWA will adopt and implement regulations that will require all Delaware generated waste to be directed to DSWA facilities outside of the terms and conditions of any contractual arrangements, thereby capturing Delaware generated solid waste handled by those haulers that have elected not to enter into contracts with DSWA.

APPENDIX

Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan for Delaware: Moving Toward Zero Waste

Table A-5: DESCRIPTIONS FOR TABLE A-4

600 Human Relations Commission

601 Equal Accommodations Regulations

1 Del. Admin. Code § 601 Equal Accommodations Regulations

601 Equal Accommodations Regulations

Introduction

These Rules and Regulations have been prepared pursuant to the powers granted the Human Relations Commission and are intended to meet the applicable requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act.

These Regulations shall govern individual cases over which the Human Relations Commission and the Division of Human Relations have jurisdiction pursuant to 6 Del.C. Ch. 45, as it may be amended from time to time.

These Regulations refer to "hearings" for case decisions only and are, therefore, to be distinguished from any other public hearings which may be held by the Commission to address general issues of public concern and which are not controlled by these Regulations.

These Rules and Regulations are specific to the processing of complaints of discrimination under the Delaware Equal Accommodations Law. The Commission believes these Rules and Regulations are necessary to ensure the appropriate administration of the Equal Accommodations Law.

These Regulations shall apply to Equal Accommodation causes of action arising under the Delaware Equal Accommodations Law. Delaware Fair Housing Act actions under 6 Del.C. Ch. 45 are not affected by these Regulations.

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1.0 Definitions

1.1 The following terms used in these Regulations shall have the same definitions as those terms contained in the Equal Accommodations Law, 6 Del.C. Ch. 45, §4502:

Chairperson

Commission

Complainant

Conciliation

Conciliation Agreement

Disability

Discriminatory Public Accommodation Practice

Division

Marital Status

Panel

Panel Chair

Place of Public Accommodation

Respondent

Special Administration Fund

1.2 As used in these Regulations, the following terms are defined:

“Commissioner” means a person duly serving as a member of the Commission.

“Division Director” means the administrator and head of the Division of Human Relations, or other person duly authorized to act as such.

“Minor” means a person under that age of eighteen years who has not been court emancipated.

“Office” means any one of the places of business of the Division of Human Relations.

“Party or Parties” means the Complainant(s) or Respondent(s).

“Staff” means a person or persons employed by the Division of Human Relations of the State of Delaware.

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2.0 Commencement of Proceedings

2.1 Any person claiming to be aggrieved by discriminatory public accommodations practices within the jurisdiction of the Commission may file a written complaint with the Division. Minors shall be represented by a parent, guardian or other responsible adult for the purpose of bringing an action.

2.2 The Commission and the Division may each initiate an investigation into compliance with the Equal Accommodations Law, whether or not a complaint is filed. If an investigation is initiated by the Commission, such investigation may be initiated by written statement showing justification signed by the Chairperson or by such person as may be authorized by the Commission. In accordance with applicable provisions of the law, and to the extent practicable, the procedures in these Regulations shall apply to Commission-initiated and Division-initiated investigations.

2.3 A complaint shall be filed at any one of the places of business of the Division of Human Relations.

2.4 Complaints made with the Commission through the Division of Human Relations shall be in writing and deemed to be "filed" when received at the Division in substantially completed form.

2.5 All complaints must be filed on a complaint form provided by the Division.

2.6 All complaint forms shall include the following information:

2.6.1 The complainant's name and address;

2.6.2 The name and location of the place of public accommodation at which the discriminatory public accommodation practice(s) occurred, and the date, time and an explanation thereof;

2.6.3 If known, the name and address of each Respondent and, if different, the name of the owner, lessee, proprietor, manager or superintendent of the place of public accommodations.

2.6.4 The date of the first occurrence of the alleged discriminatory practice and whether the practice is of a continuing nature; and

2.6.5 The signature of the complainant or his/her attorney.

2.7 Complainants and Respondents must keep the Division of Human Relations informed of their current addresses and telephone numbers during the pendency of any proceedings.

2.8 Service of the complaint shall be made by the Division of Human Relations in accordance with 11.2 of these Regulations.

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3.0 Response to Complaint

3.1 Respondent shall file a written response to the complaint, on a form provided by the Division of Human Relations, or a notice of intention to pursue no-fault settlement, within twenty (20) days of receipt of service of the complaint.

3.2 Either of such documents shall be signed by the Respondent or Respondent's attorney and shall be filed at the Office of the Division where the complaint was filed, and shall provide proof that a copy has been served on the Complainant.

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4.0 Amending a Complaint (Formerly Rule 9)

4.1 The Complaint may be amended at any time.

4.2 The Respondent shall serve an answer to any amended complaint within ten (10) days of receipt of service of the amended complaint or within the time remaining to respond to the initial complaint, whichever is greater.

4.3 Amended complaints and the answers shall be signed by the Party or the Party’s attorneys.

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5.0 Case Closing Prior to Hearing

5.1 Voluntary Termination and Dismissal

5.1.1 A case may be dismissed by the Complainant without order of the Commission by filing a notice of dismissal at any time before service of a response to the complaint or by filing a stipulation of dismissal signed by all Parties who have appeared in the case. Unless otherwise stated in the notice of dismissal or stipulation, the dismissal is without prejudice, except that a notice of dismissal operates as an adjudication upon the merits when filed by a Complainant who has once dismissed a case before the Commission based on or including the same claim. A Complainant who dismisses a case pursuant to this paragraph without prejudice may refile a complaint within ninety (90) days after the occurrence of the alleged discriminatory public accommodation practice.

5.1.2 After the Respondent has filed a response to the complaint, a case shall not be dismissed at the Complainant's request except upon order of the Commission or upon order by a single Commissioner authorized by the Commission prior to the appointment of a panel and upon such terms and conditions as the Commission deems proper. Unless otherwise specified in the order, a dismissal under this paragraph is without prejudice.

5.1.3 A case may be dismissed, upon notice of the Commission or of the Division, for lack of activity. Application shall be made in writing by the Division staff to a Panel of if no Panel has been appointed, then to the Division Director or Commission Chairperson, stating the reason for the proposed dismissal.

5.1.4 A case may be dismissed, upon notice of the Commission or of the Division, for failure of Complainant to cooperate upon application of the Division staff to the Panel or if no Panel has been appointed, then to the Division Director or Commission Chairperson. Failure to cooperate includes, but is not limited to, failure to keep the Division informed of Complainant’s current address.

5.1.5 A case may be dismissed upon written application to the Commission by the Respondent or the Division Director when

5.1.5.1 the Commission does not have jurisdiction to determine the case; or

5.1.5.2 the facts alleged do not state a violation of the law.

5.1.6 If the Division determines that the Commission does not have jurisdiction over the case or that the complaint does not allege facts that state a violation of the law, the Division Director shall apply in writing to the Panel Chair or designee (or, if a Panel has not been appointed, to the Chairperson or other designee), for dismissal of the complaint under Rule 5.1.5.

5.1.7 An application for dismissal by the Respondent shall show proof of service of the application upon the Complainant and the Division. Complainant shall have 10 days after being served to respond to the Respondent and Commission. An application for dismissal by the Division shall show proof of service on all parties and all parties shall have 10 days after being served to respond to the Commission with proof of service to the Division.

5.1.8 The Panel Chair or designee (or, if no panel has been appointed, the Commission Chairperson or other designee) shall consider the application for dismissal. In the absence of compelling or unusual circumstances, such consideration shall be without an evidentiary hearing or oral argument. The Panel Chair or designee (or, the Commission Chairperson or designee) will consider only the facts alleged in the pleadings or any related submissions and any reasonable inferences from those facts. The facts alleged by the claimant, unless conclusory, will be considered as true for the purpose of the dismissal proceeding.

5.1.9 All notices of case dismissals shall be served on all parties and shall include a statement of the right to appeal, to have the case reopened for good cause shown to the Panel, or if no Panel has been appointed, then to the Division Director or Chairperson.

5.1.10 All orders resulting from an application for dismissal are subject to Superior Court review pursuant to 6 Del.C. §4511.

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6.0 Investigation

6.1 Investigation of the complaint shall be conducted by Staff and shall commence promptly after the filing of the complaint. Investigation may include, without limitation: interviews, questionnaires, fact finding conferences, searching of records, testing, identification of any witnesses, development of statistics, other studies of practices and patterns, or other work to gather relevant evidence.

6.2 Evidence sought by a subpoena issued in connection with an investigation must be relevant to the investigation, be adequately specified, and only cover a reasonable period of time.

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7.0 Conciliation

7.1 The opportunity to conciliate or settle a case is available at any stage of the complaint process and may include a no-fault settlement offer. The Complainant(s) shall be notified of the opportunity to conciliate when a complaint is filed, and the Respondent(s) shall be so notified when a complaint is served. Staff shall schedule an informal conciliation conference to be held with the Complainant(s), the Respondent(s) and, if they so choose, attorneys representing them, within thirty (30) days after the receipt of the response to the complaint, unless it is impractical to do so.

7.2 Conciliation shall be initiated upon request of any Party, or upon the request or recommendation of Staff or a member of the Commission.

7.3 Any agreement achieved by conciliation shall be set forth in writing and shall specify the appropriate relief agreed upon by the Parties. Forms of relief may include, without limitation:

7.3.1 binding arbitration to resolve the dispute;

7.3.2 payment of damages; other monetary relief;

7.3.3 payment to the Special Administration Fund;

7.3.4 monitoring of the future activities of Respondent(s);

7.3.5 measures taken to ensure future compliance with the Equal Accommodations Law; and/or

7.3.6 such other relief as is agreed upon by the Parties.

7.4 Executed copies of such agreements shall be given to all Parties.

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8.0 Hearings

8.1 The purpose of a hearing is:

8.1.1 to hear argument;

8.1.2 where appropriate, to receive evidence and determine facts; and

8.1.3 in all events to render an adjudication in accordance with applicable law.

8.2 If a complaint cannot be resolved through conciliation, as provided in Section 4508(c) of the Delaware Equal Accommodations Law, the Commission shall appoint a Panel to hold a public hearing within 60 days after the expiration of the 120-day period for investigation and conciliation. The deadlines provided in Section 4508(c) and Section 4508(e) may be extended by the Chairperson or if a Panel has been appointed by the Panel Chair at the request of any Party or Staff upon a showing of good cause.

8.3 The date, time, place and a brief description of the subject matter of the hearing shall be included in the Notice of Hearing sent to all Parties, the Panel and the Attorney General's representative, as well as other information required by the Administrative Procedures Act.

8.4 The Hearing shall be held within the county in which the discriminatory practice is alleged to have occurred.

8.5 As provided in 6 Del.C. §4510, a subpoena shall be issued upon written request by any Party, Staff, or a Panel Member. Such requests shall be submitted no later than twenty (20) days in advance of the Hearing. Witnesses and documents must be clearly described in writing. The consequence of failure to request a subpoena in a timely fashion shall be in the discretion of the Panel.

8.5.1 Any individual or entity served with a subpoena may apply to the Panel to quash or modify the subpoena on any legal basis including but not limited to the following: that the subpoena does not adequately describe the evidence requested; is not relevant to the complaint; covers an unreasonable period of time; requires disclosure of a trade secret, confidential research, development or commercial information, or privileged or other protected matter and no exception or waiver applies; subjects a person to undue burden or hardship; or requires disclosure of the opinion of an expert not retained for a hearing or information not describing specific events or occurrences in dispute.

8.5.2 Where a person fails or neglects to attend and testify or to produce records or other evidence in obedience to a subpoena or other lawful order, the Commission may petition the Superior Court for an order requiring the person to appear to produce evidence or give testimony. Failure to obey such order may be punishable by the Court as contempt.

8.6 Subpoenas may be served by any sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable or any member of the Commission or employee of the Division of Human Relations. The return of service of each subpoena shall be promptly filed at the appropriate Division office.

8.7 No fewer than three (3) Commissioners shall constitute a quorum for all Commission Panel hearings. In the absence of any duly appointed Panel member, the Chairperson or his or her designee shall be empowered to make a substitution, without notice to the parties, provided the Hearing has not yet begun.

8.8 A written list of witnesses a Party intends to call during a panel hearing must be delivered to the office of the Division of Human Relations where the complaint was filed and to all other Parties at least ten (10) days prior to a hearing.

8.8.1 The Panel, in its discretion, may refuse to receive into evidence any testimony of a witness who has not been named on the witness list.

8.9 All motions shall be delivered to the office of the Division of Human Relations where the complaint was filed and to all other Parties at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. Motions filed beyond this time limit may not be considered at the discretion of the Panel. Opposing Parties may file a response to the motion or may present opposition at the hearing. Replies to responses to motions are not permitted.

8.10 Copies or photographs of all exhibits, except exhibits intended solely for impeachment, must be delivered to the office of the Division of Human Relations where the complaint was filed and to all other parties at least ten (10) days prior to the Hearing. The Panel shall consider such exhibits without formal proof unless the parties and the Commission have been notified at least five (5) days prior to the Hearing that an adverse Party intends to raise an issue concerning the authenticity of the exhibit.

8.10.1 The Panel may refuse to receive into evidence any exhibit, a copy or photographs of which has not been delivered to the Commission and to an adverse Party as provided herein. After commencement of the hearing, the Panel, in its discretion, may view or inspect exhibits or the location involved in a case.

8.10.2 Exhibits submitted at Panel Hearings are to be kept by the Commission during the passage of time for judicial review under §4511 of the Delaware Equal Accommodations Law or until all relevant proceedings have been concluded, whichever is later. The exhibits shall then be returned to the Party which submitted such or, at the request of that Party, destroyed.

8.11 The hearing shall be conducted by the Panel Chair. Individuals and business organizations may be represented by counsel. Individuals and business organizations may be represented by counsel. A business organization may also be represented by an non-attorney employee. Every hearing shall be recorded by electronic instrument or court reporter.

8.12 Certain Hearings may address purely legal issues, in which event all Parties or their counsel may, at the discretion of the Panel, have an opportunity to present oral argument.

8.13 In evidentiary hearings, all Parties or their counsel shall be given the opportunity to make a brief opening statement prior to the introduction of any evidence in the case. The Panel Chair shall explain to the Parties that they may make a general statement of what they intend to prove through testimony and exhibits but that they are not permitted at this time to testify or to present argument to the Panel. The Panel Chair shall interrupt a Party who attempts to testify or present argument during an opening statement and inform the Party that such testimony or argument can be provided at the appropriate time during the hearing. The Panel Chair will then offer the opposing Party the opportunity to present an opening statement if the opposing Party has not already done so or shall move to the next stage of the proceedings.

8.14 Testimony shall be under oath or affirmation administered by the court reporter. If a court reporter is not present, witnesses shall be sworn in by the Panel Chair.

8.15 Staff shall be required to attend the Hearing in order to assist in the proceedings, or, where appropriate, to be a witness.

8.16 The Panel Chair shall have full authority to control the hearing proceedings, including, but not limited to the authority to call and examine witnesses; to admit or exclude evidence; and to rule upon all motions and objections subject to the following:

8.16.1 Formal rules of evidence will not be strictly followed.

8.16.2 Direct and cross examination shall be preserved and may be conducted by the Parties or their attorney(s), or Panel Members or the Deputy Attorney General representing the panel may question any witness.

8.16.3 Testimony from any person may be allowed at the discretion of the Panel.

8.16.4 Witnesses may be sequestered at the discretion of the Panel Chair upon the request of any Party(ies).

8.16.5 Evidence on the behalf of the Complainant(s) should ordinarily be introduced first, to be followed by the Respondent(s)' evidence, then allowing rebuttal, if any.

8.16.6 The Panel may continue a hearing from day to day or adjourn it to a later date or to a different place by so announcing at the Hearing or by appropriate notice to all Parties.

8.16.7 Following the presentation of the evidence, an opportunity shall be given to each Party to make a closing statement.

8.16.8 The Panel may recall the Parties for further testimony if necessary to reach a decision.

8.16.9 Deliberations of the Panel typically commence immediately following the hearing, and are not open to the public.

8.17 A written transcript shall be prepared, if and as required, on the written request of any Party, provided that such Party pays for the cost of preparing the transcript. Staff shall coordinate this process under State contract. A deposit may be required. Such recordings and transcripts shall be preserved with the official file record of a case.

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9.0 Decision and Orders

9.1 The case decision may be rendered immediately following the Hearing or the Panel may reserve its decision to a later date. Case decisions shall be by a majority vote of the Panel.

9.2 A copy of the Panel's Final Order shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, delivered by hand or delivered by regular first class mail to the last address which each Party has provided to the Division of Human Relations for the Party or, if the Party is represented, the Party's attorney.

9.3 Within five (5) days after receipt of the Panel’s decision or order may apply to the Panel for reconsideration by briefly and distinctly stating the grounds. The application shall show that it was served on the opposing party. Within five (5) days after service of such application, the opposing party may serve and file a brief answer to each ground asserted. The Panel shall promptly convene to consider such application for reconsideration. The filing of such application shall extend the time for judicial review under 6 Del.C. §4511.

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10.0 Recovery of Attorney’s Fees and Expenses

10.1 Any Party seeking to recover attorneys' fees and expenses pursuant to Section 4508 (g) or (h) shall, at least five (5) days prior to the hearing, file at the Division Office where the complaint was filed, and serve upon the other Parties, a motion and affidavit detailing the time spent and fees incurred and a reasonable estimate of the fees likely to be incurred after such date through the end of the hearing. Any objections to the motion shall be presented at the Hearing. Determination that a Party is entitled to an award of attorneys' fees or costs shall be made solely at the Panel's discretion. Failure to timely file such motion and affidavit as set forth in these Regulations shall constitute a waiver of a Party's right to an award of attorneys' fees or costs.

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11.0 Miscellaneous Provisions

11.1 Time

11.1.1 In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed, by these Regulations or by order of court or by statute, the day of the act, event, or default after which the designated period of time begins to run shall not be included. The last day of the period so computed shall be included, unless it is a Saturday or Sunday, legal holiday, in which event the period shall run until the end of the next business day. When the period of time prescribed or allowed is less than eleven (11) days, intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and other legal holidays shall be excluded in the computation. As used in this rule, "legal holidays" shall be those days provided by statute or appointed by the Governor or the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Delaware.

11.1.2 When, by these Regulations or by a notice given thereunder or by order of court, an act is required, or allowed to be done, at or within a specified time, the Panel Chair or the Chairperson of the Commission, for good cause shown, may, at any time, in its discretion:

11.1.2.1 with or without motion or notice, order the period enlarged if the request therefore is made before the expiration of the period originally prescribed or as extended by a previous order; or

11.1.2.2 upon a motion made after the expiration of a specified period, permit the act to be done where the failure to act was the result of excusable neglect.

11.1.3 Whenever a Party has the right to do, or is required to do, some act or take some proceeding within a prescribed period after being served, and service is by mail, three (3) days shall be added to the prescribed period.

11.2 Service. Unless otherwise specifically required by the Equal Accommodations Law or these Regulations, service of complaints, answers, other pleadings, motions, requests or notices shall be made according to this Rule.

11.2.1 For the initial complaint and any pleading which brings in a new Party, service shall be made by certified mail, return receipt requested with the return receipt card signed by: the person to be served; a person living with or working in the office of the person to be served; or an agent authorized by appointment or by law to receive service of process. Alternatively, where appropriate, service may be made in accordance with Superior Court Civil Rule 4(f), or Superior Court Civil Rule 4(h) for service under Title 10, Section 3104.

11.2.2 For documents other than the initial complaint and any document which brings in a new Party, once jurisdiction over a party has been established, service shall be by certified mail, return receipt requested; by hand delivery or first class mail, as evidenced by a certificate of service; by an express mail service, with a receipt showing that the notice was delivered to the express mail service; or by telecopier or facsimile machine with confirmation of the transmission from the sender's machine.

11.2.2.1 Where a Party is represented by an attorney, service shall be made on the attorney only.

11.3 The Administrative Procedures Act (29 Del.C. Ch. 101), as it may be amended from time to time, shall provide the method by which these Regulations may be amended.

11.4 These Regulations shall be reviewed periodically by the Commission, or a designee and the Director of the Division of Human Relations. Any recommendations for revision shall be submitted in writing to the Commission for consideration at a regularly scheduled meeting.

11.5 These Regulations shall be liberally construed in such a manner as to accomplish the purpose of the Equal Accommodations Law.

11.6 Copies of these Regulations shall be available during regular office hours at each of the offices of the Division of Human Relations or, upon request, by mail. A fee established by the Division of Human Relations may be charged for the provision of copies.

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602 Fair Housing Regulations

1 Del. Admin. Code § 602 Fair Housing Regulations

602 Fair Housing Regulations

ADOPTED: APRIL 8th, 1993

EFFECTIVE: MAY 10th, 1993

Introduction

Pursuant to the authority granted to the Human Relations Commission under 6 Del.C. §4616 of the Delaware Fair Housing Act, and in accordance with the applicable requirements of The Administrative Procedures Act, the Human Relations Commission has adopted these rules and regulations to carry out the Delaware Fair Housing Act (The Act).

These regulations shall govern individual cases over which the Human Relations Commission and the Division of Human Relations have jurisdiction pursuant to 6 Del.C., Ch. 46.

These procedural regulations are intended to carry out the Delaware Fair Housing Act prohibiting unlawful discrimination in housing, and to enable the Commission to achieve equal or greater protection, thereby allowing eligibility for certain Federal funding necessary to carry out this function as a substantially equivalent agency.

These rules and regulations are specific to the processing of complaints of unlawful housing discrimination under the Delaware Fair Housing Act. The Commission believes these rules and regulations are necessary to ensure the appropriate administration of the Fair Housing Act and in order that the commission will be regarded as a substantially equivalent agency.

1.0 Definitions

1.1 The following terms used in these regulations shall have the same definition as defined in the Delaware Fair Housing Act, Section 4602:

Age

Aggrieved persons

Chairperson

Commission

Complainant

Conciliation

Conciliation Agreement

Court

Covered Multifamily Dwellings

Discriminatory Housing Practice

Division

Dwelling

Familial Status

Family

Housing For Older Persons

Marital Status

Panel

Panel Chair

Person

Residential Real Estate - Related Transaction

Respondent

To Rent

To Sell or sale

Special Administration Fund

1.2 As used in these Rules and Regulations, the following terms are defined:

“Act” means The Delaware Fair Housing Act as amended from time to time, 6 Del.C., Ch. 46.

“Charging Party” means the same as "Complainant" (including in some instances the Commission).

“Commissioner” means a person duly serving as a member of the Commission.

“Creed” means any system of beliefs guiding or directing a person's behavior and actions including, but not limited to, an organized religion, sect, or philosophical society.

“Direct Threat” means an individualized assessment that is based on reliable objective evidence (e.g., current conduct, or a recent history of overt acts). The assessment must consider: (1) the nature, duration, and severity of the risk of injury; (2) the probability that injury will actually occur; and (3) whether there are any reasonable accommodations that will eliminate the direct threat. In evaluating a recent history of overt acts, a provider must take into account whether the individual has received intervening treatment or medication that has eliminated the direct threat (i.e., a significant risk of substantial harm). In such a situation, the provider may request that the individual document how the circumstances have changed so that he no longer poses a direct threat. A provider may also obtain satisfactory assurances that the individual will not pose a direct threat during the tenancy.

“Director” means the administrator and head of the Division of Human Relations or person duly authorized to act as such.

“Major Life Activity” means those activities that are of central importance to daily life, such as seeing, hearing, walking, breathing, performing manual tasks, caring for one's self, learning, and speaking. This list of major life activities is not exhaustive.

“Minor” means a person under the age of eighteen years who has not been court emancipated.

“National Origin” means the native country of an individual or his ancestor(s).

“Office” means any one of the places of business of the Division of Human Relations.

“Party” means the Complainant(s) or Respondent(s).

“Physical or Mental Impairment” includes, but is not limited to, such diseases and conditions as orthopedic, visual, speech and hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection, mental retardation, emotional illness, drug addiction (other than addiction caused by current, illegal use of a controlled substance) and alcoholism.

“Reasonable Accommodation” means a change, exception, or adjustment to a rule, policy, practice, or service that may be necessary for a person with a disability to have an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling, including public and common use spaces. Since rules, policies, practices, and services may have a different effect on persons with disabilities than on other persons, treating persons with disabilities exactly the same as others will sometimes deny them an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. The Act makes it unlawful to refuse to make reasonable accommodations to rules, policies, practices, or services when such accommodations may be necessary to afford persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. To show that a requested accommodation may be necessary, there must be an identifiable relationship, or nexus, between the requested accommodation and the individual's disability.

“Religion” means a particular system of faith and worship recognized and practiced by a particular church, sect or denomination or other group of people.

“Request for Reasonable Accommodation” means whenever a resident or applicant for housing makes clear to the housing provider that a request is being made for an exception, change, or adjustment to a rule, policy, practice, or service because of a disability. The request should include the type of accommodation that is being requested and, the need for the accommodation if the need for the accommodation is not readily apparent or not known to the provider, and an explanation of the relationship between the requested accommodation and the disability. The request need not be made in a particular manner or at a particular time or use any special words including but not limited to "reasonable accommodation." The request must be made in a manner that a reasonable person would understand to be a request for an exception, change, or adjustment to a rule, policy, practice, or service because of a disability. Housing providers must give appropriate consideration to reasonable accommodation requests even if the requester makes the request orally or does not use the provider's preferred forms or procedures for making such requests.

“Sex” means the basis of being male or female.

“Substantially Limits” means that the limitation is "significant" or "to a large degree."

“Verified” means that the person signing the complaint or answer has sworn or affirmed that the statements of facts in the document are true.

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2.0 Filing a Complaint

2.1 Any aggrieved person or the Commission itself may file a written complaint. Minors may be represented by a parent or guardian for the purpose of bringing an action.

2.2 The Commission may initiate an investigation regarding compliance with applicable law whether or not a complaint is filed. Such investigations may be initiated by written statement showing justification signed by the Chairperson or such person as may be authorized by the Commission in accordance with applicable provisions of law. To the extent practicable, procedures in these Regulations shall apply to Commission-initiated investigations.

2.3 A complaint shall be filed at any one of the places of business of the Division of Human Relations.

2.4 Complaints filed with the Commission through the Division of Human Relations shall be in writing and deemed to be filed when received at the office in substantially completed form as required. A complaint referred to the Commission or the Division of Human Relations by a federal agency shall be deemed to be filed on the date it was taken or filed with such agency.

2.5 Form of Complaint

2.5.1 All complaints should be filed on a Complaint Form provided by the Division.

2.5.2 All complaints shall include the following data:

2.5.2.1 Full name and address of Complainant(s).

2.5.2.2 Full name and address of Respondent (s), if known, identifying whether each Respondent is an individual, partnership, corporation, etc.

2.5.2.3 The alleged discriminatory housing practice(s). A concise statement of the facts thereof.

2.5.2.4 The date (s) of the alleged discriminatory practice (s) and whether the practice(s) is/are of a continuing nature together with the duration of such continuing practice(s).

2.5.2.5 The signature of Complainant or his/her attorney or, in the case of a minor, a parent, or guardian. Such signature shall be notarized as a verified complaint. The Division of Human Relations shall provide such notarial service without charge for persons coming into the office.

2.6 Complainants and Respondents must keep the Division of Human Relations informed of their current addresses and telephone numbers.

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3.0 Answer to Complaint

Any written answer of Respondent shall be verified and filed with the Commission within twenty (20) days of receiving the complaint with proof of service showing a copy has been served on the Complainant.

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4.0 Investigation of the Complaint

4.1 Investigation of complaints shall be conducted by the Division and commenced within thirty (30) days after filing the complaint, and may include: interviews, questionnaires, fact finding conferences, search of records, tests, identification of witnesses, development of statistics, other studies of alleged practices and patterns, or other work to gather relevant evidence.

4.1.1 Evidence sought by a subpoena issued in connection with an investigation must be relevant to the investigation, be adequately specified, and only cover a reasonable period of time.

4.2 Within thirty (30) days after a complaint is filed, the Division shall prepare questionnaires to be answered by the parties. Questions may be suggested by the parties for inclusion in such questionnaires. The answer to such questionnaires shall be submitted in writing to the Division within ten (10) days after service of the questionnaire. Each party shall receive a copy of every other party’s response to questionnaires.

4.3 The Division may schedule an informal fact-finding conference to be held with the Complainant and Respondent within thirty (30) days of the date the complaint is filed, unless it is impractical to do so.

4.4 Investigation of a complaint shall proceed according to the time limits set forth in the Act, to aid conciliation, to determine if reasonable cause exists to issue a charge and to prepare the case for hearing or Court.

4.5 At the end of each investigation, the Division shall prepare a final investigative report containing that information set forth in Section 4610 (b)(5) of The Act.

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5.0 Conciliation and Agreement

5.1 The opportunity to conciliate or settle a case is available at any stage of the complaint process and may include a no-fault settlement opportunity prior to the onset of the investigation; the Complainant shall be advised of the opportunity when a complaint is filed and the Respondent when a complaint is served.

5.2 Conciliation shall be initiated upon request of Complainant or Respondent or recommendation of the Division or the Panel assigned to the case. Statements made in the course of conciliation can be disclosed only as provided under the Act.

5.3 An employee of the Division may serve as conciliator. A Commissioner, who is not assigned to the hearing Panel may be appointed by the Chairperson to serve as conciliator.

5.4 Any agreement achieved by conciliation shall be set forth in writing and shall specify the appropriate relief agreed upon by the parties. The following may be included:

5.4.1 binding arbitration to resolve the dispute; payment of damages;

5.4.2 compensation or other monetary relief;

5.4.3 payments made to the Special Administration Fund of the Human Relations Commission under 31 Del.C., Ch. 30;

5.4.4 monitoring of future activities;

5.4.5 affirmative action measures;

5.4.6 closing or terminating the case; and

5.4.7 other relief agreed upon by the parties that will further the purposes of the Act.

5.5 A conciliation agreement shall become effective when signed by all parties and the Chairperson or his or her designee.

5.6 Written and executed copies of such agreements shall be given to all parties. Conciliation agreements shall be publicly available unless the complainant and respondent otherwise agree and the Commission determines that disclosure is not required to further the purpose of the Act.

5.7 Conciliation Agreements shall be enforced according to the Act.

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6.0 Administrative Closure

6.1 A case can be voluntarily terminated upon withdrawal of complaint by Complainant in writing prior to a response by the Respondent. However, after a response is filed by Respondent, a complaint may be withdrawn only with the consent of the Respondent or with approval by the Chairperson or his or her designee.

6.2 A case may be closed by the Division for lack of activity in the case for more than ninety (90) days, failure of the Complainant to cooperate, or loss of contact with the Complainant. Application shall be made in writing to the Director or Chairperson, stating the reason for the proposed closing.

6.3 All notices of case closing shall be served on all parties at the last addresses they provided to the Division and shall include a statement of the option to re-file the complaint as provided under that Act within the applicable statute of limitations.

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7.0 Charge and Answer

7.1 Except in the case of complaints initiated by the Commission, the Director or his or her designee shall make a determination as to whether or not reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur and issue a charge on behalf of the aggrieved person or dismiss the complaint pursuant to Section 4610(f).

7.2 The time for conciliation specified by Section 4610(b)(1) of the Act ends with the filing of a charge or a dismissal under Section 4610(f)(1)(2). Any subsequent settlement negotiations are conducted between the Respondent, or his or her attorney, and the Deputy Attorney general assigned to represent the Division.

7.3 The charge shall consist of a short and plain statement of the facts that support a finding of reasonable cause by the Division and shall be served on the Respondent and the aggrieved person. The charge shall be based on the final investigative report and need not be limited to the facts alleged in the complaint.

7.4 An aggrieved person may intervene as a party in the proceeding with written notice to the Division and the Respondent.

7.5 Within twenty (20) days after service of the charge, a Respondent shall file an answer with the Division.

7.6 Failure to file an answer to the charge shall be deemed an admission by the Respondent of all matters of fact recited therein and may result in the entry of a default decision by the Commission.

7.7 Any party may elect in writing to proceed for judicial determination rather than the administrative hearing before the Commission by notifying the Division within twenty (20) days of receiving the charge. If an election for judicial determination is made, the Respondent is not required to file an answer to the charge with the Division. The subsequent proceeding are subject to the rules of the Court.

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8.0 Appointment of Panel

8.1 In the absence of an election to proceed with judicial determination pursuant to Section 4612 of the Act, the Chairperson or designee shall promptly appoint a panel of three (3) Commissioners, one of whom shall be designated as the Panel Chair.

8.2 The Panel shall have all the powers of the Commission with respect to matters before it.

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9.0 Expedited Discovery after a Charge is Filed

9.1 After a charge is filed by the Division, parties may obtain discovery by depositions, written interrogatories, production of documents or things, and requests for admission. The expense of such discovery shall be borne by the party requesting the discovery.

9.2 Pursuant to the Fair Housing Act, Sections 4612(d) and (e), discovery in administrative proceedings shall be conducted as expeditiously as possible consistent with the need of all parties to obtain relevant evidence and the statutory requirement that a hearing be scheduled within one hundred twenty (120) days following the issuance of the charge unless impracticable.

9.3 The parties shall try to agree on procedures for discovery. Where the parties cannot agree, disputes shall be presented in writing, and the dispute shall be resolved by written decision of a Commissioner, appointed by the Chairperson, who will not be assigned to the hearing Panel.

9.4 Discovery need not be formal. For example, the parties need not have a professional stenographer for transcription of depositions, so long as a record is made in some fashion such as an audio or video tape. Parties shall be entitled to a copy of the record, in whatever form, at their own expense.

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10.0 Pre-hearing Requirements

10.1 Copies or photographs of all exhibits, except exhibits intended solely for impeachment, must be delivered to the Commission at the office of the Division where the complaint was filed and to all parties at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. The hearing panel shall consider such exhibits without formal proof unless the parties and the Commission have been notified at least five (5) days prior to the hearing that an adverse party intends to raise an issue concerning the authenticity of the exhibit.

10.1.1 The Panel may refuse to receive into evidence any exhibit, a copy or photographs of which has not been delivered to the Commission and to an adverse party as provided herein. After commencement of the hearing, the Panel, in its discretion, may view or inspect exhibits or the location involved in a case.

10.1.2 Exhibits submitted at Panel Hearings are to be kept by the Commission during the passage of time for judicial review under Section 4612(i) or until all relevant proceedings have been concluded, whichever is later. When such time has passed, the exhibits shall be returned to their proper owner or destroyed.

10.2 A written list of witnesses a party intends to call during a Panel Hearing, must be delivered to the Commission and all parties at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing.

10.2.1 The Commission Panel, may refuse to receive into evidence any testimony of a witness which has not been named on the witness list.

10.2.2 A party requesting that a witness be subpoenaed to appear shall provide the address where service can be made as required under Rule 11.5. A witness is required to appear only if a subpoena has been issued.

10.3 All motions shall be delivered to the office of the Division of Human Relations where the complaint was filed and to all other Parties at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. Motions filed beyond this time limit may be considered at the discretion of the Panel. Opposing Parties may file a response to the motion or may present opposition at the hearing. Replies to responses to motions are not permitted.

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11.0 Hearings

11.1 The purpose of a hearing is to receive evidence, determine facts, and, after deliberation, render an adjudication in accordance with applicable law.

11.2 Notice of the hearing shall be sent to the parties pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act (29 Del.C. Ch. 101).

11.3 No fewer than three (3) Commissioners shall constitute a quorum for all Commission Panel hearings. In the absence of any duly appointed Panel member the Chairperson or his or her designee shall be empowered to make a substitution without notice to the parties, provided the hearing has not yet begun.

11.4 The hearing shall be held in the county in which the discriminatory housing practice is alleged to have occurred or is about to occur.

11.5 As provided in 6 Del.C. §4510 a subpoena shall be issued upon written request by any party Staff or Panel member. Such requests shall be submitted no later than twenty (20) days in advance of the hearing. Witnesses and documents requested must be clearly described in writing and include addresses for service. The consequence of failure to request a subpoena in timely fashion shall be at the discretion of the Panel.

11.5.1 Any individual or entity served with a subpoena may apply to the Panel to quash or modify the subpoena on any legal basis including but not limited to the following: that the subpoena does not adequately describe the evidence requested; is not relevant to the complaint; covers an unreasonable period of time; requires disclosure of a trade secret, confidential research, development or commercial information, privileged or other protected matter and no exception or waiver applies; subjects a person to undue burden or hardship; or requires disclosure of an unretained expert's opinion or information not describing specific events or occurrences in dispute.

11.5.2 Any subpoenas may be served by the Division or a person 18 years of age or older who is not a Respondent or aggrieved person in the proceeding. The return of service of each subpoena shall be promptly filed at the appropriate Division office.

11.5.3 Where a person fails or neglects to attend and testify or to produce records or other evidence in obedience to a subpoena or other lawful order, the Commission may petition the Superior Court for an order requiring the person to appear to produce evidence or give testimony. Failure to obey such order is punishable by the Court as contempt.

11.6 The hearing shall be conducted by the Panel Chair. Individuals may be represented by counsel. A corporate entity must be represented by an attorney admitted to practice in Delaware. Every hearing shall be recorded by electronic instrument or court reporter.

11.6.1 All parties or their counsel shall be given the opportunity to make a brief opening statement prior to the introduction of any evidence in the case. The purpose of opening statements shall be to clarify the positions of the parties and the issues being presented for determination.

11.6.2 All evidence shall be presented by sworn testimony and exhibits at the hearing. The Panel Chair shall have full authority to control the procedure of a hearing, including, but not limited to the authority to call and examine witnesses, admit or exclude evidence, and rule upon all motions and objections subject to the following:

11.6.2.1 All witnesses shall be sworn by the court reporter. If a court reporter is not present, witnesses shall be sworn by the Panel Chair.

11.6.2.2 Formal rules of evidence will not be strictly followed.

11.6.2.3 Examination shall be preserved and may be conducted by a party who represents himself or herself, an attorney admitted to practice in Delaware who represents a party, or the Commission Panel.

11.6.2.4 Witnesses may be sequestered at the discretion of the Commission Panel.

11.6.2.5 Evidence on behalf of the Complainant should ordinarily be introduced first, to be followed by the Respondent, then allowing rebuttal, if any.

11.6.2.6 The Panel may continue a hearing from day to day or adjourn it to a later date or to a different place by so announcing at the Hearing or by appropriate notice to all parties.

11.6.2.7 Following presentation of the evidence an opportunity shall be given to each party to make a closing statement.

11.6.2.8 The Panel may re-call the parties for further testimony if it is unable to reach a decision.

11.7 A written transcript shall be prepared, if and as required, on the written request of any party to the matter, provided that such party pays for the cost of preparing the transcript. The Division shall coordinate this process under State contract.

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12.0 Decision and Orders

12.1 Deliberations of the Panel are non-public. The case decision may be rendered immediately following the Hearing or the Panel may reserve its decision to a later date and so advise the parties. Decisions shall be by majority vote of the Panel.

12.2 A copy of the Final Order shall be delivered by hand or mailed by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, or by regular first class mail to the parties' last known address. In addition each party shall be notified of the right to seek reconsideration by the Panel.

12.3 Any party within ten (10) days after mailing of the Final order may apply to the Panel for reconsideration briefly and distinctly stating the grounds therefor. Such application for reconsider must show service on the opposing party.

Within ten (10) days after service of such motion, the opposing party may serve and file a brief answer to each ground asserted in the motion. The Panel shall promptly convene to consider such motion for reconsideration. The filing of such application shall not extend the time for judicial review under Section 4612(i).

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13.0 Recovery of Attorney’s Fees, Costs, and Expenses

13.1 Any party seeking to recover attorney’s fees, costs, and expenses shall file a motion and affidavit detailing the time spent and fees incurred no later than the close of any hearing held before the Panel.

13.2 A motion filed by a Respondent shall state with particularity the improper purpose that would permit recovery of attorney’s fees, costs, and expenses as provided pursuant to 6 Del.C. §4615.

14.0 Miscellaneous Provision

14.1 Time.

14.1.1 In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed by these Rules, by order of court, or by statute, the day of the act, event or default after which the designated period of time begins to run shall not be included. The last day of the period so computed shall be included, unless it is a Saturday or Sunday, or other legal holiday, or other day on which the Division of Human Relations is closed, in which event the period shall run until the end of the next day on which the Division is open. As used in this rule, "legal holidays" shall be those days provided by statute or appointed by the Governor or the Chief Justice of the State of Delaware. When the period of time prescribed or allowed is less than eleven (11) days, intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and other legal holidays shall be excluded in the computation.

14.1.2 When by these Rules or by a notice given thereunder or by order of court an act is required or allowed to be done at or within a specified time, the Commission for cause shown may at any time in its discretion.

14.1.2.1 with or without motion or notice order the period enlarged if request therefore is made before the expiration of the period originally prescribed or as extended by a previous order or

14.1.2.2 upon motion made after the expiration of specified period permit the act to be done where the failure to act was the result of excusable neglect.

14.1.3 Whenever a party has the right to or is required to do some act or take some proceeding within a prescribed period after being served and service is by mail, 3 days shall be added to the prescribed period.

14.2 Service. Unless otherwise specifically required by the Acts or these regulations, service of complaints, answers, other pleadings, charges, motions, requests or notices shall be made according to this Rule.

14.2.1 For the initial complaint and any pleading which brings in a new party, service shall be sufficient if made according to Superior Court Civil Rule 4(f), Rule 4(h) for service under 10 Del.C., §3104, or by certified mail, return receipt requested with the return receipt card signed by (1) the person to be served, (2) a person living with or working in the office of the person to be served, or (3) an agent authorized by appointment or by law to receive service of process.

14.2.2 Once jurisdiction over a party has been established, service may be by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by hand delivery or mail pursuant to Superior Court Civil Rule 5(b), or by some other means of notice generally recognized in the community with some confirmation of the notice having been sent such as by regular first class mail to the parties' last known address as evidenced by a certificate of mailing, by an express mail service with a receipt showing the notice was delivered to the express mail company, or by telecopier or fax with confirmation of transmission from the sender's machine.

14.3 These regulations shall be liberally construed to accomplish the purpose of the applicable laws.

14.4 These regulations shall be reviewed periodically by the Commission or its designee and the Director of the Division of Human Relations. Any recommendations for change shall be submitted in writing to the Commission for consideration at a regularly scheduled meeting.

14.5 The Administrative Procedures Act (29 Del.C., Ch. 101) shall provide the method by which these regulations may be amended.

14.6 Copies of these regulations shall be available during regular office hours at the Division of Human Relations or, upon request, by mail. A copy of the rules and regulations are also available on the Delaware Administrative Code website.

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15.0 Regulations related to Housing for Older Persons.

15.1 Housing for persons age 62 or older.

15.1.1 Housing that is designated for persons age 62 or older must be solely occupied by persons age 62 or older.

15.1.2 No person under age 62 may move into a unit designated for persons age 62 or older even if it is also occupied by a person who is qualified by age. For example, if a person age 65 who lives in a unit designated for persons age 62 or older marries a person age 60, the person age 60 does not qualify to live in the unit.

15.1.3 Units occupied by persons under age 62 who are employees of the housing facility are not considered in determining whether housing qualifies as housing for persons age 62 or older.

15.1.4 Units occupied by persons under age 62 who are necessary to provide a reasonable accommodation to residents with disabilities are not considered in determining whether housing qualifies as housing for persons age 62 or older.

15.2 Housing for persons age 55 or older.

15.2.1 Housing qualifies under this section as long as at least 80% of the units are occupied by at least one person age 55 or older.

15.2.1.1 In computing whether the 80% occupancy test is met, unoccupied units are not included in the calculation.

15.2.1.2 Units occupied by persons under age 55 who are employees of the housing facility are not considered in determining whether housing qualifies as housing for persons age 55 or older.

15.2.1.3 Units occupied by persons under age 55 who are necessary to provide a reasonable accommodation to residents with disabilities are not considered in determining whether housing qualifies as housing for persons age 55 or older.

15.2.1.4 A unit that is temporarily vacant is deemed to be occupied by a person 55 or older if, within the preceding 12 months, the unit was occupied by a person 55 or older who intends to periodically return.

15.2.1.5 Owners or managers must maintain records demonstrating that at least 80% of the units are occupied by at least one person age 55 or older. These records shall include biennial surveys made to confirm the ages of occupants by reliable documentation, such as drivers’ licenses, passports, etc. Surveys shall be made available to the Division for inspection if a complaint of discrimination is filed.

15.2.2 To qualify under this section, a facility or community must publish and adhere to policies and procedures that demonstrate the intent of the owner to maintain housing for persons age 55 or older. The publication must be available for inspection at the management office during regular business hours.

15.3 Provisions under the Act regarding familial status and age are not applicable to qualified housing for older persons.

15.4 A child under eighteen (18) years of age may be a temporary resident in a unit of housing for older persons if the child’s parent, guardian, or person acting as a parent, with whom the child just resided, is unable to care for the child by reason of death, serious injury or serious illness.

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12 DE Reg. 814 (12/01/08)

700 Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission

702 Fire Protection in Building Construction

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702 Fire Protection in Building Construction

Chapter 1 Fire Protection In Buildings

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-1.0 New Buildings, Occupancy Conversions, Mixed Occupancies, Additions, and Repairs.

1.1 New Building Construction.

1.1.1 All buildings hereinafter constructed shall meet all applicable sections of these Regulations including the codes and standards contained within Regulation 701 as well as all applicable sections of any building code which is in effect within Delaware or any of its political subdivisions.

1.2 Occupancy Conversion.

1.2.1 Any existing occupancy hereinafter converted to another occupancy shall meet the provisions of this Regulation. All changes in occupancies shall comply with Regulation 702, Chapter 4 and Chapter 5.

1.3 Mixed Occupancies.

1.3.1 Where two or more occupancies occur in the same building or structure, and are so intermingled that separate safeguards are impracticable, means of egress facilities, construction, protection, and other safeguards shall comply with the most restrictive code requirements of the occupancies involved.

1.4 Additions.

1.4.1 All additions connected to existing buildings or structures shall meet the provisions of this Regulation and National Fire Protection Association Codes and Standards as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

1.5 Building Rehabilitation.

1.5.1 All building rehabilitation shall meet the provisions of this Regulations and National Fire Protection Association Codes and Standards as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

1.6 Repair of Fire, Explosion or Other Damage.

1.6.1 Whenever a building has been damaged by fire, explosion or other cause and the damaged area is less than 50% of the total area only that section damaged shall meet the provisions of this Chapter.

1.6.2 Whenever a building has been damaged by fire, explosion or other cause and the damaged area is 50% or greater the entire building shall meet the provisions of this Chapter.

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-2.0 Existing Buildings.

2.1 Determination of Hazard; Correction.

2.1.1 Whenever the State Fire Prevention Commission finds a building to be a hazard so inimical to the safety of the public so as to require correction, in accordance with 16 Del.C. §6603, the applicable existing occupancy sections of the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, shall be used to provide a reasonable level of safety. In addition, the State Fire Marshal may use other Regulations, codes and standards as a guide in achieving a reasonable level of safety.

Chapter 2 Fire Barriers

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-1.0 Definition.

A fire barrier is a continuous membrane, either vertical or horizontal, such as a wall or floor assembly, that is designed and constructed with a specified fire resistance rating to limit the spread of fire and which will also restrict the movement of smoke. Fire barriers shall be required to meet all applicable sections of these Regulations.

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-2.0 Reserved - (Class “A” Fire Barriers).

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
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1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-3.0 Two-Hour Rated Fire Wall (Class “B” Fire Barriers)

3.1 A Two-Hour Rated Fire Wall may be used to reduce a fire compartment within a building to the area limitations required by Chapter 4 of this Regulation, or any other part of these Regulations.

3.2 Two-Hour Rated Fire Walls shall meet the following criteria:

3.2.1 The fire wall is to be constructed in accordance with the provisions of the Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier Walls, NFPA 221;

3.2.2 The fire wall is to be of masonry construction and is to have a two-hour fire resistance rating;

3.2.3 The fire wall is to be a cantilevered/free standing fire wall; or, a tied fire wall; or, a double fire wall;

3.2.4 Continuous through the roof and parapetted a minimum of thirty (30) inches. The parapet height shall measured from the top surface of the roof being protected. Roofs sloped greater than ¼ in. per ft. downward toward the wall shall be provided with a minimum thirty-six inch (36”) parapet;

3.2.5 Openings, if any, protected with a 1 ½ hour fire rated protective assembly on both sides of the opening.

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-4.0 Two-Hour Rated Fire Barrier Wall (Class “C” Fire Barrier).

4.1 A Two-hour rated fire barrier wall (for use in providing “approved” fire barriers in order to segment buildings into individual fire divisions) shall be a two-hour fire rated assembly, and shall meet the following criteria:

4.1.1 The fire barrier wall is to be constructed in accordance with the provisions of the Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier Walls, NFPA 221;

4.1.2 The fire barrier wall is to have a two-hour fire resistance rating;

4.1.3 The fire barrier wall shall extend from the foundation or floor below to the underside of the roof or floor deck above;

4.1.4 Openings, if any shall be protected with a 1 ½ hour fire rated protective assembly on one side of the opening.

4.2 The two-hour rated fire barrier wall for use in duplex, townhouse, rowhouse, etc. shall consist of a listed assembly extending from the foundation tight to the underside of the smooth surface of the roof deck. The roof decking, extending four (4) feet to each side of the Two-hour wall assembly, shall be fire retardant or fire treated lumber or a non-combustible material.

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-5.0 Required Plans.

Sectional plan views of all required fire walls and fire barrier walls, shall be submitted as part of the building plans required by Regulation 701, Chapter 4. The fire wall and fire barrier wall design shall be listed by a testing laboratory meeting the requirements of Regulation 701, Chapter 5, and the design number and laboratory name shall be provided with the plan submittal.

Chapter 3 Special Fire Safety Provisions For Physically Handicapped People

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-1.0 Areas of Refuge.

1.1 Definition. An area of refuge for a floor area is that space which is sufficiently protected from the heat and toxic gases produced by a developing fire in the floor area and which provides a direct access to an exit. An area of refuge is intended to facilitate a safe delay in egress from the story containing the floor area, thus constituting a safe space for the handicapped or otherwise disabled persons to await assistance for their safe evacuation.

1.2 Every mid-rise building and high-rise building shall incorporate areas of refuge which shall be established and maintained in accordance with this Chapter.

1.3 Every floor area of a mid-rise building and high-rise building where barrier free access is provided above the first story shall have not less than one area of refuge.

1.4 An area of refuge shall consist of one of the following:

1.4.1 A protected space within the floor area acceptable to the State Fire Marshal that:

1.4.1.1 Is separated from the remainder of the floor area by a fire separation having a fire resistance rating of not less than one hour and a level of smoke control at least equal to that required of an accredited exit;

1.4.1.2 Is served by a fire fighters elevator;

1.4.1.3 Provides an aggregate clear floor space of not less than 30" X 48" per non ambulatory occupant, with a minimum of two such spaces provided; (See ANSI A117.1 1986)

1.4.2 A horizontal exit providing an accessible route from one floor area to another floor area;

1.4.3 A protected space that is either part of an accredited exit or connected by a door to an accredited exit and that:

1.4.3.1 Is separated from the remainder of the floor area by a fire separation having a fire resistance rating and level of smoke control at least equal to that required of the accredited exit;

1.4.3.2 Provides an aggregate floor space of not less than 30" X 48" per non ambulatory occupant, with a minimum of two such spaces provided; (See ANSI A117.1 1986)

1.5 Areas of refuge shall be designated as such on all building plans and identified as such within the building. Identification within the building shall incorporate the "International Symbol of Accessibility" and be tactile in texture in accordance with ANSI Standard A117.1-1986. Except for doors, glazed openings shall not be permitted in walls separating areas of refuge from the remainder of the floor area.

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-2.0 Emergency Communication and Fire Alarm Signaling Systems.

2.1 Maximum Height.

2.1.1 The maximum mounting height for emergency communication and alarm system devices shall not be greater than 54 inches from the highest operation control to the floor.

2.2 Visual Alarms Indicating Appliances.

2.2.1 Where fire alarm signaling systems are required by other sections of these Regulations, both audible and visible alarm indicating appliances shall be installed.

2.2.2 Visible alarm indicating devices shall be of the direct viewing strobe type unless in the opinion of the State Fire Marshal the indirect viewing type are necessary due to the nature of the occupancy.

2.2.3 All visual indicating appliances installed shall be strobe lights listed for the protective signaling purpose for which they are used.

2.2.4 Visual indicating appliances shall be installed in all areas where required by the State Fire Marshal.

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-3.0 Inclined Wheelchair Lifts Permitted.

3.1 Location.

3.1.1 A single inclined wheelchair lift may be installed in buildings meeting all of the following criteria:

3.1.1.1 Where permitted, the inclined wheelchair lift may serve only the first two (2) floors above the level of exit discharge and only one (1) floor below the level of exit discharge of any building, and;

3.1.1.2 There are at least two mean of egress from each floor of the building, that are in compliance with the applicable provisions of the State Fire Prevention Regulations, and;

3.1.1.3 The total occupant load may not exceed thirty (30) persons per floor, and;

3.1.1.4 The building to be equipped with the inclined wheelchair lift shall be protected with an automatic smoke detection and fire alarm signaling system in accordance with the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, and;

3.1.1.5 There shall be an interface of the controls for the inclined wheelchair lift and the fire alarm signaling system to have the wheelchair lift return to the level of exit discharge, and remain there, if the lift happens to be in use when the fire alarm signaling system is activated, and;

3.1.1.6 The inclined wheelchair lift shall be provided with an auxiliary power source to ensure operation of the lift in the event of a loss of building power, and;

3.1.1.7 The inclined wheelchair lift shall be provided with controls that will permit the fire department to control the movement of the lift, and;

3.1.1.8 When not in use the inclined wheelchair lift shall be stored in an upright position or shall be otherwise designed to be stored in a manner that will not obstruct egress in any way.

3.1.2 For each floor of a building to be served with an inclined wheelchair lift, only one of the two required means of egress as specified in §3.1.1.2 of this Chapter, may have an inclined wheelchair lift installed.

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-4.0 Vertical Platform Lifts Permitted.

4.1 Location.

4.1.1 A single vertical platform lift may be installed in buildings meeting all of the following criteria:

4.1.1.1 Where permitted, the vertical platform lift shall serve only two (2) floors; the level of exit discharge and either a level above or a level below the level of exit discharge of any building, and;

4.1.1.2 There are at least two mean of egress from each floor of the building, that are in compliance with the applicable provisions of the State Fire Prevention Regulations, and;

4.1.1.3 The building equipped with the vertical platform lift shall be protected with an automatic sprinkler system or an automatic smoke detection and fire alarm signaling system in accordance with the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, and;

4.1.1.4 Where an automatic smoke detection and fire alarm signaling system is provided, there shall be an interface of the controls for the vertical platform lift and the fire alarm signaling system to have the vertical platform lift return to the level of exit discharge, and remain there, if the lift happens to be in use when the fire alarm signaling system is activated, and;

4.1.1.5 The vertical platform lift shall be provided with an auxiliary power source to ensure operation of the lift in the event of a loss of building power, and;

4.1.1.6 The vertical platform lift shall be provided with controls that will permit the fire department to control the movement of the lift, and;

4.1.1.7 Only one installation shall be permitted in a building.

4.1.2 The installation of the vertical platform shall not interfere, obstruct or otherwise impede egress capacity of any of the required means of egress.

Chapter 4 Automatic Sprinkler Systems and Standpipe Systems

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-1.0 Automatic Sprinkler Systems.

1.1 This chapter shall apply to all new buildings and this chapter shall apply to all existing buildings that undergo a change in occupancy.

1.1.1 This chapter shall apply to all buildings, structures, marine vessels, premises, and conditions which are modified by more than 50% after the effective date of these Regulations. The 50% figure shall be calculated utilizing the gross square footage of the building, structure, marine vessel, premises and conditions as to arrive at the correct application.

1.1.2 Any proposal that is presented to the Office of the State Fire Marshal for review and approval for a building rehabilitation as defined in the 101 Life Safety Code, for less than 50% of the gross square footage of a non-sprinklered building, may not have another such project for the same building submitted for review and approval any sooner than three (3) years after the date of the final inspection unless sprinkler projection is provided throughout the entire building.

1.2 Installation Required. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in accordance with the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA 13) in all areas and occupancies as required in the applicable codes and standards as listed in Regulation 701 of these Regulations as well as the following:

1.2.1 In all buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet of aggregate, gross floor area.

1.2.2 In all buildings in excess of 40 feet in height or more than four (4) stories in height.

1.2.3 In all buildings or areas thereof used for the storage, fabricating, assembling, manufacturing, processing, display or sale of combustible goods, wares, merchandise, products, or materials when more than two (2) stories or 25 feet in height.

1.2.4 In all basement areas exceeding 2,500 square feet floor area.

1.2.5 In residential occupancies when of:

1.2.5.1 Type V (0,0,0) or Type III (2,0,0) construction and exceeding two (2) stories or 25 feet in height.

1.2.5.2 Type V (1,1,1) and Type III (2,1,1) or Type IV (2,H,H) construction exceeding three (3) stories or 35 feet in height.

1.2.6 In all residential apartment buildings storage areas except individual unit closets that are located within individual residential living units.

1.2.7 In all buildings used as health care occupancies as defined in the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

1.2.8 In all buildings or areas classified as "high hazard" under the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, or "extra hazard" under the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

1.2.9 All buildings used as dormitories, in whole or in part, to house students at a public or private school or public or private institution of higher education. (16 Del.C. Ch. 88) This applies to all such dormitories regardless if new or existing.

1.3 Installation and Plan Review.

1.3.1 All automatic fire suppression systems shall be installed in accordance with the applicable codes and standards as listed in Regulation 701.

1.3.1.1 The fire department connection(s) shall use hose connections compatible with the local fire company.

1.3.1.1.1 Fire department connections shall be located or arranged as required by the Chief Officer of the fire department having jurisdiction according to the following:

1.3.1.1.1.1 The Office of the State Fire Marshal will give notice to the Chief Officer of a building that is proposed for construction that is to be protected with an automatic sprinkler system, and the Chief Officer must respond, in writing, within 5 working days, as to their requirement for the location of the fire department connection.

1.3.1.1.1.2 In the event that the Chief Officer does not respond according to subsection 1.3.1.1.1.1 of this Chapter, the Office of the State Fire Marshal will determine the location for the fire department connection. This provision will permit the Office of the State Fire Marshal to locate the fire department connection so that hose can be readily and conveniently attached; and the fire department connections will be located in a manner consistent with nationally recognized practices.

1.3.1.1.1.3 Each fire department connection to sprinkler systems shall be designated by a sign having raised letters at least 1 in. (25.4 mm) in height cast on plate or fitting, reading service design, e.g., "AUTOSPRK", "OPEN SPRK AND STANDPIPE." A sign shall also indicate the pressure required at the inlets to deliver the greatest system demand.

1.3.1.2 Preaction systems shall be a single interlock system, which admits water to sprinkler piping upon operation of detection devices, a non-interlock system, which admits water to sprinkler piping upon operation of detection devices or automatic sprinklers, or a double interlock system, which admits water to sprinkler piping upon operation of both detection devices and automatic sprinklers. A double interlock preaction system shall not be used except where specifically acceptable to the State Fire Marshal Office.

1.3.1.3 Sprinklers shall be required to be installed on porches, balconies, decks, and in corridors and stairs, regardless of whether or not they are open to outside air in all residential occupancies except one and two-family dwellings.

1.3.1.4 Sprinklers shall be required to be installed in closets on exterior balconies, regardless of whether or not it opens directly into the dwelling unit.

1.3.1.5 A hydraulically designed sprinkler system shall be designed to provide a 10 PSI safety factor over and above the system demand.

1.3.2 Plans of all proposed automatic fire suppression systems shall be submitted to the State Fire Marshal for review and approval in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 701, Chapter 4.

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-2.0 Standpipes.

2.1 This chapter shall apply to all new buildings and this chapter shall apply to all existing buildings that undergo a change in occupancy.

2.1.1 This chapter shall apply to all buildings, structures, marine vessels, premises, and conditions which are modified by more than 50% after the effective date of these Regulations. The 50% figure shall be calculated utilizing the gross square footage of the building, structure, marine vessel, premises and conditions as to arrive at the correct application.

2.1.2 Any proposal that is presented to the Office of the State Fire Marshal for review and approval for a building rehabilitation as defined in the 101 Life Safety Code, for less than 50% of the gross square footage of a non-sprinklered building, may not have another such project for the same building submitted for review and approval any sooner than three (3) years after the date of the final inspection unless sprinkler projection is provided throughout the entire building.

2.2 Where Required.

2.2.1 Standpipes shall be provided in all areas and buildings as required in the codes and standards listed in Regulation 701 as well as the following areas or buildings:

2.2.2 In all Class A and Class B places of assembly and institutional occupancies two (2) stories or 25 feet in height or over.

2.2.3 In any building over three (3) stories.

2.2.4 In any building over 35 feet in height.

2.2.5 In any building that has a floor above the first floor over 10,000 square feet gross floor area.

2.2.6 In all buildings where the 1st floor exceeds 60,000 gross square feet, a Class I horizontal standpipe system installed in accordance with the applicable codes and standards listed in Regulation 701 of these Regulations shall be provided.

2.3 Installation.

2.3.1 All standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with the applicable codes and standards listed in Regulation 701.

2.3.2 The standpipe system shall be carried up with each floor and shall be installed and ready for use as each floor progresses. Standpipes shall not be more than one floor below the highest forms of staging.

2.3.3 The 2½-inch of hose connections on Class I systems shall be provided in the following locations:

2.3.3.1 At the highest intermediate landing between floor levels in every required exit stairway.

2.3.3.2 Where intermediate landings are not provided, hose connections shall be permitted to be located at the main floor landings in exit stairways when approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

2.3.4 Where the local fire department has the capability of providing the required pressure, hydraulically designed standpipe systems in fully sprinklered, non-highrise buildings shall be designed to provide the required waterflow rate.

2.4 Floor Level Identification.

2.4.1 A sign shall be provided at each landing, in all interior stairways, designating the floor level.

2.5 Fire Department Connection

2.5.1 Fire department connections shall be located or arranged as required by the Chief Officer of the fire department having jurisdiction according to the following:

2.5.1.1 The Office of the State Fire Marshal will give notice to the Chief Officer of a building that is proposed for construction that is to be protected with a standpipe system, and the Chief Officer must respond, in writing, within 5 working days, as to their requirement for the location of the fire department connection.

2.5.1.2 In the event that the Chief Officer does not respond according to subsection 2.5.1.1 of this Chapter, the Office of the State Fire Marshal will determine the location for the fire department connection. This provision will permit the Office of the State Fire Marshal to locate the fire department connection so that hose can be readily and conveniently attached; and the fire department connections will be located in a manner consistent with nationally recognized practices.

2.5.1.3 Each fire department connection to standpipe systems shall be designated by a sign having raised letters at least 1 in. (25.4 mm) in size cast on the plate or fitting, reading, "STANDPIPE." If automatic sprinklers are also supplied by the fire department connection, the sign or combination of signs shall indicate both designated services, e.g., "STANDPIPE AND AUTOSPRK." or "AUTOSPRK AND STANDPIPE." A sign shall also indicate the pressure required at the inlets to deliver the system demand.

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-3.0 Fire Pump

3.1 Review of Electrical Plans

3.1.1 At least two complete sets of electrical plans for motors driving fire pumps, stamped and signed by a Delaware Registered Professional Engineer shall be submitted to, reviewed, and approved by an electrical inspection agency that is approved by the State Board of Electrical Examiners and recognized by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The approval of these electrical plans is required prior to the submittal of fire pump plans to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.1.2 The plans shall be reviewed by the approved electrical inspection agency for compliance to the National Electrical Code® (NFPA 70) and National Fire Protection Association’s Standard for Installation of Fire Pumps (NFPA 20).

3.1.3 The electrical inspection agency that approves the plans shall provide documentation authenticating the approval to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. This documentation will need to accompany the building plans where an electric motor driven fire pump will be installed. In the case of an existing building, the documentation will need to accompany the fire protection plans where an electric motor driven fire pump will be installed.

3.1.4 At least one set of the plans approved by the electrical inspection agency shall be kept on the job site until the final inspection of the fire pump installation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.1.5 The acceptance test for a new, electric motor-driven fire pump installation shall not be conducted by the Office of the State Fire Marshal until a field inspection of the electrical portion of the installation by an electrical inspection agency leads to their “FINAL INSPECTION PASSED” sticker being adhered to the fire pump controller.

3.2 Installations

3.2.1 Starting and Stopping Arrangement

3.2.1.1 Regardless if the controller is arranged to start automatically, start automatically for testing, start manually, or start in any other manner, it shall be arranged to require manual stopping.

3.2.2 Devices in Suction Piping

3.2.2.1 No device or assembly such as check valves and backflow prevention devices shall be installed in the suction piping of a fire pump installation.

3.2.2.2 Where required by the water provider having jurisdiction, check valves and backflow prevention devices and assemblies may be installed in suction piping and shall be in accordance with NFPA 20 including the following:

3.2.2.2.1 All check valves and backflow prevention devices and assemblies:

3.2.2.2.1.1 Shall be listed for fire protection service, and

3.2.2.2.1.2 Device location(s) shall be noted on sprinkler plan submissions, and

3.2.2.2.1.3 Manufacturers’ specifications for such devices shall be included in the sprinkler plan submittal for review and approval.

3.2.3 Electric Motor Driver Reliability

3.2.3.1 Auxiliary or supplemental power requirements for electrically driven fire pump shall be required by the State Fire Marshal’s Office:

3.2.3.1.1 ONLY when specifically required by SFPR or an adopted NFPA code or standard.

3.2.3.1.2 When the height of the structure is beyond the pumping capability of the fire departments apparatus

Chapter 5 Mid-rise, High-rise and Large Area Buildings

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-1.0 Application

1.1 This chapter shall apply to all new buildings and this chapter shall apply to all existing buildings that undergo a change in occupancy.

1.2 This chapter shall apply to all buildings, structures, marine vessels, premises, and conditions which are modified by more than 50% after the effective date of these Regulations. The 50% figure shall be calculated utilizing the gross square footage of the building, structure, marine vessel, premises and conditions as to arrive at the correct application.

1.3 Any proposal that is presented to the Office of the State Fire Marshal for review and approval for a building rehabilitation as defined in the 101 Life Safety Code, for less than 50% of the gross square footage of a non-sprinklered building, may not have another such project for the same building submitted for review and approval any sooner than three (3) years after the date of the final inspection unless sprinkler projection is provided throughout the entire building.

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-2.0 Mid-rise Building Fire Protection Features Required.

2.1 Fire Command Center

2.1.1 Every mid-rise building shall contain a fire command center for fire department operations in a location reviewed by the responsible Fire Chief and approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

2.1.2 The fire command center shall contain the following:

2.1.2.1 Fire detection and alarm system annunciator panels and smoke management panels

2.1.2.2 Status indicator for elevator and annunciator indicating which elevators are operational

2.1.2.3 Status indicators and controls for air handling

2.1.2.4 Emergency power, light and system controls; and status indicators

2.1.2.5 Telephone and internet access for fire department use

2.1.2.6 Emergency and standby power status indicators

2.1.2.7 Generator supervision devices and manual start and transfer features

2.1.2.8 Controls for unlocking fire exit stairway doors simultaneously

2.1.2.9 Controls required for smoke control

2.1.2.10 Important keys to include

2.1.2.10.1 Elevator machine room

2.1.2.10.2 Elevator hoistway door access key

2.1.2.10.3 Side access door elevator car key

2.1.2.10.4 Electric room keys

2.1.2.10.5 Fire pump room keys

2.1.2.10.6 Mechanical room keys

2.1.2.10.7 Any master key

2.1.2.11 As built drawings. Specific types and format of drawings to be determined by the Office of the State Fire Marshal at time of plan review.

2.1.3 The Office of the State Fire Marshal may reduce the requirements of §1.1.2 of this Chapter if the Office of the State Fire Marshal determines that a specific item is not necessary for a specific building.

2.1.4 It is not the intent of this section to require a room solely for the purpose of a fire command center. The fire command center can be constructed as part of a lobby, security office, or other accessible gathering area. However, this area must meet the minimum criteria specified in this section for equipment, location, and personnel use.

2.2 Fire Alarm and Detection

2.2.1 Every mid-rise building shall be provided with a fire alarm and detection system in accordance with the Life Safety Code, (NFPA 101) and other provisions of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations.

2.2.2 Every mid-rise building shall be provided with a standard manual fire alarm system with audio and visual devices in accordance with the National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72).

2.3 Smoke Management

2.3.1 Every mid-rise building shall have fire exit stair tower pressurization in accordance with NFPA 92 and include Areas of Refuge if located in an enclosed area other than an exit stair tower.

2.3.2 Except for the lobby at main entrance level, all elevators lobbies shall be separated from the remainder of the floor by a smoke barrier. The elevator lobby is permitted to serve additional elevators.

2.3.3 The elevator lobbies shall be permitted to be open to the remainder of the floor in buildings equipped with a mechanical smoke control system that will restrict smoke and hot gases from entering the elevator shaft on the fire floor.

2.4 Standby Power, Light, and Emergency Systems

2.4.1 Every mid-rise building shall be provided with an emergency power supply.

2.4.2 Standby power, light and emergency systems shall comply with the provisions of NFPA 110, or NFPA 111 as adopted and modified by these Regulations.

2.4.3 The fuel supply located on premises shall be sufficient for not less than two hours of the full demand operation of the system.

2.4.4 The standby system shall have a rated capability needed to simultaneously supply all equipment required to be operational during an emergency.

2.4.5 All required lighting, smoke management pressurization, electrically powered fire pumps and at least one elevator shall be connected to the standby power source. Elevators shall be provided with a selective load switch to allow transfer of power to each elevator. This will permit each elevator to be returned to the lobby and placed out of service except for fire department service.

2.4.6 Emergency Systems. Exit signs, exit illumination, and elevator car lighting shall be considered emergency systems, shall be connected to the standby source and shall operate within ten seconds of failure of the normal power supply.

2.4.7 Areas of Refuge. Areas of refuge shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of this Regulation, Chapter 3.

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-3.0 High-Rise Building Fire Protection Features Required.

3.1 Fire Command Center

3.1.1 Every high-rise building shall contain a fire command center for fire department operations in a location reviewed by the responsible Fire Chief and approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.1.2 The fire command center shall contain the following:

3.1.2.1 Voice alarm and public address panels

3.1.2.2 Fire department communications panel

3.1.2.3 Fire detection and alarm system annunciator panels and smoke management panels

3.1.2.4 Status indicator for elevator and annunciator indicating which elevators are operational

3.1.2.5 Status indicators and controls for air handling systems

3.1.2.6 Controls for unlocking all fire exit stairway doors simultaneously

3.1.2.7 Emergency power, light and system controls; and status indicators

3.1.2.8 Telephone and internet access for fire department use

3.1.2.9 Emergency and standby power status indicators

3.1.2.10 Generator supervision devices and manual start and transfer features

3.1.2.11 Public address system, where specifically required by other sections of this Code

3.1.2.12 Controls required for smoke control

3.1.2.13 Important keys to include

3.1.2.13.1 Elevator machine room

3.1.2.13.2 Elevator hoistway door access key

3.1.2.13.3 Side access door elevator car key

3.1.2.13.4 Electric room keys

3.1.2.13.5 Fire pump room keys

3.1.2.13.6 Mechanical room keys

3.1.2.13.7 Any master key

3.1.2.14 As built drawings. Specific types and format of drawings to be determined by the Office of the State Fire Marshal at time of plan review.

3.1.3 The fire command center shall be separated from the remainder of the building by one-hour construction and equipped with a heating, ventilating and air conditioning system that will prevent smoke laden air from entering the space.

3.1.4 It is not the intent of this section to require a room dedicated for this purpose, but the area provided must be available for immediate use in case of emergency.

3.1.5 The room shall be a minimum of 96 square feet with a minimum dimension of 8 feet.

3.1.6 The fire command room door shall be clearly identified for use by the fire department.

3.2 Emergency Voice/Alarm Communications and Detection System

3.2.1 Every high-rise building shall be equipped with a voice alarm, communication and detection system which shall be installed in accordance with the applicable codes and standards listed in Regulation 701 of these Regulations; and approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.3 Public Address System

3.3.1 A public address communication system shall be part of the Emergency Voice/Alarm Communications System as required in §3.2 of this Chapter. The system shall be designed to be clearly heard by all occupants of the building and shall operate from the fire command center. It shall be established on a selective or general basis to the following terminal areas:

3.3.1.1 Elevators

3.3.1.2 Elevator lobbies

3.3.1.3 Corridors

3.3.1.4 Exit stairways

3.3.1.5 Rooms and tenant spaces exceeding 1,000 square feet in area

3.3.1.6 Dwelling units and guest rooms or suites.

3.4 Fire Department Communication System

3.4.1 A two-way fire department communication system in accordance with the National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72) shall be provided for fire department use.

3.4.2 An alternative fire department radio enhancement system installed within the building shall be permitted in lieu of a two-way fire department communications system, when approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.5 Door Operation

3.5.1 All fire exit stairway doors which are to be locked from the stairway side shall have the capability of being unlocked simultaneously without unlatching upon a signal from the Fire Command Center.

3.6 Elevators

3.6.1 In every high-rise building at least one elevator service shall be provided for fire department emergency access to all floors.

3.6.2 Except for the main entrance level, all elevators shall open into a lobby (which may serve additional elevators) separated from the remainder of the building by a smoke barrier. Janitor closets, chutes, guest or tenant rooms, and service rooms shall not open into the elevator lobby. In addition, the provisions of ANSI Standard A 17.1 shall apply.

3.6.3 The elevator lobbies shall be permitted to be open to the remainder of the floor in buildings equipped with a mechanical smoke control system that will restrict smoke and hot gases from entering the elevator shaft on the fire floor.

3.7 Smoke Management Systems

3.7.1 In every high-rise building a Smoke Management system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 92 and approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Such system shall provide the following:

3.7.1.1 Egress stair tower pressurization

3.7.1.2 Area of refuge pressurization

3.7.1.3 Horizontal exit passageway pressurization

3.7.1.4 Fire floor smoke exhaust

3.7.1.5 Floor above and below fire floor pressurization

3.7.1.6 Other criteria as deemed necessary by the Office of the State Fire Marshal for unusual spaces.

3.7.2 Smoke management system operation/actuation shall be approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.8 Standby Power, Light, and Emergency Systems

3.8.1 In every high-rise building an emergency power supply shall be installed.

3.8.2 Standby power, light and emergency systems shall comply with the provisions of the Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, NFPA 110, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

3.8.3 Fuel Supply. An on-premises fuel supply sufficient for not less than two hours full demand operation of the system shall be provided.

3.8.4 Generating Capacity. The standby system shall have a capacity and rating that will supply all equipment required to be operational at the same time. The generating capacity need not be sized to operate all the connected electrical equipment simultaneously.

3.8.5 All power, lighting, signal, and communication systems required by this Regulation shall automatically transfer to a standby source. The standby power system shall be connected to all systems listed in the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code.

3.9 Emergency Systems

3.9.1 Exit signs, exit illumination, and elevator car lighting are classified as emergency systems and shall operate within ten seconds of failure of the normal power supply and must also be connected to the standby source.

3.9.2 All required lighting, smoke management pressurization, electrically powered fire pumps and at least one elevator shall be connected to the standby power source. Elevators shall be provided with a selective load switch to allow transfer of power to each elevator. This will permit each elevator to be returned to the lobby and placed out of service except for fire department service.

3.10 Areas of Refuge. Areas of refuge shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 702, Chapter 3.

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-4.0 Large Area Buildings.

4.1 Application. The application of this Chapter pertains to any building exceeding one-hundred thousand (100,000) square feet gross floor area on any one floor. This Chapter does not apply to strip shopping/office center with no individual tenant exceeding 100,000 sq. ft.

4.1.1 If any one individual tenant in a strip shopping/office center exceeds 100,000 sq. ft. per floor, these requirements shall apply only to those tenants.

4.2 Horizontal Standpipes.

4.2.1 Horizontal standpipes shall be required in accordance with Regulation 702, Chapter 4.

4.3 Emergency Voice/Alarm Communications and Detection System.

4.3.1 Large area buildings shall be equipped with a voice alarm, communication and detection system which shall be installed in accordance with the applicable codes and standards listed in Regulation 701 of these Regulations; and approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal

4.4 Fire Command Station.

4.4.1 Large area buildings containing health care occupancies, ambulatory health care and detention and correction occupancies shall contain a fire command center for fire department operations in a location reviewed by the responsible Fire Chief and approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The Office of the State Fire Marshal may require a Fire Command Center for other large area buildings.

4.4.2 The fire command center shall contain the following:

4.4.2.1 Voice alarm and public address panels

4.4.2.2 Fire department communications panel

4.4.2.3 Fire detection and alarm system annunciator panels and smoke management panels

4.4.2.4 Status indicator for elevator and annunciator indicating which elevators are operational

4.4.2.5 Status indicators and controls for air handling systems

4.4.2.6 Controls for unlocking all fire exit stairway doors simultaneously

4.4.2.7 Emergency power, light and system controls; and status indicators

4.4.2.8 Telephone and internet access for fire department use

4.4.2.9 Emergency and standby power status indicators

4.4.2.10 Generator supervision devices and manual start and transfer features

4.4.2.11 Public address system, where specifically required by other sections of this Code

4.4.2.12 Controls required for smoke control

4.4.2.13 Important keys to include

4.4.2.13.1 Elevator machine room

4.4.2.13.2 Elevator hoistway door access key

4.4.2.13.3 Side access door elevator car key

4.4.2.13.4 Electric room keys

4.4.2.13.5 Fire pump room keys

4.4.2.13.6 Mechanical room keys

4.4.2.13.7 Any master key

4.4.2.14 As built drawings. Specific types and format of drawings to be determined by the Office of the State Fire Marshal at time of plan review.

4.4.3 The fire command center shall be separated from the remainder of the building by one-hour construction and equipped with a heating, ventilating and air conditioning system that will prevent smoke laden air from entering the space.

4.4.4 It is not the intent of this section to require a room dedicated for this purpose, but the area provided must be available for immediate use in case of emergency.

4.4.5 The room shall be a minimum of 96 square feet with a minimum dimension of 8 feet.

4.4.6 The fire command room door shall be clearly identified for use by the fire department.

4.5 Smoke Management Systems

4.5.1 Large area buildings shall be equipped with a smoke management system approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, designed in accordance with §4.5.2 or §4.5.3, and shall be capable of being operated by the fire department.

4.5.2 This smoke control system shall, at a minimum, consist of manually operated smoke vents installed in accordance with the Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting, NFPA 204 with the following criteria:

4.5.2.1 100 sq. ft. of venting per 25,000 sq. ft. of floor area.

4.5.2.2 All vents shall be centrally located within the 25,000 sq. ft. protected area.

4.5.3 Large Area buildings using mechanical means of smoke management shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 92 and approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Such system shall provide the following:

4.5.3.1 Egress stair tower pressurization if stairs are more than three (3) communicating floor levels

4.5.3.2 Area of refuge pressurization

4.5.3.3 Horizontal exit passageway pressurization

4.5.3.4 Fire floor or fire area smoke exhaust

4.5.3.5 Other criteria as deemed necessary by the Office of the State Fire Marshal for unusual spaces

4.5.4 Smoke management system operation/actuation shall be approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Note: As per NFPA 92, the smoke management system shall be provided with a graphic annunciator and manual override panel to be located in the fire command center. The design and operation of the graphic annunciator shall be approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

4.6 Standby Power, Light, and Emergency Systems.

4.6.1 Large area buildings shall be equipped with standby power, light, smoke management system and emergency systems which shall comply with the provisions of the Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, NFPA 110, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

Chapter 6 Standard for Fire Flow for Fire Protection

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-1.0 General.

1.1 Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to specify minimum requirements for water supplies for fire protection and fire fighting services (fire flow) that will provide a reasonable degree of protection to life and property from fire.

1.2 Intent. It is the intent of this Chapter that the State Fire Marshal, the fire department having jurisdiction, the land developers in the jurisdiction, and any other responsible agencies shall work together to provide and maintain the minimum fire flow requirements contained herein.

1.3 Scope. This Chapter establishes minimum requirements for water supplies for fire protection and fire fighting purposes. This Chapter also sets the requirements in rural areas where there is no public, private or central water system available from water companies. The requirements are performance oriented and allow the owner or developer the option of choosing the method of attaining the water supply required with consideration given to local conditions.

1.4 This Regulation does not apply to:

1.4.1 Residential sub-divisions, located with the jurisdiction of New Castle County, containing more than twenty-five (25) lots, or minimum aggregate side yard widths of less than thirty (30) feet. These requirements are contained in New Castle County Code Chapter 40, Article 12.

SECTION 40.12.210 WATER SERVICE

Each water supply company shall develop a method to determine water volumes and pressure in their systems. On-site testing shall be used as the basis for determining the capacities in lines, pumps, storage and distribution facilities. The certification of adequate capacity of the water service shall be obtained by the developer from the water supplier.

SECTION 40.12.115 WATER SUPPLY

A. All proposed residential subdivisions containing more than twenty-five (25) lots or minimum aggregate side yard widths of less than thirty (30) feet shall provide a public or community water distribution system. The design and installation of such public or community system shall be subject to the approval of the appropriate State agencies, and the main sizes shall meet the requirements of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

1.4.2 Fire hydrants located within the jurisdiction of New Castle County. These requirements are contained in New Castle County Code, Chapter 40, Article 22.

Note: New Castle County Code Chapter 40 Article 22, Drainage, Utilities, Septic Systems, Parking, Loading, and Lighting:

SECTION 40.22.430 FIRE HYDRANTS AND FIRE LANES.

A. Fire hydrants in subdivisions shall be installed within five hundred (500) feet of all houses, measured by way of accessible public thoroughfare, wherever a public or community water supply system is provided, as required by the National Association of Fire Underwriters, and within four hundred (400) feet of all commercial and industrial establishments, as approved by the State Fire Marshal.

B. All fire hydrants shall be shown on record plans, with an indication of water main sizing connecting thereto.

C. The need for and location of fire lanes for multi-family and row or group residential, commercial, industrial and institutional development will be determined by the State Fire Marshal in accordance with the guidelines contained in the publication Standard for Compliance with New Castle County published by the State Fire Marshal. In applying such guidelines, a fire lane shall be deemed necessary only where reasonable and direct accessibility by fire apparatus cannot be made to at least one (1) side of a structure from an all-weather hard surface, capable of bearing the weight of commonly used fire apparatus. Such fire lanes to be provided need not be paved with concrete, amesite or similar material, but may be surfaced in any suitable manner such as to provide an all-weather surface capable of performing the function and shall be signed in such a fashion as to indicate the purpose and intent thereof and to prohibit parking thereon.

D. Where equivalent fire protection is provided by appropriately sized standpipes or similar arrangements, the requirements of subsection C of this Section shall not be applicable.

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-2.0 Application.

2.1 Notwithstanding, any other provisions of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, for all buildings or structures of less than 10,000 square feet of aggregate gross floor area, and where there is not a public water system or a central water system; the State Fire Marshal may utilize the provisions of the Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting, NFPA 1142, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, as meeting the requirement for fire flow. (See §7.0, Dry Hydrants, at the end of this Chapter).

2.2 A building, structure or the use of a parcel of land shall not be constructed, extended, renovated, or altered in violation of this Chapter. All provisions of this Chapter shall be met prior to the existence of the exposure or hazard unless arrangements can be made to phase the installation of the fire protection, which is acceptable to the State Fire Marshal, and would not impair the intent of this Chapter.

2.3 This Chapter applies wherein the construction, renovation, or alteration constitutes a hazard or condition which could create a self-propagating fire exposing an existing structure, fuel load, or property line that could be built upon. In the event there is no existing adjacent structure, the location of the property line shall govern.

2.4 This Chapter applies to all occupancies including one- and two-family dwellings, any hazardous processes, and the handling, storing, or use of flammable and combustible liquids and flammable gases.

Note: Any flammable and combustible liquid and gas site that falls within the scope of a specific NFPA code, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, shall be subject to additional requirements, for water supplies, including, but not limited to, the following:

NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

NFPA 30A, Automotive and Marine Service Station Code

NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil Burning Equipment

NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code

NFPA 58, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases

Any occupancy that falls within the scope of a specific NFPA code, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, shall be subject to additional requirements for water supplies, including, but not limited to, the following:

NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories using Chemicals

NFPA 88A, Standard for Parking Structures

NFPA 88B, Standard for Repair Garages

Note: Exception: It is the intent of this exception not to require water distribution systems when four or less single-family detached dwellings are constructed in close proximity to each other (less than 100 feet). It is not the intent of this exception to allow or condone the construction of multiple groups of four (4) or less single family detached dwelling units wherein the arrangement of those groups constitutes a configuration that, in the opinion of the State Fire Marshal, would support a self-propagating fire from one fuel station to the next.

2.5 The owner or his representative shall submit adequate plans of any construction, renovation, alteration or the use of a parcel of land prior to any work being performed and obtain written approval from the State Fire Marshal. The plans shall display all necessary information and calculations in accordance with this Regulation. At the completion of construction and prior to occupancy or functional use, the owner or his representative shall supply to the State Fire Marshal a report verifying the following:

2.5.1 That the actual exposure distances on the site as constructed are within the allowable limits of this Regulation and the approved plans;

2.5.2 That the required fire flow was obtained and verified by on site flow testing, at the required minimum residual pressure;

2.5.3 That the hydrant spacing, location and arrangement is in accordance with this Regulation and the plan approval, and;

2.5.4 That the required minimum duration of flow, as required by this Regulation and the plan approval, is obtainable as verified by field calculations of the storage facilities.

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-3.0 Required Fire Flows.

3.1 Fire Flow Tables.

3.1.1 Required fire flows are to be determined from the Fire Flow Tables 1 and 2 based on exposure hazard, building areas, and the occupancy use of the structure(s) being considered. The Fire Flow Tables specify required minimum hydrant spacing and required fire flow and duration.

3.1.2 Where existing public, private, or central water systems including municipalities, cannot meet the fire flow requirements specified in Fire Flow Table 2, the provisions of Fire Flow Table 1 shall apply.

3.1.3 All areas are aggregate gross square footage as shown in the Fire Flow Tables. In all unusual structures and mixed occupancies not shown in the Fire Flow Tables, the State Fire Marshal shall determine required flows, hydrant spacing, duration, and available capacity.

3.1.4 Where a fire alarm signaling system is required by Fire Flow Table 1, this system shall be automatic, supervised off-site, and shall consist of full coverage by smoke detection and alarm notification. Where smoke detection devices will not function by reason of device limitation, heat detection shall be provided in those specific locations. Fire alarm signaling system plans and specifications shall be submitted for review, in accordance with Regulation 701, Chapter 4.

3.2 Modification for Sprinkler System Installations.

3.2.1 Where the structure being considered is protected throughout by an automatic sprinkler system, the required fire flow shall be modified to meet the designed sprinkler demand where hydraulically calculated plus outside hose streams as specified in the applicable NFPA Codes and Standards as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

3.2.2 Where a pipe schedule system is installed, the fire flow shall be modified to meet the minimum acceptable flow at the base of the riser and residual pressures as specified in the applicable NFPA Regulations as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, plus outside hose stream requirements.

3.2.3 Where the structure being considered is protected throughout by a residential sprinkler system, the required fire flow shall be modified to meet the designed sprinkler demand as hydraulically calculated, plus estimated domestic demands during peak use times as determined by the water supplier.

3.3 Modification for Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases and Special Hazard Sites.

3.3.1 Where the site being considered contains flammable and combustible liquids and gas installations, the required fire flows are to be determined by the Office of the State Fire Marshal based on exposure hazards, aggregate capacity of the installation, the specific hazard of the installation, and as specified in the applicable NFPA Codes and Standards as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

3.3.2 Where the site being considered contains outdoor tire storage or disposal operations and falls under the scope of Regulation 706, Chapter 5, then the provisions of Regulation 706, Chapter 5 shall apply.

3.3.3 Where, in the opinion of the State Fire Marshal, the site being considered constitutes or is in need of such a level of advanced designed or engineering criteria, the State Fire Marshal may require a Fire Protection Engineering Analysis in accordance with Regulation 701, Chapter 4, Section 9.0.

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-4.0 Water Distribution Systems.

4.1 Where water is available and a water distribution system is required for stand alone/detached one- and two-family dwelling sites, the infrastructure for fire protection water shall be provided. The infrastructure for fire flow shall consist of properly listed and sized underground mains, stub ups for hydrants, and associated valves. The fire hydrants shall be installed prior to the fire flow requirements taking effect.

4.1.1 For purposes of this Regulation, water for fire protection shall be considered “available” whenever any portion of a proposed project’s property or any portion of a proposed subdivision is situated within one thousand (1000) feet of any portion of a water supplier’s new or existing infrastructure that includes water supply piping of 4 inches or more in nominal internal diameter. This measurement shall be calculated by way of accessible public thoroughfare(s) from the proposed property or subdivision and may not necessarily be a radius.

4.1.2 In the event the project or subdivision is situated in a geographical area that has been authorized to be provided with water service by a supplier other than the water supplier whose infrastructure is within the specified distance, the State Fire Marshal, on a case by case basis, may re-evaluate the requirements of §4.1.1.

4.2 The requirements of Fire Flow Table 1, with respect to the Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting, NFPA 1142, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, may be applied to subdivisions of 25 or less lots of one and two-family detached homes, where central water is provided. However, the requirement for water flow for fire protection shall be required when:

4.2.1 Additional development creates a subdivision in excess of 25 lots of detached one or two-family dwellings or

4.2.2 In the opinion of the State Fire Marshal the probability of additional development will occur in excess of 25 lots of detached one or two-family dwellings then the infrastructure for fire flow capability must be installed to accommodate the fire flow requirements.

4.3 The requirements of Fire Flow Table 2 shall take effect where water is available and be provided under the following circumstances:

4.3.1 For subdivisions of 50 or more lots of detached one and two-family dwellings the water flow for fire protection shall be provided upon completion of the 50th lot, and prior to the development of the 51st lot.

4.3.2 For subdivisions of 26 through 49 lots of detached one and two-family dwellings the water flow for fire protection shall be provided at the completion of the last lot to be built.

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-5.0 Fire Hydrants.

5.1 Spacing and Location.

5.1.1 Hydrant spacing as shown in the Fire Flow Tables shall be used as a general rule. Hydrants shall be located at the direction of the State Fire Marshal so as to minimize friction in fire hose. All hydrant spacing shall be located along available roads or at the direction of the State Fire Marshal. This measurement shall be calculated by way of accessible thoroughfare(s) from the building to be protected to the hydrant and may not necessarily be a radius.

5.1.2 Hydrants shall be provided in such a manner that all fire department connections and/or standpipe connections shall be within 300' of a hydrant and shall meet the provisions of the applicable NFPA Regulations as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations. This measurement shall be calculated by way of accessible thoroughfare(s) from the proposed fire department connection to the hydrant and may not necessarily be a radius.

5.1.3 Additional hydrants shall be provided when the State Fire Marshal deems it necessary based on the configuration of the site, building(s), exposures, construction, occupancy, and/or specific hazard(s).

5.2 Number.

5.2.1 The number of hydrants required shall be based on spacing and location requirements or number of required fire hydrants, whichever is greater.

5.2.2 Required fire hydrants shall be the number of fire hydrants required to extract the required flow from the distribution system in a form and arrangement usable by the fire department.

5.3 Installation.

5.3.1 Fire hydrants and water mains shall be installed in accordance with American Water Works Association Standard and all applicable NFPA codes and standards as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

5.3.2 Fire hydrants shall be supplied by not less than a six inch diameter main installed on a looped system or not less than an eight inch diameter main if the system is not looped or the fire hydrant is installed on a dead end main exceeding 300 feet in length.

5.3.3 Dead end mains shall not exceed 600 feet in length for main sizes under 10 inches in diameter.

5.4 Other.

5.4.1 Fire hydrants installed in accordance with this requirement shall not be removed or shut down, except when repairs are necessary, without the permission of the State Fire Marshal.

5.4.2 The water supplier shall call the local fire dispatch center to report when a fire hydrant is taken out of service for repairs or maintenance. The supplier is to state the location and the approximate length of time the hydrant will be out of service. The supplier is to notify the local fire dispatch center when the hydrant is put back in service.

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-6.0 Storage Capacities.

6.1 Calculations for storage capacity shall be based on the following formula:

Required Flow x Duration x 102%

6.2 Storage capacity shall be calculated above system capacity. All required flows and storage capacities shall be designed above domestic demand.

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-7.0 Dry Hydrants.

7.1 Where there is not a public water system or a central water system, the State Fire Marshal may require the installation of a dry hydrant at the nearest public body of water to provide access to a water source for fire protection for all buildings of less than 10,000 square feet of aggregate gross floor area.

7.2 The provision in subsection 7.1 of this Chapter for the providing of a dry hydrant shall also be meant that access to the dry hydrant and provisions for positioning fire apparatus to make use of the dry hydrant shall be provided.

7.3 The requirements of subsection 7.1 and subsection 7.2 of this Chapter shall meet the standards and specifications pursuant to the Construction Specifications for Dry Hydrant and Water Delivery Systems, Delaware 1991, prepared by the U. S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conversation Service and any updates thereto.

7.4 It is the responsibility of the developer, builder and/or owner to apply for and obtain any required permits for the installation of the dry hydrant.

7.5 It is the responsibility of the project developer, builder, and/or owner to provide the dry hydrants and any needed construction operations to place the dry hydrants in service.

7.6 All dry hydrants installed and accepted under this section shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with Regulation 703, Chapter 1, subsection 4.9.

Fire Flow Table 1*

The requirements of Fire Flow Table 1 apply to rural areas where public, private, or central water is not available and where specified elsewhere in these Regulations.

Occupancy

Maximum Aggregate Gross Square Footage

Provide a fire alarm system per Ch. 6, §3.1.4

Minimum Set Back from all property lines

Maximum Height

Exposure Hazard on the Same Property

Internal Fire Separation

Apply

One & Two – Family Detached Dwellings

10,000

15’

3 Stories

35’

10’+

n/a

NFPA 1142

Multi-Family &

Other Residential

10,000

15’

3 Stories

35’

10’+

n/a

NFPA 1142

Rowhouses & Townhouses

10,000

15’

3 Stories

35’

10’+

2-Hr rated wall

Reg. 701

Chapter 2

NFPA 1142

Assembly

5,000

15’

1 Story

15’

10’+

n/a

NFPA 1142

Assembly1

5,001 to 10,000

YES

15’

2 Stories

30’

10’+

n/a

NFPA 1142

Health Care

Business

Education

10,000

15’

2 Stories

30’

10’+

n/a

NFPA 1142

Storage

Industrial

Mercantile

5,000

15’

To be reviewed on an individual basis

15’+

n/a

NFPA 1142

Storage1

Industrial1

Mercantile1

5,001 to 10,000

YES

25’

To be reviewed on an individual basis

15’+

n/a

NFPA 1142

Mini-Storage

5,000

15’

2 Stories

30’

15’+

n/a

NFPA 1142

Mini-Storage

5,001 to 10,000

25’

2 Stories

30’

15’+

n/a

NFPA 1142

*A-Fire Flow Table 1.

The requirements of Fire Flow Table 1 apply to rural areas where public, private or central water is not available. Where Exposure Hazard, Same Property (EHSP) or Minimum Set Back from all property lines (MSB) cannot be met, the following table may be utilized.

Maximum Aggregate Gross Square Footage

Fire Separation Distance

(or Exposure Hazard, Same Property)

Exterior Wall Fire Resistance Rating

One- and Two-Family Detached Dwellings

10,000

Less than 10 feet

1-Hour

Multi-Family &

Other Residential

10,000

Less than 10 feet

2-Hour

Rowhouses & Townhouses

10,000

Less than 10 feet

2-Hour

Assembly

10,000

Less than 5 feet

2-Hour

5 to 10 feet

1-Hour

Health Care

Business

Education

10,000

Less than 5 feet

2-Hour

5 to 10 feet

1-Hour

Storage

Industrial

Mercantile

10,000

Less than 5 feet

2-Hour

5 to 15 feet

1-Hour

Mini Storage

10,000

Less than 5 feet

2-Hour

5 to 15 feet

1-Hour

The requirements of Fire Flow Table 2 apply to areas where there is a public, private, or central water system.

Occupancy

Maximum Aggregate Gross Square Footage

Internal Fire Separation

Flow

Required

Hydrant

Spacing

One- and Two-Family Detached Dwellings 1

10,000

n/a

500 GPM

20 PSI Residual Pressure

1 Hour Duration

800 feet on center

Other Residential1

10,000

n/a

1,000 GPM

20 PSI Residual Pressure

1 Hour Duration

800 feet on center

Rowhouses1 & Townhouses1

10,000

2-Hr rated wall

1,000 GPM

20 PSI Residual Pressure

1 Hour Duration

800 feet on center

Reg. 701

Chapter 2

Assembly

Health Care

Business

Education

10,000

n/a

1,000 GPM

20 PSI Residual Pressure

1 Hour Duration

800 feet on center

Storage

Industrial

Mercantile

10,000

n/a

1,500 GPM

20 PSI Residual Pressure

2 Hour Duration

800 feet on center

Mini-Storage

10,000

n/a

750 GPM

20 PSI Residual Pressure

1 Hour Duration

800 feet on center

Note: Fire Flow Table 2, Hydrant Spacing. The phrase, “on center” is intended to represent the maximum distance fire hydrants are spaced from each other. Proper application of this intention would generally provide a fire department with a maximum “hose lay” to a hydrant that would not exceed 500 feet for One & Two Family Dwellings, and 400 feet for all other structures.

Fire Flow Table 3

Occupancy

Maximum Aggregate Gross Square Footage

Minimum Set Back from all property lines

Exposure Hazard on the Same Property

Internal Fire Separation

One- and Two-Family Dwellings, Multi-family, and Other residential

10,000

*15’

*10’+

n/a

Rowhouses Townhouses

10,000

*15’

10’+

Two-Hour Rated Design Wall

Reg. 701,

Chapter 2

Assembly

10,000

*15’

*10’+

n/a

Health Care Business

Education

10,000

*15’

*10’+

n/a

Storage

Industrial

Mercantile

10,000

*25’

*15’+

n/a

Mini Storage

5,000

*15’

*15’+

n/a

Mini Storage

5,001 to

10,000

*25’

*15’+

n/a

Note: Fire Flow Table 3: For example, if 1,000 GPM is required for a 9,000 sq. ft. business occupancy, but only 500 GPM is available, or 50%, then the required setbacks shall be reduced by 50% so that the Minimum Setback (MSB) from property lines would be 7.5 feet, instead of 15 feet, and the Exposure Hazard on the Same Property (EHSP) would be five feet, instead of ten feet.

Chapter 7 Minimum Requirements for Water Suppliers

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-1.0 General.

1.1 Scope.

1.1.1 This Chapter establishes the minimum requirements for all water suppliers when extending or improving their franchise district, their coverage areas, their distribution, transmission or supply infrastructure and any modifications to their water supply systems.

1.1.2 Where this Chapter provides minimum standards and specifications for water suppliers to be in conformance with, such standard and specifications found in this Chapter are not to be construed as lessening any requirements of Chapter 6 of this regulation, which may require additional flows, durations, and/or fire hydrants at the time of construction or site development.

1.2 Purpose.

1.2.1 The purpose of the Chapters is to provide minimum requirements for water flow for fire protection in duration and amounts required and the installation of fire hydrants by water suppliers.

1.3 Application.

1.3.1 This Chapter is applicable to all water suppliers, be they public, private, corporations, companies, or individual(s) when providing water for any occupancy, development or sub-division; and shall apply when extending or improving their franchise districts, their coverage areas, their distribution, transmission or supply infrastructure, and any modifications to their water systems.

1.3.2 This Chapter does not apply to sources of water from individual wells when supplying an individual one- and two-family dwelling.

1.3.3 This Chapter does not apply to a water supplier that connects its water transmission system to the private distribution system of an existing development, subdivision, manufactured housing community or condominium in order to supply bulk water where the existing distribution at the time of interconnection is unable to provide the minimum requirements for fire protection that would be required by these Regulations provided the following conditions are met:

1.3.3.1 A plan review submission is required in accordance with these Regulations prior to the installation of any infrastructure. The submittal shall also include an executed water service agreement between the water provider and the proposed customer defining ownership of the existing and proposed infrastructure.

1.3.3.2 A public fire hydrant shall be installed, as determined by the water supplier and approved by The Office of the State Fire Marshal, at or near the entrance to the community. The public fire hydrant shall be owned and maintained by the water supplier in accordance with these Regulations. Water supplier shall provide the minimum flow and duration as required by subsection 2.1 and subsection 3.1 of this Chapter of these Regulations.

1.3.3.3 Any infrastructure, water mains, valves, pumps, distribution systems, appliances or other equipment included as part of the distribution systems shall be replaced as needed with like in kind materials. In the event that 50% or more of the infrastructure, water mains, valves, pumps, distributions systems, appliances or other equipment included as part of the distribution systems are required to be replaced the responsible party identified in the water service agreement shall be responsible for providing full fire protection in accordance with these Regulations. The requirement for full fire protection shall become effective once the existing water distribution system has reached repair or replacement of 50% of the system at any time.

Note: This section would not apply to new construction, but only to existing developments with the current infrastructure unable to provide adequate fire protection in accordance with these Regulations. Any agreements, alternatives, variances or exceptions granted prior to the adoption of this change shall remain in effect.

1.4 Definitions.

1.4.1 The definitions as found in the section shall be in addition to the definitions found in other sections of these Regulations and shall be applicable to Chapter 6 of this regulation.

“Central or Public Water System” shall mean all suppliers of or providers of water with the exception as noted in subsection 1.3.1 of this Chapter.

“Distribution, Transmission or Supply Infrastructure” shall mean all mains, water lines, distribution, transmission or supply mains or lines, fire hydrants, fittings, connections, tanks, and all equipment intended for water distribution.

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-2.0 Minimum Flows.

All water suppliers covered under the provisions of this Chapter shall provide a minimum flow of water to all areas of their system of at least 500 GPM above calculated domestic demand at a residual pressure of at least 20 PSI.

History

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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
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13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-3.0 Minimum Duration.

All water suppliers covered under the provisions of this Chapter shall provide a water supply capable of the minimum flow of 500 GPM at a residual pressure of at least 20 PSI for at least two (2) hours. Where the water supply serves only one and two-family dwellings, it shall be capable of the minimum flow of 500 GPM at a residual pressure of at least 20 PSI for at least one (1) hour.

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
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19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-4.0 Hydrants.

4.1 Fire hydrants shall be located as specified in Chapter 6 of this regulation for all occupancies and structures and buildings found within the State Fire Prevention Regulations.

4.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 4.1 of this Chapter of this Regulation, fire hydrants shall be located as prescribed for the hazard by the State Fire Marshal.

4.3 When a water supplier is extending any transmission, distribution or supply water main or piping, fire hydrants shall be installed so as not to exceed a maximum distance of 2,000 feet between hydrants.

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-5.0 Installation.

5.1 Fire hydrants and water mains shall be installed in accordance with American Water Works Standards; the Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, NFPA 24, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations; and in conformance with accepted engineering principles and practices.

5.2 The water supplier shall coordinate with the local Fire Department, to assure that the operation of the fire hydrant, including the direction of force needed to open the hydrant, is consistent with all other hydrants within the fire department’s district as approved by the State Fire Marshal.

5.3 The water supplier shall coordinate with the local Fire Department, to assure that all the characteristics of the hose connections and pumper connections on all new hydrants are consistent with all other hydrants within the fire department’s district as approved by the State Fire Marshal. The characteristics of these connections shall include, but not be limited to, the internal diameter of the openings, the outside (thread) diameter of the connections, the number of threads per inch, the configuration of the thread, and the depth of the thread.

5.4 As fire hydrants are replaced for whatever reason, including replacement of damaged hydrants, the water supplier shall install only hydrants that meet the operational criteria and thread specifications stated above.

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-6.0 Auxiliary Power Supply.

All water suppliers that depend on electrically driven pumps to sustain the water distribution systems must provide auxiliary power systems to drive the pumps in the event of an electrical failure that will render the electric pumps out-of-service.

History

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1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 702-7.0 Submission of Plans.

All water suppliers must submit engineering grade plans, hydraulic calculations, pump data, and other required specifications to the Office of the State Fire Marshal for review and approval, pursuant to the State Fire Prevention Regulations with respect to submission of plans and fees, for all work when extending or improving their franchise districts, their coverage areas, their distribution transmission or supply infrastructure, and any modifications to their water systems.

History

19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
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25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 74 (07/01/21)

703 Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Testing and Sales of Signaling Systems, Fire Protection Systems and Fire Extinguishers

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703 Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Testing and Sales of Signaling Systems, Fire Protection Systems and Fire Extinguishers

Chapter 1 Operation, Maintenance, and Testing of Fire Protection Systems

History

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25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
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25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
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19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-1.0 General.

1.1 Purpose, Scope, and Application.

1.1.1 Purpose. To establish the minimum requirements for the operation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of all new and existing fire protection systems, devices, units, and fire safety equipment in all occupancies as herein provided. Such systems shall comply with the provisions of the National Fire Protection Association's National Fire Codes and Standards, as adopted and/or amended by these Regulations.

1.1.2 Scope. This Regulation addresses the types and frequencies of inspections, testing, and maintenance that must be completed for all new and existing fire protection systems, devices, units, and fire safety equipment in all occupancies as herein provided.

1.1.3 Application. The application of this Regulation pertains to the companies and the individuals who engage in the activities detailed in this Chapter, with respect to the specific type of fire protection system or equipment.

1.1.4 With respect to one- and two-family dwellings, it is the intent of this Regulation to require that fire protection systems be installed, operated, inspected, tested, and maintained pursuant to the applicable provisions of the National Fire Protection Association’s National Fire Codes and Standards, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations. This Chapter does not require the submission of technical documents for review and approval, and does not require a final inspection nor acceptance test by the Office of the State Fire Marshal for fire protection systems in one- and two-family dwellings.

1.2 Installations.

1.2.1 Before any fire alarm, detection, or fire suppression system is installed, enlarged, or extended, plans and specifications shall be submitted as prescribed in Regulation 701, Chapter 4.

1.3 Acceptance Test.

1.3.1 Before final approval and acceptance of fire suppression, alarm, detection, or any other fire protection device or system, including emergency generators and fire ventilating systems, in any building or structure, the installation shall be subjected to the tests prescribed herein and a certified copy of the test results filed with the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

1.3.2 It shall be unlawful to occupy any building, structure, or any portion thereof until all required fire protection systems have been subjected to an acceptance test witnessed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

1.3.3 All required tests shall be conducted by a qualified contractor or owner's representative and at the expense and risk of the owner. These tests shall be conducted in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association’s National Fire Codes and Standards and standards as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

1.3.4 The State Fire Marshal shall be notified not less than five (5) working days prior to said test being made. At the option of the State Fire Marshal, he may witness said test.

1.4 Signs.

1.4.1 All fire department connections and fire pump test connections shall be properly marked with a sign indicating their purpose and shall be maintained in a manner and location satisfactory to the State Fire Marshal.

1.5 Threads.

1.5.1 All threads provided for fire department connections, to sprinkler systems, standpipes, yard hydrants or any other fire hose connections shall be uniform to those used by the fire department in whose district they are located.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
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25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
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19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-2.0 Definitions.

2.1 These definitions shall be used for the purpose of defining terms only for this Chapter.

“Automatic Detecting Device”. A device which automatically detects heat, smoke, or other products of combustion.

“Automatic Fire Alarm System”. A fire alarm system containing automatic detecting device(s) which actuates a fire alarm signal.

“Automatic Fixed Fire Suppression System”. An engineered system using carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, wet chemical, foam, clean agent, a halogenated extinguishing agent, or water spray system to automatically detect and suppress a fire through fixed piping and nozzles.

“Automatic Sprinkler System”. For fire protection purposes, an integrated system of underground and overhead piping designed in accordance with fire protection engineering standards. The installation includes one or more automatic water supplies. The portion of the system aboveground is a network of specially sized or hydraulically designed piping installed in a building, structure or area, generally overhead, and to which sprinklers are attached in a systematic pattern. The valve controlling each system riser is located in the system riser or its supply piping. Each sprinkler system riser includes a device for actuating an alarm when the system is in operation. The system is usually activated by heat from a fire and discharges water over the fire area.

“Automatic Water Supply”. Water supplied through a gravity or pressure tank or automatically operated fire pumps, or from a direct connection to an approved municipal water main.

“Carbon Dioxide (CO2)”. A colorless, odorless, electrically nonconductive inert gas.

“Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing System (CO2)”. A system to supply carbon dioxide (CO2) from a pressurized vessel through fixed pipes and nozzles. The system may include an automatic detection and actuating mechanism.

“Central Station System”. A system or group of systems, the operations of which are signaled to, recorded in, maintained and supervised from an approved central station, in which there are competent and experienced observers and operators in attendance at all times whose duty it shall be, upon receipt of a signal, to take such action as shall be required under the rules established for their guidance. Such systems shall be controlled and operated by a person, firm or corporation whose principal business is the furnishing and maintaining of supervised protection signaling service and who does not have interest in the protected properties.

“Clean Agent”. Electrically nonconducting, volatile or gaseous fire extinguishant that does not leave a residue upon evaporation.

“Cooking Appliances”. All ranges, ovens, food boilers, upright broilers, charcoal broilers, char broilers, griddles, deep fat fryers, or similar appliances used to heat, cook, or process food for human or animal consumption.

“Detector, Smoke”. An approved, listed detector for sensing visible or invisible products of combustion.

“Dry Chemical”. A powder composed of small particles, usually of sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate/urea or ammonium phosphate, with added particulate material supplemented by special treatment to prevent caking and provide flowability.

“Dry Chemical Extinguishing System”. A system consisting of dry chemical and expellant gas storage tanks, fixed piping, and nozzles used to assure proper distribution of an approved extinguishing agent on a specific fire hazard or into a potential fire area. The system may include an automatic detection and actuating mechanism.

“Dry Pipe System”. As applied to water, fire suppression systems shall mean a system of piping which is filled with air under pressure and a permanent water supply is controlled by an approved automatic dry pipe valve which releases the water supply by the release of air in the event of fire.

“Dry System”. As applied to water, fire suppression systems shall mean a system without permanent or automatic water supply but equipped with a fire department connection.

“Engineered System”. A functional unit requiring individual calculation and design to determine the flow rates, nozzle pressures, quantities of extinguishing agent and the number and types of nozzles and their placement for the protection of a specific hazard.

“Fire Protection System”. A system including systems, devices and equipment to detect a fire, actuate an alarm or suppress fire or any combination thereof.

“Fire Suppression System”. A mechanical system designed and equipped to detect a fire, actuate an alarm and to suppress a fire.

“Foam Extinguishing System”. A special system to discharge a foam made from concentrates, either mechanically or chemically, over the area to be protected.

“Grease Consuming Appliances or Fume Incinerator”. Devices intended for placement over restaurant type cooking equipment in the exhaust duct and through which all exhaust vapors or smoke must pass. Grease and other particulate matter from cooking fumes and exhaust are removed by open flames.

“Grease Extractor”. A device intended for the removal of smoke and grease laden particles from exhaust fumes or vapors created by cooking operations. A grease extractor device normally consists of a hood, a grease collection device, a wash system, means to detect excessive temperature of the exhaust gases which activates a device to prevent flame and excessively hot gases from entering the exhaust duct, and associated electrical controls.

“Halogenated Extinguishing Agents”. A halogenated compound is one which contains one or more atoms of an element from the halogen chemical series: fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine. Halogenated extinguishing compounds shall be restricted to the following:

Halon 1211, bromochlorodifluoro¬methane, CBrC1F2; or

Halon 1301, bromotrifluoromethane, CBrF3.

“Halogenated Extinguishing System”. A system of pipes, nozzles and an actuating mechanism and a container of halogenated agent under pressure.

“Inspection”. A visual examination of a fire protection system, or a portion thereof, to verify that it appears to be in operating condition and is free from physical damage.

“Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Service”. A service program provided by a qualified contractor or owner's representative in which all components unique to the property's systems are inspected and tested at the required times and necessary maintenance is provided. This program includes the logging and retention of relevant records. It is permissible under this definition to replace, in kind, individual parts or devices when, for any reason, they become undependable or inoperative.

“Local Alarm System”. A local system sounding an alarm as the result of the manual operation of a fire alarm box or the operation of protection equipment or systems, such as water flowing in a sprinkler system, the discharge of carbon dioxide, the detection of smoke or the detection of heat.

“Maintenance”. Repair service including periodically recurrent inspections and tests, required to keep fire protection systems and their component parts in an operative condition at all times. It is permissible under this definition to replace, in kind, individual parts or devices when, for any reason, they become undependable or inoperative.

“Major Deficiency”. A deficiency noted during an inspection or test of a fire protection system which, if not corrected, will prevent the system from operating or, if not corrected, will result in the system operating in an adverse manner to such consequence as to result in a catastrophic outcome.

“Riser”. The vertical supply pipes in a sprinkler system or standpipe system.

“Testing”. A procedure to determine the status of a system as intended by conducting periodic physical checks on the fire protection system. These test follow up on the original acceptance tests at intervals specified in the National Fire Protection Association's National Fire Codes, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

“Waterflow Alarm”. An alarm activated by waterflow from a sprinkler system.

“Wet System”. As applied to water, fire suppression systems shall mean a system which is filled with water and connected to a permanent water supply under pressure so that water is discharged immediately from sprinklers opened by a fire or from open hose outlet valves.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-3.0 Fire Protection Systems Maintenance.

3.1 Impairment of Fire Protection Systems.

3.1.1 All fire protection systems, devices, units, and service equipment shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times, and it shall be unlawful for any person owning, controlling, or otherwise having charge of any fire protection system to reduce the effectiveness of the system without the proper impairment permit or approval. Permits or approvals will not be required for temporary impairments caused by periodic testing and inspection.

3.1.2 Impairment Permit - Planned Impairment.

3.1.2.1 In all health care, institutional, place of assembly, educational, and day care occupancies an impairment permit shall be obtained prior to any planned impairment which will render the system inoperable or out of service.

3.1.2.2 In all occupancies other than those listed in §3.1.2.1 of this Chapter an impairment permit shall be obtained prior to any planned impairment which will render the system inoperable or out of service for more than eight (8) hours.

3.1.3 Impairment Permit - Unplanned Impairment.

3.1.3.1 In all health care, institutional, place of assembly, educational, and day care occupancies an impairment permit shall be obtained immediately after discovery of any impairment which will render the system inoperable or out of service. If the Office of the State Fire Marshal is not open when the impairment is discovered, the office shall be notified by calling the local fire dispatch center and asking for the "On call Deputy Fire Marshal".

3.1.3.2 In all occupancies other than those listed in §3.1.2.1 of this Chapter an impairment permit shall be obtained within two hours after discovery of any impairment which will render the system inoperable or out of service for more than eight (8) hours. If the Office of the State Fire Marshal is not open when the impairment is discovered, notify the office on the next working day within two hours of the start of business.

3.1.4 Compensatory Measures.

3.1.4.1 When any fire protection system has an impairment which will render the system inoperable or out of service the person owning, controlling, or otherwise having charge of any fire protection system is responsible to provide compensatory measures capable of minimizing the effect of the impairment to a level acceptable to the State Fire Marshal. If acceptable compensatory measures cannot be provided then the State Fire Marshal may order said occupancy or portion of the occupancy vacated until the fire protection system is returned to service.

3.2 Buildings Under Construction, Vacant Buildings And Buildings Undergoing Demolition.

3.2.1 The standpipe system shall be carried up with each floor and shall be installed and ready for use as each floor progresses.

3.2.2 Standpipes shall not be more than one floor below the highest forms or staging.

3.2.3 Fire protection systems shall be maintained operable condition at all times.

3.2.4 When a building is being demolished and a standpipe or sprinkler system is existing within said building, such standpipe and/or sprinkler system shall be maintained in an operable condition so as to be available for use by the fire department. Such standpipe and/or sprinkler shall be demolished with the building, but in no case shall the system or systems, be inoperable more than one floor below the floor being demolished.

3.3 Existing Non-Required Equipment.

3.3.1 Existing non-required fire protection systems, devices, units, and service equipment that do not conform to current code requirements shall continue in service without alteration provided the State Fire Marshal determines said system, device, unit, or equipment does not constitute a serious protection deficiency.

3.3.2 Serious protection deficiencies shall be corrected at the discretion of the State Fire Marshal.

3.3.3 All non-required fire protection equipment shall be arranged and maintained in a manner consistent with the requirements at the time of installation.

3.3.4 Existing non-required fire protection equipment shall not be discontinued unless discontinuation of the equipment is approved by the State Fire Marshal. All discontinued equipment and devices (pull stations, nozzles, detectors, heads, sensors, panels, hose connections, etc.) shall be removed so as not to give a false indication that the building, area, or space is protected.

3.4 Installation Of Fire Protection Systems When Not Required.

3.4.1 The installation of fire protection systems not required to be installed under the provisions of these Regulations, shall be designed, installed, serviced, tested, or maintained according to the specifications and standards as provided for such Fire Protection Systems as found in these Regulations.

3.4.2 Plans and specifications in accordance with these Regulations shall be submitted to the Office of the State Fire Marshal for review and approval for all non-required fire protection systems.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-4.0 Periodic Inspections, Testing, And Maintenance Service.

4.1 General.

4.1.1 Periodic inspections, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm signaling, fire suppression, and any other fire protection systems, devices, and equipment shall be conducted in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association's National Fire Codes and Standards, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations. The required inspection, testing, and maintenance service shall be conducted by a licensed company or by an owners representative at the intervals established by the National Fire Protection Association's National Fire Codes and Standards, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

4.1.2 Before testing any suppression system, standpipe, or fire alarm system which is connected to a central station or connected directly to a fire dispatch center, or the fire or police department, notification shall be given to the central station, fire dispatch center, fire department or police department before initiation of the tests.

4.1.3 It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the protected property to see that the required periodic inspections, testing, and maintenance of the system are conducted, as well as having the system serviced whenever an unexplained activation of the system occurs or if the system is found to be inoperative.

4.1.4 Annual Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Service. Annual inspection, testing, and maintenance is required for all fire alarm signaling, fire suppression, and any other fire protection systems, devices, and equipment installed within the State of Delaware. This annual inspection, testing, and maintenance service shall be completed by a company licensed in accordance with Regulation 703, Chapters 2, 4, 5, 6, and/or 7. Upon completion of this annual inspection, testing, and maintenance service, the licensed company shall submit an Annual Certificate of Inspection along with the appropriate fees as listed in these Regulations, in accordance with §4.1.5 of this Chapter.

4.1.5 Certificate of Inspection. A separate Certificate of Inspection is required to be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal on an annual basis and on the prescribed form for all such fire alarm, fire suppression, and other fire protection systems that are required to be inspected, tested, and/or maintained by these Regulations. The Annual Certificate of Inspection must be submitted to the Office of the State Fire Marshal within 30 days of the completion of the required annual testing, inspection, or maintenance by a company licensed in accordance with Chapters 4, 5, 6, and/or 7 of this Regulation. A Certificate of Inspection shall also be completed after each periodic inspection, test, or maintenance, and shall be maintained on site as part of the permanent systems record.

4.1.6 Fire Protection Major Deficiencies.

4.1.6.1 Where a fire protection system major deficiency is found, it shall be reported to the Office of the State Fire Marshal within one business day on a form prescribed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

4.1.6.2 When a fire protection system major deficiency is repaired, it shall be reported to the Office of the State Fire Marshal within one business day on a form prescribed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

4.1.7 The failure of the licensed company to comply with the provisions of this section, shall constitute a violation of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations.

4.2 Standpipes.

4.2.1 All standpipe fire lines in all buildings and structures shall be tested at least every five years. In buildings and structures having floors used for human occupancy located more than 50 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, tests shall be made at intervals of not more than two years. Wet and dry pipe systems shall meet the flow demands required at the time of installation or as required by §5.1.2 of this Chapter. At the time of the test all control valves, including those inside hose cabinets, shall be operated and then reset in their proper position to insure the workability of these valves. Wet and dry systems unable to meet the flow requirements at the time of installation or as required by §5.1.3 of this Chapter shall be required to install automatic fire pumps or tanks if deemed necessary by the State Fire Marshal for the occupancy of the building.

4.3 Sprinkler System Tests.

4.3.1 All sprinkler systems shall have the proper inspections, tests, and maintenance performed at the prescribed intervals in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association’s National Fire Codes and Standards as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

4.4 Fire Pumps.

4.4.1 All fire pumps shall have the proper inspections, tests, and maintenance performed at the prescribed intervals in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association’s National Fire Codes and Standards as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations. Where the water supply is from a public service main, pump operation and testing shall not draw the residual suction pressure at the pump below 10 PSI.

Exception: This requirement may be waived where the water supply is consistently above the sprinkler system demand.

4.5 Fire Suppression Systems for Cooking Operations.

4.5.1 Every fire suppression system for cooking operations shall be inspected at least every six months and whenever the system activated or found inoperative. Inspections shall be made only by companies or individuals licensed under the provisions of these Regulations. All actuation components, including remote manual pull stations, mechanical or electrical devices, detectors, actuators, etc., shall be checked for proper operation during inspection. All fusible links and fusible link sprinkler heads shall be replaced annually. Manual stations shall be sealed and safety pinned or latched. An inspection tag shall be located at the manual pull station indicating the date of the last inspection and the name and license number of the company who performed the work as well as the signature of the responsible party.

4.5.2 A Certificate of Inspection shall be forwarded to the Office of the State Fire Marshal on an annual basis, or whenever any system is placed back into service after being discharged. This Certificate of Inspection must be submitted by a company licensed in accordance with Chapters 4, 5, 6, and/or 7 of this Regulation. A Certificate of Inspection shall also be completed after each periodic inspection, test, or maintenance and shall be maintained on site as part of the permanent systems record. Certificates of Inspection shall be submitted in such form as the State Fire Marshal may prescribe.

4.6 Fire Alarm Systems.

4.6.1 All fire alarm signaling systems shall have the proper inspection, testing and maintenance service performed at the prescribed intervals in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association’s National Fire Codes and Standards as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

4.6.2 In Non-Transient Tenant Occupied Households, such as apartments, rental condominiums, and one- and two-family rental property, the landlord shall provide the tenant with information describing the operation, method, and frequency of testing and proper maintenance of household fire warning equipment. The tenant shall test the household fire warning equipment in accordance with the National Fire Code, NFPA 72, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

4.6.3 In Transient Tenant Occupied Households such as apartments, hotels, motels, dormitories, residential board and care and boarding houses. The landlord shall be required to have a licensed fire alarm signaling system company test the household fire warning equipment in accordance with the National Fire Code, NFPA 72, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations. A written record of the tests and inspections shall be completed in accordance with §4.8 of this Chapter.

4.7 Fire Safety Devices.

4.7.1 Special fire safety devices including automatic smoke removal and control equipment, emergency generators and any other special fire safety equipment shall be tested annually by the owner or an authorized representative and the results of such tests shall be logged in a journal kept available for inspection in accordance with procedures approved by the State Fire Marshal.

4.8 Test Records; Tagging.

4.8.1 Written Record. A log or other complete written record of all tests and inspections required under this Chapter shall be maintained on the premises by the owner or occupant in charge of said premises. The written record shall document the inspection or testing of each individual system component required to be tested or inspected. The written record must reference each component by use of an identification number.

4.8.2 Identification Number. All system components required to be tested or inspected under this Chapter shall have a unique identification number assigned. The assigned number shall be displayed on the device in such a way so that each component shall be easily and readily identified in the installed state. If it is impossible to identify the device by the display of a tag, the State Fire Marshal may approve an alternative method.

4.8.3 Certificate of Inspection. A separate Certificate of Inspection is required to be forwarded to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, on an annual basis, and on the prescribed form, for all such fire alarm, fire suppression, or other fire protection systems that are required to be serviced, tested, or maintained by these Regulations. This Certificate of Inspection must be submitted by a company licensed in accordance with Regulation 703, Chapters 4, 5, 6, and/or 7. A Certificate of Inspection shall also be completed after each periodic service, test, or inspection and shall be maintained on site as part of the permanent systems record.

4.8.4 Inspection and Maintenance Tag. An inspection and maintenance tag shall be affixed to the face of the system's main control after each completed inspection or test. The inspection and maintenance tag shall indicate the following:

4.8.4.1 Location or identification of system;

4.8.4.2 Name, address, telephone number, and license number of the fire alarm signaling/ suppression systems company;

4.8.4.3 Date of inspection or maintenance visit;

4.8.4.4 Name and certificate number of employee in responsible charge of inspection or maintenance visit;

4.8.4.5 Type of system inspected or maintained. (Types of systems shall be per the Certificate of Installation.)

4.9 Dry Hydrants.

4.9.1 Where dry hydrants are installed in any subdivision, development, complex, or community that has a common maintenance agreement to which the landowners either subscribe to or pay a fee, for any maintenance, repair or other improvements, it shall be the responsibility of the landowners to maintain and test all such dry hydrants as may be installed according to the specifications set out in this section.

4.9.2 The provisions of §4.9.1 of this Chapter shall apply to all dry hydrants that may be installed on any private property, be it residential, commercial, or industrial, and the owner of such properties or occupancies shall be responsible for the periodic inspections, maintenance, and testing of the dry hydrants.

4.9.3 All dry hydrants will be reverse flushed on an annual basis.

4.9.4 All dry hydrants shall be inspected and operated on an annual basis with particular attention paid to the general condition of the dry hydrant to include:

4.9.4.1 Caps present and free turning;

4.9.4.2 Threads in good condition;

4.9.4.3 Hydrant operates properly;

4.9.4.4 Hydrant drains properly;

4.9.4.5 All piping is in good condition with no visible breaks or cracks;

4.9.4.6 Fire department connection facing in the right direction;

4.9.4.7 There are no physical obstructions; and

4.9.4.8 Fire department access is not blocked, impeded, nor hindered.

4.9.5 A copy of the annual inspection and maintenance report shall be submitted to the local Fire Chief.

4.9.6 The owner will have all necessary repairs made or deficiencies corrected within 30 days of any periodic inspection, maintenance, or testing that indicates such action is needed.

4.9.7 Records of inspections and corrective actions for noted deficiencies shall be maintained by the owner at their main office for a period of three (3) years.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-5.0 Acceptance Tests.

5.1 Standpipe Systems.

5.1.1 All standpipe systems and equipment, including fire pumps, shall be tested and approved before the system is placed into service.

5.1.2 All standpipe systems shall be tested hydrostatically to demonstrate that the system will sustain for two (2) hours a pressure of not less than 200 psi (1379 kPa) or 50 psi (345 kPa) in excess of the maximum normal pressure when the maximum normal pressure is in excess of 150 psi (1034 kPa).

5.1.3 Wet and dry pipe systems shall be tested to determine that the source of water supply is adequate to maintain a minimum flow and pressure at the topmost hose outlet as required for the system design by the applicable codes and standards listed in Regulation 701.

5.1.4 A working test of dry pipe valves, quick opening devices and air maintenance devices, if installed, shall be made before acceptance. Dry pipe systems must deliver water at the most remote hose outlet in not more than 60 seconds, starting at the normal operating air pressure.

5.1.5 Standpipe fire lines without permanent or automatic water supply and equipped with a fire department connection shall be capable of delivering 250 gallons per minute simultaneously from each of any three outlets under the operation of one fire engine or pumper.

5.2 Fire Suppression Systems.

5.2.1 All suppression systems shall be tested in accordance with the applicable codes and standards as listed in Regulation 701, prior to being placed in service.

5.2.2 Dry pipe systems must deliver water to the inspector's test pipe in not more than 60 seconds, starting at the normal operating air pressure.

5.3 Fire Pumps.

5.3.1 Fire pumps shall be tested in accordance with the Standard for the Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, NFPA 20, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations and shall demonstrate the suitability of the pump for its intended use.

5.3.2 The pressure in public mains shall not be reduced below 10 psi while the pump is operating at 150 percent of its rated capacity or at peak capacity, whichever is less.

5.4 Fire Suppression Systems For Cooking Operations.

5.4.1 The complete system, including automatic fuel shutoff valves and switches, shall be tested by Companies or individuals licensed under the provisions of these Regulations as required by the State Fire Marshal. These tests shall be adequate to determine that the system has been properly installed and will function as intended. A cooking appliance shall not be placed into service or reactivated until a final inspection is made and acceptance approval is given by the State Fire Marshal.

5.4.2 A Certificate of Installation shall be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal by the installer of a new system. Certificates of Installation shall be submitted in such form as the State Fire Marshal may prescribe. The Installer shall certify in writing that the installation has been made in accordance with the approved plans and that all component parts of the system are in service. Acceptance approval by the State Fire Marshal shall be withheld until said Certificate of Installation is received and accepted by the State Fire Marshal.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-6.0 Portable Fire Extinguishing Equipment.

6.1 Hand Operated Portable Fire Extinguishers. All hand operated portable fire extinguishing equipment shall be selected, inspected, maintained, tested, and recharged in accordance with Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, NFPA 10, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, and located in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 705, Chapter 1.

6.2 Limited Area Sprinkler System. In isolated hazardous locations, incidental to the general use of the building, a limited area sprinkler system serviced from the building water supply complying with the appropriate codes and standards as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, may be accepted as a substitute for portable fire extinguishers.

6.3 Servicing Discharged Units. Discharged and partially discharged extinguishers shall be immediately moved away from their designated location and shall be temporarily replaced with a standby or spare unit of equal type and capacity as the discharged unit.

6.4 Discontinued Fire Appliances. Soda acid, foam, loaded stream, antifreeze, and water portable fire extinguishers of the inverting type shall not be recharged or placed in service for fire protection use. Extinguishers of these types are not approved devices for fire protection use under the provisions of this Regulation.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-7.0 Fire Alarm Systems.

7.1 General. All fire alarm systems shall be tested and approved before the system is placed into service.

7.2 Acceptance Tests. Upon completion of a fire alarm system, the installation shall be subjected to a performance test to demonstrate its efficiency of operation in accordance with the requirements of the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations. Also, all connections and wiring, with signal devices disconnected, shall develop an insulation resistance of not less than 1 megohm.

7.3 Record of Completion. A Record of Completion shall be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal by the licensed company that installed the fire alarm signaling system within five (5) days of having placed the system in service. A Record of Completion shall be submitted in such form as the State Fire Marshal may prescribe. The installing company or person shall certify in writing that the installation has been made in accordance with the approved plans and that all component parts of the system are in service. Approval by the State Fire Marshal shall be withheld until said Record of Completion is received and accepted by the State Fire Marshal.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-8.0 Notification Required Prior to any Testing, Inspection, Maintenance or Work on Systems.

8.1 Prior to any Testing, Maintenance, Inspection or any work on the fire protection systems as found in this Chapter, the company performing such services must notify the fire dispatch center providing service for the location, where the fire protection systems are located, of the following:

8.1.1 Prior to initiating or starting such work as referenced in §8.1 of this Chapter notify the fire dispatch center that such work is being performed, identifying the name of the facility, the address of the facility, the name of the company, and the License Number of the company providing the services.

8.1.2 That any alarms received from the facility shall be verified by the fire dispatch center prior to any emergency services dispatch being made.

8.1.3 That at the conclusion or finish of the work being performed on the systems, the fire dispatch center will be notified that the company has completed the work and that the alarm system is back in-service and any alarms from the facility shall represent an "alarm" condition, requiring the appropriate emergency services dispatch.

8.2 It is the responsibility of the company performing the Testing, Inspection, Maintenance or any work on the fire protection systems to identify the correct fire dispatch center or the correct emergency services dispatch center which serves the area in which the facility to have work performed is located. It shall be the responsibility of the licensed company to ensure their employee make appropriate notifications to include but not limited to fire dispatch center and fire alarm signaling monitoring company.

8.3 The failure of the licensed company to comply with the provisions of this section, shall constitute a violation of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations.

Chapter 2 Sales and Servicing of Portable Fire Extinguishers

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-1.0 Sale of Portable Fire Extinguishers.

1.1 Approved Extinguishers And Systems.

1.1.1 It shall be unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly through an agent or otherwise to sell or offer for sale in the State of Delaware any make, type, or model of portable fire extinguisher either new or used, unless listed and labeled by Underwriters Laboratories, Factory Mutual, or some other testing agency approved by the State Fire Marshal.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-2.0 Servicing or Repair of Portable Fire Extinguishers.

2.1 Licensure Required.

2.1.1 No individual shall service or repair a portable fire extinguisher unless licensed under the provisions of this Chapter.

2.1.2 Every firm shall be properly equipped and staffed by certified personnel qualified in accordance with the provisions of §3.0 of this Chapter to perform the act or acts for this type of service.

2.2 Compliance with Codes.

2.2.1 All service or repair work performed shall be in compliance with all applicable provisions of these Regulations as well as all applicable provisions of the codes and standards as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

2.3 Servicing of Fire Extinguishers

2.3.1 All portable fire extinguishers shall be serviced or maintained on an annual (every 12 months) basis.

2.3.2 When a licensed service person services a portable fire extinguisher, a durable tag shall be attached bearing the following information:

2.3.2.1 Month and Year Service Was Performed;

2.3.2.2 Type of Extinguishers Serviced;

2.3.2.3 Name and License Number of Service Person; and

2.3.2.4 Name of Servicing Firm, If Any.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-3.0 Fire Extinguisher Servicing Licensure Procedure.

3.1 Testing of Service Persons.

3.1.1 Anyone requesting a license to service, repair, or maintain portable fire extinguishers as required under this Chapter, must appear in person at the Office of the State Fire Marshal with the payment of a licensure fee as prescribed in these Regulations. That individual will be permitted to take a written test for licensure to service, maintain, or repair portable fire extinguishers.

3.1.2 A passing grade of 70% must be attained in order to qualify the applicant for licensure.

3.1.3 If an applicant fails to make the passing grade of 70%, he may reapply for re-testing after a waiting period of not less than three months.

3.1.4 Successful completion of the written examination for portable fire extinguishers will result in licensure by the State Fire Marshal's Office.

3.2 Length of Licensure; Renewal.

3.2.1 The license year period shall expire on a date as scheduled by the State Fire Marshal, pursuant to the provisions of 16 Del.C. §6612(l)(5)(e). The State Fire Marshal shall charge such fees in the application of these Regulations as defined in these Regulations.

3.2.2 All licensed service persons may be required by the State Fire Marshal to submit to a written re-certification test not more than every three (3) years from the original date of licensure.

Chapter 3 Standard for Fire Hydrant Maintenance, Inspection, Testing, and Marking

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-1.0 Administrative.

1.1 Title.

1.1.1 This Chapter shall be known as the "Standard for Fire Hydrant Maintenance, Inspection, Testing, and Marking".

1.2 Purpose.

1.2.1 The purpose of this Chapter is to specify a uniform method for fire hydrant maintenance, inspection, testing, and marking so as to assure for their proper functioning at the time of need as well as provide the fire departments awareness of the approximate water supply capabilities of hydrants in any given area.

1.2.2 This Chapter is also an attempt to ensure a working relationship between the water suppliers and fire departments throughout the State.

1.3 Scope.

1.3.1 This Chapter is a means to coordinate and standardize water supplier inspection, maintenance, testing, and marking procedures of fire hydrants throughout the State of Delaware.

1.3.2 This Chapter is further intended to identify the basic needs as identified by the various fire departments of this State (both volunteer and paid), for uniform testing and marking of hydrants and how best to disseminate this information to these fire departments.

1.3.3 This Chapter deals with the certain needs of the Office of the State Fire Marshal regarding water flow test information in the case of new construction or additions.

1.4 Authority of Fire Chief.

1.4.1 It shall be the authority of the fire chief to contact the water supplier for information he is requesting. In the event that a suitable arrangement cannot be worked out with the water supplier, then it shall be the authority and responsibility of the Fire Marshal to intercede.

1.5 Application.

1.5.1 This Chapter shall apply to all water suppliers within the State of Delaware as defined and shall apply to all water distribution systems both new and existing.

1.6 Validity.

1.6.1 If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of these requirements are for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-2.0 Physical Mechanical Testing Criteria For Fire Hydrants.

2.1 Inspections.

2.1.1 All hydrants shall be inspected and operated annually and after each use within five (5) working days upon notification. Particular attention shall be paid to the general condition of the hydrant to include:

2.1.1.1 Caps present and free turning;

2.1.1.2 Threads in good condition;

2.1.1.3 Hydrant operates properly;

2.1.1.4 Hydrant drains properly;

2.1.1.5 Paint (including color coding) is in good condition;

2.1.1.6 Outlets facing proper direction; and

2.1.1.7 Any physical obstructions.

2.1.2 Records of inspections and corrective actions for noted deficiencies shall be maintained by the water supplier at their main office for a period of three (3) years.

2.2 Verification of Inspection.

2.2.1 Individual water suppliers shall provide verification (but not the actual inspection form) of hydrant inspections in accordance with §2.1.1 of this Chapter to the respective fire company, upon the request of the fire company.

2.3 Obstructions.

2.3.1 The water supplier shall be responsible (within their legal limits) for maintaining an eight foot (8’) clear path to all hydrants, a four foot (4’) clear radius around hydrants and providing for the top frost flange or indicating mark at final grade level.

2.4 Out of Service Hydrants.

2.4.1 It shall be the responsibility of the water supplier, upon learning of an out of service hydrant, to immediately notify the appropriate fire dispatch center of this condition along with an estimated time for repair and to notify the fire dispatch center when the hydrant is back in service.

2.4.2 It shall be the authority of the fire chief, Fire Marshal, or his duly authorized representative to require within 24 hours priority repair to that hydrant if, in their opinion, fire protection to that area is seriously diminished by said hydrant remaining out of service. It shall be the authority of the fire chief, Fire Marshal, or his duly authorized representative to increase the time period if justified.

2.4.3 If a hydrant is to be out of service for more than 30 calendar days, it shall be the responsibility of the water supplier to notify the Office of the State Fire Marshal with a corrective plan of action and have the hydrant securely covered with a burlap or black heavy duty plastic bag until the hydrant is placed back into service.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-3.0 Flow Testing Criteria for Fire Hydrants.

3.1 Flow tests of all areas within a water supplier's jurisdiction shall be updated every five (5) years with all information provided to the respective fire department. Flow tests will not include every hydrant within the water supplier's jurisdiction but rather provide representative samplings of all areas based on sound engineering determination.

3.2 This section shall not be legally binding if there are other State restrictions in effect such as due to water shortage conditions.

3.3 Additional specific hydrant flow test results requested by the fire department over and above those identified in §3.1 shall be provided to that fire department within a maximum of three (3) months. Such requests shall be made by the fire department to the water supplier.

3.4 The State Fire Marshal may require a hydrant flow test to be performed by the water supplier within a five (5) working day period if the need is considered justified by the State Fire Marshal.

3.5 All fire hydrant flow testing for engineering purposes shall be performed in accordance with the Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants, NFPA 291, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, and shall include the following:

3.5.1 Date and time of test;

3.5.2 Specific location of pressure hydrant;

3.5.3 Specific location of flow hydrant;

3.5.4 Static pressure;

3.5.5 Pitot gauge reading at residual pressure;

3.5.6 Actual flow (GPM) at residual pressure;

3.5.7 Flow available at 20 psi residual pressure; and

3.5.8 Size (diameter) of the flow orifice and its coefficient of discharge.

3.6 Nothing in this Chapter shall prohibit an alternate method of flow testing if approved by the State Fire Marshal.

3.7 All fire hydrant flow testing for fire department planning purposes may be performed using only one hydrant with the following information provided:

3.7.1 Date and time of test;

3.7.2 Specific location of test hydrant;

3.7.3 Static pressure;

3.7.4 Residual pressure;

3.7.5 Actual flow (GPM) at residual pressure; and

3.7.6 Available flow at 20 psi.

3.8 Water suppliers shall bear the costs for any required or requested hydrant flow tests made under any of the provisions of this Chapter.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-4.0 Color Coding.

4.1 Hydrant barrels shall be provided with reflective material, such as paint, durable for highway/roadway markings or a reflective tape of a minimum of 2” in width around the barrel under the top flange.

4.2 Hydrant bonnets shall be color coded based on the following criteria:

4.2.1 Class AA 1500 GPM - painted light blue

4.2.2 Class A 1,000 GPM -1499 GPM - painted green

4.2.3 Class B 500 - 999 GPM - painted orange

4.2.4 Class C 250 - 499 GPM - painted red

4.2.5 Class D under 250 GPM - painted black

4.3 Bonnet color coding shall be maintained current based on the most recent flow test data for that area.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-5.0 Responsibilities of the Fire Department.

5.1 In conjunction with §2.0 of this Chapter, it shall be the responsibility of the fire department to notify the respective water company as well as the fire dispatch center any time a hydrant is used or noted to be in need of repair or when obstructions need to be cleared.

5.2 It shall be the responsibility of the fire department to make every attempt to coordinate with the water supplier the locations of training exercises involving the use of hydrants. Fire departments shall be responsible for notifying the water supplier 48 hours prior to such an exercise.

5.3 Fire departments are urged not to conduct hydrant flow tests but rather use this Chapter to their advantage and allow the water supplier to provide information needed. Any type of dispute between the water supplier and a fire department shall be arbitrated through the State Fire Marshal.

5.4 State law permits fire chiefs to perform flow tests under certain restraints at their discretion. While urging a chief to allow the water supplier to perform the flow test, this Chapter by no means is an attempt to limit or eliminate the fire chiefs authority, under State law, to perform flow tests if he so desires.

Chapter 4 Licensing Regulations for Fire Alarm Signaling Systems

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-1.0 General.

1.1 Purpose. To establish minimum requirements for the licensing of Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Companies, who advertise their services or profess to engage in the activities detailed in this Chapter as a business, in or for a contractual consideration or charge a fee for the activities detailed herein.

1.2 Scope. This Chapter addresses the criteria for Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Companies (VENDORS) to acquire a license and to certify individuals to prepare technical documents, install, inspect, test or maintain fire alarm signaling systems within the State of Delaware.

1.3 Application. The application of this Chapter pertains to the companies, who will be licensed, and the individuals, who shall be certified to engage in the activities detailed in this Chapter with respect to fire alarm signaling systems.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-2.0 Definitions.

“Fire Alarm Signaling System”. Shall mean any signaling system which is designed to detect the existence of fire, and any signaling 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. It is further defined that a separate fire alarm signaling system consists of a control unit, initiating circuits, signaling circuits, primary and secondary power supplies and is designed and installed to function as one system.

“Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company (Vendor)”. Shall mean any individual, group thereof, any partnership, group, organization, company, corporation, or any other entity, which performs any of the functions related to preparing technical documents, installing either in whole or in part, inspecting, testing or maintaining fire alarm signaling systems or any portion thereof, who advertise their services or profess to engage in the activities detailed in this Chapter as a business, in or for a contractual consideration or charge a fee for the activities detailed, herein.

“Full Time Employee”. Shall mean any employee working a minimum of thirty hours per week, averaged over a period of one year, who regularly receives a compensation from the licensed company, and receives a W-2 form annually from the licensed company.

“Inspection”. A visual examination of a fire alarm signaling system or a portion thereof to verify that it appears to be in operating condition and is free from physical damage.

“Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Service”. A service program provided by a qualified contractor or owner's representative in which all components unique to the property's systems are inspected and tested at the required times and necessary maintenance is provided. This program includes logging and retention of relevant records. It is permissible under this definition to replace, in kind, individual initiating devices, indicating appliances or supervisory devices when, for any reason, they become undependable or inoperative.

“Install/Installation”. Shall mean the initial placement of all system components or equipment, or the extension, modification or alteration of system components or equipment after the initial placement. It shall further mean the installation and mounting of signaling system devices, conduit, wiring, back and junction boxes. This definition shall be further interpreted to mean that any movement or placement of system components or equipment, must be preceded by submission of technical documents for review and approval by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, submitted by a company licensed or by an individual certified to do so under this Chapter, and that the installation testing and acceptance tests are the responsibility of the licensed company or certified individual, who has submitted such technical documents.

“Installation Testing”. Shall mean that testing which is required by the National Fire Protection Association's National Fire Codes and Standards, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, during the initial installation of a fire alarm signaling system. Installation testing shall include, but not be limited to:

a. Stray Voltages. Verify that stray (unwanted) voltages that could constitute a hazard or prevent proper system operation do not exist between the installation conductors and ground or between installation conductors.

b. Ground Faults. All installation conductors other than those intentionally and permanently grounded should be tested for isolation from ground using an insulation testing device that will not damage connected equipment.

c. Short Circuit Faults. All installation conductors other than those intentionally connected together should be tested for conductor-to-conductor isolation using an insulation testing device. These same circuits should be tested conductor-to ground, also.

d. Loop Resistance. With each initiating and indicating circuit installation conductor pair short-circuited at the far end, measure and record the resistance of each circuit. Verify that the loop resistance does not exceed the manufacturer's specified limits.

“Maintenance”. Repair service, including periodically recurrent inspections and tests, required to keep the protective signaling system and its component parts in an operative condition at all times. It is permissible under this definition to replace, in kind, individual initiating devices, indicating appliances or supervisory devices when, for any reason, they become undependable or inoperative.

“Preparing Technical Documents”. Shall mean the preparation of detailed fire alarm signaling system drawings, calculations, and specifications for installation in accordance with the applicable codes, statutes and regulations adopted by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission. It is further defined to mean that the technical documents, specifications, and design drawings referred to in this section are the documents which shall be submitted to the Office of the State Fire Marshal for review and approval.

“Responsible Charge”. Shall mean the individual, who is responsible to ensure that all of the requirements of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations are complied with in the application of those standards and specifications to fire alarm signaling systems. The person, or persons, of responsible charge shall be accountable for each phase of the following activities with respect to fire alarm signaling systems, when such activities constitute an element of their particular Class of Certificate:

a. Preparation of technical documents, including review and approval by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

b. Installation of fire alarm signaling systems.

c. Inspection, testing and maintenance, including but not limited to installation testing, acceptance testing, and any inspection, testing or maintenance as required under these Regulations.

d. Submission of all reports, technical documents, or Certificates of Inspection and any other materials required to be prepared, recorded or submitted under these Regulations.

“Testing”. A procedure to determine the status of a system as intended by conducting periodic physical checks on fire alarm signaling systems. These tests follow up on the original acceptance tests at intervals specified in the National Protection Association's National Fire Codes and Standards, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, which addresses the systems detailed under this Chapter.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-3.0 Licenses.

3.1 License Required.

3.1.1 Every Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company operating in the State of Delaware shall obtain a license issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.1.2 The application for such license shall be in accordance with the provisions of §3.2 of this Chapter.

3.1.3 All licenses issued under this section shall be valid for one year and renewed annually by the license holder on a form provided by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.1.4 The license year period shall expire on a date as scheduled by the State Fire Marshal, pursuant to the provisions of 16 Del.C. §6612(5)(l)5.

3.2 Licensure Requirements.

3.2.1 Application and Fees. The Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company shall make application to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, meet the requirements of this Chapter, and pay the required fees.

3.2.2 Address. A specific current business address shall be maintained by each licensee. The licensee shall notify the Office of the State Fire Marshal, in writing, within fourteen days of any change of address.

3.2.3 Certificate Holder. Each Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company, shall have a CERTIFICATE HOLDER, who shall be in a position of RESPONSIBLE CHARGE with the licensed company. This person, or persons, shall pass an examination on and become certified in the categories pertaining to the activities of the Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company.

3.2.4 Delaware Business License. The Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company must hold a current Delaware Business License as defined in 30 Del.C. §2301, and must be qualified to do business in the State of Delaware and must be registered with the Secretary of State. A copy of the current Delaware Business License shall be submitted at the time of application for a license and upon each subsequent renewal request.

3.3 Licensure Limitations.

3.3.1 The Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company shall be limited to performing functions related only to those types of activities for which the Certificate Holder has been certified.

3.3.2 If the Certificate Holder and the Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company terminate their relationship, the Certificate Holder and the Company, each must notify the Office of the State Fire Marshal, in writing, within five business days.

3.4 Insurance Required.

3.4.1 The State Fire Marshal shall not issue a license under this Chapter unless:

3.4.1.1 The Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company files with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, proof of liability insurance coverage of not less than $250,000 per person minimum and $500,000 per accident minimum.

3.4.1.2 The Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company must file proof of State of Delaware Worker's Compensation Insurance in accordance with 19 Del.C. Ch. 23 - Workers' Compensation. Any company, business, or person(s) claiming an exemption from Workers' Compensation laws of this State shall provide proof in the form of a written correspondence to the Office of the State Fire Marshal that the company, business, or person(s) is not required by the laws of this State to maintain Workers' Compensation coverage.

3.4.2 Any insurance required by this section must be in the form of a Certificate of Insurance executed by an insurer authorized to do business in this State.

3.4.3 Insurance Certificates filed with the Office of the State Fire Marshal under this section shall remain current and in force until the insurer has terminated future liability by a 10 day notice to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.4.4 Failure to maintain the required insurance constitutes grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license by the State Fire Marshal.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-4.0 Certification.

4.1 Certificate Holder.

4.1.1 A Certificate Holder is the individual who has met the requirements of this Chapter and has been granted a Certificate for one or more of the Certificate Classifications defined in this Chapter. This person shall be the individual of RESPONSIBLE CHARGE, as defined in these Regulations.

4.1.2 The Certificate holder is the individual in RESPONSIBLE CHARGE of ensuring that the functions for which they have been certified have been performed in accordance with the standards and specifications of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations.

4.1.3 All Certificates issued under this section shall be valid for one year and renewed annually on a form provided by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

4.1.4 The Certificate year period shall expire on a date as scheduled by the State Fire Marshal, pursuant to the provisions of 16 Del.C. §6612(5)(l)5.

4.1.5 The Office of the State Fire Marshal has the authority to require all Certificate Holders to submit to a re-certification or continuing education process at a frequency, set as a minimum, of five (5) years. The re-certification or continuing education cannot occur more frequently than every five (5) years.

4.1.5.1 For purposes of annual renewal, continuing education shall include maintaining current NICET certification at the minimum level that was required when the Certificate Holder originally applied.

4.2 Classification of Certificates.

4.2.1 Class I: All types of fire alarm signaling systems under Classes II, III, IV, V, and VI.

4.2.2 Class II: Limited to fire alarm signaling and related systems in the following categories:

II(a) Proprietary Systems;

II(b) Emergency Voice/Alarm Communications;

II(c) Emergency and Standby Power Systems (typical of NFPA 110 systems).

4.2.3 Class III: Limited to fire alarm signaling and related systems in the following categories:

III Central Station Facilities and Systems.

4.2.4 Class IV: Limited to fire alarm signaling systems in the following categories:

IV(a) Local Alarm;

IV(b) Auxiliary Alarm;

IV(c) Remote Alarm;

4.2.5 Class V: Limited to household fire warning equipment systems in one and two family dwellings.

4.2.6 Class VI: Limited to performing the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Service of fire alarm signaling systems as specified in the National Fire Protection Association’s National Fire Codes and Standards, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, for all fire alarm signaling systems covered under Certificate Classifications I, II, III, IV, and V.

4.2.7 Class VII: Limited to installation, only, of all types of fire alarm signaling systems. A prerequisite to being certified in this Class is that the fire alarm signaling system to be installed, would have had technical documents submitted by a company licensed under the provisions of these Regulations and by a Certificate Holder so qualified under these Regulations, to the Office of the State Fire Marshal for review and approval.

4.2.7.1 A company applying for a license or an individual seeking to be certified in this Class, acknowledges in so applying, that they may install only those fire alarm signaling systems that have had technical documents prepared by a Class I through Class V licensed Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company and Certificate Holder pursuant to these Regulations.

4.2.7.2 The testing of the fire alarm signaling system during installation is the responsibility of the Class I through V Licensed Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company's Certificate Holder. The Certificate Holder may delegate that testing which is appropriate during installation to the Class VII license holder pursuant to the Responsible Charge provisions for the Certificate Holder. Delegation of testing to a Class VII License holder shall not include acceptance testing.

4.2.7.3 The acceptance testing for the fire alarm signaling system is the responsibility of the Class I through V licensed Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company and Certificate Holder, who has submitted the technical documents to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

4.2.7.4 Notwithstanding any other requirements found in these Regulations, a company may be licensed or an individual may be certified for this Class, Class VII, if the company or the individual is licensed by the State of Delaware as a MASTER ELECTRICIAN. Any person or company who is not installing fire alarm signaling systems in accordance with §4.2.7.1 above, must be licensed and certified in accordance with §3.0 and §4.0 of this Chapter.

4.2.8 Class VIII: Limited to Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Service of wholly owned or proprietary fire alarm signaling systems. This class of certificate is for those In-House Licensees as defined elsewhere in these Regulations.

4.3 Qualifications.

4.3.1 To qualify as a Certificate Holder an individual shall:

4.3.1.1 Be a resident of the United States of America or be entitled to work in the United States of America and be at least 18 years of age;

4.3.1.2 Apply to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, meet the requirements as set forth in these Regulations, and pay the required fees as listed in these Regulations;

4.3.1.3 Be a full time employee, as defined herein, of the Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company, and be in Responsible Charge of the preparation of technical documents, installation, inspection, testing, or maintenance of fire alarm signaling systems;

4.3.1.4 Have passed an examination prescribed by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission or an equivalent examination approved by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission. Any examination that has been passed as prescribed by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission, must have been completed within five (5) years of the application date or, when an individual submits such examination results for the Commission's review and acceptance.

4.3.1.5 For the purposes of this Chapter, a Registered Delaware Professional Engineer shall be recognized as a Certificate Holder without further qualification.

4.4 Limitations.

4.4.1 A Certificate Holder may only be in a position of Responsible Charge for the functions for which they have been certified.

4.4.2 The authority of the Certificate Holder on behalf of the licensed Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company shall cease immediately upon separation from the Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company.

4.4.3 The Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company and the Certificate Holder each must notify the Office of the State Fire Marshal, in writing, within five business days after the separation.

4.4.4 Upon separation of the Certificate Holder from the licensed company, the Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company may complete existing work in progress, which has been submitted, reviewed and approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, but may not commence any new work or conduct any inspection work until a Certificate Holder is hired.

4.4.5 Upon the expiration of the current license or within six months (whichever occurs last) if the Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company has not obtained a Certificate Holder, the State Fire Marshal shall terminate the Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company's license.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-5.0 (Reserved)

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-6.0 Administration and Enforcement.

6.1 Whenever the State Fire Marshal shall have reason to believe that any licensed company or Certificate Holder has violated any provisions of this Chapter or rules or regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant thereto concerning fire alarm signaling systems, he shall immediately notify the party of such violation. If the violation continues or is not corrected within five (5) working days of notice by the State Fire Marshal, or if it constitutes an imminent hazard to life or property, then the State Fire Marshal shall issue and deliver to such company or individual, an order to cease and desist further work associated with the fire alarm signaling system until such time as the violation has been corrected and corrective measures have been accepted by the State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Marshal shall immediately issue and deliver an order to cease and desist to any company or individual identified as preparing technical documents, installing, inspecting, testing, and/or maintaining fire alarm signaling systems without the necessary licenses and certificates as required by these Regulations. Such a cease and desist order shall forbid the continued work with the fire alarm signaling systems within the State of Delaware until such time as the licensing and certification requirements of these Regulations are fully complied with.

6.2 Upon the issuance of the order, the party accused of such violation may require a review pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6608, et seq.

6.3 The continued violation of any provision of this Chapter or any rules or regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant hereto concerning fire alarm signaling systems or failure or refusal to comply with any order to correct any violation or failure to obey any cease and desist order by any licensed company or Certificate Holder shall be cause for revocation or suspension of such license or certificate by the State Fire Marshal after he shall determine that the party is guilty of such violation.

6.4 Any order of suspension shall state the period of time of such suspension, which period shall be not less than thirty (30) days and shall not exceed one year from the date of such order.

6.5 An order of revocation may be entered for a period not exceeding two (2) years. Such an order shall affect the revocation of the license and/or certificate then held by said company or individual. During such time no license or certificate shall be issued to said company or individual. Any such license or certificate shall be invalid, void and of no effect.

6.6 In addition to the grounds set forth in any section herein, it shall be cause for revocation or suspension of a license or certificate after determining the party:

6.6.1 Has practiced any fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit in obtaining or renewing a license or certificate;

6.6.2 Is guilty of gross negligence, incompetence or misconduct in the preparation of technical documents, installation, inspection, testing or maintenance of a fire alarm signaling system;

6.6.3 Is guilty of a violation of the codes and regulations adopted by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission;

6.6.4 Has been found guilty of an unfair or deceptive trade practice;

6.6.5 Has failed to adequately train or control employees performing under the Responsible Charge of the Certificate Holder or Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company;

6.6.6 Had any other license or certificate revoked or suspended by the State Fire Marshal;

6.6.7 Violated any of the conditions of the license or certificate;

6.6.8 Violated any other practice found to constitute a serious threat to the safety of person or property.

6.7 Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the State Fire Marshal with respect to the provisions of this Chapter may file an appeal to the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6608 and in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-7.0 Inspection of Technical Documents and Systems.

7.1 Technical documents, specifications, and complete drawings shall be required to be submitted to the Office of the State Fire Marshal in accordance with 16 Del.C. Ch. 66 for all proposed fire alarm signaling system installations, additions or modifications excluding Class V category occupancies.

7.2 The Office of the State Fire Marshal may require such other technical documents, schematic, and other drawings as they may from time to time feel necessary to certify to the adequacy of a proposed fire alarm signaling system.

7.3 Technical documents, specifications, and complete drawings shall be submitted to the Office of the State Fire Marshal and approved prior to the supply, installation, addition, or modification of the fire alarm signaling system. These documents and/or plans shall show on each page thereof the name, address, telephone number, and license number of the company and the name, signature and certificate number of the Certificate Holder responsible for the submission, as well as such other information and data as the Office of the State Fire Marshal may require. For technical documents submitted by a Design Professional, each page shall bear the Design Professional’s seal and signature.

7.4 Fire alarm signaling system technical documents, specifications, and design drawings shall be unique and exclusive of all others including electrical documents, except in the case of Class V category occupancies.

7.5 The Office of the State Fire Marshal may perform such inspections of the premises as they feel may be necessary to assure proper installation, operation, inspections, testing, and maintenance of the fire alarm signaling system.

7.6 The Office of the State Fire Marshal may perform such audits of all documents and records associated with the preparation of technical documents, installation, inspection, testing or maintenance of fire alarm signaling systems, as may be deemed necessary.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-8.0 Submission of Certificates of Inspection.

8.1 The licensed company is responsible to forward to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, on the prescribed form, a separate Annual Certificate of Inspection along with the appropriate fees, for all such fire alarm signaling systems that the licensed company may inspect, test, or maintain. This Certificate of Inspection, which must be submitted annually, shall verify that the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations standards and specifications regarding the inspection, testing, or maintenance have been met and any deficiencies noted at the time of the annual inspection, testing, or maintenance shall be noted, with corrective action, if any, taken.

8.1.1 Certificates of Inspection as called for in §8.1 for fire alarm signaling systems, that are located in the jurisdiction of the Jurisdictional Assistant State Fire Marshals, shall be forwarded to the appropriate Jurisdictional Assistant State Fire Marshal’s Office by the licensed company along with the appropriate fees, if applicable.

8.2 A separate Certificate of Inspection shall be required for each fire alarm signaling system. A separate fire alarm signaling system consists of a control unit, initiating circuits, signaling circuits, primary and secondary power supplies and is designed and installed to function as one system.

8.3 The Office of the State Fire Marshal shall establish the schedule for each Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company to forward the required Certificates of Inspection.

8.4 An Annual Certificate of Inspection shall be submitted to the Office of the State Fire Marshal within 30 days of the date of the Annual Inspection.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-9.0 Fees.

9.1 Fees as charged in accordance with §8.1 of this Chapter and these Regulations for the submission of Certificates of Inspections shall be due and payable to the Office of the State Fire Marshal according to the provisions of Chapter 1, §4.1.4 of this Regulation.

9.1.1 Fees as called for in §8.1 of this Chapter for fire alarm signaling systems, that are located in the jurisdiction of the Jurisdictional Assistant State Fire Marshals, shall be due and payable to the appropriate Jurisdictional Assistant State Fire Marshal’s office, if applicable.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-10.0 Compliance

The failure of the licensed company to comply with the provisions of this section shall constitute a violation of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations.

Chapter 5 Licensing Regulations for Fire Suppression Systems

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-1.0 General.

1.1 Purpose. To establish minimum requirements for the licensing of Fire Suppression Systems Companies, who advertise their services or profess to engage in the activities detailed in this Chapter as a business, in or for a contractual consideration or charge a fee for the activities detailed, herein.

1.2 Scope. This Chapter addresses the criteria for Fire Suppression Systems Companies (VENDORS) to acquire a license and to certify individuals to prepare technical documents, install, inspect, test or maintain fire suppression systems within the State of Delaware.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-2.0 Definitions.

“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, clean agent and other chemical systems used for fire protection use. 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 and tanks and pumps connected thereto. Fire alarm systems, small pre-engineered fire suppression systems, portable fire extinguishers and wheeled fire extinguishers are covered under other Regulations of the Fire Prevention Commission. It is further defined that a separate fire suppression system consists of a series of sprinkler or like nozzles connected to a piping system which are controlled by a main control valve and are designed and installed to function as one system.

“Fire Suppression Systems Company (Vendor)”. Shall mean any individual, group thereof, any partnership, group organization, company, corporation, or any other entity which performs any of the functions related to preparing technical documents, installing either in whole or in part, inspection, testing or maintaining fire suppression systems or any portion thereof, who advertise their services or profess to engage in the activities detailed in this Chapter as a business, in or for a contractual consideration or charge a fee for the activities detailed, herein.

“Full Time Employee”. Shall mean any employee working a minimum of thirty hours per week, averaged over a period of one year, who regularly receives a compensation from the licensed company and receives a W-2 form annually from the licensed company.

“Inspection”. A visual examination of a fire suppression system or a portion thereof to verify that it appears to be in operating condition and is free from physical damage.

“Inspection, Testing And Maintenance Service”. A service program provided by a qualified contractor or owner's representative in which all components unique to the property's systems are inspected and tested at the required times and necessary maintenance is provided. This program includes logging and retention of relevant records. It is permissible under this definition to replace, in kind, individual suppression devices or components when, for any reason, they become undependable or inoperative.

“Install/Installation”. Shall mean the initial placement of all system components or equipment; or the extension, modification or alteration of system components or equipment after the initial placement. This definition shall be further interpreted to mean that any movement or placement of system components or equipment, must be preceded by submission of technical documents for review and approval by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, submitted by a company licensed or by an individual certified to do so under this Chapter, and that the installation testing and acceptance tests are the responsibility of the licensed company or certified individual who has submitted such technical documents.

“Maintenance”. Repair service, including periodically recurrent inspections and tests, required to keep the suppression system and its component parts in an operative condition at all times. It is permissible under this definition to replace, in kind, individual suppression devices or components when, for any reason, they become undependable or inoperative.

“Preparing Technical Documents”. Shall mean the preparation of detailed fire suppression system drawings, calculations and specifications for installation in accordance with the applicable codes, statutes and regulations adopted by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission. It is further defined to mean that the technical documents, specifications and design drawings referred to in this section are the documents which shall be submitted to the Office State Marshal for review and approval.

“Responsible Charge”. Shall mean the individual, who is responsible to ensure that all of the requirements of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations are complied with in the application of those standards and specifications to fire suppression systems. The person, or persons, of responsible charge shall be accountable for each phase of the following activities with respect to fire suppression systems, when such activities constitute an element of their particular Class of Certificate:

a. Preparation of technical documents, including review and approval by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

b. Installation of fire suppression systems.

c. Inspection, testing or maintenance, including but not limited to installation testing, acceptance testing, any inspection, testing or maintenance as required under these Regulations.

d. Submission of all reports, technical documents, or Certificates of Inspection and any other materials required to be prepared, recorded or submitted under these Regulations.

“Sprinkler System”. For fire protection purposes, an integrated system of underground and overhead piping designed in accordance with fire protection engineering standards. The installation includes one or more automatic water supplies. The portion of the system aboveground is a network of specially sized or hydraulically designed piping installed in a building, structure or area, generally overhead, and to which sprinklers are attached in a systematic pattern. The valve controlling each system riser is located in the system riser or its supply piping. Each sprinkler system riser includes a device for actuating an alarm when the system is in operation. The system is usually activated by heat from a fire and discharges water over the fire area.

“Testing”. A procedure to determine the status of a system as intended by conducting periodic physical checks on fire suppression systems. These tests follow up on the original acceptance tests at intervals specified in the National Protection Associations National Fire Codes, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, which addresses the systems detailed under this Chapter.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-3.0 Licenses.

3.1 License Required.

3.1.1 Every Fire Suppression Systems Company operating in the State of Delaware shall obtain a license issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.1.2 The application for such license shall be in accordance with the provisions of §3.2 of this Chapter.

3.1.3 All licenses issued under this section shall be valid for one year and renewed annually by the license holder on a form provided by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.1.4 The license year period shall expire on a date as scheduled by the State Fire Marshal, pursuant to the provisions of 16 Del.C. §6612(5)(l)5.

3.2 Licensure Requirements.

3.2.1 Application and Fees. The Fire Suppression Systems Company shall make application to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, meet the requirements of this Chapter, and pay the required fees.

3.2.2 Address. A specific current business address shall be maintained by the licensee. The licensee shall notify the Office of the State Fire Marshal in writing within fourteen (14) days of any change of address.

3.2.3 Certificate Holder. Each Fire Suppression Systems Company, shall have a CERTIFICATE HOLDER, who shall be in a position of RESPONSIBLE CHARGE, with the licensed company. This person, or persons, shall pass an examination on and become certified in the categories pertaining to the activities of the Fire Suppression Systems Company.

3.2.4 Delaware Business License. The Fire Suppression Systems Company shall hold a current Delaware Business License as defined in 30 Del.C. §2301, and must be qualified to do business in the State of Delaware and must be registered with the Secretary of the State. A copy of the current Delaware Business License shall be submitted at the time of application for a license and upon each subsequent renewal request.

3.3 Licensure Limitations

3.3.1 The Fire Suppression Systems Company shall be limited to performing functions related only to those types of activities for which the Certificate Holder has been certified.

3.3.2 If the Certificate Holder and the Fire Suppression Systems Company terminate their relationship, the Certificate Holder and the Company, each must notify the Office of the State Fire Marshal, in writing, within five (5) business days.

3.4 Insurance Required.

3.4.1 The State Fire Marshal shall not issue a license under these Regulations unless:

3.4.1.1 The Fire Suppression Systems Company files with the Office of the State Fire Marshal proof of liability insurance coverage of not less than $250,000 per person minimum and $500,000 per accident minimum;

3.4.1.2 The Fire Suppression Systems Company must file proof of the State of Delaware Worker's Compensation Insurance in accordance with 19 Del.C. Ch. 23 - Workers' Compensation. Any company, business, or person(s) claiming an exemption from Workers' Compensation laws of this State shall provide proof in the form of a written correspondence to the Office of the State Fire Marshal that the company, business, or person(s) is not required by the laws of this State to maintain Workers' Compensation coverage.

3.4.2 Any insurance required by this section must be in the form of a Certificate of Insurance executed by an insurer authorized to do business in this State.

3.4.4 Failure to maintain the required insurance constitutes grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of a license by the State Fire Marshal.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-4.0 Certification.

4.1 Certificate Holder.

4.1.2 The Certificate Holder is the person in RESPONSIBLE CHARGE of ensuring that the functions for which they have been certified have been performed in accordance with the standards and specifications of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations.

4.1.3 All Certificates issued under this section shall be valid for one year and renewed annually on a form provided by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

4.1.4 The Certificate year period shall expire on a date as scheduled by the State Fire Marshal, pursuant to the provisions of 16 Del.C. §6612(l)(5)(e).

4.1.5 The State Fire Marshal has the authority to require all Certificate Holders to submit to a re-certification or continuing education program at a frequency, set as a minimum, of five (5) years. The re-certification or continuing education cannot occur more frequently than every five (5) years.

4.2 Classification of Certificates.

4.2.1 Class I: All types of fire suppression systems under Classes II, III, IV and VI(b).

4.2.2 Class II: Limited to the design, preparation of technical documents, maintenance, and installation of sprinkler and standpipe systems beginning at the point where the water supply is used exclusively for the fire suppression system.

4.2.3 Class III: Limited to the design, preparation of technical documents, maintenance, and installation of engineered systems in the following categories:

III(a) Limited to CO2 fire suppression systems.

III(b) Limited to clean agent fire suppression systems.

III(c) Limited to foam fire suppression systems.

III(d) Limited to dry chemical fire suppression systems.

III(e) Limited to water mist fire suppression systems

4.2.4 Class IV: Limited to the design, preparation of technical documents, maintenance, and installation of sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings and/or manufactured homes.

4.2.5 Class V: Limited to the design, preparation of technical documents, maintenance, and installation of pre-engineered systems in the following categories:

V(a) Limited to pre-engineered CO2 fire suppression systems

V(b) Limited to pre-engineered clean agent fire suppression systems

V(c) Limited to pre-engineered foam fire suppression systems

V(d) Limited to pre-engineered dry chemical fire suppression systems

V(e) Limited to pre-engineered wet chemical fire suppression systems

V(f) Limited to pre-engineered water mist suppression systems.

4.2.6 Class VI: Limited to the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire protection systems in the following categories:

Class VI (a): Limited to performing the inspection and testing service of water based fire protection systems as specified in the National Fire Protection Association's National Fire Codes, for all fire suppression systems covered under Certificate Classifications II and IV.

Class VI (b): Limited to performing the inspection, testing and maintenance service of fire suppression systems that are not water based as specified in the National Fire Protection Association's National Fire Codes, for all fire suppression systems covered under Certificate Classification III and performing maintenance service of water based fire protection systems as specified in the National Fire Protection Association's National Fire Codes, for all fire suppression systems covered under Certificate Classifications II and IV.

4.2.7 Class VII: Reserved.

4.2.8 Class VIII: Limited to In-House Fire Suppression Systems.

Class VIII(a): Limited to inspection and testing of wholly owned or proprietary water-based fire suppression systems in accordance with Chapter 7 - Licensing Requirements for Fire Suppression System In-House Licensee's. This class of certificate is for In-House Licensees.

Class VIII(b): Limited to inspection, testing, and maintenance service of wholly owned or proprietary fire suppression systems that are not water-based and the maintenance of water-based fire suppression systems in accordance with Chapter 7 - Licensing Requirements for Fire Suppression System In-House Licensee's. This class of certificate is for In-House Licensees.

4.3 Qualifications.

4.3.1 To qualify as a Certificate Holder an individual shall:

4.3.1.1 Be a resident of the United States of America, or be entitled to work in the United States of America, and be at least 18 years of age;

4.3.1.2 Apply to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, meet the requirements set forth in this Chapter and pay the required fees as listed in these Regulations;

4.3.1.3 Be a full time employee, as defined herein, of the Fire Suppression Systems Company, and be in Responsible Charge of the preparation of technical documents, installation, inspection, testing, or maintenance of fire suppression systems;

4.3.1.5 For the purposes of this Chapter, a Registered Delaware Professional Engineer shall be recognized as a Certificate Holder without further qualification for all Classifications of Certificates except Class VI(a) and VIII(a).

4.4 Limitations.

4.4.1 A Certificate Holder may only be in a position of RESPONSIBLE CHARGE for the functions for which they have been certified.

4.4.2 The authority of the Certificate Holder on behalf of the licensed Fire Suppression Systems Company shall cease immediately upon separation from the Fire Suppression Systems Company.

4.4.3 The Fire Suppression Systems Company and the Certificate Holder, each must notify the Office of the State Fire Marshal, in writing, within five (5) business days after the separation.

4.4.4 Upon separation of the Certificate Holder from the licensed company, the Fire Suppression Systems Company may complete existing work in progress which has been submitted, reviewed and approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, but may not commence any new work or conduct any inspection work until a Certificate Holder is hired.

4.4.5 Upon the expiration of the current license or within six (6) months (whichever occurs last), if the Fire Suppression Systems Company has not obtained a Certificate Holder, the State Fire Marshal shall terminate the Fire Suppression Systems Company's license.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-5.0 Persons Inspecting or Testing Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

5.1 All persons involved in the inspection and testing of water-based fire protection systems shall maintain current certification in the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level II - Inspection and Testing of Water-based Systems certification program or substantially similar and equivalent course of instruction, as determined by the State Fire Marshal, as a condition of obtaining or renewing a certificate, license, or permit pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6604(1)b.

5.1.1 It is incumbent on the applicant to provide all documentation and any other supporting material to substantiate a similar or equivalent certification program for consideration by the State Fire Marshal.

5.2 All persons involved in the inspection and testing of water-based fire protection systems shall complete sixteen (16) contact hours of continuing education or similar course of instruction during each biennial period of renewal.

5.2.1 Any and all continuing education requirements completed pursuant to §5.1 of this Chapter may be used to meet the continuing education requirements pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6604(1)c.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-6.0 Administration and Enforcement.

6.1 Whenever the State Fire Marshal shall have reason to believe that any licensed company or Certificate Holder has violated any provisions of this Chapter or rules or regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant thereto concerning fire suppression systems, he shall immediately notify the party of such violation. If the violation continues or is not corrected within five (5) working days of notice by the State Fire Marshal or if it constitutes an imminent hazard to life or property, then the State Fire Marshal shall issue and deliver to such company or individual an order to cease and desist further work associated with the suppression system until such time as the violation has been corrected and corrective measures have been accepted by the State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Marshal shall immediately issue and deliver an order to cease and desist to any company or individual identified as preparing technical documents, installing, inspecting, testing, and/or maintaining fire suppression systems without the necessary licenses and certificates as required by these Regulations. Such a cease and desist order shall forbid the continued work with the fire suppression systems within the State of Delaware until such time as the licensing and certification requirements of these Regulations are fully complied with.

6.2 Upon the issuance of the order, the party accused of such violation may require a review pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6608, et seq.

6.3 The continued violation of any provision of this Chapter or any rules or regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant hereto concerning fire suppression systems or failure or refusal to comply with any order to correct any violation or failure to obey any cease and desist order by any licensed company or Certificate Holder shall be cause for revocation of such license or certificate by the State Fire Marshal after he shall determine that the party is guilty of such violation.

6.4 Any order of suspension shall state the period of time of such suspension, which period shall not be less than thirty (30) days and shall not exceed one year from the date of the order.

6.6 In addition to the grounds set forth in any section herein, it shall be cause for revocation or suspension of a license or certificate after determining the party:

6.6.1 Has practiced any fraud, misrepresentation or deceit in obtaining or renewing a license or certificate;

6.6.2 Is guilty of gross negligence, incompetence or misconduct in the preparation of technical documents, installation, inspection, testing or maintenance of a fire suppression system;

6.6.3 Is guilty of a violation of the codes and regulations adopted by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission;

6.6.4 Has been found guilty of an unfair or deceptive trade practice;

6.6.5 Has failed to adequately train or control employees performing under the supervision of the Certificate Holder or Fire Suppression Systems Company;

6.6.6 Had any other license or certificate revoked by the State Fire Marshal;

6.6.7 Violated any of the conditions of the license or certificate;

6.6.8 Violated any other practice found to constitute a serious threat to the safety of person or property.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-7.0 Inspection of Technical Documents and Systems.

7.1 Technical documents, specifications and complete drawings shall be required to be submitted to the Office of the State Fire Marshal in accordance with 16 Del.C. Ch. 66 for all proposed fire suppression systems installations, additions or modifications.

7.2 The Office of the State Fire Marshal may require such other technical documents, schematic and other drawings as they may from time to time feel necessary to certify to the adequacy of a proposed fire suppression system.

7.3 Technical documents, specifications, and complete drawings shall be submitted to the Office of the State Fire Marshal and approved prior to the supply, installation, addition, or modification of the fire suppression system. These documents and/or plans shall show on each page thereof the name, address, telephone number, and license number of the company and the name, signature and certificate number of the Certificate Holder responsible for the submission, as well as such other information and data as the Office of the State Fire Marshal may require. For technical documents submitted by a Design Professional, each page shall bear the Design Professional’s seal and signature.

7.4 Fire suppression system technical documents, specifications and design drawings shall be unique and exclusive of all others including mechanical and plumbing drawings, except in the case of Class IV category occupancies.

7.5 The Office of the State Fire Marshal may perform such inspections of the premises as they feel may be necessary to assure proper installation, operation, inspection, testing and maintenance of the fire suppression system.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-8.0 Submission of Certificates of Inspection.

8.1 The licensed company is responsible to forward to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, on the prescribed form, a separate Certificate of Inspection, along with the appropriate fees, for all such fire suppression systems that the licensed company may inspect, test or maintain. This Certificate of Inspection, which must be submitted annually, shall verify that the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations standards and specifications regarding the inspection, testing or maintenance have been met and any deficiencies noted at the time of the annual inspection, testing or maintenance shall be noted, with corrective action, if any, taken.

8.1.1 Certificates of Inspection as called for in §8.1 of this Chapter for fire suppression systems, that are located in the jurisdiction of a Jurisdictional Assistant State Fire Marshal, shall be forwarded to the appropriate Jurisdictional Assistant State Fire Marshal’s Office by the licensed company along with the appropriate fees, if applicable.

8.2 A separate Certificate of Inspection shall be required for each fire suppression system. A separate fire suppression system consists of a series of sprinkler or like nozzles connected to a piping system which are controlled by a main control valve and are designed and installed to function as one system.

8.3 The Office of the State Fire Marshal shall establish the schedule for each Fire Suppression Systems Company to forward the required Certificate of Inspection.

8.4 An Annual Certificate of Inspection shall be submitted to the Office of the State Fire Marshal within 30 days of the date of the Annual Inspection.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-9.0 Fees.

9.1.1 Fees as called for in §8.1 of this Chapter for fire suppression systems, that are located in the jurisdiction of the Jurisdictional Assistant State Fire Marshals, shall be due and payable to the appropriate Jurisdictional Assistant State Fire Marshal’s office, if applicable.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-10.0 Compliance

The failure of the licensed company to comply with the provisions of this section shall constitute a violation of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations.

Chapter 6 Licensing Regulations for Fire Alarm Signaling System In-House Licensee's

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-1.0 General.

1.1 Purpose. To establish minimum requirements for the licensing of companies, who limit their activities to wholly owned systems or to systems that are proprietary to their individual and particular buildings, complexes, etc., to inspect, and/or perform the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Service for such fire alarm signaling systems.

1.2 Scope. This Chapter addresses the criteria for a Fire Alarm Signaling Systems In-House Licensee to acquire a license and to certify individuals to inspect, and/or perform the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Service for wholly owned or proprietary fire alarm signaling systems.

1.3 Application. The application of this Chapter pertains to the companies, who will be licensed, and to the individuals, who shall be certified to inspect, and/or perform the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Service for wholly owned or proprietary fire alarm signaling systems.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-2.0 Definitions.

“Fire Alarm Signaling System”. Shall mean any signaling system which is designed to detect the existence of a fire, and any signaling 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. It is further defined that a separate fire alarm signaling system consists of a control unit, initiating circuits, signaling circuits, primary and secondary power supplies and is designed and installed to function as one system.

“Fire Alarm Signaling Systems In-House Licensee (In-House Licensee)”. Where used in this Chapter, shall mean any individual, group thereof, any partnership, group, organization, company, corporation, or any other entity, which performs any of the functions related to inspecting, testing or maintaining fire alarm signaling systems, or a portion thereof, who limits their practice or function to fire alarm signaling systems, wholly owned or proprietary to their individual and particular buildings, complexes, etc.

“Full Time Employee”. Shall mean any employee working a minimum of thirty hours per week, averaged over a period of one year, who regularly receives a compensation from the In-House Licensee, and receives a W-2 form annually from the In-House Licensee.

“Inspection”. A visual examination of a fire alarm signaling system or a portion thereof to verify that it appears to be in operating condition and is free from physical damage.

“Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Service”. A service program provided by a qualified contractor or owner's representative in which all components unique to the property's systems are inspected and tested at the required times and necessary maintenance is provided. This program includes logging and retention of relevant records. It is permissible under this definition to replace, in kind, individual initiating devices, indicating appliances or supervisory devices when, for any reason, they become undependable or inoperative.

“Install/Installation”. Shall mean the initial placement of all system components or equipment; or the extension, modification or alteration of system components or equipment after the initial placement. It shall further mean the installation and mounting of signaling system devices, conduit, wiring, back and junction boxes. This definition shall be further interpreted to mean that any movement or placement of system components or equipment, must be preceded by submission of technical documents for review and approval by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, submitted by a company licensed or an individual certified to do so under Regulation 703, Chapter 4, and that the installation testing and the acceptance test are the responsibility of the licensed company or certified individual, who has submitted such technical documents.

“Installation Testing”. Shall mean that testing which is required by the National Fire Protection Association's National Fire Codes, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, during the initial installation of a fire alarm signaling system. Installation testing shall include, but not be limited to:

(a) Stray Voltages. Verify that stray (unwanted) voltages that could constitute a hazard or prevent proper system operation do not exist between the installation conductors and ground or between installation conductors.

(b) Ground Faults. All installation conductors other than those intentionally and permanently grounded should be tested for isolation from ground using an insulation testing device that will not damage connected equipment.

(c) Short Circuit Faults. All installation conductors other than those intentionally connected together should be tested for conductor-to-conductor isolation using an insulation testing device. These same circuits should be tested conductor-to-ground, also.

(d) Loop Resistance. With each initiating and indicating circuit installation conductor pair short-circuited at the far end, measure and record the resistance of each circuit. Verify that the loop resistance does not exceed the manufacturer's specified limits.

“Preparing Technical Documents”. Shall mean the preparation of detailed fire alarm signaling system drawings, calculations and specifications for installation in accordance with the applicable codes, statutes and regulations adopted by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission. It is further defined to mean that the technical documents, specifications and design drawings referred to in this section are the documents which shall be submitted to the Office of the State Fire Marshal for review and approval.

“Proprietary”. Where used in this Chapter, shall mean any fire alarm signaling system that is in the care, custody or control of the In-House Licensee. The word proprietary, where used in this Chapter, does not apply to the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, proprietary type systems.

“Responsible Charge”. Shall mean the individual, who is responsible to ensure that all of the requirements of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations are complied with in the application of those standards and specifications to fire alarm signaling systems. The person, or persons, of responsible charge shall be accountable for each phase of activities with respect to fire alarm signaling systems, when such activities constitute an element of their particular Class of Certificate.

“Testing". A procedure to determine the status of a system as intended by conducting periodic physical checks on fire alarm signaling systems. These tests follow up on the original acceptance tests at intervals specified in the National Protection Associations National Fire Codes, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, which addresses the systems detailed under this Chapter.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-3.0 Licenses.

3.1 License Required.

3.1.1 Every In-House Licensee operating in the State of Delaware shall obtain a license issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.1.2 The application for such license shall be in accordance with the provisions of §3.2 of this Chapter of this Regulation.

3.1.3 All licenses issued under this section shall be valid for one year and renewed annually by the license holder on a form provided by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.1.4 The license year period shall expire on a date as scheduled by the State Fire Marshal, pursuant to the provisions of 16 Del.C. §6612(5)(l)5.

3.2 Licensure Requirements.

3.2.1 Application and Fees. The In-House Licensee shall make application to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, meet the requirements of this Chapter and pay the required fees.

3.2.2 Address. A specific current business address shall be maintained by each In-House Licensee. The In-House Licensee shall notify the Office of the State Fire Marshal, in writing, within fourteen (14) days of any change of address.

3.2.3 Certificate Holder. Each In-House Licensee shall have a CERTIFICATE HOLDER, who shall be in a position of RESPONSIBLE CHARGE, with the In-House Licensee. This person or persons shall pass an examination on and become certified in the categories pertaining to the activities of the In-House Licensee.

3.2.4 Delaware Business License. The In-House Licensee shall hold a current Delaware Business License as defined in 30 Del.C. §2301, and must be qualified to do business in the State of Delaware and must be registered with the Secretary of State. A copy of the current Delaware Business License shall be submitted at the time of application for a license and upon each subsequent renewal request.

3.3 Licensure Limitations.

3.3.1 The In-House Licensee shall be limited to performing testing, inspection, and maintenance functions only to those types of fire alarm signaling systems for which the Certificate Holder has been certified.

3.3.2 If the Certificate Holder and the In-House Licensee, terminate their relationship, the Certificate Holder and the In-House Licensee, each must notify the Office of the State Fire Marshal, in writing, within five (5) business days.

3.4 Insurance Required.

3.4.1 The State Fire Marshal shall not issue a license under this Chapter unless:

3.4.1.1 The In-House Licensee files with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, proof of liability insurance of not less than $250,000 per person minimum and $500,000 per accident minimum.

3.4.1.2 The In-House Licensee must file proof of State of Delaware Workers’ Compensation Insurance in accordance with 19 Del.C. Ch. 23 - Workers' Compensation. Any company, business, or person(s) claiming an exemption from Workers' Compensation laws of this State shall provide proof in the form of a written correspondence to the Office of the State Fire Marshal that the company, business, or person(s) is not required by the laws of this State to maintain Workers' Compensation coverage.

3.4.1.3 For In-House Licensees that are self-insured, an affidavit to that fact must be filed with the Office of the State Fire Marshal stating the conditions for self-insurance.

3.4.2 Any insurance required by this section must be in the form of a Certificate of Insurance executed by an insurer authorized to do business in this State.

3.4.3 Insurance Certificates filed with the Office of the State Fire Marshal under this section shall remain current and in force until the insurer has terminated future liability by a ten (10) day notice to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.4.4 Failure to maintain the required insurance constitutes grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-4.0 Certification.

4.1 Certificate Holder.

4.1.1 A Certificate Holder is the individual who has met the requirements of this Chapter and has been granted a Certificate under the appropriate classification for this Chapter. This person shall be the individual of RESPONSIBLE CHARGE, as defined in these Regulations.

4.1.2 The Certificate Holder is the person in RESPONSIBLE CHARGE of ensuring that the required Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Services, for which they have been certified, have been performed in accordance with the standards and specifications of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations.

4.1.3 All Certificates issued under this section shall be valid for one year and renewed annually on a form provided by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

4.1.4 The Certificate year period shall expire on a date as scheduled by the State Fire Marshal, pursuant to the provisions of 16 Del.C. §6612(5)(l)5.

4.2 Classification of Certificates.

4.2.1 Class VIII: Limited to Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Service of wholly owned or proprietary fire alarm signaling systems in accordance with the PURPOSE, SCOPE AND APPLICATION; AND DEFINITIONS, for the periodic and annual inspection, testing, or maintenance requirements of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations. This class of certificate is reserved for those In-House Licensees as defined in §2.0 of this Chapter.

4.3 Qualifications for a Certificate Holder.

4.3.1 To qualify as a Certificate Holder, an individual shall:

4.3.1.1 Be a resident of the United States of America or be entitled to work in the United States of America and be at least 18 years of age;

4.3.1.2 Apply to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, meet the requirements as set forth in this Chapter and pay the required fees as listed in these Regulations.

4.3.1.3 Be a full time employee, as defined herein, of the In-House Licensee, and be in Responsible Charge of the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Service of the fire alarm signaling systems.

4.3.1.4 Have passed an examination prescribed by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission or an equivalent examination approved by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission. Any examination that has been passed as prescribed by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission must have been completed within five (5) years of the application date or, when an individual submits such examination results for the Commission's review and acceptance.

4.3.1.5 For the purposes of this Chapter, a Registered Delaware Professional Engineer shall be recognized as a Certificate Holder without further qualification.

4.4 Limitations.

4.4.1 A Certificate Holder may only be in a position of RESPONSIBLE CHARGE for the functions for which they have been certified.

4.4.2 The authority of the Certificate Holder on behalf of the In-House Licensee shall cease immediately upon separation from the In-House Licensee.

4.4.3 The In-House Licensee and the Certificate Holder, each must notify the Office of the State Fire Marshal, in writing, within five business days after the separation.

4.4.4 Upon separation of the Certificate Holder from the In-House Licensee, the Certificate Holder must be replaced within six (6) months. Existing work in progress which has been submitted, reviewed and approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal may continue, but new work may not commence and inspection work may not be conducted until a Certificate Holder is hired.

4.4.5 Upon expiration of the current license or within six (6) months (whichever occurs last), if the In-House Licensee has not obtained a Certificate Holder, the State Fire Marshal shall terminate the In-House Licensee's license.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-5.0 (Reserved)

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-6.0 Administration and Enforcement.

6.1 Whenever the State Fire Marshal shall have reason to believe that any In-House Licensee or Certificate Holder has violated any provisions of this Chapter or rules or regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant thereto concerning fire alarm signaling systems, shall immediately notify the party of such violation. If the violation continues or is not corrected within five (5) working days of notice by the State Fire Marshal, or if it constitutes an imminent hazard to life or property, then the State Fire Marshal shall issue and deliver to such Licensee or individual, an order to cease and desist further work associated with the fire alarm signaling system until such time as the violation has been corrected and corrective measures have been accepted by the State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Marshal shall immediately issue and deliver an order to cease and desist to any Licensee or individual identified as preparing technical documents, installing, inspecting, testing or maintaining fire alarm signaling systems without the necessary licenses and certificates as required by these Regulations. Such a cease and desist order shall forbid the continued work with the fire alarm signaling systems within the State of Delaware until such time as the licensing and certification requirements of these Regulations are fully complied with.

6.2 Upon the issuance of the order, the party accused of such violation may require a review pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6608, et seq.

6.3 The continued violation of any provision of this Chapter or any rules or regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant hereto concerning fire alarm signaling systems or failure or refusal to comply with any order to correct any violation or failure to obey an cease and desist order by any In-House Licensee or Certificate Holder shall be cause for revocation or suspension of such license or certificate by the State Fire Marshal after he shall determine that the party is guilty of such violation.

6.4 Any order of suspension shall state the period of such suspension, which period shall not be less than thirty (30) days and shall not exceed one year from the date of order.

6.5 An order of revocation may be entered for a period not exceeding two (2) years. Such an order shall affect the revocation of the license and/or certificate then held by said Licensee or individual. During such time no license or certificate shall be issued to said Licensee or individual. Any such license or certificate shall be invalid, void and of no effect.

6.6 In addition to the grounds set forth in any section herein, it shall be cause for revocation or suspension of a license or certificate after determining the party:

6.6.1 Has practiced any fraud, misrepresentation or deceit in obtaining or renewing a license or certificate;

6.6.2 Is guilty of gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in inspection, testing or maintenance of a fire alarm signaling system;

6.6.3 Is guilty of a violation of the codes and regulations adopted by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission;

6.6.4 Has been found guilty of an unfair or deceptive trade practice;

6.6.5 Has failed to adequately train or control employees performing under the responsible charge of the Certificate Holder or In-House Licensee;

6.6.6 Had any other license or certificate revoked by the State Fire Marshal;

6.6.7 Violated any of the conditions of the license or certificate;

6.6.8 Violated any practice found to constitute a serious threat to the safety of person or property.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-7.0 Inspection of Technical Documents and Systems.

7.1 Technical documents, specifications and complete drawings shall be required to be submitted to the Office of the State Fire Marshal in accordance with 16 Del.C. Ch. 66 for all proposed fire alarm signaling system installations, additions and modifications. These documents shall be submitted by a company licensed in accordance with Regulation 703, Chapter 4.

7.3 Technical documents, specifications, and complete drawings shall be submitted, by a company licensed in accordance with Regulation 703, Chapter 4, to the Office of the State Fire Marshal and approved prior to the supply, installation, addition, or modification of the fire alarm signaling system. These documents and/or plans shall show on each page thereof the name, address, telephone number, and license number of the company and the name, signature and certificate number of the Certificate Holder responsible for the submission, as well as such other information and data as the Office of the State Fire Marshal may require. For technical documents submitted by a Design Professional, each page shall bear the Design Professional’s seal and signature.

7.4 Fire alarm signaling system technical documents, specifications and design drawings shall be unique and exclusive of all others, including electrical documents.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-8.0 Submission of Certificates of Inspection.

8.1 The In-House licensed company is responsible to forward to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, on the prescribed form, a separate Certificate of Inspection, along with the appropriate fees, for each fire alarm signaling system that the In-House licensed company may inspect, test or maintain. This Certificate of Inspection, which must be submitted annually, shall verify that the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations standards and specifications regarding the inspection, testing or maintenance have been met and any deficiencies noted at the time of the annual inspection, testing or maintenance shall be noted, with corrective action, if any, taken.

8.1.1 Certificates of Inspection as called for in §8.1 of this Chapter for fire alarm signaling systems that are located in the jurisdiction of a Jurisdictional Assistant State Fire Marshal, shall be forwarded to the appropriate Jurisdictional Assistant State Fire Marshal’s Office by the licensed company along with the appropriate fees, if applicable.

8.3 The Office of the State Fire Marshal shall establish the schedule for each In-House Licensee to forward the required Certificates of Inspection.

8.4 An Annual Certificate of Inspection shall be submitted to the Office of the State Fire Marshal within 30 days of the date of the Annual Inspection.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-9.0 Fees.

9.1.1 Fees as called for in §8.1 of this Chapter for fire alarm signaling systems, that are located in the jurisdiction of a Jurisdictional Assistant State Fire Marshal, shall be due and payable to the appropriate Jurisdictional Assistant State Fire Marshal’s office, if applicable.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-10.0 Compliance

The failure of the licensed company to comply with the provisions of this section shall constitute a violation of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations.

Chapter 7 Licensing Regulations for Fire Suppression System In-House Licensee's

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-1.0 General.

1.1 Purpose. To establish minimum requirements for the licensing of companies, who limit their activities to wholly owned systems or to systems that are proprietary to their individual and particular buildings, complexes, etc., to inspect and/or perform the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Service, for such fire suppression systems.

1.2 Scope. This Chapter addresses the criteria for a Fire Suppression Systems In-House Licensee to acquire a license and to certify individuals to inspect and/or perform the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Service, for wholly owned or proprietary fire suppression systems.

1.3 Application. The application of this Chapter pertains to the companies, who will be licensed, and to the individuals, who shall be certified to inspect and/or perform the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Service, for wholly owned or proprietary fire suppression systems.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-2.0 Definitions.

“Fire Suppression Systems In-House Licensee (In-House Licensee)”. Where used in this Chapter, shall mean any individual, group thereof, any partnership, group, organization, company, corporation, or any other entity which performs any of the functions related to inspecting, testing or maintaining fire suppression systems or any portion thereof, who limits their practice or function to fire suppression systems wholly owned or proprietary to their individual and particular buildings, complexes, etc.

“Full Time Employee”. Shall mean any employee working a minimum of thirty hours per week, averaged over a period of one year, who regularly receives a compensation from the In-House Licensee and receives a W-2 form annually from the In-House Licensee.

“Inspection”. A visual examination of a fire suppression system or a portion thereof to verify that it appears to be in operating condition and is free from physical damage.

“Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Service”. A service program provided by a qualified contractor or owner's representative in which all components unique to the property's systems are inspected and tested at the required times and necessary maintenance is provided. This program includes logging and retention of relevant records. It is permissible under this definition to replace, in kind, individual suppression devices or components when, for any reason, they become undependable or inoperative.

“Installing/Installation”. Shall mean the initial placement of all system components or equipment; or the extension, modification or alteration of system components or equipment after the initial placement. This definition shall be further interpreted to mean that any movement or placement of system components or equipment, must be preceded by submission of technical documents for review and approval by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, submitted by a company licensed or an individual certified to do so under Regulation 703, Chapter 5, and that the installation testing and acceptance tests are the responsibility of the licensed company or certified individual, who has submitted such technical documents.

“Preparing Technical Documents”. Shall mean the preparation of detailed fire suppression system drawings, calculations, and specifications for installation in accordance with the applicable codes, statutes and regulations adopted by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission. It is further defined to mean that the technical documents, specifications and design drawings referred to in this section are the documents which shall be submitted to the Office of the State Fire Marshal for review and approval.

“Proprietary”. Where used in this Chapter shall mean any fire suppression system in the care, custody or control of the In-House Licensee.

“Responsible Charge”. Shall mean the individual, who is responsible to ensure that all of the requirements of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations are complied with in the application of those standards and specifications to fire suppression systems. The person, or persons, of responsible charge shall be accountable for each phase of activities with respect to fire suppression systems when such activities constitute an element of their particular Class of Certificate.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-3.0 Licenses.

3.1 License Required.

3.1.1 Every In-House Licensee operating in the State of Delaware shall obtain a license issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.1.2 The application for such license shall be in accordance with the provisions of §3.2 of this Chapter.

3.1.3 All licenses issued under this section shall be valid for one year and renewed annually by the license holder on a form provided by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.1.4 The license year period shall expire on a date as scheduled by the State Fire Marshal, pursuant to the provisions of 16 Del.C. §6612(5)(l)5.

3.2 Licensure Requirements.

3.2.1 Application and Fees. The In-House Licensee shall make application to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, meet the requirements of this Regulation and pay the required fees.

3.3 Licensure Limitations.

3.3.1 The In-House Licensee shall be limited to performing testing, inspection, and maintenance functions related only to those types of activities for which the Certificate Holder has been certified.

3.3.2 If the Certificate Holder and the In-House Licensee terminate their relationship, the Certificate Holder and the In-House Licensee, each must notify the Office of the State Fire Marshal, in writing, within five (5) business days of the termination.

3.4 Insurance Required.

3.4.1 The State Fire Marshal shall not issue a license under these Regulations unless:

3.4.1.1 The In-House Licensee files with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, proof of liability insurance coverage of not less than $250,000 per person minimum and $500,000 per accident minimum;

3.4.1.2 The In-House Licensee must file proof of State of Delaware Worker's Compensation Insurance in accordance with 19 Del.C. Ch. 23 - Workers' Compensation. Any company, business, or person(s) claiming an exemption from Workers' Compensation laws of this State shall provide proof in the form of a written correspondence to the Office of the State Fire Marshal that the company, business, or person(s) is not required by the laws of this State to maintain Workers' Compensation coverage;

3.4.1.3 For In-House Licensees that are self-insured, an affidavit to that fact must be filed with the Office of the State Fire Marshal stating the conditions for self-insurance.

3.4.2 Any insurance required by this section must be in the form of a Certificate of Insurance executed by an insurer authorized to do business in this State.

3.4.3 Insurance Certificates filed with the Office of the State Fire Marshal under this section shall remain current and in force until the insurer has terminated future liability by a ten (10) day notice to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.4.4 Failure to maintain the required insurance constitutes grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of a license by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-4.0 Certification.

4.1 Certificate Holder.

4.1.2 The Certificate Holder is the person in RESPONSIBLE CHARGE of ensuring that the required Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Services for which they have been certified, have been performed in accordance with the specifications and standards of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations.

4.1.3 All Certificates issued under this section shall be valid for one year and renewed annually on a form provided by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

4.1.4 The Certificate year period shall expire on a date as scheduled by the State Fire Marshal, pursuant to the provisions of 16 Del.C. §6612(5)(l)5.

4.1.5 The Office of the State Fire Marshal has the authority to require all Certificate Holders to submit to a re-certification or continuing education process at a frequency set, as a minimum, of five (5) years. The re-certification or continuing education cannot occur more frequently than every five (5) years.

4.2 Classification of Certificates.

4.2.1 Class VIII: Limited to In-House Fire Suppression Systems.

4.3 Qualifications for a Certificate Holder.

4.3.1 To qualify as a Certificate Holder, an individual shall:

4.3.1.1 Be a resident of the United States of America or be entitled to work in the United States of America and be at least 18 years of age;

4.3.1.2 Apply to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, meet the requirements as set in this Chapter and pay the required fees as listed in these Regulations.

4.3.1.3 Be a full time employee, as defined herein, of the In-House Licensee, and be in Responsible Charge of the inspection, testing or maintenance of the fire suppression systems;

4.3.1.4 Have passed an examination prescribed by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission or an equivalent examination approved by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission. Any examination that has been passed as prescribed by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission must have been completed within five (5) years of the application date or, when an individual submits such examination results for the Commission's review and acceptance.

4.3.1.5 For the purposes of this Chapter, a Registered Delaware Professional Engineer shall be recognized as a Certificate Holder without further qualification.

4.4 Limitations.

4.4.1 A Certificate Holder may only be in a position of RESPONSIBLE CHARGE for the functions for which they have been certified.

4.4.2 The authority of the Certificate Holder on behalf of the In-House Licensee shall cease immediately upon separation from the In-House Licensee.

4.4.3 The In-House Licensee and the Certificate Holder, each must notify the Office of the State Fire Marshal, in writing, within five (5) business days after the separation.

4.4.5 Upon the expiration of the current license or within six (6) months (whichever occurs last), if the In-House Licensee has not obtained a Certificate Holder, the State Fire Marshal shall terminate the In-House Licensee's license.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-5.0 Persons Inspecting or Testing Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

5.2.1 Any and all continuing education requirements completed pursuant to §5.1 of this Chapter may be used to meet the continuing education requirements pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6603(c).

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-6.0 Administration And Enforcement.

6.1 Whenever the State Fire Marshal shall have reason to believe that any In-House Licensee or Certificate Holder has violated any provisions of this Chapter or rules or regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant thereto concerning fire suppression systems, he shall immediately notify the party of such violation. If the violation continues or is not corrected within five (5) working days of notice by the State Fire Marshal or if it constitutes an imminent hazard to life or property, then the State Fire Marshal shall issue and deliver to such Licensee or individual an order to cease and desist further work associated with the fire suppression system until such time as the violation has been corrected and corrective measures have been accepted by the State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Marshal shall immediately issue and deliver an order to cease and desist to any Licensee or individual identified as preparing technical documents, installing, inspecting, testing, and/or maintaining fire suppression systems without the necessary licenses and certificates as required by these Regulations. Such a cease and desist order shall forbid the continued work with the fire suppression systems within the State of Delaware until such time as the licensing and certification requirements of these Regulations are fully complied with.

6.2 Upon the issuance of the order, the party accused of such violation may require a review pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6608, et seq.

6.3 The continued violation of any provision of this Chapter or any rules or regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant hereto concerning fire suppression systems or failure or refusal to comply with any order to correct any violation or failure to obey any cease and desist order by any In-House Licensee or Certificate Holder shall be cause for revocation of such license or certificate by the State Fire Marshal after he shall determine that the party is guilty of such violation.

6.4 Any order of suspension shall state the period of time of such suspension, which period shall not be less than thirty (30) days and shall not exceed one year from the date of the order.

6.6 In addition to the grounds set forth in any section herein, it shall be cause for revocation or suspension of a license or certificate after determining the party:

6.6.1 Has practiced any fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit in obtaining or renewing a license or certificate;

6.6.2 Is guilty of gross negligence, incompetence or misconduct in inspection, testing or maintenance of a fire suppression system;

6.6.3 Is guilty of a violation of the codes and regulations adopted by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission;

6.6.4 Has been found guilty of an unfair or deceptive trade practice;

6.6.5 Has failed to adequately train or control employees performing under the supervision of the Certificate Holder or In-House Licensee;

6.6.6 Had any other license or certificate revoked by the State Fire Marshal;

6.6.7 Violated any of the conditions of the license or certificate;

6.6.8 Violated any other practice found to constitute a serious threat to the safety of person or property.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-7.0 Inspection of Technical Documents and Systems.

7.3 Technical documents, specifications, and complete drawings shall be submitted, by a company licensed in accordance with Regulation 703, Chapter 5, to the Office of the State Fire Marshal and approved prior to the supply, installation, addition, or modification of the fire suppression system. These documents and/or plans shall show on each page thereof the name, address, telephone number, and license number of the company and the name, signature and certificate number of the Certificate Holder responsible for the submission, as well as such other information and data as the Office of the State Fire Marshal may require. For technical documents submitted by a Design Professional, each page shall bear the Design Professional’s seal and signature.

7.4 Fire suppression system technical documents, specifications and design drawings shall be unique and exclusive of all others.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-8.0 Submission of Certificates of Inspection.

8.1 The In-House licensed company is responsible to forward to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, on the prescribed form, a separate Certificate of Inspection, along with the appropriate fees, for each fire suppression system that the In-House licensed company may inspect, test or maintain. This Certificate of Inspection, which must be submitted annually, shall verify that the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations standards and specifications regarding the inspection, testing or maintenance have been met and any deficiencies noted at the time of the annual inspection, testing or maintenance shall be noted, with corrective action, if any, taken.

8.1.1 Certificates of Inspection as called for in §8.1 of this Chapter for fire suppression systems that are located in the jurisdiction of a Jurisdictional Assistant State Fire Marshal, shall be forwarded to the appropriate Jurisdictional Assistant State Fire Marshal’s office by the licensed company along with the appropriate fees, if applicable.

8.3 The Office of the State Fire Marshal shall establish the schedule for each In-House Licensee to forward the required Certificates of Inspection.

8.4 An Annual Certificate of Inspection shall be submitted to the Office of the State Fire Marshal within 30 days of the date of the Annual Inspection.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-9.0 Fees.

9.1.1 Fees as called for in §8.1 of this Chapter for fire suppression systems, that are located in the jurisdiction of a Jurisdictional Assistant State Fire Marshal, shall be due and payable to the appropriate Jurisdictional Assistant State Fire Marshal’s office, if applicable.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-10.0 Compliance

The failure of the licensed company to comply with the provisions of this section shall constitute a violation of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations.

Chapter 8 Licensing and Reporting Requirements for Central Station and Remote Station Services

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-1.0 General.

1.1 Purpose. To establish minimum requirements for the licensing of companies, firms, and individuals who offer for sale, sell, contract for, or lease or provide central station or remote station services for fire protection systems; to establish minimum requirements for the reporting, identification, and designation of protected properties with central station or remote station services, in order to provide to all emergency services an identifiable location that will provide accurate and direct location and/or direction at the time emergency services are needed at the protected property location.

1.2 Scope. In addition to the nationally recognized codes and standards as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, this Regulation establishes minimum requirements for the licensing and reporting requirements for central station and remote station services, fire protection monitoring services, and individuals, firms, organizations, or businesses by any other name which monitor any fire alarm signaling system, fire suppression system, or any fire protection system with an objective of receiving alarms from protected properties and then transmitting the alarm to a fire dispatch center or fire department.

1.3 Application. The licensing requirements of this Chapter apply to all companies, firms, or individuals who offer for sale, sell or provide central station or remote station services to protected properties. The reporting requirements of this Chapter apply to central station, remote station, or monitoring station services for protected properties that do not have an identifiable, permanent building number or street address.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-2.0 Definitions.

“Central Station Service”. The use of a system or group of systems in which the operations of circuits and devices at a protected property are signaled to, recorded in, and supervised from a listed central station having competent and experienced operators who, upon receipt of a signal, take such action as required by this code. Related activities at the protected property such as equipment installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and runner service are the responsibility of the central station or a listed fire alarm service-local company. Central station services are controlled and operated by a person, firm, or corporation whose business is the furnishing of such contracted services or whose properties are the protected premises.

“Fire Protection System”. A system including systems, devices, and equipment to detect a fire, actuate an alarm or suppress fire or any combination thereof.

“Licensed Fire Protection Systems Company (Vendor)”. Shall mean any individual, group thereof, any partnership, group, organization, company, corporation, or any other entity, which performs any of the functions related to preparing technical documents, installing either in whole or in part, inspecting, testing or maintaining fire protection systems or any portion thereof, who advertise their services or profess to engage in the activities detailed in Regulation 703, Chapters 4 and 5, as a business, in or for a contractual consideration or charge a fee for the activities detailed, herein.

“Protected Property”. A location, building, structure, process, or hazard that is provided with a fire protection system or systems that is connected to a central station or remote station service, the function of which is to monitor the fire protection system and transmit an alarm, that is to be forwarded to an emergency dispatch center or to a fire department for response of emergency services. For purposes of this Chapter, protected properties shall be those that do not have an identifiable, permanent building number or street address.

“Remote Station Fire Alarm System”. A system installed in accordance with this Regulation and the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, to transmit alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals from one or more protected premises to a remote location at which appropriate action is taken.

“Systems Monitoring Service”. Services provided by any individual, firm, organization, or business which monitor any fire protection systems for the purpose of receiving notification of trouble, supervisory, and alarm conditions of the fire protection system.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-3.0 Licenses.

3.1 License Required.

3.1.1 Every central station, remote station, and systems monitoring company or services offering for sale, selling, contracting for, or leasing or providing such services within the State of Delaware shall obtain a license from the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.1.2 The application for such license shall be in accordance with §3.2 of this Chapter.

3.1.3 All licenses issued under this section shall be valid for one year and renewed annually by the license holder on a form provided by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.1.4 The license year period shall expire on a date as scheduled by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, pursuant to the provisions of 16 Del.C. §6612(5)(l)5.

3.2 Licensure Requirements.

3.2.1 Application And Fees. The central station, remote station, and systems monitoring services or companies shall make application to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, meet the requirements of this Chapter, and pay the required fees.

3.2.2 Address. A specific, current business address shall be maintained by each licensee. The licensee shall notify the Office of the State Fire Marshal, in writing, within fourteen (14) days of any change of address.

3.2.3 Resident Agent. Each licensee shall file with the Office of the State Fire Marshal the name, address, and telephone number of a resident agent within the State of Delaware authorized to act on behalf of and in the interest of the licensee.

3.2.4 Delaware Business License. Each licensee must hold a current Delaware Business License as defined in 30 Del.C. §2301, and must be qualified to do business in the State of Delaware. The Delaware Business License Number shall be submitted at the time of application for a license and upon each subsequent renewal request.

3.3 Specific Licensing Requirements for Central Station Services and Remote Station Services.

3.3.1 Applicants for licensure as a central station service shall submit, with the application for licensure and all applications for a renewal of a license, a valid copy of the listing as a central station from the listing organization.

3.3.2 Applicants for a central station or remote station license must meet the requirements for such service as found in the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, as adopted and/or modified by this Chapter.

3.4 Insurance Required.

3.4.1 The State Fire Marshal shall not issue a license under this Chapter unless the licensee files with the Office of the State Fire Marshal proof of liability insurance coverage of not less than $250,000 per person minimum and $500,000 per accident minimum.

3.4.2 Any insurance required by this section must be in the form of a Certificate of Insurance executed by an insurer authorized to do business in this State.

3.4.3 Insurance Certificates filed with the Office of the State Fire Marshal under this section shall remain current and in force until the insurer has terminated future liability by a ten (10) day notice to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.4.4 Failure to maintain the required insurance constitutes grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license by the State Fire Marshal.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-4.0 Records Required and Reporting.

4.1 Records Required.

4.1.1 All licensees must maintain in their alarm receiving location and must provide the appropriate fire dispatch center and jurisdictional fire department the following records:

4.1.1.1 Name, physical address, and phone number of the protected property; and

4.1.1.2 The type of fire protection system(s) at the protected property; and

4.1.1.3 Specific directions to the protected property from the jurisdictional fire department; and

4.1.1.4 The name and phone number of the licensee from which alarms are received; and

4.1.1.5 The name and phone number of a third party to be contacted, selected by the protected property owner, to be notified in the absence of the owner when an alarm is received from a protected property.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-5.0 Administration And Enforcement.

5.1 Whenever the State Fire Marshal shall have reason to believe that any licensee has violated any provisions of this Chapter or rules or regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant thereto concerning central station and remote station services, he shall immediately notify the party of such violation. If the violation continues or is not corrected within five (5) working days of notice by the State Fire Marshal, or if it constitutes an imminent hazard to life or property, then the State Fire Marshal shall issue and deliver to such licensee, an order to cease and desist further work associated with the central station and remote station services until such time as the violation has been corrected and corrective measures have been accepted by the State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Marshal shall immediately issue and deliver an order to cease and desist to any licensee who offers for sale, sell or provide central station or remote station services for fire protection systems without the necessary licenses and certificates as required by these Regulations. Such a cease and desist order shall forbid the continued work with central station and remote station services within the State of Delaware until such time as the licensing and certification requirements of these Regulations are fully complied with.

5.2 Upon the issuance of the order, the party accused of such violation may require a review pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6608, et seq.

5.3 The continued violation of any provision of this Chapter or any rules or regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant hereto concerning central station and remote station services or failure or refusal to comply with any order to correct any violation or failure to obey any cease and desist order by any licensee shall be cause for revocation or suspension of such license or certificate by the State Fire Marshal after he shall determine that the party is guilty of such violation.

5.4 Any order of suspension shall state the period of time of such suspension, which period shall be not less than thirty (30) days and shall not exceed one year from the date of such order.

5.5 An order of revocation may be entered for a period not exceeding two (2) years. Such an order shall affect the revocation of the license and/or certificate then held by said licensee. During such time no license or certificate shall be issued to said licensee. Any such license or certificate shall be invalid, void and of no effect.

5.6 In addition to the grounds set forth in any section herein, it shall be cause for revocation or suspension of a license or certificate after determining the licensee:

5.6.1 Has practiced any fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit in obtaining or renewing a license or certificate;

5.6.2 Is guilty of gross negligence, incompetence or misconduct in providing the services of central station and remote station services;

5.6.3 Is guilty of a violation of the codes and regulations adopted by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission;

5.6.4 Has been found guilty of an unfair or deceptive trade practice;

5.6.5 Has failed to adequately train or control employees performing under licensee of the central station and remote station services;

5.6.6 Had any other license or certificate revoked or suspended by the State Fire Marshal;

5.6.7 Violated any of the conditions of the license or certificate;

5.6.8 Violated any other practice found to constitute a serious threat to the safety of person or property.

5.7 Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the State Fire Marshal with respect to the provisions of this Chapter may file an appeal to the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6608 and in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations.

History

16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
4 DE Reg. 1237 (02/01/01)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 77 (07/01/21)

704 Hazardous Processes and Operations

1 Del. Admin. Code § 704 Hazardous Processes and Operations

Chapter 1 Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarettes

This Chapter Has Been Reserved.

Chapter 2 Application for Permit for Public Display of Fireworks

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 704-1.0 Scope

1.1 This Regulation is intended to be supplemental in nature to 16 Del.C. Ch. 69.

1.1.1 Pursuant to 16 Del.C. Ch. 69, no person shall store, sell, offer or expose for sale, or have in possession with intent to sell or to use, discharge or cause to be discharged, ignited, fired or otherwise set in action within this State, any fireworks, firecrackers, rockets, sparklers, torpedoes, Roman candles, fire balloons or other fireworks or substances of any combination whatsoever designed or intended for pyrotechnic display except as otherwise provided for in this Regulation.

1.1.2 This Regulation provides the necessary means for the State Fire Marshal to carry out the requirements of 16 Del.C. Ch. 69 with regards to the location of a public fireworks display; the competency of a person or persons who will set-up, handle, ignite, light, or otherwise handle the fireworks; and storage and handling of the fireworks, prior to the actual display, for the safety of those at, in, or near the display area and the protection of properties in the general area of the display.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 704-2.0 Application for Permit for Public Display of Fireworks

2.1 Any association or company desiring to hold a public display of fireworks may apply to the State Fire Marshal for a permit to hold such a display if application is made 30 days prior to the date of holding such a display. [16 Del.C. §6903 (a)]

2.2 Such application for a permit for a public display of fireworks shall set forth:

2.2.1 The name and address of the organization sponsoring the display;

2.2.2 The name, address and telephone number of an individual from the sponsoring organization who will be the contact person for the Office of the State Fire Marshal;

2.2.3 The name, address, phone number, and State Fire Marshal license number of the person in charge of firing the display;

2.2.4 The date and time of day at which the display is to be held;

2.2.5 The exact location planned for the display;

2.2.6 The number and kind of fireworks to be discharged;

2.2.7 The manner and place of storage of such fireworks prior to the display;

2.2.8 The signature of the contact person from the sponsoring organization; and

2.2.9 The name, address, phone number, and signature of the fire chief of the local fire department certifying that he has been contacted by the sponsoring organization and that the fire department will provide fire protection on the date and time of the display.

2.3 The application for a permit for a public display of fireworks shall be accompanied by the following:

2.3.1 A certificate of insurance issued by a bona fide insurance company licensed by the State Insurance Commissioner showing a minimum of $1,000,000 liability insurance per event pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6903 (c).

2.3.2 A diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged, the location of all buildings, highways, streets, roads, the lines behind which the audience or spectators will be restrained, and the location of all nearby trees, telegraph, or telephone lines or other overhead obstructions.

2.3.3 A check in the amount prescribed in these Regulations and made payable to the State of Delaware.

2.4 The certificate of insurance shall list the specific date and time of the planned display.

2.5 No permit shall be issued until the site is inspected by the State Fire Marshal. A site inspection shall cover all regulations in this Chapter, 16 Del.C. Chapter 69, the Code for Fireworks Display, NFPA 1123 and the Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics before a Proximate Audience, NFPA 1126. A permit shall only be issued after a satisfactory site inspection has been completed.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 704-3.0 Conduct of Display

3.1 General Requirements.

3.1.1 The discharge, failure to fire, faulty wiring or fallout of any fireworks, or other objects shall not endanger persons, buildings, apartments, structures, forests, or brush nor in any case will the point at which the fireworks are to be fired be less than 200 feet from the nearest permanent building, public highway, railroad, or other means of travel or 50 feet from the nearest above ground telephone or telegraph line, tree, or other overhead obstruction. In no case shall a display be fired within 500 feet of a school, theater, church, hospital, or similar institution.

3.1.2 Spectators at a display of fireworks shall be restrained behind lines or barriers designated by local authorities but in no case less than 200 feet from the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged. Only authorized persons and those in actual charge of the display shall be allowed inside those lines or barriers during the unloading, preparation, or firing of the fireworks.

3.1.3 All fireworks that fire a projectile shall be so set up that the projectile will go into the air as nearly as possible in a vertical direction, provided that where such fireworks are to be fired beside a lake or other large body of water, they may be directed in such a manner that the falling residue from the deflagration will fall into the said body of water.

3.1.4 Any fireworks that remain unfired after the display is concluded shall be immediately disposed of or removed in a manner safe for the particular type of fireworks. The debris from the discharged fireworks shall be properly disposed of by the operator before he leaves that premises. The operator, upon the conclusion of the display, shall make a complete and thorough search for any unfired fireworks or pieces which have failed to fire or function and dispose of them in a safe manner. Such search shall be instituted at the earliest possible time following the conclusion of the display but in no event later than the first period of daylight which follows.

3.1.5 No fireworks display shall be held during any windstorm in which the wind reaches a velocity of more than 20 miles per hour.

3.1.6 All fireworks articles and items at places of display shall be stored in such a manner and in a place secure from fire, accidental discharge, and theft in a manner approved by the State Fire Marshal.

3.1.7 Display operators and assistants shall use only flashlights or electric lighting for artificial illumination.

3.1.8 No smoking or open flames shall be allowed in the storage or display area. Signs to this effect shall be conspicuously posted.

3.1.9 No person shall handle or be involved in the firing of fireworks after the consumption of alcoholic beverages or under the influence of narcotics or drugs which could adversely affect judgment, movements, or stability.

3.1.10 The State Fire Marshal shall have the authority to apply any provision from the Code for Fireworks Display, NFPA 1123 and the Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics before a Proximate Audience, NFPA 1126, as adopted or modified by these Regulations, as the standards for any provision not specifically covered in this Chapter or in 16 Del.C. Ch. 69.

3.1.11 All fireworks displays shall be under the immediate supervision of a person so licensed as an operator of public fireworks display as called for in §5.0 of this Chapter.

3.1.12 The provisions of subsection 3.1.11 shall apply from the time that the fireworks arrive at the display site, and until the completion of the display, removal of all remaining fireworks from the site and the removal of all debris.

3.1.13 The person so licensed under this Chapter, who is supervising a display site, shall be responsible for all aspects of the conduct of the display and for all requirements under which the display permit is issued.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 704-4.0 Fire Protection Required

4.1 The sponsoring organization shall arrange with the local fire department to provide fire protection for the display.

4.2 The level of such fire protection will be decided by the chief of the local fire department.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 704-5.0 Operator Qualifications

5.1 Operator License Required.

5.1.1 All operators of public displays of fireworks and persons lighting or shooting fireworks shall be licensed by the State Fire Marshal.

5.1.2 Anyone desiring to be licensed as an operator of a public display of fireworks shall submit an application for licensing to the State Fire Marshal.

5.1.3 An application fee for a license to operate a public display of fireworks shall be as prescribed in these Regulations and shall accompany the application.

5.1.4 Applicants for licensing as operators and persons lighting or firing fireworks shall successfully complete a written or oral examination of laws, regulations, and safety practices, administered by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

5.1.5 All operators of public displays shall be at least 21 years of age. All assistants shall be at least 18 years of age.

5.1.6 Any license issued to an operator or persons lighting or firing fireworks for public display shall be valid for one year and renewed annually.

5.1.7 Fees for renewal of licenses shall be as prescribed in these Regulations.

5.1.8 Any operator, individual, or persons lighting or firing fireworks for public display without having obtained an individual license from the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall be charged in accordance with 16 Del.C. §6614.

5.1.9 Any individual or person licensed by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to this Chapter who endangers life or property in the conduct of fireworks or pyrotechnics firing or shooting shall have his license suspended or revoked upon a finding of fact by the State Fire Marshal.

5.1.10 Any persons so licensed under the provisions of this Chapter may have his license suspended or revoked for infractions or non-compliance with any of the provisions called for in this Chapter.

5.1.11 Any person, who has their license suspended or revoked under the provisions of this Chapter or any other Chapter of these regulations, may appeal the action of suspension or revocation to the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission under the provisions set forth in Regulation 701, Chapter 1.

Chapter 3 Explosives, Ammunition, Blasting Agents

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 704-1.0 General

1.1 In addition to applicable sections of 16 Del.C. as well as all applicable sections of these Regulations, the following specific requirements shall apply.

1.2 The licensed blaster whose name appears on the application for a permit to use explosives shall be the individual on the site, responsible for the setting up and shooting of any explosive charges.

1.3 The individual, company, firm, business or corporation to whom a permit for use of explosive materials is issued to shall notify the Office of the State Fire Marshal the morning of each day when blasting operations will be done at a location permitted by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

1.4 No permit shall be issued until the site is inspected by the State Fire Marshal. A site inspection shall cover all regulations in this Chapter, 16 Del.C. Chapter 70, and the Explosive Materials Code, N.F.P.A. 495. A permit shall only be issued after a satisfactory site inspection has been completed.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 704-2.0 Records

2.1 A record of each blast shall be kept. All records shall be retained for at least three years following the year in which the record is made and shall be available for inspection by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and shall contain the following minimum data:

2.1.1 Name of company or contractor;

2.1.2 Location, date, and time of blast;

2.1.3 Names, signature, and license number of blaster;

2.1.4 Type of material blasted;

2.1.5 Number of holes, burden, and spacing;

2.1.6 Diameter and depth of holes;

2.1.7 Types of explosives used;

2.1.8 Total amount of explosives used;

2.1.9 Maximum amount of explosives per delay period of eight (8) milliseconds or greater;

2.1.10 Method of firing and type of circuit;

2.1.11 Direction and distance in feet of nearest dwelling house, public building, school, church, commercial, or institutional building neither owned nor leased by the person conducting the blasting;

2.1.12 Scaled distance, DS;

2.1.13 Weather conditions;

2.1.14 Direction of wind;

2.1.15 Height or length of stemming;

2.1.16 Were mats used; and

2.1.17 Type of delay electric blasting caps used and delay periods used.

2.2 The above log shall be in a bound type book and shall be kept on each job site and date entered with each shot. The log shall be made immediately available to the State Fire Marshal or authorized designee upon request.

2.3 It shall be the responsibility of the licensed blaster whose name appears on the application for a permit to use explosives to keep, record, or maintain the records as required in this section.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 704-3.0 Magazine Construction

3.1 All magazine doors shall be constructed of one quarter inch (1/4") steel plate and lined with two inches (2") of hardwood. Hinges and hasps shall be attached to the doors by welding, riveting, or bolting (nuts on inside door). They shall be installed in such a manner that the hinges and hasps cannot be removed when the doors are closed and locked.

3.2 Lock Protection. Each door shall be equipped with two mortise locks; or with two padlocks fastened in separate hasps and staples; or with a combination of mortise lock and padlock; or with a mortise lock that requires two keys to open; or a three-point lock. Locks shall be tumbler proof. All padlocks shall be protected with one quarter inch (1/4") thick steel caps, constructed so as to prevent sawing or lever action on the locks or hasps.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 704-4.0 Bond/Certificate of Insurance Required

Before a permit to do blasting as required by these Regulations shall be issued, the applicant for such permit shall file a surety bond deemed adequate in each case by the State Fire Marshal or shall provide a Certificate of Insurance from his agent or carrier showing that the applicant is insured to cover any foreseeable accident, damage, or injury from such use of hazardous material. Such bond or Certificate of Insurance shall be proof of financial responsibility for the payment of any damages arising from the permitted blasting.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 704-5.0 Reporting Deliveries or Sales

All dealers, suppliers, distributors, and persons otherwise involved in the transfer or possession of explosives shall report quarterly to the State Fire Marshal on forms provided by the State Fire Marshal, the amounts, kinds, date and place delivered to of all quantities of materials that are encompassed in these Regulations.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 704-6.0 Transportation

A permit is required from the State Fire Marshal for the transportation of explosives within the State of Delaware. No permit shall be issued until the vehicle is inspected by the State Fire Marshal. The vehicle inspection shall cover all regulations in this Chapter, 16 Del.C. Ch. 71 and the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, as provided in 29 Del.C. §8223 through §8230.

Chapter 4 Amusement Ride Safety

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 704-1.0 Scope

1.1 This Chapter is intended to be supplemental in nature to 16 Del.C. Ch. 64.

1.2 This Chapter will provide the necessary means for the State Fire Marshal to carry out the enforcement action at the specific set-up or operational sites of amusement rides in promoting life safety.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 704-2.0 Application for Permit for Amusement Rides

2.1 Any association or company desiring to operate a public amusement shall apply to the State Fire Marshal for a permit to operate such amusement at least 7 days prior to the first date of operating the amusement.

2.2 Such application for a permit for a public amusements shall set forth:

2.2.1 The name and address of the organization sponsoring the amusements;

2.2.2 The name, address and telephone number of an individual from the sponsoring organization who will be the contact person for the Office of the State Fire Marshal;

2.2.3 The times of day and dates when the amusements will open to the public;

2.2.4 The exact location planned for the amusements; and

2.2.5 The signature of the contact person from the sponsoring organization.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 704-3.0 Electrical Inspection Required

3.1 Each time an amusement ride as defined in 16 Del.C. Ch. 64, is set-up, assembled, or otherwise made ready for public use or occupancy or in any way in which a person may come in contact with the amusement ride, an electrical inspection shall be conducted by a recognized electrical inspection agency, as certified by the Delaware State Board of Electrical Examiners.

3.2 The inspection shall determine that all provisions of the National Electric Code, NFPA 70, as adopted or modified by these Regulations, have been complied with.

3.3 A report shall be issued to the State Fire Marshal from the electrical inspection agency containing the following information:

3.3.1 Name of ride owner;

3.3.2 Name of ride;

3.3.3 State Fire Marshal ride identification number;

3.3.4 Date of inspection;

3.3.5 Location of inspection; and

3.3.6 Approval or non-approval for compliance.

3.4 An approved report shall be received in the Office of the State Fire Marshal prior to operation of the ride.

3.5 It is the responsibility of the ride owner to arrange for the electrical inspection and to file the required approval report.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 704-4.0 Verification and Validation of Insurance Policies

4.1 All insurance policies and certificates of insurance issued under the requirements of 16 Del.C. Ch. 64 shall be reviewed prior to acceptance by the State Fire Marshal by the Insurance Commissioner's Office to ensure that the terms and covenants of the policies and certificate of insurance meet the requirements of the statute.

4.2 The State Fire Marshal may not accept the insurance policy or certificate of insurance until such action as called for in subsection 4.1 has been completed by the Insurance Commissioner's Office.

4.3 Any such insurance policy or certificate of insurance found not to be in compliance with the statutory require will not be accepted by the State Fire Marshal and the individual or firm so submitting the insurance policy or certificate of insurance shall be notified by registered mail.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 704-5.0 Site Inspection Required

No permit shall be issued until the site is inspected by the State Fire Marshal. A site inspection shall cover all regulations in this Chapter and 16 Del.C. Ch. 64. A permit shall only be issued after a satisfactory site inspection has been completed.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 704-6.0 Handling of Complaints

6.1 Whenever the State Fire Marshal has reason to believe that continued operation of an amusement ride constitutes a threat to life safety, the State Fire Marshal shall have the authority to issue a summary abatement in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 701, Chapter 1.

6.2 Such summary abatement shall remain in effect until the Office of the State Fire Marshal is satisfied that the hazard to life has been corrected.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/03)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 79 (07/01/21)

705 General Fire Safety

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-1.0 General Precautions.

1.1 Ordinary Conduct Requirements.

1.1.1 Spread of Fire. No person shall knowingly permit any fire to spread so as to endanger life or property of another or use or operate any device which may be a source of ignition unless proper removal of flammable material surrounding the operation is accomplished or such other reasonable precautions are taken to ensure against the starting and spreading of unfriendly fires.

1.1.2 Burning of Construction Materials. During construction or demolition of buildings or structures no waste materials or rubbish shall be disposed of by burning on the premises or in the immediate vicinity.

1.1.3 Bonfires and Rubbish Fires. No person shall kindle or maintain any bonfire or rubbish fire or authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained on any private land unless:

1.1.3.1 The location is not less than fifty feet (50’) from any structure and adequate provision is made to prevent fire from spreading to within fifty feet (50’) of any structure; or

1.1.3.2 The fire is contained in an approved waste burner located safely not less than thirty feet (30’) from any structure. Bonfires and rubbish fires shall be constantly attended by a competent person until such fire is extinguished. This person shall have a garden hose connected to the water supply or other fire extinguishing equipment readily available for use.

1.1.4 Other Outdoor Fires. No person shall kindle or maintain any controlled burning, agricultural burning, fires for land clearing, or fires for demolition and removal of hazards without first notifying the local fire dispatch center of the time and date of the burning.

1.1.5 Authority to Prohibit All Outdoor Fires. The State Fire Marshal may prohibit any and all bonfires, controlled burnings, agriculture burnings, land clearing, fires for demolition and removal of hazards, and out-door rubbish fires whether or not contained, when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous. During such time the State Fire Marshal may issue a special burning permit to those persons who show just cause and provide adequate safeguards to prevent the fire from spreading.

1.1.6 Notifying the Fire Department. Whenever an unfriendly fire occurs in any building or on any premises of any kind, the owner, manager, occupant, or any person in control of such building or premises, upon discovery of an unfriendly fire, or evidence of there having been an unfriendly fire, even though it has apparently been extinguished, immediately shall cause notice of the existence of such fire, circumstances of same, and the location therefore to be given to the fire department. This requirement shall not be construed to forbid the owner, manager, or other person in control of the aforementioned building or premises from using all diligence necessary to extinguish such fire prior to the arrival of the fire department. No person shall make, issue, post, or maintain any regulation or order, written or verbal, that would require any person to take any unnecessary delaying action prior to reporting a fire to the fire department.

1.1.7 Reporting Hazardous Condition. Any person, upon discovering evidence of spontaneous heating or other abnormal heating of any merchandise, commodity, cargo, shipment, or other material of any kind in any building, marine vessel, appliance, apparatus, tank, or open stack pile, or any person upon discovering or being apprised of any uncontrolled hazardous gas leak or hazardous material or combustible or flammable liquid spill, shall immediately notify the fire department.

1.1.8 Reporting of Fire Incidents. Any fire brigade, department, or company shall report all incidents to the State Fire Marshal in an electronic format acceptable to the State Fire Marshal within ten days after the end of the month in which the incident occurs.

1.1.9 False Alarm. No person shall deliberately or maliciously turn in an alarm of fire when in fact that person knows that no fire exists. No person shall activate an installed fire warning or extinguishing system for purposes other than emergency, maintenance, drills, or prescribed testing.

1.1.10 Evacuation of Building. Whenever an unfriendly fire occurs in any building, premises, or fire area of any kind, or upon the initiation of a fire alarm all occupants shall evacuate the building, premises, or fire area immediately and shall not re‑enter the building, premises, or fire area unless permission is given by the Fire Chief or Fire Officer in charge of the scene.

1.1.11 Maintaining a Fire Hazard. No person shall knowingly maintain a fire hazard.

1.1.12 Carelessness With Fire. No person shall deliberately, or through carelessness or negligence, set fire to or cause the burning of any bedding, furniture, rug, curtain, drape, or other combustible material, in such manner as to endanger the safety of any person or property.

1.1.13 Posting of Fire Exit Plans. Residential occupancies designed for, intended for, or used by transients shall have an approved copy of fire exit plans conspicuously posted in the lobby and each occupancy unit and at such other locations as may be required by the State Fire Marshal.

1.1.14 Notification of Fire Department of Inoperative Fire Safety Equipment. Persons owning, controlling, or otherwise having charge of any fixed fire extinguishing or fire warning system or standpipe system shall notify the fire department and Office of the State Fire Marshal at any time such system or systems are inoperable or taken out of service. Both shall also be notified when service is restored.

1.1.15 Barricading Vacant Buildings. Every person owning or having charge or control of any vacant building shall remove all combustible waste and refuse therefrom and lock, barricade, or otherwise secure all windows, doors, and other openings in the building to prohibit entry by unauthorized persons.

1.1.16 Smoking. Where in the opinion of the State Fire Marshal conditions exist which make smoking a fire hazard on any premises, "No Smoking" signs shall be posted as directed by the State Fire Marshal. "No Smoking" signs shall be of a color, size, lettering, and location as approved by the State Fire Marshal. No person shall remove such "No Smoking" signs or light, ignite, or otherwise set fire to or smoke any cigar, cigarette, pipe, tobacco, or other form of smoldering substance nor hold, possess, throw, or deposit any lighted or smoldering substance in any place where it would constitute a fire or life hazard.

1.1.16.1 Nothing in the foregoing provision shall be construed as prohibiting smoking in areas, offices, or other rooms which have been designated by the State Fire Marshal as safe smoking areas and have been approved for such purpose.

1.1.17 Use of Torches, Welders, or Laser Cutting Devices. Any person using a torch or other flame producing device, welder, or laser cutting device in any building or structure shall provide one (1) approved fire extinguisher or water hose connected to the water supply on the premises where such burning is done. In all cases, the person doing the burning shall remain on the premises one (1) hour after the torch or flame producing device has been used.

1.1.18 Hazardous Gas in Balloons. No person shall use any flammable, oxidizing, toxic, corrosive, or reactive gas to inflate balloons. Air and inert gases, such as helium and nitrogen, are not prohibited for this purpose.

1.1.19 Fire Doors. Fire doors shall be kept closed at all times.

1.1.20 Interference With Fire Protection Equipment. No person shall render any portable or fixed fire extinguishing system or device or any fire warning system inoperative or inaccessible, except as may be necessary during emergencies, maintenance, drills or prescribed testing.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-2.0 Reserved

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-3.0 Fire Drills in Educational and Institutional Occupancies.

3.1 Fire drills shall be held at least once a month in educational occupancies where such occupancies constitute the major occupancy of a building and at least once every two months in institutional occupancies where such occupancies constitute the major occupancy of a building. During severe weather, fire drills may be postponed. A record of all fire drills shall be kept and persons in charge of such occupancies shall maintain a written record on site of all such fire drills held, giving the time and date of each drill held. This record of fire drills shall be made available to a representative of the State Fire Marshal, upon request. The record shall be maintained for a period of three years, not including the current year.

3.2 In educational occupancies fire drills shall include complete evacuation of all persons from the building. In institutional occupancies fire drills shall be conducted to familiarize operating personnel with their assigned positions of emergency duty; complete evacuation of all persons from the building at the time of the fire drill shall be required only where it is practicable and does not involve moving or disturbing persons under medical care.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-4.0 Precautions Inside Buildings.

4.1 Sweeping Compounds. Only approved water solutions or detergents, floor sweeping compounds, and grease absorbents shall be used for cleaning floors. The use of sawdust or similar combustible materials to soak up combustible or flammable liquids spilled or dropped from machinery or processes on any floor is prohibited.

4.2 Lighting and Heat Producing Equipment. Proper clearances shall be maintained between heating and lighting equipment and ordinary combustibles in accordance with these Regulations. In the absence of a specific regulation, the State Fire Marshal shall designate proper clearances based on sound engineering judgment. Lighting and heating processes and equipment utilizing flammable or combustible liquids shall be designed in accordance with these Regulations.

4.3 General Use of Combustible And Flammable Materials. Flammable or combustible materials shall not be used for decorative or display purposes in any part of a building occupied by the public in such a quantity or manner so as to constitute a fire hazard unless such material is flame-proofed or fire retardant treated in a manner acceptable to the State Fire Marshal.

4.4 Disposal of Combustible Waste.

4.4.1 Combustible waste or refuse shall be properly stored or disposed of at the end of each working day, before vacating a building or premises, and whenever necessary to prevent creating a fire hazard. The term "properly stored or disposed of" shall mean removed from the building or to within a room or area specifically designed and approved for such storage.

4.4.2 Rubbish within Dumpsters

4.4.2.1 Dumpsters and containers with an individual capacity of 1½ cubic yards or more shall not be stored in buildings; or placed within 10 feet of combustible walls, openings, or combustible roof eave lines.

4.4.2.2 Structures of Types I and Type II construction (as defined in NFPA 220) used for dumpster or container storage shall be located not less than 10 ft from openings and other buildings.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-5.0 Waste Disposal Sites.

5.1 Fire Extinguishing Capabilities. Fire extinguishing capabilities approved by the State Fire Marshal shall be provided at waste disposal sites including, but not limited to, fire extinguishers, water supply and hose, and earth moving equipment.

5.2 Dumping of Burning Load Prohibited. Burning debris shall not be dumped at a waste disposal site except at a remote location on the site where fire extinguishment can be accomplished before compacting, covering, or other disposal activity is carried out.

5.3 Transportation of Combustible Waste and Refuse. Vehicles or conveyances used to transport combustible waste or refuse over public thoroughfares shall have all cargo space covered and maintained sufficiently tight to ensure against ignition from external fire sources and scattering burning and combustible debris which may come in contact with ignition sources. Transporting burning waste or refuse is prohibited.

5.4 Waste Handling Plants. All structures housing operations which are involved primarily in the handling, storage, or baling of combustible waste materials shall be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system installed in accordance with these Regulations.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-6.0 Factors Affecting Egress.

6.1 General Requirements.

6.1.1 Means of Egress. Means of egress shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the applicable provisions of these Regulations.

6.2 Storage on Roofs and Fire Escape Balconies. No person shall place or maintain upon any roof or fire escape balcony any materials or objects which may interfere with egress or fire department operations.

6.3 Attachments to Fire Escapes and Fire Protection Equipment. No person shall attach or fasten any rope, wire, cable, or similar device, to any part of any fire escape, standpipe, auxiliary fire fighting equipment, appliance, or other apparatus.

6.4 Responsibility to Prevent Overcrowding. The manager or person in charge of the premises shall be responsible for preventing overcrowding as specified by the State Fire Marshal. At no time shall the posted occupant load, as established by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, be exceeded within any building or premise.

6.5 Obstruction of Aisles and Passageways. No person shall block, impede, or obstruct any aisle, passageway, hallway, lobby, foyer, or stairway leading to or from any entrance or exit required by law which will prevent, delay, hinder, or interfere with the free use of such passageway by any person. Special security or security devices which affect the exiting shall be subject to the approval of the State Fire Marshal.

6.6 Failure to Vacate. No person shall fail to leave any premises which are overcrowded when told to do so by the management of the premises or any authorized enforcement officer.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-7.0 Treatment of Interior Finishes and Furnishings.

7.1 Fire Retardants. The provisions of 7.2 and 7.3 of this Chapter shall be applicable to all chemical formulations, paints, coatings, or other finishes which are sold, offered for sale, or advertised, and which purport to reduce the surface flamespread rating or to reduce or eliminate combustible characteristics of furnishings and structures.

7.2 Approval and Tests. No person shall sell, or offer for sale, any chemical formulation, paint, coating, or other finish which purports to reduce flame-spread rating or to reduce or eliminate combustible characteristics of furnishings or structures that have not been approved by the State Fire Marshal.

7.3 Applicators of Fire Retardant Coatings. Every applicator of fire retardant coating shall certify to the State Fire Marshal that applications of such coatings comply with the manufacturer's specifications.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-8.0 Combustible Decorations.

8.1 General Use of Combustible Decorations. No person shall install, maintain, or use vegetation, bunting, cotton batting, plastic cloth, textile, excelsior, paper, or other combustible material for the purpose of decoration in any building, premises, vehicle, or marine vessel to which the public is admitted or invited unless such decorative materials have been made flame resistant with an approved flame retardant material or process in accordance with applicable NFPA Codes and Standards adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

8.2 Fire Tests. Tests for determining flammability of combustible decorations shall be conducted in accordance with applicable tests for the type of combustible decoration involved.

8.3 Interior Finishes. Textiles, paper, or other combustible materials adhered to walls and ceilings, (not free hanging) must comply with the interior finish requirements of the applicable codes and standards listed in Regulation 701.

8.4 Christmas Trees.

8.4.1 Natural cut Christmas trees, including living trees in a balled condition with their roots protected by an earth ball, shall not be permitted in Assembly, Educational, Health Care, Residential Board and Care, Detention and Correctional, Mercantile, Hotel, or Dormitory occupancies.

8.4.2 Artificial Christmas trees shall be labeled or otherwise identified or certified by the manufacturer as being "flame retardant" or "flame resistive."

8.4.3 No Christmas trees shall be allowed to obstruct exits in any way or be located in corridors, exit ways, or other means of egress.

8.4.4 Only listed electrical lights and wiring shall be used on Christmas trees and similar decorations.

8.4.5 Electrical lights are prohibited on metal artificial trees.

8.4.6 Open flames such as from candles, lanterns, kerosene heaters, and gas fired heaters shall not be located on or near Christmas trees or other similar combustible materials.

8.4.7 Natural cut Christmas trees shall not be located near heating vents or other fixed or portable heating devices that could cause the tree to dry out prematurely or to be ignited.

8.4.8 In occupancies where natural trees are permitted, the bottom end of the trunk shall be cut-off at an angle at least one to two inches (1-2”) above the end to help the tree absorb water. The tree shall be placed in a suitable stand with adequate water. The water level shall be checked and maintained on a daily basis. The tree shall be removed from the building immediately upon evidence of dryness.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-9.0 Fire Protection Required.

9.1 Portable Fire Extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all buildings in accordance with the provisions of the Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, NFPA 10, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

9.2 Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems, Automatic Sprinkler Systems and Standpipes. Automatic fire extinguishing systems, automatic sprinkler systems, and standpipes shall be required as set forth in these Regulations.

9.3 Maintenance of Equipment. All systems, equipment, tanks, piping, devices, appliances, controls, or storage facilities, over which these Regulations contain regulatory provisions, shall be maintained in operative condition at all times to provide the service for which installed.

9.4 Water Supply and Fire Hydrants. The State Fire Marshal may require that all premises, other than one- and two-family dwellings, be provided with a water supply system installed in accordance with these Regulations.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-10.0 Flammable and Combustible Liquids.

10.1 Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored, handled, and used in accordance with the applicable provisions of the codes and standards as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

10.2 Transportation of flammable and combustible liquids shall comply with the provisions of The Hazardous Materials Transportation Act as provided in 29 Del.C., §8223 through §8230.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-11.0 Compressed And Liquefied Gases.

11.1 Compressed and liquefied gases shall be stored, handled, transported, and used in accordance with the applicable provisions of the codes and standards as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

11.2 Storage and handling of compressed and liquefied gases not covered by the above referenced codes and standards shall comply with applicable provisions of:

11.2.1 Standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI);

11.2.2 Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Parts 173 through 190 (transportation);

11.2.3 Pressure Vessels, section VIII of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (container fabrication); or

11.2.4 The container fabrication specifications of the American Petroleum Institute.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-12.0 Dusts.

12.1 Applicability.

12.1.1 This section shall be applicable only to those operations or occupancies involving combustible dusts which are not otherwise regulated by an applicable NFPA code or standard as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

12.2 General Requirements.

12.2.1 The accumulation of dust in quantities sufficient to create a fire or explosion hazard on electric motors, walls, ledges, or other interior surfaces, or on the roof of any building on which dust may settle is prohibited. Metallic dust shall be stored in tightly covered metal containers in a cool, dry place.

12.2.2 Every plant, factory, workshop, or other premises in which dust is produced as a product or as a result of operations in the production of other products in such quantities as to create a possible fire or explosion hazard, shall be equipped and maintained with an approved pneumatic or mechanical dust collection system designed, maintained, and operated in accordance with applicable NFPA codes and standards as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

12.2.3 All dust-producing or dust-agitation machinery, such as grinding mills and separators, and all elevators, elevator legs, spouts, hoppers, and other conveyors shall be provided with casings or enclosures maintained as nearly dust-tight as possible.

12.2.4 Approved magnetic or pneumatic separators shall be installed ahead of all shellers, crackers, crushers, grinding machines, pulverizers, and similar machines in which the entrance of foreign materials may cause sparks to be generated.

12.2.5 All machinery and metal parts of the crushing, drying, pulverizing, and conveying systems shall be electrically grounded.

12.3 Explosion Prevention and Suppression.

12.3.1 Dust explosion hazards shall be minimized by use of appropriate control measures as set forth in the applicable NFPA codes and standards as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations. The Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems, NFPA 69, and Guide for Venting of Deflagrations, NFPA 68, may be used to meet the requirements of this paragraph with due regard to the precautionary measures contained in these publications.

12.4 Sources of Ignition.

12.4.1 Smoking and Open Flames. Smoking and the carrying of matches, the use of heating, or other devices employing an open flame, or the use of any spark-producing equipment is prohibited in areas containing dust-producing, and/or dust-agitation operations.

12.4.2 Electrical Power and Lighting. Artificial lighting in areas containing dust-producing or dust-agitation operations shall be by electricity. All electrical wiring and equipment in such areas shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, for Class II Hazardous Locations. The State Fire Marshal shall be responsible for designating the areas requiring hazardous location electrical classification and shall classify the area in accordance with the classification system set forth in the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

12.4.3 Portable Fire Extinguishers Required. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed for extra hazard occupancy protection.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-13.0 Hazardous Materials.

13.1 Applicability. This section shall apply to hazardous materials not covered under the NFPA codes and standards adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

13.2 Matches.

13.2.1 Type Permitted. Matches permitted under this Regulation shall be capable of withstanding a temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit for eight (8) consecutive hours without igniting in a standard laboratory test.

13.2.2 Packaging and Labeling. Matches shall be labeled and packed in conformance with U.S. Department of Transportation specifications.

13.2.3 Storage Requirements. Matches in excess of 50 pounds, including the containers, shall not be stored within ten feet (10’) of any open elevator shaft, elevator shaft opening, open stairway, or other vertical opening.

13.2.4 Sources of Ignition. Matches shall not be within ten feet (10’) of any boiler, furnace, stove, open flame, or similar source of ignition.

13.2.5 Storage at Wholesale Outlets. For storage at wholesale establishments and other locations where containers of matches are stored in piles exceeding 100 cubic feet, such containers shall be arranged so as not to exceed ten feet (10’) in height nor 1500 cubic feet in volume with aisles at least eight feet (8’) wide.

13.2.6 Match Storage With Other Commodities. When case lots of matches are stored in the same room with other materials or commodities, they shall be separated therefrom by a clear space of not less than eight feet (8’).

13.3 Storage of Hazardous Materials.

13.3.1 Hazardous materials which, when mixed, react violently or evolve toxic vapors or gases or which, in combination, become hazardous by reason of toxicity, oxidizing power, flammability, or other properties shall be separated from each other in storage by distance, partitions or other approved manner so as to preclude accidental contact between them.

13.4 Warning Signs.

13.4.1 The State Fire Marshal may require warning signs wherever hazardous materials are stored or processed or handled. Such warning signs shall be conspicuously lettered in accordance with the Standard System for the Identification of the Fire Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response, NFPA 704, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

13.5 Transportation of Hazardous Materials.

13.5.1 Transportation of hazardous materials shall comply with the provisions of The Hazardous Materials Transportation Act as provided in 29 Del.C., §8223 through §8230.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-14.0 Covered Malls and Class "A" Places of Assembly.

14.1 All covered malls and Class "A" places of assembly where exhibits, displays, craft shows, trade shows, etc., that are of a temporary duration, shall obtain an annual license from the State Fire Marshal, to conduct or hold such operations.

14.2 Any covered mall and Class "A" places of assembly required under §14.1 of this Chapter to have an annual license to engage in such operations, shall obtain from the State Fire Marshal, a permit for each such exhibit, display, craft show, trade show, etc., that is held.

14.3 Such licenses and permits required in this section will be on forms provided by the State Fire Marshal.

14.3.1 The license year period shall expire on a date as scheduled by the State Fire Marshal, pursuant to the provisions of 16 Del.C. §6612(g)(5)(d).

14.3.2 Permits will be valid for the dates indicated and will coincide with the scheduled dates of the exhibit, display, craft show, trade show, etc.

14.4 In order to secure a permit as required in §14.3 of this Chapter, the owner of such covered mall and Class "A" places of assembly shall submit an application for such permit to the State Fire Marshal, at least 30 days prior to the scheduled opening of the event.

14.4.1 Accompanying the application for permit as described in this section, the owner will submit a floor plan detailing the location or positioning of all displays, exhibits, etc., detailing the number and width of all aisleways, required means of egress, and exits.

14.5 The State Fire Marshal will inspect the location of the covered mall and Class "A" places of assembly to ensure that the arrangement of all such displays, exhibits, etc., are in compliance with the floor plan as submitted with the application for the permit.

14.6 The owner of the covered mall and Class "A" places of assembly is responsible to ensure that all provisions of the State Fire Prevention Regulations are complied with during such times as the display, exhibit, etc., are open to the attendees.

14.7 Any violations of the State Fire Prevention Regulations with respect to this section shall be remedied and/or action taken by the State Fire Marshal as provided for in the State Fire Prevention Regulations or found in 16 Del.C., Chapter 66.

14.8 In the administration of this section, the State Fire Marshal, for those occupancies who have obtained an annual license under this Chapter may:

14.8.1 Accept a floor plan or specifications from the applicant, that will detail an area or section of the occupancy that may be designated by the State Fire Marshal to be utilized for the exhibits, displays, craft shows, trade shows, etc., such approval to be in effect for the period for which the annual license is issued. Such designated floor plans or specifications will relieve the applicant from submitting an individual floor plan or specification for each individual exhibit, display, craft show, trade show, etc., as long as only the approved, designated area or space is utilized.

14.8.2 Such floor plans or specifications in §14.8.1 shall detail the location and identification of all means of egress, exits, and such areas to be maintained clear under the provisions of the State Fire Prevention Regulations.

14.9 For those occupancies, who comply with the provisions of §14.8 of this Chapter, the application for the permit for each individual exhibit, display, craft show, trade show, etc., is to be submitted to the State Fire Marshal no later than five (5) days prior to the scheduled opening of the event.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-15.0 Elevators.

15.1 All new passenger elevators in a building shall be provided with a car sized to accommodate an ambulance cot 24 inches (609 mm) by 84 inches (2133 mm) in its horizontal open position.

15.2 Where two or more new passenger elevators are located in a single hoist way and serve all or the same portion of the building, only one elevator car that provides a car sized to accommodate an ambulance cot 24 inches by 84 inches in its horizontal position for each hoist way shall be required.

15.3 Elevator cars required to comply with 15.1 or 15.2 shall be identified by the international symbol for emergency medical services (star of life). The symbol shall be not less than 3 inches (76 mm) in height and shall be placed inside on both sides of the hoist way door frame. Firefighter recall keys shall be provided in a manner acceptable to the local fire department.

15.4 For elevators in high rise buildings, the requirements of Regulation 702 shall also apply.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-1.0 General.

1.1 This Chapter shall apply to all occupancies including one- and two-family dwellings.

1.2 All electrical conductors and equipment installed after the adoption of these Regulations shall conform to the applicable NFPA codes and standards as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

1.3 All electrical conductors and wiring shall be inspected and approved by an electrical inspection agency approved by the State Board of Electrical Examiners and recognized by the State Fire Marshal, prior to occupancy.

1.4 For the purpose of electrical inspections under this Chapter electrical conductors and equipment includes those portions of fire protection systems that incorporate electrical current carrying wiring and devices.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-2.0 Electrical Inspection for Specific Occupancies.

2.1 A letter of approval of electrical inspection issued by an electrical inspection agency approved by the State Board of Electrical Examiners and recognized by the State Fire Marshal shall be filed every three (3) years with the Office of the State Fire Marshal for the following occupancies:

2.1.1 Health-Care, and;

2.1.2 Day-Care, and;

2.1.3 Correction and Detention, and;

2.1.4 Education, including their classroom buildings, administration buildings, gymnasiums, auditoriums, and dormitories, and;

2.1.5 Bed and Breakfasts, Country Inns, Guest Houses, and;

2.1.6 Lodging, Rooming and Boarding Houses, and;

2.1.7 Hotels, Motels, and Dormitories.

2.2 Assembly occupancies shall file every five (5) years with the Office of the State Fire Marshal a letter of approval of electrical inspection issued by an electrical inspection agency approved by the State Board of Electrical Examiners and recognized by the State Fire Marshal.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-3.0 Amusement Rides.

3.1 Amusement rides shall have an electrical inspection each time that ride is set up for operation.

3.2 A letter of approval of electrical inspection issued by an electrical inspection agency approved by the State Board of Electrical Examiners and recognized by the State Fire Marshal shall be filed with the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-4.0 Other Electrical Inspections.

An electrical inspection on any property may be ordered by written violation notice when deemed necessary by the State Fire Marshal. Such electrical inspection shall be performed by an electrical inspection agency approved by the Board of Electrical Examiners and recognized by the State Fire Marshal and a report shall be filed with the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-5.0 Electrical Consumer Products.

Symbol Of Testing Laboratory Required. A person may not sell or distribute an electrical consumer product which is intended ultimately for the personal use of a consumer in or around a permanent or temporary household or residence, unless the product is clearly labeled, marked, or stamped with the symbol of an electrical testing laboratory which is certified by the State Fire Marshal to test products to determine that they are safe for use.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-1.0 Theater Exit Plans.

1.1 A plan showing the capacity and location of exit ways and aisles leading thereto shall be submitted for approval to the State Fire Marshal and an approved copy shall be displayed on the premises of all indoor theaters.

1.2 Every indoor motion picture theater shall furnish and have flashed on the screen prior to each show the above exit plan.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-2.0 Motel and Hotel Exit Plans.

There shall be conspicuously posted in motels and hotels, in each sleeping room, a plan of all exits and fire escapes, detailing the path of egress from said room and the location of each fire alarm station along that path.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-1.0 Manufactured Home Installations, Sites, And Communities.

In addition to the requirements of the Standard for Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations, Sites, and Communities, NFPA 501A, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, every manufactured home installation, site, and/or community owner or operator shall furnish to the Emergency Dispatch Center having jurisdiction a plot plan of the installation, site, and/or community showing the manufactured home installation. The owner or operator shall also assign numbers to all manufactured homes in a consecutive order and place or have placed the assigned number in a readily visible location on each manufactured home, to eliminate any confusion in the event emergency service, fire, police, or ambulance is needed.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-1.0 General.

1.1 Scope.

1.1.1 This chapter shall apply to all buildings and /or facilities which may require the response of emergency personnel.

1.2 Purpose.

1.2.1 The purpose of this chapter is to ensure access to buildings and other facilities for the purpose of providing emergency services. Access for emergency vehicles shall be provided by means of streets, roads, alleys, access roadways, and/or dedicated fire lanes.

1.3 Application.

1.3.1 This chapter shall apply to all new buildings, structures, or additions as specified in Regulation 701.

1.3.2 In the case of an existing building undergoing an occupancy change, the existing building shall comply with these Regulations and shall be reviewed under the provisions of Section 9.0.

1.4 Definitions.

1.4.1 For specific definitions, see Regulation 701, Chapter 2. The definitions as found in this section shall be in addition to the definitions found in other sections of these Regulations and shall be applicable to this chapter.

Access Roadway – A private non-dedicated roadway that connects a public street with a fire lane.

Bifurcated Access Roadway – An access roadway or street constructed with an entrance lane and exit lane separated by a planting, island, or other physical barrier.

Building Access – Access to a building’s exterior entrances, exits and other safety equipment (i.e. fire department connections, fire hydrants, etc) that will allow emergency services to access the building or equipment within a reasonable distance from parked emergency vehicles.

Fire Lane – A street that provides access to a building for Emergency Services Apparatus at all times.

Edge of Street – Shall be base of curb, the outer edge of pavement, or the outer edge of the designated fire lane.

Emergency Services – Shall include all fire and emergency services as regulated by the State Fire Prevention Commission.

Emergency Services Access – That portion of accessibility to any property which is necessary for emergency vehicles to gain access to fire protection equipment during an emergency condition.

Fire Lane Access – That portion of the building perimeter that is required to have fire lanes.

Perimeter Access – That portion of the building perimeter that is accessible by emergency services personnel and is within 200 feet of a street and capable of supporting fire ground operations.

Perimeter, Building – The measurement of the building's exterior walls along the largest horizontal projection of the roof or floor above.

Primary Entrance – The principle entrance or exit door to a building for use by emergency services.

Road – See Street

Street – A thoroughfare (street, avenue, road, fire lane or boulevard, etc.) which has been devoted for vehicular use by the public and shall be permitted to be utilized for access by Emergency Services Apparatus. For the purpose of this Regulation, a street shall be a minimum of 14 feet in unobstructed clear width one or two way traffic.

Yellow Color – The specific color yellow shall be the uniformly accepted yellow as utilized by State of Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT). Only vivid and durable paint shall be used and shall be suitable for street surfaces.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-2.0 Emergency Access

2.1 All premises where emergency personnel may be called upon to provide emergency services, which are not readily accessible from streets, shall be provided with suitable gates, access roads, and fire lanes so that all buildings on the premises are accessible to emergency apparatus.

2.2 In the case of one- and two-family dwellings emergency service access shall be provided in such a manner so that emergency apparatus will be able to locate within 100 feet from the street to the primary entrance.

2.2.1 Where alleys are provided, pumpers shall be able to access all portions of the alley without strict restrictions for entrance radii.

2.3 Any dead end road more than 300 feet in length shall be provided with a turn-around or cul-de-sac arranged such that emergency apparatus will be able to turn around by making not more than one backing maneuver. The turn-around or cul-de-sac shall be arranged as follows:

2.3.1 Turn-around - Turn-arounds shall be arranged in accordance with one of the four standard designs shown in Figure 5-2, Figure 5-3, Figure 5-4 and Figure 5-5

2.3.2 Cul-de-sac - The minimum paved radius of a cul-de-sac is 38 feet unobstructed as shown in Figure 5-1.

Figure 5-1

2.4 A lock box containing any and all means necessary for fire department access shall be provided at the following occupancies:

2.4.1 Any occupancy that contains a fire alarm signaling system that is monitored off-site, or

2.4.2 Any occupancy that contains an automatic sprinkler system.

Exception No. 1: Where an occupancy has on-site 24 hour guard service or is operating on a manned 24 hour operational cycle.

Exception No.2: Where the fire department, in whose district the occupancy is located, indicates in writing to the State Fire Marshal that the lock box is not necessary.

Exception No. 3: One- and Two-Family dwellings.

2.5 The lock box, as specified in 2.4, shall be listed or approved by the State Fire Marshal for the intended use and installed in such a manner that the fire department will have access to the box.

2.5.1 The lock box shall contain any or all means needed for entry into the building or property.

2.5.2 Lock box contents shall be updated when tenants change, ownership changes, or any time locks are changed or re-keyed.

2.6 Gated Communities and Gated Commercial Properties

2.6.1 The requirements of this section shall apply to all new gates installed and for any gate replacing more than 50% of the hardware and software after September 13, 2004.

2.6.2 Fire Department access shall be provided to all otherwise inaccessible gated communities, subdivisions, developments, gated commercial properties or property by any other name through the use of a system or device approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal after consultation with the local Fire Chief.

2.6.3 The system or device required in 2.6.2 shall be located in an area accessible to the fire department approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal after consultation with the local Fire Chief.

2.6.3.1 All gates shall be either automatic or manual.

2.6.3.1.1 An automated system shall consist of one manual and one automated means to open the gate. The owner or their representative shall meet with the local Fire Chief prior to submission to the Office of the State Fire Marshal to agree on the system. A letter of agreement shall be created, and signed by both parties. The letter shall include a detailed description of both the manual and automated means.

2.6.3.1.2 A manual gate shall consist of one manual means to open the gate. The owner or their representative shall meet with the local Fire Chief prior to submission to the Office of the State Fire Marshal to agree on the means to open. A letter of agreement shall be created, and signed by both parties. The letter shall include a detailed description of the manual means to open.

2.6.3.2 To be considered accessible for fire department apparatus the actual clear openings shall be not less than 14 feet, the paved surface through the gate shall be not less than 12 feet, and the gate shall be setback from the perpendicular street by at least 50 feet.

Exception: If the 50 foot setback above is not possible, the actual clear openings and the paved surface through the gate shall be made wider than set forth above in order to accommodate all responding emergency response apparatus.

2.6.3.3 Plans submitted to the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall be provided at 1:20, 1:30, 1:40, or 1:50 scale.

2.6.4 The owner and/or occupant of the property requiring fire department access as specified in 2.6.2 and 2.6.3 shall maintain the approved system or device in strict accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines.

2.6.5 The owner and/or occupant of the property requiring fire department access shall not modify access in any manner that could prevent fire department access without obtaining prior approval from the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-3.0 Emergency Services Access to Buildings

3.1 This section shall apply to buildings that do not require fire lanes but still require emergency services accessibility.

3.1.1 Buildings Requiring Accessibility by Occupancy

3.1.1.1 Assembly

3.1.1.2 Educational

3.1.1.3 Day Care

3.1.1.4 Health Care

3.1.1.5 Ambulatory Care

3.1.1.6 Detention and Correction

3.1.1.7 Residential, except one and two family

3.1.1.8 Any Mercantile exceeding 1,500 gross square feet

3.1.1.9 Any Business exceeding 1,500 gross square feet

3.1.1.10 Any Storage exceeding 1,500 gross square feet, or storing any Tier II hazardous materials as defined by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

3.1.1.11 Any Industrial exceeding 1,500 gross square feet, or storing any Tier II hazardous materials as defined by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

3.2 Building Access shall be in accordance with Table 5-1.

Table 5-1

Accessibility Table

TBDFM = To Be Determined in consultation with the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

For Mixed Use occupancies, accessibility shall be based on the floor with the individual occupancy requiring the greatest accessibility coverage.
Educational shall include educational assembly buildings with mixed uses and shall not be considered as mixed use.
For Day Care Homes, see 3.4.4.

3.3 The State Fire Marshal may consider other design criteria for existing properties in a traditional urban setting on an individual basis, based upon the nature and degree of hazard associated with the building and/or characteristics of the site.

3.4 Streets and Access Roadways shall be permitted to be utilized to achieve the required Building Access.

3.4.1 Building Access shall be no further than 50 feet from a primary entrance.

3.4.2 Where buildings are provided with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13, access shall be no further than 100 feet from the primary entrance.

Note: See Figure 5-6 – Building Access – With No Fire Lane

3.4.3 Building Access shall be provided by a pervious or impervious surface which is capable of supporting the load of all emergency services apparatus and shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practices.

3.4.3.1 Where pervious surfaces are used for perimeter access, the design and location shall be evaluated by the local Fire Chief and approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.4.4 In the case of a Day Care homes located in one- and two-family dwellings, emergency service access shall be provided in such a manner so that emergency apparatus can be positioned within 100 feet to the primary entrance.

3.5 Perimeter Access minimum width shall be 10 feet for one-story buildings and 15 feet for buildings of two or more stories, measured from the face of the building at grade with a maximum slope of ten percent (10%). Plantings and utility services (includes condenser units, transformers, furniture, etc.) shall be permitted within the perimeter access, and shall not interfere with emergency services fire ground operations.

3.5.1 If a physical barrier (fence, pond, steep slope, etc) prevents access, that portion of the building perimeter shall not be included in the calculation of Percent of Perimeter Access.

3.5.2 Where parking is located between the building and the perimeter access area, parking shall not be located closer than 10 feet to the exterior wall for one-story buildings and 15 feet to the exterior wall for building of two or more stories.

3.6 Access to fire protection features shall meet the requirements of Chapter 6.

Note: See Figure 5-7 – Perimeter Access – With No Fire Lane

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-4.0 Emergency Services Access to Buildings That Require Fire Lanes

4.1 This section applies to all buildings:

4.1.1 Exceeding 10,000 gross square feet, or

4.1.2 Three (3) or more stories above grade, or

4.1.3 35 feet or more in height, or

4.1.4 Buildings housing or containing materials or processes classified as High Hazard.

4.2 Fire Lane Access and Perimeter Access shall be in accordance with Table 5-2.

4.2.1 In cases where Regulation 702, Chapter 4, Section 1.1.1, Exception 2 applies, or where no fire suppression system is provided, the following access shall apply:

4.2.1.1 Fire lane access shall be 50%.

4.2.1.2 Perimeter access shall be 100%.

Note: See Figure 5-8 – Fire Lane and Perimeter Access – Without Fire Suppression

4.3 The State Fire Marshal may consider other design criteria for existing properties in a traditional urban setting on an individual basis, based upon the nature and degree of hazard associated with the building and/or characteristics of the site.

4.4 Fire Lanes shall be provided and designed in accordance with Section 6.0 of this chapter and marked in accordance with Section 7.0 of this chapter.

4.5 Perimeter Access minimum width shall be 15 feet measured from the face of the building at grade with a maximum slope of ten percent (10%). Plantings and utility services (includes condenser units, transformers, etc.) shall be permitted within the perimeter access, provided they do not interfere with the emergency services fire ground operations.

4.5.1 If a physical barrier (fence, pond, steep slope, etc) prevents access, that portion of the building perimeter shall not be included in the calculation of Percent of Perimeter Access.

Note: See Figure 5-9 – Fire Lane and Perimeter Access with Fire Suppression

4.5.2 Percent of Perimeter Access requirements shall include the required Percent of Fire Lane Access requirements of Table 5-2.

Accessibility Table

Table 5-2

TBDFM = To Be Determined in consultation with the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

For Mixed Use occupancies, accessibility shall be based on the floor with the individual occupancy requiring the greatest accessibility coverage.
Educational shall include educational buildings with mixed uses and shall not be considered as mixed use.

NOTE: For the purposes of this Regulation and application of the Accessibility Table, the fire lane portion was based upon a 100 foot Aerial reach and the width of aerial stabilizers. The Perimeter Access portion was based upon standard fire ground operations.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-5.0 Design of Access Roadways.

5.1 Where emergency services apparatus have to utilize access roadways to reach designated fire lanes, such access roadways shall be constructed to meet the minimum engineering specifications and/or requirements pursuant to the Delaware Department of Transportation or local jurisdictions for paved roadways.

5.2 All access roadways shall be paved and be a minimum of 20 feet clear width for two-way traffic and 14 feet clear width for one-way traffic. The paved width of access roadway shall be measured from edge of parking spaces, or face of curb for vertical curb and back of curb for mountable curb, or edge of pavement if there is no curbing.

5.3 The design professional of record shall certify that the access roadway was built to the minimum requirements as listed in 5.1.

5.4 Access roadways not utilized as fire lanes shall not require marking.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-6.0 Design of Fire Lanes.

6.1 The following criteria shall be utilized to effect a design submittal for review and approval.

6.2 Fire lanes shall be a minimum 24 feet in clear width.

6.3 Fire lanes shall be required to run along the front of the building as determined by the primary entrance(s). In cases where there is more than one primary entrance(s), each shall be served by a fire lane even if this exceeds the percentage as required by Section 4.0, Table 5-2.

6.3.1 Parking shall be prohibited between the building and the fire lane where 4.2.1 applies.

6.3.2 Parking shall be prohibited in front of the primary entrance for a width of not less than 1.5 times the width of the door(s) or for 10 feet, whichever is greater.

6.3.2.1 Parking shall be prohibited in front of any secondary entrance(s) located within the required perimeter and fire lane access, for a width of not less than the width of the entrance door(s).

6.3.2.2 Where multiple primary entrances are provided, 15 foot wide unobstructed emergency services access shall be provided in parking rows at intervals not to exceed 90 feet.

6.3.2.3 Containers placed within parking spaces between the fire lane and the building shall be limited to one container no greater than 12 feet in height.

6.3.3 Where parking is provided between the building and the fire lane, unobstructed emergency services access shall be provided in parking rows at intervals not to exceed 90 feet.

6.3.4 Parking and/or obstructions shall be prohibited in front of fire department connections for a distance measuring from the center line and extending four feet on both sides.

6.3.5 Parking shall be prohibited for 15 feet, in any direction, from an intersection at the corner of a building.

6.3.6 Handicap access shall be permitted to be used as the unobstructed access referred to in 6.3.2.2.

6.4 The closest edge of fire lanes shall not be located closer than ten (10) feet to the exterior wall.

6.4.1 Where parking is located between the building and the fire lane, parking shall not be located closer than 15 feet to the exterior wall.

6.5 The closest edge of fire lanes shall not be located further than 50 feet from the exterior wall if one or two stories in height; 40 feet if three or four stories in height, or 30 feet if over four stories in height.

6.6 Fire lanes shall be constructed to meet the minimum engineering specifications of the Delaware Department of Transportation requirements for paved roadways.

6.7 "Speed Bumps" or any other like device used to reduce vehicle speed shall be limited. They shall be installed pursuant to the State of Delaware Department of Transportation specifications.

6.8 Where overhangs, canopies, balconies, or any other building or site features must project over any fire lane, an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13’-6” above the fire lane shall be provided.

6.8.1 Overhangs, canopies, balconies, or any other building or site features shall not impair access by emergency apparatus.

6.8.2 Overhangs, canopies, balconies, or any other building or site features shall not reduce the width of any fire lane.

6.8.3 Overhangs, canopies, balconies, or any other building or site features shall not interfere with the effective utilization of fire department aerial devices.

6.8.4 The portion of the building perimeter which contains overhangs, canopies, balconies, or any other building features shall not apply towards the fire lane accessibility requirements of Section 4.0, Table 5-1 in this chapter.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-7.0 Marking and Identification of Fire Lanes.

7.1 All fire lanes shall be marked as prescribed within the appropriate section of this regulation and as illustrated by the appropriate figures of this regulation.

7.2 Fire lanes shall be marked as follows:

7.2.1 Both the inner and outer edges of the fire lane shall be marked.

7.2.2 Where curbs are present, the top and face of the curb shall be painted yellow.

7.2.3 Where no curbs are present, a four inch (4”) solid yellow demarcation line shall mark the edge(s) of the fire lane.

Note: See Figure 5-10 – Marking and Identification of Fire Lane

7.2.4 Where the four inch (4”) solid yellow demarcation line of a fire lane intersects an access roadway or parking lot aisle, it may be marked as follows:

7.2.4.1 A four inch (4”) solid yellow demarcation line may continue to run across the intersection of the access roadway or parking lot aisle, or

7.2.4.2 A broken (intermittent) four inch (4”) yellow demarcation line may continue to run across the intersection of the access roadway or parking lot aisle, or

7.2.4.3 The four inch (4”) solid yellow demarcation line may be omitted at the intersection of the access roadway or parking lot aisle, but shall continue for the remainder of the fire lane where it does not intersect an access roadway or parking lot aisle.

Note: See Figure 5-11 – Marking and Identification of Fire Lane – Intersecting an Access Roadway or Aisle

7.3 Fire lane signs shall be located as follows:

Note: See Figure 5-16 – Approved Sign For Marking Fire Lanes

7.3.1 Fire lane signs shall be spaced at 150 foot intervals maximum.

7.3.2 All fire lane signs shall be located no less than six feet (6’) and no higher than eight feet (8’) above the pavement.

7.3.3 Signs shall be placed at each end of the fire lane.

7.3.4 Signs shall face all oncoming traffic.

7.3.5 Where no parking is provided between the building and the fire lane, signs shall be posted along the inner curb, building line, or edge of the roadway immediately adjacent to the fire lane.

Note: See Figure 5-12 – Marking and Identification of Fire Lane – No Parking Between Building & Fire Lane

7.4 When a method of parking restriction utilizes a curb island extension to meet the requirements of 6.3.2.2, markings shall be as follows:

7.4.1 Fire lane signs shall be installed in accordance with 7.3.

7.4.2 Four inch (4”) solid yellow demarcation lines shall be provided in accordance with 7.2.

7.4.3 The curb of the extension shall be marked parallel to the traffic lane around to the curb tangent.

Note: See Figure 5-13 – Access Requirements – Parking Between Building & Fire Lane with Curb and Sidewalk with Multiple Primary Entrances

7.5 When a method of parking restriction uses demarcation lines to meet the requirements of 6.3.2.2, it shall be as follows:

7.5.1 The space shall be marked with diagonal four inch (4”) solid yellow lines and the words “NO PARKING”.

7.5.1.1 The words “NO PARKING” shall be no less than six feet (6’) in height and 12 feet in length.

Note: See Figure 5-14 – Access Requirements – Parking Between Building & Fire Lane with Sidewalk But without Curb with Multiple Primary Entrances

7.6 Where parking is not restricted roadway markings shall utilize the words "FIRE" and "LANE" in lieu of fire lane signs, and shall conform to the following specifications:

7.6.1 The first word "FIRE" shall be closest to a driver approaching such marking,

7.6.2 Each word shall be at least ten feet (10’) in height and 20 feet,

7.6.3 The distance between the word "FIRE" and the word "LANE" shall be no greater than 30 feet, and

7.6.4 The distance from the word "LANE" to the beginning of the second set of roadway markings where the word "FIRE" begins shall be no greater than 100 feet.

Note: See Figure 5-15 – Marking and Identification of Fire Lane – Parking Between Building and Fire Lane

7.7 Where permitted by the State Fire Marshal, a combination of fire lane signs and roadway markings shall be acceptable.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-8.0 Marking and Identification of Exits Leading to Fire Lanes.

8.1 All building exits leading to fire lanes shall be marked as prescribed within the appropriate section of this regulation and as illustrated by the appropriate figures of this regulation.

8.2 All exits shall have minimum four inch (4”) solid yellow demarcation lines define specific areas.

8.2.1 ADA blue markings shall be acceptable to meet 8.2 provided they are adjacent to the ADA parking space and used as part of the ADA access.

8.3 Demarcation lines on primary exits shall extend no less than 1.5 times the width of the door to the fire lane.

8.4 Demarcation lines on secondary exits shall extend no less than the width of the door to the fire lane.

8.5 Demarcation lines need not be located on sidewalk surfaces or other surfaces not subject to vehicular traffic, but shall extend from the end of the sidewalk surface or curb line to the fire lane.

8.5.1 Where necessary to extend from the sidewalk to the fire lane the area shall be hatched using four inch solid yellow lines.

8.6 No objects, stands, displays, or other impediments shall be located within the demarcation area.

8.7 When required by the State Fire Marshal, minimum four inch (4”) diameter steel bollards filled with concrete and marked yellow shall be installed at the outermost corners of the exit’s demarcation area. The minimum height of the bollard shall be 36 inches above the finished grade of the adjacent surface.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-9.0 Existing Buildings and Existing Fire Lane Markings

9.1 Existing Buildings

9.1.1 In the case of a building constructed prior to the adoption of this Regulation, this Regulation is not intended to require the degree of access as required for new buildings, but this Regulation does require that access be provided and marked for existing buildings, ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS, as determined by the State Fire Marshal with due consideration to the existing conditions

9.1.2 “Existing” in the context of this section means that the building was already constructed prior to a fire lane regulation being promulgated, prior to the date of these Regulations. The State Fire Marshal shall determine the minimum access and marking required based on the building occupancy, size, and height with due consideration to the existing conditions.

9.2 Existing Fire Lane Markings

9.2.1 Requested changes to the existing fire lane markings shall meet all the provisions of this chapter.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-10.0 Enforcement

10.1 It shall be unlawful for any person to park motor vehicles in, or otherwise obstruct any fire lane.

10.2 Enforcement action to require the appropriate design and marking of fire lanes, etc. as required in this Regulation shall be as prescribed in 16 Del.C. §6614.

10.3 Enforcement action regarding stopping, standing or parking a vehicle in a fire lane shall be as prescribed in 21 Del.C. §4179 and/or 21 Del.C. §7001.

10.4 Enforcement action regarding stopping, standing or parking a vehicle within 15 feet of a fire hydrant shall be as prescribed in this regulation and 21 Del.C. §7001 and/or 21 Del.C. §4179.

10.5 It shall be unlawful for any person to park motor vehicles in or otherwise obstruct a turn-around or a cul-de-sac.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-1.0 Marking and Identification of Exits

1.1 All exits shall be marked as prescribed within the appropriate section of this regulation and as illustrated by the appropriate figures of this regulation.

1.2 All exits shall have minimum of four inch (4") solid yellow demarcation lines to define specific areas.

1.2.1 ADA blue markings shall be acceptable to meet 1.2.

1.3 Demarcation lines shall extend no less than the width of the door to the edge of street or traffic lane.

1.3.1 Primary entrance doors shall be demarcated no less than 1.5 times the width of the door but no more than 10 feet.

1.3.2 Secondary egress doors shall be demarcated no less than the width of the door.

1.4 Demarcation lines need not be located on sidewalk surfaces or other pedestrian surfaces not subject to vehicular traffic, but shall extend from the end of the sidewalk surface to the edge of street or traffic lane.

1.4.1 Where necessary to extend from the sidewalk to the edge of street or traffic lane the area shall be marked using diagonal four inch solid yellow lines.

1.5 No objects, stands, displays, or other impediments shall be located within the demarcation area.

1.6 When required by the State Fire Marshal, minimum four inch (4") diameter steel bollards filled with concrete and marked yellow shall be installed at the outermost corners of the exit's demarcation area. The minimum height of the bollard shall be 36 inches above the finished grade of the adjacent surface.

Note: See Figure 6-1 - Marking and Identification of Exits without Fire Lanes

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-2.0 Marking and Identification of Fire Hydrant Location.

2.1 All fire hydrants shall be marked as prescribed within the appropriate section of this regulation and as illustrated by the appropriate figures of this regulation.

2.2 All fire hydrants shall have minimum of four inch (4") solid yellow demarcation lines to define specific areas.

2.3 Where fire hydrants are located along a curb line with permitted parking, the area between the fire hydrant and the street or fire lane shall be stenciled with four inch (4") demarcation lines and the words "NO PARKING".

2.3.1 The words "NO PARKING" shall be no less than six feet (6') in height and 20 feet in length.

2.3.2 Diagonal demarcation lines on the street shall extend from edge of street to the edge of the traffic lane.

2.3.3 Where a curb is used, the top and face of the curb shall be painted yellow.

2.3.4 Demarcation lines shall be measured from the center line of the fire hydrant and extend for a distance 15 feet on both sides.

Note: See Figure 6-2 - Marking of Fire Hydrants Along Curb

2.4 Where fire hydrants are located on a curb island extension in such a manner that the hydrant is directly accessible to the street or fire lane, the top and face of curb shall be painted yellow.

2.4.1 The curb shall be marked parallel to the traffic lane around to the curb tangent.

2.5 Where fire hydrants are located in parking lots or other areas susceptible to blockage by parked vehicles they shall be treated as follows:

2.5.1 Fire hydrants shall be protected in all directions for a distance of seven feet (7') with barriers or curbing.

2.5.2 An access roadway shall run through the parking area and adjacent to the demarcation area of the fire hydrant.

2.5.3 The access roadway shall extend "from" and "to" a traffic lane.

2.5.4 Minimum four inch (4") diameter steel bollards filled with concrete and marked yellow shall be installed at the outermost corners of the fire hydrant demarcation area. The minimum height of the bollard shall be 36 inches above the finished grade of the adjacent surface.

Note: See Figure 6-3 - Marking of Fire Hydrant in Parking Lot

2.6 The distance between a fire hydrant and the nearest edge of the street shall not be greater than ten feet (10') unless an alternate distance is approved by the State Fire Marshal.

2.7 The steamer connection of all fire hydrants shall be positioned so as to be facing the edge of the street, or traffic lane.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-3.0 Marking and Identification of Sprinkler Connections and Standpipes.

3.1 All standpipe and sprinkler connections shall be marked as prescribed within the appropriate section of this regulation and as illustrated by the appropriate figures of this regulation.

3.2 All standpipe and sprinkler connections shall have minimum of four inch (4") solid yellow demarcation lines to define specific areas.

3.3 Solid yellow demarcation lines shall be measured from the center line of the connection and extend for a distance of four feet (4') on both sides.

3.4 Where parking is allow between the building and the street or fire lane the solid yellow demarcation lines shall extend from the end of the sidewalk surface to the street or fire lane.

3.4.1 Markings shall not be required on the sidewalk surface.

3.4.2 Where necessary, diagonal four inch (4") solid yellow demarcation lines including the words "NO PARKING" shall be painted to define the specific area.

3.5 No objects, stands, displays, or other impediments shall be located within the demarcation area.

3.6 When required by the State Fire Marshal, minimum four inch (4") diameter steel bollards filled with concrete and marked yellow shall be installed at the outermost corners of the demarcation area for the fire department connections. The minimum height of the bollard shall be 36 inches above the finished grade of the adjacent surface.

3.7 All fire department connections (standpipe and sprinkler) shall have a minimum 12" x 18" sign that reads:

FIRE DEPT. CONNECTION

Sign lettering shall be a minimum of 3 inches (3") in height with red scotchlite letters on white scotchlite background. The sign shall be clearly visible from the fire lane or roadway.

3.7.1 Signs using NFPA international symbols shall be an acceptable alternative.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
3 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/99)
6 DE Reg. 1638 (06/01/09)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
25 DE Reg. 80 (07/01/21)

706 Specific Occupancy Requirements

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-1.0 General.

1.1 Purpose. To establish the minimum life safety requirements for Intermediate Care Facilities for the Intellectually Disabled (ICFID).

1.2 Scope. This Regulation addresses the criteria for utilizing one- and two-family dwellings, either newly constructed or renovated, as an ICFID.

1.3 Application. The application of this Regulation pertains to those facilities that desire to utilize a type of residential occupancy similar to, if not actually, a one- and two-family dwelling, including new construction and/or conversion of existing dwellings. These occupancies shall be reviewed and approved under the New Residential Board and Care occupancy Chapter of the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, and shall include the additional fire protection features required by this Chapter.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-2.0 Definitions.

“Intermediate Care Facilities For The Intellectually Disabled”. Means group homes for eight (8) or fewer persons with intellectual disabilities.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-3.0 Fire Protection Required.

3.1 Automatic fire suppression systems, automatic sprinklers, shall be installed as applicable, pursuant to the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, NFPA 13D, or the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up To and Including Four Stories In Height, NFPA 13R, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

3.2 All automatic sprinkler valves shall be electronically supervised and emergency forces notification shall be in accordance with the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

3.3 Reserved.

3.4 Fire department notification shall be accomplished in accordance with the Life Safety Code, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

3.5 Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided near hazardous areas in Small Facilities in accordance with the Life Safety Code, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

3.6 Emergency lighting shall be installed in Small Facilities in accordance with the Life Safety Code, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

3.7 Means of egress shall be marked in Small Facilities in accordance with the Life Safety Code, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-1.0 General.

1.1 Purpose. To establish minimum fire protection requirements for Bed and Breakfasts located within one- and two-family dwellings.

1.2 Scope. This Regulation may be utilized in the application of reviews and approvals for occupancies commonly known as Bed and Breakfasts to be made a part of an individual's dwelling place, a one- and two-family dwelling, within the restrictions stipulated herein.

1.3 Application. Bed and Breakfasts in one- and two-family dwellings include buildings containing not more than two (2) dwelling units in which each living unit is occupied by members of a single family with no more than six (6) outsiders, if any, accommodated in a maximum of three (3) rooms.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-2.0 General Requirements.

2.1 Not more than the second floor of the structure will be utilized for the rented rooms.

2.2 Each rented room shall have at least one primary means of escape and one secondary means of escape in accordance with the Chapter of the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101 that addresses One and Two-Family Dwellings, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

2.3 A comprehensive smoke detection system is installed throughout the structure, and in accordance with the Chapter of the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101 that addresses One and Two-Family Dwellings and the Chapter of the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101 that addresses Building Services and Fire Protection Equipment, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

2.4 Unvented fuel-fired heating equipment shall be prohibited in bathrooms and sleeping areas.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-1.0 General.

1.1 Purpose. To establish the minimum fire protection requirements for apartment buildings and multi-family dwellings.

1.2 Scope. This Regulation addresses the criteria for the installation of fire alarm signaling and smoke detection systems in apartment buildings and multi-family dwellings.

1.3 Application. The application of this Regulation pertains to all apartment buildings and multi-family dwellings.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-2.0 Definitions.

“Apartment Buildings”. Any multi-family residential building containing three (3) or more living units with independent cooking and bathroom facilities, whether designated as apartments, tenements, garden apartments, condominiums, or by any other name, including any existing building or structure converted to use as an Apartment Building.

“Existing Apartment Buildings”. Any apartment building constructed prior to the adoption of this Regulation.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-3.0 Fire Protection Systems Required in New Apartment Buildings.

3.1 Fire Alarm Signaling Systems. All new apartment buildings shall be provided with a fire alarm signaling system in accordance with the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

3.2 Local Fire Alarm Signaling Systems.

3.2.1 Where there is a local fire alarm system with pull stations, a sign shall be provided for each pull station. The sign shall read as follows:

LOCAL FIRE ALARM ONLY

In Case of Fire

Activate Pull Station
Dial 911 for Fire Department Response

or similar wording acceptable to the State Fire Marshal.

3.2.2 The minimum size for each sign shall be three inches high by five inches wide (3”x5”).

3.3 Buildings with less than 12 individual living units are not required to provide off-site monitoring by the fire alarm signaling system for the approved, automatic sprinkler system.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-4.0 Fire Protection Required in New and Existing Apartment Buildings.

4.1 Smoke Detection Systems Required. All new apartment buildings shall be provided with an automatic smoke detection system in the interior corridors and/or hallways and/or stairways, in accordance with the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, and the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

4.1.1 All required corridor smoke detection systems shall initiate the building fire alarm signaling system.

4.2 A corridor smoke detection system shall be installed in all apartment buildings in accordance with the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

4.3 Multiple Station Smoke Detectors. In each apartment or residential unit of an apartment building or multi-family residential occupancy, hardwired, battery back-up, single or multiple station smoke detectors shall be installed according to the following:

4.3.1 One in each living unit located near the bedroom area(s); and

4.3.2 One in each sleeping room and/or bedroom.

4.4 Portable Fire Extinguishers. All apartment buildings shall be provided with portable fire extinguishers, placed as follows:

4.4.1 At least one extinguisher with a rating of at least 2A-10BC shall be located on each stairway landing of every stairway common to two or more apartment units.

4.4.2 Each hazard area (such as laundry room, storage area, etc.) shall be provided with at least one extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A-20BC.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-5.0 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Equipment.

Unvented fuel-fired heating equipment shall be prohibited in bathrooms and sleeping areas

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-6.0 Automatic Door Closing Devices Required On All Existing and New Apartment Buildings

6.1 All living unit doors shall be required to be provided with self closing devices that will have the force to bring the door to the fully closed position upon being released after opening.

6.2 Such doors as required in §6.1 shall be provided with a positive latching device that will cause the door to remain in the closed, latched position.

6.3 Such doors as required in §6.1 shall be a minimum of solid core construction, with only the minimum “peep-hole” opening therein; or in the case for new construction shall be in compliance with the appropriate specification of the State Fire Prevention Regulations in effect at the time of construction.

6.4 The State Fire Marshal, upon finding that the living unit doors do not meet the minimum solid core construction, as specified in §6.3 shall be authorized to write an order for the replacement of such doors, and will have a compliance date that is the same as the order for the State Fire Prevention Commission for compliance in providing the automatic door closing devices

6.5 Effective December 17, 1997, the owner of any complex, building or buildings shall have on file with the Office of State Fire Marshal, a corrective plan of action detailing the owner’s timetable for complying with the provisions of these Regulations

6.6 Any violations of this Regulation shall be considered as violations of the State Fire Prevention Regulations and the State Fire Marshal will initiate such actions as specified in 16 Del.C. Ch. 66 for such violations.

6.7 Effective July 1, 2002, all new and existing apartment buildings, multi-family dwellings, etc., shall comply with the provisions of these Regulations.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-1.0 General.

1.1 Purpose. This Regulation is intended to be supplemental in nature to the 16 Del.C., Ch. 66.

1.2 Scope. This Regulation addresses the criteria for the installation of smoke detectors in all residential occupancies.

1.3 Application. The application of this Regulation applies to all residential occupancies, used wholly or in part as a home, residence, dwelling, or sleeping place for one or more persons, either permanent or transient, including, but not limited to, any one- and two-family dwelling, mobile home, modular home, townhouse; lodging, rooming or boarding house; hotel, motel, bed and breakfast facility; dormitory, apartment or multi-family dwelling; board and care facility; or a residential occupancy by any other name, be it rented, leased or owned. (16 Del.C. §6631)

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-2.0 Definitions.

“Compliance Date”. The date by which any required new installation or retrofit work must be completed.

“Existing Buildings”. Any building erected or built prior to the effective date of the legislation. (16 Del.C. §6631(3)).

“Effective Date of Legislation”. 16 Del.C., Chapter 66, relating to Smoke Detectors was enacted on June 30, 1993.

“Interconnected Smoke Detectors”. Two or more electrically operated smoke detectors wired together or operated through wireless battery power smoke detectors supervised by a listed control panel operating in such a manner so that the operation of any single smoke detector shall cause the alarm in all the smoke detectors and/or audible devices within the dwelling to sound.

“Monitored Battery Power Supply”. The type of battery operated smoke detector that is constructed in such a manner as to provide a warning beep or tone when the installed battery is reaching the end of its useful electric charge.

“Sleeping Area”. Any room or group of rooms utilized as a sleeping place, that are accessed from a common corridor or hallway. Sleeping areas separated by any other living space shall be considered to be a separate sleeping area.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-3.0 One- and Two-Family Dwellings, Mobile Homes, Modular Homes, and Townhouses.

3.1 Each new one- and two-family dwelling, mobile home, modular home, and townhouse built after the effective date of this legislation shall have smoke detection devices and/or smoke detection systems installed according to the following requirements:

3.1.1 Shall be installed outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms, and;

3.1.2 Shall be installed on each additional story of the family living unit, including basements, but excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics, if nothing is stored or kept in such areas, and;

3.1.3 The smoke detection devices or system shall be interconnected, so that operation of any smoke detection device shall cause the alarm-sounding devices in all smoke detectors within the dwelling or building to sound, and;

3.1.4 The smoke detection devices shall be hard-wired or operated through wireless battery power and supervised by a listed control panel, into the building or occupancy’s electrical system in accordance with the provisions of the National electric Code, NFPA 70, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, and;

3.1.5 Each hard-wired or wireless battery powered, interconnected smoke detection device in the immediate vicinity of each bedroom area shall be equipped with a built-in battery back-up power supply, or one single station, battery operated smoke detection device shall be installed in the immediate vicinity of each bedroom area, in addition to the hard-wired smoke detection device. (16 Del.C. §6632(a)(1) and §6632(a)(2))

3.2 Each one- and two-family dwelling, mobile home, modular home, and townhouse erected or built prior to the effective date of this legislation shall have smoke detection devices and/or smoke detection systems installed according to the following requirements:

3.2.1 Shall be installed outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms, and;

3.2.2 Shall be installed on each additional story of the family living unit, including basements, but excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics, if nothing is stored or kept in such areas, and;

3.2.3 The smoke detection devices may be single-station, individual smoke detection devices approved by Underwriters Laboratories or the Factory Mutual Association, and powered by a monitored battery power supply. (16 Del.C. §6632(a)(3)).

3.3 Nothing contained in this section shall prohibit the owner of any one- and two-family dwelling, mobile home, modular home, or townhouse from installing an interconnected smoke detection system, in accordance with §3.1 of the Regulation. (16 Del.C. §6632(b)).

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-4.0 Other Residential Occupancies.

4.1 Each new and existing lodging, rooming, or boarding house; hotel, motel, or bed and breakfast facility; dormitory, apartment, or multi-family dwelling; board and care facility; or a residential occupancy by any other name shall have smoke detection devices and/or smoke detection systems installed in accordance with the following requirements:

4.1.1 Shall be installed outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms, and;

4.1.2 Shall be installed in each bedroom and/or sleeping area, and;

4.1.3 Shall be installed on each additional story of the occupancy, including basements and corridors, hallways and stairwells, on each floor according to the standards and specifications of the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, but excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics, if nothing is stored or kept in such areas, or;

4.1.4 Smoke detection devices and/or systems shall be installed in conformance with those provisions of the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, for each particular occupancy, and;

4.1.5 The smoke detection devices or system listed in §4.1.1, §4.1.2 and §4.1.3, except as otherwise specified herein, shall be interconnected, so that operation of any smoke detection device shall cause the alarm-sounding devices in all smoke detectors within the building, occupancy or within a separate zoned area to sound or, it shall initiate the building fire alarm system to provide an audible warning to all occupants of the building, and;

4.1.6 The smoke detection devices and/or systems shall be hard-wired or operated through wireless battery power and supervised by a listed control panel, into the electrical system of the building or occupancy in accordance with the National Electric Code, NFPA 70, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

4.2 With the approval of the State Fire Marshal, smoke detection devices in individual sleeping areas may be exempted from the requirement that they be interconnected if the building or occupancy is provided with an automatic smoke detection system in the hallways, corridors, and stairwells, or is connected to a building fire alarm system which will activate an alarm which is sufficiently audible to warn the occupants of the building of the impending danger of fire or hazard to life. This smoke detection system and/or fire alarm system shall be installed in accordance with the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations and this Statute. (16 Del.C. §6633(d)).

4.3 For all buildings or occupancies which are required to install smoke detection devices and/or systems under §4.1 or §4.2 of this Chapter, that do not have an auxiliary, emergency, or back-up power supply, each smoke detection device or smoke detection system shall utilize the type of smoke detection device, or system that has a built-in battery back-up power supply. (16 Del.C. §6633(e)).

4.4 Where there is a conflict between installation requirements, the more strict of the installation specifications for a particular occupancy shall apply. (16 Del.C. §6633(b)).

4.5 Plans and specifications for all smoke detection devices and systems required under §4.1 and §4.2 of this Chapter shall be submitted to the Office of State Fire Marshal, prior to installation, for review and approval. (§6633(f)).

4.6 It shall be the responsibility of the owner of a residential occupancy listed in §4.1 to install and maintain smoke detection devices as required by this Regulation.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-5.0 Compliance Dates.

5.1 For each newly erected or constructed one- and two-family dwelling, mobile home, modular home, or townhouse, the compliance date shall be the effective date of this Legislation. (16 Del.C. §6634(a)).

5.2 For all existing one- and two-family dwellings, mobile homes, modular homes, or townhouses, the compliance date shall be July 1, 1994. (16 Del.C. §6634(b)).

5.3 For all other newly erected or constructed residential occupancies listed in §4.0 of this Chapter, the compliance date shall be the effective date of the Legislation. (16 Del.C. §6634(c)).

5.4 For all other existing residential occupancies, erected or constructed prior to the effective date of the Legislation, the compliance date shall be July 1, 1996. (16 Del.C. §6634(d)).

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-6.0 Hard-Wired Smoke Detector Program.

6.1 Purpose: To establish the rules and regulations for the installation of Hard-Wired Smoke Detectors pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6637 (Delaware Fire Detection Fund).

6.2 Application: This Regulation applies to owner-occupied, existing, one-family and two-family dwellings that are not equipped with smoke alarms.

6.2.1 Approval for installations shall be established by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and priority will be afforded to dwellings with handicapped children, handicapped adults, infirm residents, and residents 62 years of age and older.

6.3 Installation

6.3.1 Upon approval, hard wired single station smoke detectors with battery back-up shall be installed in the hallway of each sleeping area and on each additional story of family living units, including basements.

6.3.2 The smoke detection device is to be hard-wired into the building’s electrical system in accordance with the provisions of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).

6.3.3 Owners shall have the opportunity to choose a licensed and insured electrician/installer from a list maintained by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

6.3.4 The electrician/installer will contact the homeowner to make the necessary arrangements for the scheduling of the installation of hard-wired smoke detectors.

6.3.4.1 The sole responsibility for the installation of a hard-wired smoke detector will be between the homeowner and the electrician/installer.

6.3.5 The installation shall be completed within thirty (30) days from the day the electrician/installer has been chosen. The homeowner will be responsible to provide access to the contractor for installation within the allotted time.

6.3.6 If a hard-wired smoke detector cannot be installed due to existing wiring conditions, a Single Station Battery Operated Smoke Alarm will be issued to the occupant as an alternative device.

6.3.6.1 The electrician/installer will notify the Office of the State Fire Marshal if these wiring conditions exist.

6.3.6.2 The Office of the State Fire Marshal will handle the projected change in the installation.

6.3.7 Upon completion the electrician/installer shall contact an Electrical Inspection Agency, recognized by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The Electrical Inspection Agency shall inspect the wiring connected to the owner’s electrical system for final approval.

6.3.7.1 The homeowner will be notified when the electrical inspection will be conducted. The homeowner will be responsible to provide access for the Electrical Inspector to make the required inspection.

6.3.8 Upon approval by the Electrical Inspection Agency, the electrician/installer shall forward a copy of the approval certificate, along with an invoice for the installation to the Office of the State Fire Marshal for approval for payment.

6.4 Authorized Electrician/Installers

6.4.1 Electricians providing the installation shall be insured and have an active license to do electrical work in the State of Delaware (Title 24, Chapter 14 of the Delaware Code).

6.4.2 Electricians/installers shall be from a list of installers maintained and updated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

6.4.3 Electricians shall be added to the list of installers upon the Office of the State Fire Marshal receiving a Letter of Acceptance form.

6.4.3.1 The Letter of Acceptance shall be required to be renewed annually.

6.4.3.2 The Letter of Acceptance shall be required to be signed, dated, and notarized.

6.4.3.3 The Letter of Acceptance shall be accompanied with a copy of the electricians/company’s current or updated insurance.

6.4.4 Prior to submitting a Letter of Acceptance, the electrician/company shall confirm the current installation amount established by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

6.4.4.1 The current installation amount shall establish unit prices for all installations.

6.4.4.2 Separate unit prices will be established for single detector installations, additional detectors, and minimal charge for showing up at locations where an installation could not be achieved. There will be separate units prices established for each County.

6.4.5 The Office of the State Fire Marshal will confirm it has received the required information. The electrician/company will then be added to the list of hardwired smoke detector installers pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6637(d).

6.5 Funding:

6.5.1 Pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6637(b), a special fund of the State has been created and is known as the "Delaware Fire Detection Fund

6.5.2 Pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6637(b), all moneys, including gifts, bequests, grants or other funds from private or public sources specifically designated for the Delaware Fire Detection Fund shall be deposited or transferred to the Fire Detection Fund. Moneys in the Delaware Fire Detection Fund may be saved and deposited in an interest bearing savings or investment account.

6.5.3 Pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6637(c), moneys from the Delaware Fire Detection Fund shall be expended for the purpose of providing hard-wired smoke detectors with battery back up to Delaware residences lacking smoke detection devices.

6.5.4 Pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6637(c), any moneys received from State-appropriated funds shall only be used for owner-occupied residences.

6.5.5 Pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6637(c), any moneys derived from private sources may be used for any Delaware residences.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-1.0 General.

1.1 Purpose. To establish the minimum fire protection requirements for outdoor tire storage and disposal sites.

Note: Fire experience in outdoor storage of tires reveals a number of concerns, including:

(a) The generation of large amounts of black smoke;

(b) The fact that the storage is often too close to buildings on the same or adjacent premises, which causes fires in these exposed buildings;

(c) The generation of oil during a fire where the oil contributes to the fire or where the runoff contaminates the surrounding area;

(d) Delays in reporting fires; and

(e) The lack of firefighting capabilities due to poor accessibility.

1.2 Scope. This Regulation addresses the criteria for the outdoor storage of more than 100 tires and all disposal sites. Indoor storage of tires shall be governed by the applicable standards, as adopted and/or modified in these Regulations.

1.3 Application. The application of this Regulation pertains to all outdoor storage of tires and all disposal sites.

1.4 Permit Required. It shall be unlawful to store tires without first obtaining a permit in accordance with Regulation 701, Chapter 3.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-2.0 Definitions.

“Aisle”. An accessible clear space between storage piles or groups of piles suitable for housekeeping operations, visual inspection of piling areas, and initial firefighting operations.

“Clear Space”. Any area free of combustible materials. This does not preclude the storage of non-combustible materials that will not transmit an exposed fire.

“Fire Lane”. A clear space suitable for firefighting access and operations by motorized fire apparatus. See also Regulation 705, Chapter 5.

“Scrap Tire”. A tire that is no longer suitable for vehicular use.

“Units (Equivalent Passenger)”. One average size passenger tire weighing approximately 25 pounds.

“Yard”. The outdoor areas where tires and scrap tires are stored, and includes the entire area located inside the security fence.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-3.0 Fire Prevention.

3.1 The method of stacking shall be solid piles in an orderly manner and shall include:

3.1.1 Fire lanes to separate piles and to provide access for effective firefighting operations; and

3.1.2 Separation of yard storage from buildings and other exposures; and

3.1.3 An effective fire prevention maintenance program including control of weeds, grass, and other combustible materials within the storage area; and

3.1.4 Tire storage shall be on a level area.

3.2 Appropriate steps shall be taken to limit access to the tire storage area in accordance with §5.2 of this Chapter.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-4.0 Exposure Protection.

4.1 For 10,000 Units Or Less.

4.1.1 Maximum pile height shall be 14 feet.

4.1.2 Pile width and length shall not exceed 25 feet by 100 feet.

4.1.3 Aisle width between piles shall be a minimum of 24 feet.

4.1.4 The minimum distance between piles and buildings shall be 25 feet.

4.2 For More Than 10,000 Units.

4.2.1 Maximum pile height shall be 20 feet.

4.2.2 Pile width and length shall not exceed 50 feet by 100 feet.

4.2.3 Aisle width between piles shall be a minimum of 24 feet.

4.2.4 The minimum distance between piles and important buildings shall be 200 feet.

4.2.5 If the minimum distance required in §4.2.4 cannot be provided, a Two Hour Rated Fire Wall (Class “B” Fire Barrier) shall be provided in accordance with Regulation 702, Chapter 2. This Two Hour Rated Wall shall be equal to or exceed the height of the pile(s).

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-5.0 General Fire Protection.

5.1 General.

5.1.1 Storage or handling of tires shall not be located so as to seriously expose adjoining or adjacent properties in the event of a fire.

5.1.2 Weeds, grass, and similar vegetation shall be eliminated throughout the entire yard. Combustibles shall be removed as they accumulate.

5.1.3 Smoking shall be prohibited within the tire storage area. Other types of potential ignition sources, such as cutting and welding, heating devices, and open fires, shall be prohibited.

5.1.4 Suitable safeguards shall be provided to minimize the sparks from such equipment as refuse burners, boiler stacks, and vehicle exhaust.

5.2 Security Of Storage Yards.

5.2.1 A security fence shall be placed so as to completely enclose the yard containing outdoor tire storage. A minimum height of six feet of chain link, plus two strands of barbed wire shall be provided.

5.2.2 Access gate(s) shall be installed in accordance with the State Fire Marshal.

5.2.3 Twenty-four (24) hour per day manned security shall be provided to limit access and to provide for communications to the appropriate fire dispatch center.

5.2.4 Security lighting shall be provided with constant illumination of the yard during hours of darkness.

5.3 Storage Of Tires.

5.3.1 Tires shall be placed on solid, level ground.

5.3.2 The method of stacking shall be solid piles in an orderly manner.

5.3.3 The yard shall be maintained free of other combustible materials and debris.

5.3.4 A minimum of a 50 foot wide clear zone shall be established between the inside perimeter of the security fence and tire piles.

5.3.5 Earthen or other suitable barriers of a minimum height of 30 inches shall be provided to contain the potential liquid products of combustion resulting from a fire to the pile of origin.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-6.0 Water Supplies.

6.1 A public or private water system shall be provided to supply a minimum of 1,000 gpm for a duration of three (3) hours for 10,000 units or less of tire storage.

6.2 A public or private water system shall be provided to supply a minimum of 2,000 gpm for a duration of three (3) hours for more than 10,000 units of tire storage.

6.3 Fire hydrants shall be located in accordance with the State Fire Marshal.

6.4 If there is a reliable source of water, such as a lake, stream, pond, or other body of water, in the vicinity of the tire storage area, a dry hydrant shall be provided, even if a public or private water system is provided.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-7.0 Other.

7.1 Bulldozers, front-end loaders, and similar equipment acceptable to the State Fire Marshal shall be available to move tires not yet involved in the fire, to create breaks in the tire pile, or to cover burning tires with soil.

7.2 Pre-emergency planning shall be made with the local fire department so that fire emergencies can be properly handled in the tire storage facility.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-1.0 General.

1.1 Purpose. This Regulation is supplemental in nature and provides a method to reasonably maintain up to the maximum occupant load in places of assembly, as defined by the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.

1.2 Scope. This Regulation establishes a point of primary entrance and exit to places of assembly that will be utilized to control the occupant load.

1.3 Application. This Regulation applies to all places of assembly where the Office of the State Fire Marshal has established, posted, and recorded the maximum occupant load.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-2.0 Primary Entrance/Exit Established.

2.1 The primary entrance/exit shall be the main entrance/exit for the place of assembly, as established by the State Fire Marshal.

2.2 The primary entrance/exit shall be the main entrance/exit that accommodates one-half of the maximum occupant load of the place of assembly.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-3.0 Method of Accounting For Occupant Load.

3.1 Where, in the opinion of the State Fire Marshal, a place of assembly appears to be near or at the maximum occupant load, the State Fire Marshal may require that the owner of the place of assembly provide a method of accounting for the number of people that may be in the place of assembly at any given time.

3.2 Once the State Fire Marshal has identified a place of assembly to fall within the provisions of this Regulation, the owner must maintain the method of accounting for the occupant load for all hours of operation as established by the State Fire Marshal.

3.3 The method of accounting for occupant load shall be in place during such hours, as established by the State Fire Marshal, and shall be available at any time for inspection by the State Fire Marshal at the primary entrance/exit to the place of assembly.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-1.0 General

1.1 Purpose. To establish minimum life safety requirements for special amusement buildings known as Haunted Houses when used on a seasonal basis.

1.2 Scope. This Regulation may be utilized in the application for a permit for occupancies commonly known as Haunted Houses used on a seasonal basis. “Seasonal basis” in this Chapter shall mean operating and/or open to the public during either the Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter, within a calendar year.

1.3 Permit Required.

1.3.1 Any person, partnership, association, organization, or corporation that desires to operate a haunted house shall apply to Office of the State Fire Marshal for a permit at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date of operating the attraction.

1.3.2 The State Fire Marshal shall not issue such permit until satisfied that all the following provisions of this Chapter are met.

1.4 Electrical Inspection

1.4.1 All wiring shall be completed by a licensed electrician.

1.4.2 A letter of approval of an electrical inspection as a temporary installation, issued by an electrical inspection agency, approved by the State Board of Electrical Examiners and recognized by the State Fire Marshal shall be filed with the Office of State Fire Marshal. The date of the electrical inspection shall be within the thirty (30) days prior to opening day.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-2.0 Construction

2.1 Haunted Houses shall only be allowed to operate on the level of exit discharge as well as one story above the level of discharge.

2.2 Occupants shall be prohibited from areas not on the level of exit discharge or the story above it. Provisions shall be made to physically bar occupants from entering areas not on the level of exit discharge and areas not open to the public.

2.3 Haunted houses shall not be allowed in windowless buildings.

2.4 Walls and windows may use ¼-inch plywood as covering (minimum standard). Walls are to consist of 3/8 inch plywood and/or drywall.

2.5 Foam rubber, urethane foam, or any other type of expanded combustible material known to burn readily shall not be permitted in the building. Black plastic (fire resistive only) or fire treated cloth may be used on walls.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-3.0 Egress

3.1 Occupant Load: The occupancy shall be limited to 25 persons, regardless if an attendant or a patron.

3.2 Exits

3.2.1 There shall be a minimum of at least two exits from each floor or level. A window that leads to a 4-foot by 4-foot landing with a stairway shall be permitted.

3.2.2 All exits doors shall swing in the direction of exit travel.

3.2.3 Maximum travel distance from all areas of the building to an exit shall not exceed 75 feet.

3.3 Illumination: The State Fire Marshal may require on a case by case basis additional means for normal illumination.

3.4 Emergency Lighting: Emergency lighting shall be provided so that the floor level of all areas able to be occupied by the public is provided with minimum lighting in the event of loss of normal power

3.5 Exit Marking: All exits shall be provided with conspicuous, internally or externally illuminated standard EXIT signs. The exit signs shall also be provided to be illuminated in the emergency lighting mode so as to be readily visible even in the event of loss of normal power.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-4.0 Protection

4.1 Fire Extinguishers: At least one portable multi-purpose fire extinguisher, with a minimal rating of 2A:10BC, shall be provided and properly mounted in each room able to be occupied by the public and at each exit and entrance.

4.2 Smoke Alarms: Smoke alarms shall be located in all hallways, corridors, and rooms on all levels.

4.3 Public Address System: A public address system shall be provided throughout in order to notify occupants to evacuate.

4.4 Fire Company Stand-By

4.4.1 Arrangements shall be made with the local fire company to have a stand-by crew provided on location during all hours that the haunted house is operating and/or open to the public.

4.4.2 The Stand-By detail shall consist of at least one standard pumper with its water supply being a minimum 1000 gallon, a crew of at least four, and two-way radio communication with the dispatch center.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 706-5.0 Operating Controls

5.1 Attendants:

5.1.1 Attendants (Operators) of the attraction are responsible for general safety and good fire protection practices. Only individuals at least sixteen (16) years of age are to be attendants. An emergency action plan and critical assignments shall be reviewed with all attendants daily, prior to the hours of operation.

5.1.2 At least one attendant shall be located at each exit and in each room larger than 200 square feet and capable of being occupied by the public.

5.1.3 Each attendant shall be equipped with a standard battery-powered flashlight. A standard flashlight requires at least two Type-D dry cell batteries.

5.1.4 The organization operating a haunted house on a nightly or daily basis shall have a fire drill for their attendants (operators).

5.2 Portable Heaters: Portable heaters shall be prohibited in the building.

5.2.1 Combustible Materials: Excelsior, straw, hay or other rapid burning materials shall be prohibited in the building.

5.2.2 Flammable Materials: No flammable or readily combustible materials shall be used in decorations, sets, props, costumes, etc.

5.2.3 No storage shall be permitted beneath stairways. All other unsafe practices are prohibited.

5.3 Ignition Sources

5.3.1 Open Flames: Open flames shall be prohibited in the building or within 10 feet of the building.

5.3.2 Smoking: Smoking shall be prohibited in the building or within 10 feet of any entrance or exit. Sand or water filled “butt receptacles” shall be provided near each entrance.

History

13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
14 DE Reg. 1045 (04/01/11)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 843 (03/01/16)
16 DE Reg. 620 (12/01/12)
1 DE Reg. 197 (08/01/97)
8 DE Reg. 416 (09/01/04)
10 DE Reg. 342 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 629 (11/01/09)

708 Fire Department and Ambulance Company Administrative Standards

1 Del. Admin. Code § 708-1.0 General.

1.1 Purpose. To establish the minimum requirements related to the mandatory submission of financial audits by volunteer fire and ambulance companies in accordance with the provisions of 16 Del.C. §6608.

1.2 Scope. These Regulations address the required types of audits, the reporting periods, procedures for reviewing the audits and the processes to be followed in the event a company fails to submit or submits an inadequate audit.

1.3 Application. These Regulations apply to all volunteer fire and ambulance companies and their approved subsidiaries (e.g. auxiliaries operating under the same tax identification number) in the State of Delaware and the Smyrna and Georgetown American Legion Ambulances and the Mid-Sussex Rescue Squad. These regulations do not apply to independent auxiliary organizations operating under a tax identification number that is separate from the fire or ambulance company’s number.

16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)

History

16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)
16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 926 (01/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 708-2.0 Definitions.

2.1 Review: Financial data analysis that provides less assurance than a full audit, but more that a compilation (which provides no assurance). In a review, an auditor expresses limited assurance that the company’s financial statements do not require any material modification for them to be inconformity with the provisions of generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). (Ref. Business Dictionary.com)

History

16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)
16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 926 (01/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 708-3.0 Report Types.

3.1 Reports must be completed by an independent certified public accounting firm at a minimum “Review” level. The submission shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

3.1.1 The Accountant’s Report provided to the volunteer fire or ambulance companies by their independent accountant.

3.1.2 Financial statements, including:

3.1.2.1 Statement of financial position (Balance sheet).

3.1.2.2 Statement of revenue and expenses.

3.1.2.3 Statement of cash flow.

3.1.2.4 Notes to financial statements.

3.1.2.5 Letter of observations and/or comments.

3.1.2.6 Letter of representation.

3.1.3 The required documentation shall be submitted to the Commission with a cover sheet signed off on by the volunteer fire or ambulance company president verifying that he or she has reviewed the submission and all of the items required by subsections 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 are included.

3.2 A full financial audit may be required, in the Commission’s discretion, if a fire department or ambulance company receives a second annual “Review” report that continues to indicate insufficient corrective actions have been taken to address inadequate financial management, lack of appropriate internal controls, and/or issues or trends that indicate possible financial failure of the company.

3.3 A fire department or ambulance company may voluntarily submit a full financial audit rather than a review level report if it chooses to do so.

History

16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)
16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 926 (01/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 708-4.0 Reporting Periods.

4.1 Any company whose fiscal year begins on or after January 1, 2009 must file no later than six and one-half months after the close of the company’s fiscal year. Reports shall be submitted annually thereafter no later than six and one-half months after the close of the company’s fiscal year. The report due date will be calculated by the Commission based on the information provided by the volunteer fire and/or ambulance company as to the close of its fiscal year.

4.2 No extensions will be granted except upon a showing of hardship. Requests for a hardship extension must be made in writing prior to the report due date. The request must specify in detail the nature of the hardship. A showing of hardship requires that the lack of compliance with this regulation is due to causes beyond the company’s control. The Commission’s decision on the extension request shall be final.

History

16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)
16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 926 (01/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 708-5.0 Report Compliance Committee.

5.1 The Commission shall appoint a Report Compliance Committee to review submissions. The Report Compliance Committee shall consist of at least of three (3) members who shall be appointed annually at the January meeting of the Commission. The members of the Report Compliance Committee shall have a professional background that includes auditing and financial experience.

5.2 The Report Compliance Committee will review the report(s) for compliance with the regulations and will look for any accountant comments that indicate inadequate financial management, lack of appropriate internal controls, and/or issues or trends that indicate possible financial failure of the company. The Report Compliance Committee shall report to the Commission as follows:

5.2.1 Reports that are approved will be forwarded to the Commission with a recommendation for filing with no further action.

5.2.2 Fire department and ambulance companies that fail to file the mandatory financial reports will be referred to the Commission with a recommendation for a hearing before the Commission for the imposition of civil penalties as provided in 16 Del.C. §6608 (b) and any other penalties available under the Chapter.

5.2.3 Any report showing financial irregularities will be referred to the Commission with a summary of the deficiencies and a recommendation for a hearing before the Commission to establish a written corrective action plan and/or the imposition of civil penalties as provided in 16 Del.C. §6608 (b) and any other penalties available under the Chapter.

5.3 The Report Compliance Committee may require the volunteer fire or ambulance company to submit such additional documentation as may be necessary for clarification in order for the Report Compliance Committee to make a decision as to whether referral to the Commission for further action is warranted. Failure to comply with the Report Compliance Committee’s request for additional documentation will result in referral to the Commission for a hearing.

History

16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)
16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 926 (01/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 708-6.0 Report Compliance Hearings.

6.1 The Commission shall schedule a hearing within thirty (30) days of receiving a referral from the Report Compliance Committee.

6.2 Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be personally served, or sent by registered mail to the address provided by the fire department or ambulance company at the time of the report submission, with return requested, to the fire department or ambulance company at least twenty (20) days prior to the date fixed for the hearing.

6.3 Hearings will be conducted in accordance with the hearing procedures set forth in Regulation 701, Chapter 1, subsection 7.6.

6.4 The fire department or ambulance company that is the subject of the hearing will be provided with a copy of the Report Compliance Committee’s report to the Commission.

History

16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)
16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 926 (01/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 708-7.0 Sanctions for Non-compliance.

7.1 Where the Commission has determined, upon notice and hearing, that a fire department or ambulance company failed to file or has filed incomplete reports or audits in violation of 16 Del.C. §6608, the Commission may impose a civil penalty of $100 per day beginning on the date the report or audit was due. Each day a violation continues may be deemed a separate offense in the Commission’s discretion resulting in penalties of up to $5000 per reporting. The civil penalty is in addition to any other penalties provided for in the Chapter.

7.2 Where the Commission has determined, upon notice and hearing, that the reports or audits of a fire department or ambulance company indicate inadequate financial management, lack of appropriate internal controls, and/or issues or trends that indicate possible financial failure of the company the Commission may require a written corrective action plan. Failure to submit a written corrective action plan may result in the imposition of a civil penalty of $100 per day. Each day a violation continues may be deemed a separate offense in the Commission’s discretion resulting in penalties of up to $5000 per reporting. The civil penalty is in addition to any other penalties provided for in the Chapter.

7.3 Continued failure to file reports or audits or to take corrective action may also result in the Commission referring the fire department or ambulance company to other regulatory agencies for review and possible action under their governing authority, including but not limited to, the Internal Revenue Service, the Delaware Division of Revenue and the State Auditor’s Office.

History

16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)
16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 926 (01/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 708-8.0 Documents

8.1 Report and audit submissions filed with the Commission may be considered public records under the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”). The records will not be released except pursuant to a valid FOIA request or subpoena. The volunteer fire department or ambulance company will be given notice of the request. It will be the responsibility of the volunteer fire department or ambulance company to challenge the request in the appropriate court within the time specified by the Commission in the notice; otherwise, the records will be released.

History

16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)
16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)
12 DE Reg. 926 (01/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 1067 (04/01/13)

710 Ambulance Service Regulations

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-1.0 Purpose

The purpose of this regulation is to ensure a consistent and coordinated high quality level of ambulance service throughout the State of Delaware (the, “State”), focusing on timeliness, quality of care and coordination of efforts.

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-2.0 Application

2.1 This regulation shall apply to any person, firm, corporation, other business or non-profit entity, association either as owner, agent or otherwise providing either prehospital, interfacility, or interhospital ambulance service meeting the definitions of either "BLS ambulance service" or "commercial ambulance service" within the State. The following are exempted from this regulation:

2.1.1 Privately owned vehicle or vessel not ordinarily used in the business of transporting persons who are sick, injured, wounded or otherwise incapacitated or helpless.

2.1.2 A vehicle or vessel rendering service as an ambulance in case of a major catastrophe or emergency when the ambulances with permits and based in the locality of the catastrophe or emergency are insufficient to render the services required.

2.1.3 Ambulances based outside the State rendering service in case of a major catastrophe or emergency when the ambulances with permits and based in the locality of the catastrophe or emergency are insufficient to render the services required.

2.1.4 Ambulances owned and operated by an agency of the United States Government.

2.1.5 Ambulances based and licensed outside the State engaged strictly in interstate transportation.

2.1.6 A vehicle or vessel which is designed or modified and equipped for rescue operations which is not routinely used for emergency medical care or transport of patients.

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-3.0 Definitions

For the purpose of this regulation the following definitions are used:

“Advanced Life Support” or “ALS” means the advanced level of pre-hospital and inter hospital emergency care that includes basic life support functions including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, plus cardiac monitoring, cardiac defibrillation, electrocardiography, administration of anti arrhythmic agents, intravenous therapy, administration of specific medications, drugs and solutions, use of adjunctive medical devices, trauma care and other authorized techniques and procedures.

“Advertising” means information communicated to the public, or to an individual concerned by any oral, written, or graphic means including, but not limited to, handbills, newspapers, television, billboards, radio, internet or other electronic/wireless media and telephone directories.

“Ambulance” means any publicly or privately owned vehicle or vessel that is specifically designed, constructed or modified and equipped, and intended to be used for and is maintained or operated for the transportation upon the streets, highways, and waterways of the State for persons who are sick, injured, wounded or otherwise incapacitated or helpless.

“Ambulance service district” means a geographical area within the State as identified and established by the Commission.

“Basic Life Support” or “BLS” means the level of capability which provides EMT emergency patient care designed to optimize the patient’s chances of surviving an emergency situation.

“BLS ambulance permit” means a permit given to each ambulance a BLS ambulance service provider wishes to use on the streets, highways, or waterways in this State and approved by the Commission or its designated representative.

“BLS ambulance service contract” means a written contract between either a primary or secondary ambulance service provider and an individual, organization, company, site location or complex or other entity for BLS ambulance service.

“BLS ambulance service provider” means any emergency or commercial ambulance service provider which provides BLS level intervention both through the level of personnel and training provided.

“BLS ambulance service provider license” means a license that validates a BLS ambulance service provider approved by the Commission to provide BLS ambulance service in this State.

“Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation” or “CPR” as defined by the American Heart Association means an emergency lifesaving procedure consisting of chest compressions or respirations performed when the heart stops beating.

“Center For Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS)” means the Federal agency which oversees Medicare billing and ambulance standards.

“Certification” means the authorization by the Commission to practice the skills of an EMT, EMR, or FTO within the State.

"Commercial BLS provider" means an organization that does not receive State or Federal funding and is a 100% for profit provider of BLS service.

“Commission” means the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission - The (DSFPC) State agency mandated in Title 16, Delaware Code to regulate the Basic Life Support System in the State.

"County or counties" refers singularly or collectively to New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties of the State.

"County paramedic service" means the paramedic service operated by a county with its own employees or under contract with another governmental entity.

"Credentialed ambulance driver" means a person who possesses a valid driver's license, Delaware DMV issued EVO card, Approved Health Care CPR and AED card.

“Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife” means a division of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control which regulates and enforces boating laws and regulations in this State.

“Delaware refresher course” means a course of instruction for re-certification required by the Commission for EMT’s and EMR’s that meets the guidelines of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) National EMS Education Standards most current curriculum.

“Delaware State Fire School” means the institution referred to in 16 Del.C. §6617 and under the supervision and control of the Commission.

“Delaware training standard for Delaware Emergency Medical Technicians & Emergency Medical Responders” means the most current National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) National EMS Education Standards curriculum.

“Emergency” means the BLS and ALS response to the needs of an individual for immediate medical care in order to prevent loss of life or aggravation or physiological or psychological illness or injury.

“Emergency medical dispatch system” means an approved protocol system used by an approved dispatch center to dispatch aid to medical emergencies which must include:

“Emergency Medical Responder” or “EMR” means an individual who has successfully passed Emergency Medical Responder course that meets the most current National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) National EMS Education Standards curriculum.

“Emergency medical services provider” or “EMS provider” means individual providers certified by the Commission to perform pre hospital care. For the purposes of this regulation this includes EMT’s and EMR’s.

“Emergency medical services provider agency” means a provider certified by the Commission and being dispatched by PSAP for emergencies within approved ambulance districts and mutual aid or by contract as a secondary ambulance provider within an approved ambulance service district.

“Emergency Medical Services Systems” or “EMSS” means a statewide system which provides for the utilization of available personnel, equipment, transportation and communication to ensure effective and coordinated delivery of medical care in emergency situations resulting from accidents, illness or natural disasters.

“Emergency Medical Technician” or “EMT” means the individual as defined in 16 Del.C. §9702.

"EMT credentials" means current State of Delaware EMT certification card, National Registry EMT certification card and approved health care CPR and AED card.

"Facility fixed-site BLS ambulance service" means BLS service provider by a business or industry to serve a specific site/facility. The service provider is certified by the Commission to operate within a specific site or facility.

"Facility fixed-site BLS service provider" means an organization or company which has been designated by the Commission for providing BLS service within a specific site/facility.

"Field training officer" or "FTO" means an experienced senior EMT who has been certified by the Commission to evaluate new EMTs to ensure they have the awareness of state protocols as well as knowledge and skills of trauma, anatomy, physiological, and pathophysiological components of EMS so they can safely operate on their own as an EMT.

"FTO refresher course" means a required course of instruction approved by the Commission for the re-certification of FTOs.

“Handbook of Delaware Boating Laws and Regulations” means a document published by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control that details Delaware Boating Regulations.

“HIPAA” means the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.

“Hospital” means an institution having an organized medical staff which is primarily engaged in providing to inpatients, by or under the supervision of physicians, diagnostic and therapeutic services or rehabilitation services for the care or rehabilitation of injured, disabled, pregnant, diseased, sick or mentally ill persons. The term includes facilities for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders within the scope of specific medical specialties, but not facilities caring exclusively for the mentally ill.

“Litter” means any device used to secure a patient’s body and move them safely from 1 location to another.

“Medical command facility” means the distinct unit within a hospital which meets the operational, staffing and equipment requirements established by the Secretary, Delaware Health and Social Services for providing medical control to the providers of advanced life support services. Any hospital that operates an emergency medical facility and desires to be designated as a medical command facility shall maintain and staff such facility on its premises and at its own expense with exception of base station communication devices which shall be an authorized shared expense pursuant to the provisions of Title 16, Chapter 98.

“Medical control” means directions and advice normally provided from a centrally designated medical facility operating under medical supervision, supplying professional support through radio or telephonic communication.

“Medical control physician” means any physician board-certified or board-prepared in emergency medicine, or a physician certified on advanced trauma life support (ATLS) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) who is credentialed by the hospital within which a medical command facility is located, and who is authorized by the medical command facility to give medical commands via radio or other telecommunication devices to a paramedic or EMT. When a medical control physician establishes contact with a paramedic or EMT, and provides medical control instructions that exceed or otherwise modify the standing orders of the statewide standard treatment protocol, the paramedic or EMT shall, solely for the purpose of compliance with the Medical Practices Act, be considered to be operating under the license of said medical control physician.

"Medical Director" means a Delaware-licensed physician who is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine or by the Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine or has received approval as an Ambulance Medical Director by the Delaware Office of Emergency Medical Services. The Medical Director shall be the chief physician for the ambulance service and under whose license all EMS providers of the ambulance service shall operate for the purpose of delivering the standing orders of the Delaware statewide standard treatment protocols.

“National Registered Emergency Medical Technician” or “NREMT” means a person who completed the most current National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) National EMS Education Standards curriculum and passed the NREMT examination.

“National Registry Of Emergency Medical Technicians” or “NREMT” means the nationally recognized organization for the testing and registering of persons who have completed the most current National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) National EMS Education Standards, paramedic, EMT and EMR courses.

"Non-certified provider" means any person providing patient care and placing patient care reports into the Commission approved data collection system without a current Delaware EMT certification.

“Non-emergency ambulance service provider” means an organization or company which has been authorized by the Commission to provide non-emergency ambulance service within the State.

“Office Of Emergency Medical Services” or “OEMS” means the State agency responsible for ensuring the effective coordination and evaluation of the emergency medical services system in the State which includes providing assistance and advice for activities related toward the planning, development, improvement and expansion of emergency medical services.

“Paramedic” means a person who has successfully completed a course approved by the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline or its duly authorized representative, documented by OEMS, recognized by the Commission as a Delaware EMT while in the performance of their duties with a county paramedic service or State agency.

“Patient” means an individual who is sick, injured, wounded or otherwise incapacitated or helpless, an individual who seeks immediate medical attention, or both.

“PCR” means patient care report.

“Pre-hospital care” means any emergency medical service, including advanced life support, rendered by an emergency medical unit before and during transportation to a hospital or other facility.

“Primary BLS ambulance service” means BLS ambulance service provided by the primary ambulance service provider certified by the Commission within a specific ambulance service district.

“Primary BLS ambulance service provider” means an organization or company which has been designated by the Commission as having primary responsibility for providing BLS ambulance service within a specific ambulance service district.

“Protocols” means written and uniform treatment and care plans, prepared pursuant to 16 Del.C. §9802(23), for emergency and critical patients statewide that constitutes the standing orders for BLS providers.

"PSAP" means a Public Safety Answering Point such as a 911 center.

“Quality assurance” or “QA” means the retrospective review or inspection of services or processes that is intended to identify problems.

“Quality improvement” or “QI” means the continuous study and improvement of a process, system, or organization.

“Recertification training” means a defined curriculum that once completed allows the individual to continue practicing as an EMT, EMR, or FTO for a specific period of time as determined by the Commission.

“Responsible charge” means the individual who is identified as having both the responsibility and authority to ensure full and complete compliance with all requirements of this regulation.

“Secondary BLS ambulance service” means ambulance service provided under contract to specific locations within an ambulance service district by a BLS ambulance service provider other than the primary ambulance service provider.

“Secondary BLS ambulance service provider” means an organization or company which provides supplemental BLS ambulance service anywhere in the State and always under specific contractual agreements.

“Semiautomatic external defibrillation” means an external computerized defibrillator designed for use in unresponsive victims with no breathing or signs of circulation.

“State Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline” or “Board” means the body charged with protecting the consumers of the Delaware healthcare system through the proper licensing and regulation of physicians and other health care professionals.

“Water ambulance” or “vessel” means any publicly or privately owned vessel that is specifically designed, constructed or modified and equipped, and intended to be used for and is maintained or operated for the transportation upon the waterways of the State for persons who are sick, injured, wounded or otherwise incapacitated or helpless.

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-4.0 Authorization of BLS Companies

4.1 Relative to authorization of new BLS companies, resolution of boundary and other disputes, and cessation of necessary BLS services the Commission shall:

4.1.1 Be empowered to promulgate, amend, and repeal regulations related to the exercise of Commission powers and responsibilities defined in subsection 4.1.2 of this regulation.

4.1.2 Determine whether new BLS companies or substations shall be authorized.

4.1.2.1 Have authority to prohibit the suspension of BLS services.

4.1.2.2 Have authority to confirm the established geographical boundaries of areas served by all existing BLS companies and to resolve boundary disputes.

4.1.3 Have authority to enter binding orders resolving disputes or grievances within or between BLS companies.

4.1.4 Within its discretion bring an action in the Court of Chancery to temporarily restrain or enjoin any act or practice which constitutes a violation of an order of the Commission.

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-5.0 Minimum Requirements for the Establishment of Additional Stations for Existing BLS Companies/ Departments in the State of Delaware

5.1 Existing BLS companies/departments desiring to establish additional station within the State of Delaware shall immediately advise the State Fire Prevention Commission of their intent by letter.

5.2 The Commission shall, upon receipt of the notification, send a copy of these regulations to the BLS companies/departments. The Commission shall notify the parties in writing of the date and time to appear before the Commission. The company/department making the request will be required to appear before the Commission to make presentation and answer questions concerning the proposed additional station. Bordering companies/departments may send a written response or a written request to appear before the Commission at the scheduled hearing.

5.3 It is necessary for the BLS company/department desiring the additional station to follow certain steps to comply with these regulations. The steps to be followed are:

5.3.1 Authorization of additional station;

5.3.2 BLS station construction and submittal of plans;

5.3.3 Communications and alarm receiving and altering equipment;

5.3.4 Equipment; and

5.3.5 Waivers/exemptions.

5.4 Temporary/emergency BLS station. The Commission may waive the procedures set forth herein whenever it determines that the health and safety of the public or the good of the BLS service in general requires such a waiver.

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-6.0 Authorization of Substation or Additional Station

6.1 The Commission shall determine whether any new substation or additional station shall be authorized in any part of the State. In making such determination, the Commission shall consider among things the ability, financial or otherwise, of the company/department seeking authorization to maintain an effective BLS company and BLS protection needs of the area involved.

6.2 The location of the additional BLS station shall be within the requesting company/department's district boundaries. The location shall be selected, taking into account the location of high life hazards, concentrations of values, topographical conditions, bridges, man-made barriers such as railways or limited access highways, the locations of neighboring BLS stations and the availability of department members.

6.3 A certified plot plan showing the proposed location of the station shall be submitted to the Commission.

6.4 Neighboring BLS companies/departments may join together to combine resources for an additional station provided all parties appear before the Commission in support of the request.

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-7.0 BLS Station Construction and Submittal of Plans

7.1 The additional station shall be of adequate size to provide space for at least 2 pieces of emergency equipment.

7.2 The additional station shall be of fire resistive or non-combustible construction and sprinklered in accordance with all building codes, fire codes and zoning requirements within the local jurisdiction and must provide proper rest room facilities.

7.3 The additional station shall be equipped with an emergency power supply to keep the station operational during a power outage.

7.4 Preliminary and final plans, specifications, etc., shall be submitted to the Commission for approval along with a copy of the appropriate permits from the county or jurisdictional building department and Fire Marshal's Office before work is started.

7.5 A pre-existing building may be approved, provided it meets the standards and requirements set forth in this Section. Preliminary and final plans, along with a copy of the appropriate permits from the county or jurisdictional building department and Fire Marshal's Office, must still be submitted and approved by the Commission.

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-8.0 BLS Ambulance Service License and Permits

8.1 Any person, firm, corporation or association either as owner, agent or otherwise who furnish, conduct, maintain, advertise or otherwise engage in or profess to be engaged in the business or service of providing BLS ambulance service upon the streets, highways, or waterways of this State shall hold a valid license and permit or permits as either a facility fixed-site, primary or secondary BLS ambulance service provider issued by the Commission. Application for the license and permit or permits shall be upon forms provided by the Commission.

8.2 The issuance of a license and permit or permits shall not be construed so as to authorize any person, firm, corporation or association to provide BLS services or to operate any ambulance without compliance with all laws, ordinances and regulations enacted or promulgated by any state, county or municipal government concerning ambulances.

8.3 Prior to issuing an original or renewal license and permit or permits, the Commission shall determine that all requirements of this regulation are fully met. Additionally, the Commission has the authority to ensure continued compliance with this regulation through the periodic review of records and operations.

8.4 Only facility fixed-site, primary, or secondary BLS service provider license and permit or permits shall be authorized to respond and provide BLS ambulance service within the State. Such providers must maintain a bonafide office within the State which must be used for the day-to-day operation of services within the State. Office space shall meet any requirements established by the Commission.

8.5 A primary or secondary BLS service provider may not discontinue BLS ambulance service until a replacement provider has been selected and can assume BLS ambulance service with no reduction in service.

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-9.0 BLS Ambulance Service Districts

The Commission has the authority to establish ambulance service districts pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6717(a).

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-10.0 Primary and Secondary BLS Ambulance Service and Bariatric Providers

10.1 BLS ambulance service may be provided by primary BLS ambulance service providers within their ambulance service district or in the course of providing mutual aid within other ambulance service districts, provided:

10.1.1 They have a current license and permit or permits; and

10.1.2 They are assigned by the Commission as a primary BLS ambulance service provider.

10.2 The Commission shall be authorized to select a new primary BLS ambulance service provider at such time that:

10.2.1 The current primary BLS ambulance service provider chooses to discontinue service; or

10.2.2 The Commission determines that there has been failure to meet 1 or more elements of this regulation, which creates a threat to public safety; or

10.2.3 The current primary BLS ambulance service provider either directly or indirectly, by merger or affiliation or through contractual agreement transfers or assigns primary BLS ambulance service to any person, firm, corporation, other business or non-profit entity not authorized by the Commission to provide BLS ambulance service within the primary BLS ambulance service provider’s ambulance service district.

10.3 Any organization desiring to assume the role of primary BLS ambulance service provider will be required to apply to the Commission showing adequate cause in the interest of public safety to justify the change.

10.4 BLS ambulance service may be provided by secondary BLS ambulance service providers only to those with whom they have a contract for such service provided they:

10.4.1 Have a current license and permit or permits; and

10.4.2 Have a written contract to provide BLS ambulance service to that specific location or site; and

10.4.3 Provide the names, locations and conditions of all secondary BLS ambulance service contracts to the Commission within 20 days of contract finalization.

10.4.4 Private ambulance providers must provide a copy of a private non-emergency ambulance service contract from an individual, organization, company or other entity for non-emergency ambulance service from which transports will be made.

10.4.5 Commercial ambulance providers shall list contact information for their Delaware Medical Director medical professionals who are providing medical oversight of their company’s EMTs.

10.4.6 Owners and operators of ambulance companies within the State who have had their ambulance service providers license revoked by the Commission are not eligible to own or operate an ambulance service within the State for a period of 2 years.

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-11.0 BLS Ambulance Service Provider License and Permit Requirements

11.1 BLS Administrative Requirements

11.1.1 Procedures for securing a BLS ambulance service provider license include:

11.1.1.1 The owner or registered agent must apply to the Commission upon forms provided and according to procedures established by the Commission.

11.1.1.2 The BLS ambulance service provider shall either be based in the State or maintain an office in the State with a full-time individual assigned to that office who is in responsible charge. A personal residence shall not be used as a provider's required office.

11.1.1.3 All requirements set forth in this regulation must be met before issuance of license.

11.1.1.4 The BLS ambulance service provider must provide proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1 million blanket liability coverage.

11.1.1.5 The BLS ambulance service provider must provide proof of automobile liability insurance in the amount of $1 million individual, $3 million aggregate per occurrence.

11.1.1.6 A BLS ambulance service provider requesting a permit for a water ambulance must provide proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1 million blanket liability coverage.

11.1.2 Procedures for securing a BLS ambulance service provider ambulance permit or permits include:

11.1.2.1 The owner or registered agent must hold a valid BLS ambulance service provider license approved by the Commission to apply for an ambulance permit or permits.

11.1.2.2 A BLS ambulance service permit or permits must be applied for upon forms provided and according to procedures established by the Commission for each ambulance used on the streets, highways and waterways of this state.

11.1.2.3 BLS ambulance service providers adding an ambulance during a current permit year must apply for a permit or permits on forms provided and according to procedures established by the Commission.

11.1.2.4 BLS ambulance service providers must schedule an inspection with a Commission’s designee prior to utilizing the ambulance or ambulances on the streets, highways and waterways of this state.

11.1.2.5 Once all requirements set forth in these regulations are met, a permit will be issued. Permits issued shall be valid until December 31st of that year. Renewal period begins October 1st and ends December 31st annually and must meet all requirements established by the Commission. Private providers shall affix a Commission permit sticker to the lower left window of the permitted ambulance.

11.1.3 The Chairman of the Commission may issue temporary permits when determined to be in the interest of public safety.

11.1.4 On an on-going basis throughout the term of the license and permit or permits, the owner or individual in responsible charge shall be available upon reasonable notification for the purpose of providing documentation on any provisions of this regulation and permitting physical inspection of all facilities and vehicles.

11.1.5 No BLS ambulance service provider shall advertise or represent that it provides any ambulance service other than it is authorized to provide under this regulation.

11.1.6 EMTs and BLS ambulance service providers shall be required to participate in the Commission approved ambulance data collection system which includes:

11.1.6.1 A Patient Care Transport (PCT) shall be completed on all 911 dispatched responses to include private transports and inter-facility transports.

11.1.6.2 EMTs shall complete, a PCR in the Commission approved data collection system on each patient contact. Reports shall be completed within the time frame described in the most current State of Delaware BLS protocols.

11.1.6.3 Failure to comply with data submission may result in loss of BLS ambulance service permit or EMT certification or other discipline.

11.1.6.4 All reasonable attempts shall be made to submit any other data to the designated agencies as required by the Commission. It is the responsibility of the BLS provider to ensure that all PCRs are submitted as required by this regulation.

11.1.6.5 Access to the PCR system shall be deactivated for any suspended or revoked EMT, as the Commission may direct to the OEMS until such time as the EMT certification is reactivated or reinstated.

11.1.6.6 Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission shall determine the identifier for EMTs to use the Commission approved patient care reporting system.

11.1.6.7 It shall be the sole responsibility of the EMT to ensure that their Delaware State EMT certification is current and to renew the certification prior to its expiration date. EMTs found to be working and placing PCRs into the Commission approved patient care reporting system without a current Delaware EMT certification shall be considered working as a non-certified provider.

11.1.6.8 Non-certified providers providing care without a current Delaware EMT certification shall be suspended from the Commission approved patient care reporting system. Second offense will be a 5-day suspension. Third offense shall be immediate suspension and appearance at a hearing before the Commission.

11.1.6.9 Paramedics conducting BLS transports outside of their duties as a medic or outside of their employment with a county or State government, shall place a patient care report into the Commission approved data system as a BLS report and must have a Commission approved identifier and current EMT certification.

11.1.7 Refusal of Service. EMTs shall complete, without exception, a written or computer report on each patient refusal. Reports shall be completed as described in the most current State of Delaware BLS protocols.

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-12.0 BLS Requirements

12.1 BLS Operational Requirements

12.1.1 Roadway Vehicle Standards

12.1.1.1 All BLS ambulances shall be registered and licensed in the State by the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles. EXCEPTIONS:

12.1.1.1.1 Those vehicles to which the international registration plan applies.

12.1.1.1.2 Those vehicles properly registered in some other state.

12.1.1.1.3 All ambulances shall have a copy of the vehicle registration and copy of the Commission issued ambulance permit on the ambulance at all times while the unit is in service on the roadways of the State of Delaware. All vehicles will display the Commission issued inspection decal on the left bottom corner of the left rear window of the patient compartment.

12.1.1.2 Vehicles shall have clearly visible letters on both sides and the rear identifying the name of the organization or corporation and the vehicle’s specific identifier as specified under permit documentation. The letters shall be at least 3 inches in height.

12.1.1.3 Existing vehicle patient compartment shall conform with the criteria within the most current United States General Services Administration federal specifications for the Star of Life Ambulances. All newly purchased, fabricated, and remounted ambulance components including ambulance compartments, shall conform to the criteria set forth in the most current edition of NFPA 1900 Standard for Automotive Ambulances 2019.

12.1.1.4 Any vehicle not previously permitted in the State of Delaware will be required to conform to the most current edition of NFPA 1900 Standard.

12.1.2 Transports should be made in a safe manner as to prevent further injury, and utilize visual and audible warning devices as appropriate based on the patient’s condition and shall meet the requirements of the State of Delaware standing orders and protocols for transport of a patient. The highest medically trained practitioner present shall recommend the appropriate mode of transportation based on the patient’s condition.

12.1.3 Equipment Standards

12.1.3.1 Every BLS ambulance shall maintain the required equipment and supplies as specified by the Commission.

12.1.3.2 Required equipment shall be reviewed annually with recommendations from the Commission’s designee and the Commission’s Medical Director.

12.1.3.1.2 Equipment with an expiration date cannot be removed from its packaging or have the expiration date removed or altered.

12.1.3.2 Bariatric Transport

12.1.3.2.1 Ambulances used for bariatric transport shall have an interior patient compartment size large enough to comfortably transport the patient and provide room for the attending crew to perform patient care as needed.

12.1.3.2.2 Ambulances used for bariatric transport shall have suspensions capable of safely transporting patients between 350 and 1000 pounds and have a crew assisted loading system such as ramps, winch, lifting systems or a combination of those.

12.1.3.2.3 Ambulance providers shall have a written policy for loading and unloading bariatric patients to ensure the safety of the crew and the patient from injury during the loading and unloading process.

12.1.3.2.4 Ambulances used for bariatric transport shall have all the required Commission equipment and any additional equipment as required by the Commission to give proper patient care to bariatric patients.

12.1.3.2.5 Stretchers shall be rated at 1000 pounds or greater.

12.1.3.2.6 Ambulance personnel must have knowledge in the extrication, lifting, transport, and patient care needs for bariatric patients.

12.1.4 Staffing Requirements

12.1.4.1 Minimum acceptable crew staffing when transporting a patient shall consist of a driver and 1 Delaware State certified EMT.

12.1.4.2 A minimum of 1 Delaware State certified EMT or an activated paramedic acting in an ALS capacity licensed in the State of Delaware shall always be in the patient compartment when a patient is present.

12.1.4.3 BLS ambulance service drivers are required to have completed the “Emergency Vehicle Operators” course conducted by the Delaware State Fire School.

12.1.4.4 BLS ambulance service drivers are required to maintain current CPR/AED certification, approved by the Commission.

12.1.4.5 Any member or employee with a BLS ambulance service provider who has been convicted of or adjudicated delinquent of crimes set forth in 16 Del.C. §6647 or any similar offense under any federal, state, or local law is prohibited from serving as a BLS ambulance service driver in this State. The BLS ambulance service provider shall certify, on an annual basis, to the Commission that their members or employees have never been convicted of an offense that constitutes any of the crimes set forth in 16 Del.C. §6647 or any similar offense under any federal, state, or local law.

12.1.5 Quality Assurance. Each BLS ambulance service provider shall be responsible for monitoring quality assurance in the form of patient care and both mobilization and response times. The method in which this is accomplished is the authority and responsibility of the BLS ambulance service provider per the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program established by the Commission in conjunction with the OEMS and adopted by the Commission. Any corrections to a PCR with regard to patient care provided, EMT impressions, assessed status or narrative found during the Quality Assurance process or any other review of a PCR shall be returned to the EMT who wrote the PCR to make corrections. If the EMT is unavailable they may provide written approval to the supervisor to make corrections on a specified report.

12.1.6 Communications Requirements

12.1.6.1 Dispatch Centers

12.1.6.1.1 Dispatch centers for both BLS ambulance service providers shall meet the criteria established by the Commission.

12.1.6.1.2 BLS ambulance service provider dispatch centers shall be responsible for following call taking protocols as established by the Commission. Calls determined to be ALS in nature shall be transferred to the appropriate public safety answering point (PSAP) within 30 seconds of taking the call utilizing a dedicated phone line to that PSAP.

12.1.6.1.3 Calls determined to be BLS in nature shall not be required to be forwarded to the PSAP.

12.1.6.1.4 Dispatch centers shall follow an Emergency Medical Dispatch System approved by the Commission.

12.1.6.2 Ambulances. All BLS ambulances shall be equipped with reliable communication through the State of Delaware 800 MHz radio system, or have the ability to interface with Delaware 800 MHz radio systems.

12.1.6.3 Private ambulance providers shall have radios (portable or mobile) that are programmed with 8CAL90 and 8TAC91, 92, 93, 94 to allow interfacing with Delaware 800 MHz radio system. Radio checks of portable and mobile (vehicle mounted) radios shall be conducted at a minimum of every 4 months. These radio checks shall be coordinated with the local public safety answering points (PSAP). A log of the radio tests shall be kept by the provider for inspection by the Commission.

12.1.6.4 Within 3 months of being hired, all ambulance provider employees shall complete a 1-hour radio course through the Delaware State Fire School or a Commission approved class. The course shall include specific instruction on interfacing private provider authorized channels when requesting medical control and ALS intercept.

12.1.6.5 If vehicle mounted communications are used, 1 mobile radio unit shall be located within the patient care compartment of the ambulance and be mounted in such a manner as to allow for the caregiver to provide patient care and use the radio.

12.1.7 AED Requirements. The primary BLS ambulance service provider or secondary BLS ambulance service provider shall comply with the Delaware Early Defibrillation Program administrative policies as established by the Office of Emergency Medical Services.

12.1.8 Infection Control. All primary BLS ambulance service providers and secondary BLS ambulance service providers shall comply with the infection control requirements in Chapter 12A, Title 16 of the Delaware Code.

12.1.9 Medical Control. Primary BLS ambulance service providers and secondary BLS ambulance service providers shall be required to follow all orders issued.

12.1.10 Any certified EMT providing EMT care within accordance of the most recently adopted State of Delaware BLS standing orders and protocols may only do so under the direction of a medical control doctor. EMTs cannot provide care as an EMT outside of medical control.

12.1.11 Center for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS). All primary BLS ambulance service providers and secondary BLS ambulance service providers shall comply with the Final Rule in the Federal Register (64 F.R. 3637) revising the Medicare policies for ambulance services adopted February 24, 1999, or the most current edition.

12.1.12 All primary BLS ambulance service providers and secondary BLS ambulance service providers shall comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), or the most current version.

12.2 BLS Water Ambulance Operational Standards

12.2.1 All BLS water ambulances shall be registered and licensed in the State by the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife or have valid marine documents issued by the Coast Guard.

12.2.2 The vessel shall have clearly visible Star of Life and letters on both sides identifying the name of the organization or corporation or the vessel’s specific identifier as specified under permit documentation. The letters shall be at least 3 inches in height

12.2.3 The vessel shall not have structural or functional defects that may adversely affect the patient, the EMS personnel or the safe operation of the vessel.

12.2.4 The vessel shall have a patient care compartment that:

12.2.4.1 Provides access to the head, torso, and lower extremities of the patient while providing sufficient working space to render patient care;

12.2.4.2 Is covered, on all sides including the top, to protect the patient and EMS personnel from the elements, such as, but not limited to wind and spray;

12.2.4.3 Has an opening sufficient size to permit the safe loading and unloading of a person occupying a litter;

12.2.4.4 Is able to secure a patient litter in the patient compartment of the vessel, must include securing straps for chest, waist and leg area, and must be secured a minimum of 12 inches off the floor of the patient care compartment.

12.2.5 Equipment Standards

12.2.5.1 Each BLS water ambulance must carry all equipment as specified by the U.S.Coast Guard minimum equipment requirements for motorboats.

12.2.5.2 Every BLS water ambulance is required to carry all BLS required equipment and supplies as specified by the Commission.

12.2.5.3 Required equipment must be reviewed annually following recommendations from the Commission’s designee and the Commission’s Medical Director.

12.2.6 Staffing Requirements

12.2.6.1 Minimum acceptable crew staffing when transporting a patient shall consist of a certified boat operator, 23 Del.C. §2221, and 1 Delaware State certified EMT or a paramedic licensed in the State of Delaware.

12.2.6.2 A minimum of 1 State certified EMT shall always be in the patient compartment when a patient is present.

12.2.6.3 BLS water ambulance service boat operators and EMTs are required to have completed the “Boaters Safety Education” course approved by the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife and are required to carry their certification while operating a vessel, set forth in 23 Del.C. §2221.

12.2.6.3.1 Exemption for boat operators are as follows, or in the most current list provided in 23 Del.C. §2222, which would supersede this section:

12.2.6.3.1.1 Any person who holds a valid Coast Guard captain’s license; or

12.2.6.3.1.2 Any person who holds a valid Delaware River and Bay pilot’s license, or its equivalent from another jurisdiction.

12.2.6.4 BLS water ambulance service boat operators are required to maintain current CPR/AED certification.

12.6.6.5 Any member or employee with a BLS ambulance service provider who has been convicted of or charged, adjudicated delinquent of crimes set forth in 16 Del.C. §6647 or any similar offense under any federal, state, or local law is prohibited from serving as a BLS water ambulance service boat operator in this State. The BLS water ambulance service provider shall certify, on an annual basis, to the Commission that their members or employees have never been convicted of or adjudicated delinquent of an offense that constitutes any of the crimes set forth in 16 Del.C. §6647 or any similar offense under any federal, state, or local law.

12.2.7 Quality Assurance. Each primary and secondary BLS ambulance service provider shall be responsible for monitoring quality assurance in the form of patient care and both mobilization and response times. The method in which this is accomplished is the authority and responsibility of the primary or secondary water ambulance service provider per the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program established by the Commission in conjunction with the Office of Emergency Medical Services and adopted by the Commission.

12.2.8 Communications Requirements

12.2.8.1 Dispatch Centers

12.2.8.1.1 Dispatch centers for BLS water ambulance service providers shall meet the criteria established by the Commission.

12.2.8.1.2 Secondary BLS water ambulance service provider dispatch centers shall be responsible for following call taking protocols as established by the Commission. Calls determined to be ALS in nature shall be transferred to the appropriate public safety answering point (PSAP) within 30 seconds of taking the call utilizing a dedicated phone line to that PSAP.

12.2.8.1.3 Calls determined to be BLS in nature shall not be required to be forwarded to the PSAP.

12.2.8.1.4 Dispatch centers shall follow an Emergency Medical Dispatch System approved by the Commission.

12.2.8.2 All BLS water ambulances dispatched to handle 9-1-1 emergency responses shall be equipped with reliable communication through the State of Delaware 800 MHz radio system and VHF radio with the marine frequencies listed in The Handbook of Delaware Boating Laws and Responsibilities.

12.2.9 AED Requirements. Upon placing an AED on any water ambulance, the BLS ambulance service providers shall comply with the Delaware Early Defibrillation Program administrative policies as established by the OEMS.

12.2.10 Infection Control. All BLS ambulance service providers shall comply with the infection control requirements in 16 Del.C. Ch. 12A.

12.2.11 Medical Control. BLS ambulance service providers shall be required to follow all orders issued.

12.2.12 Center for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS). All BLS water ambulance service providers shall comply with the Final Rule in the Federal Register (64 F.R. 3637) revising the Medicare policies for ambulance services adopted February 24, 1999, or the most current edition.

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-13.0 Statewide Basic Life Support Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

13.1 The Commission hereby establishes a Statewide Basic Life Support (BLS) Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement working group.

13.2 Purpose. The Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement working group (QA/QI), under direction of the State Medical Director or the designee is responsible for assuring and improving the quality of Basic Life Support within the EMSS that are served by the State of Delaware.

13.3 Definitions

“Quality assurance” or “QA” means the retrospective review or inspection of services or processes that is intended to identify problems.

“Quality improvement” or “QI” means the continuous study and improvement of a process, system, or organization.

13.4 Objectives

13.4.1 Conduct medical incident reviews (QA)

13.4.2 Collect patient care statistics to evaluate EMS effectiveness and identify trends (QI)

13.4.3 Provide constructive feedback on quality improvement to all EMS providers within the State of Delaware

13.4.4 To coordinate the findings of quality assurance activities with the content of EMS provider continuing education programs

13.4.5 To provide assistance to EMS providers with local agency QA/QI programs.

13.5 Emergency Medical Services Provider Agencies Quality Assurance and Improvement Requirements:

13.5.1 EMS provider agencies must appoint a Quality Assurance Manager

13.5.2 The Quality Assurance Manager is charged with the responsibility of assuring that reasonable standards of care and professionalism are met within their respective EMS provider agency.

13.5.3 The Quality Assurance Manager should attend a quality management training program.

13.5.4 The Quality Assurance Manager shall implement a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program within their agency or department.

13.5.5 The Quality Assurance Manager shall perform monthly reviews of their data collection and conduct formal reviews with their personnel.

13.5.6 The Quality Assurance Manager will work closely with the Statewide QA/QI working group on emergency medical services policies, guidelines, protocols and system performance.

13.5.7 The Quality Assurance manager will consult with their county and State EMS Medical Director.

13.5.8 The Quality Assurance manager will consult with the Delaware State Fire School Director or its designee.

13.6 Statewide QA/QI Improvement Working Group

13.6.1 The goal of this working group is to make sure BLS is meeting all State standards and is providing the best patient care to the citizens and visitors of Delaware.

13.6.2 The statewide BLS QA/QI working group shall be comprised of:

13.6.2.1 2 BLS representatives, Delaware EMT certified, from each county;

13.6.2.1.1 1 selected from names submitted by the County Firefighter’s Association; and

13.6.2.1.2 1 selected from names submitted by the County EMS or Chief's Association;

13.6.2.2 The BLS Medical Director or the designated agent;

13.6.2.3 1 representative from the State Fire Prevention Commission, who shall chair the working group;

13.6.2.4 1 representative from the Delaware State Fire School;

13.2.6.5 1 representative from the Office of Emergency Medical Services; and

13.2.6.6 1 representative from the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Association.

13.7 Working Group Responsibilities

13.7.1 Responsible to assure reasonable standards of care and professionalism are met within the State’s BLS system.

13.7.2 Participate in patient care report review audits, data collection, and evaluation of system performance.

13.7.3 Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information, personnel and Q/A topics.

13.7.4 Each working group member MUST sign a confidentiality statement to be provided by the Office of Emergency Medical Services.

13.7.5 Make sure information disseminated is protected from discovery of protected healthcare information.

13.7.6 Make recommendations for changes to policies, guidelines and protocols.

13.7.7 Attend a quarterly meeting to discuss QA/QI issues.

13.7.8 Design and implement QI projects that are practical and able to collect patient care statistics to evaluate system effectiveness and identify trends in patient care.

13.7.9 Establish clinical benchmarks to measure the State’s BLS system.

13.8 Medical Incident Review and Analysis

13.8.1 The QA/QI process evaluates all aspects of patient care and emergency medical services performance in the BLS system. QA/QI process shall evaluate the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of the EMS system as defined by the SFPC.

13.8.2 Quarterly reports will be developed through the State’s patient care reporting system. A percentage of the patient care reports will be reviewed using a designated and approved auditing tool as developed by the QA/QI working group and approved by the Commission.

13.8.3 The QA/QI working group shall review these reports during the quarterly meeting.

13.8.4 The primary goal is to identify and address any problem or improvement areas and recommend potential solutions:

13.8.4.1 Knowledge or skill issues

13.8.4.2 Documentation issue

13.8.4.3 Resource issue

13.8.4.4 Protocol issue

13.8.4.5 Communication issue

13.8.4.6 Statewide system issue

13.8.4.7 Conduct issue

13.8.5 The QA/QI working group shall provide constructive feedback and recommendations to improve the State’s BLS system.

13.8.5.1 Recommend changes to policy, procedures, or protocols

13.8.5.2 Recommend changes in operational procedures or equipment

13.8.5.3 Recommend training

13.8.6 All working group recommendations will be forwarded to the appropriate EMS provider agency or agencies and to the Commission.

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-14.0 Fixed-Site BLS Service License and Permit or Permits

14.1 Any person, firm, corporation or association either as owner, agent or otherwise who furnish, conduct, maintain, advertise or otherwise engage in or profess to be engaged in the business or service of providing fixed-site BLS ambulance service upon the streets or highways of this State shall hold a valid license and permit or permits issued by the Commission. Application for the license and permit or permits shall be upon forms provided by the Commission.

14.2 The issuance of a license and permit or permits shall not be construed so as to authorize any person, firm, corporation or association to provide fixed-site BLS ambulance service or to operate any ambulance without compliance with all laws, ordinances and regulations enacted or promulgated by any state, county or municipal government concerning ambulances.

14.3 Prior to issuing an original or renewal license and or permit or permits, the Commission shall determine that all requirements of this regulation are fully met. Additionally, the Commission has the authority to ensure continued compliance with this regulation through the periodic review of records and operations.

14.4 Only non-emergency BLS service providers holding a current, valid fixed-site BLS ambulance service license and permit or permits shall be authorized to respond and provide fixed-site ambulance service within the State.

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-15.0 Fixed-Site Provider License Requirements

15.1 Administrative Requirements

15.1.1 Procedures for securing a fixed-site license include:

15.1.1.1 The owner or registered agent must apply to the Commission upon forms provided and according to procedures established by the Commission.

15.1.1.2 The fixed-site provider may either be based in the State or out.

15.1.1.3 All requirements set forth in this regulation must be met before issuance of a license.

15.1.1.4 The fixed-site provider must provide proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1 million blanket liability coverage.

15.1.1.5 Provide a copy of a contract, letter, or agreement from an individual, organization, company, site location, complex, or other entity for fixed-site provider service.

15.1.2 Procedure for securing fixed-site provider license include:

15.1.2.1 A fixed-site provider license must be applied for upon forms provided and according to procedures established by the Commission.

15.1.2.2 The fixed-site provider must schedule an inspection with the Commission or its designee if determined to be necessary by the Commission prior to issuance of the permit.

15.1.2.3 Once all requirements set forth in this regulation are met, a permit will be issued and a Commission permit shall be displayed in an office, aid station, operations center, or a location approved by the Commission. Permit or permits issued shall be valid until December 31st of that year. Renewal period begins October 1st annually and must meet all requirements established by the Commission.

15.1.3 On an on-going basis throughout the term of the license and or permit or permits, the owner or individual in responsible charge shall be available upon reasonable notification for the purpose of providing documentation on any provisions of this regulation and permitting physical inspection of all facilities and vehicles.

15.2 Operational Requirements

15.2.1 All fixed-site providers shall have a fixed office, aid station, medical area, mobile aid station, or other area to work out of. The fixed office area shall not be a private dwelling and shall meet the approval of the Commission.

15.2.2 Any vehicles used to provide care shall be approved by the Commission and marked in such a manner as to make it clear that the vehicle is capable of giving medical care.

15.2.3 All EMTs providing care shall meet the requirements as set forth in this regulation for being a certified EMT in the State of Delaware.

15.2.4 All fixed-site providers shall have a medical control doctor familiar with the State of Delaware standing orders and protocols.

15.2.5 All-fixed site providers shall have a means of providing and documenting patient care reports into the Commission approved patient care data system.

15.2.6 Equipment Standards

15.2.6.1 Every commercial BLS ambulance shall maintain the required equipment and supplies as specified by the Commission.

15.2.6.2 Required equipment must be reviewed annually following recommendations from the Commission’s designee and the Commission’s Medical Director.

15.2.7 Staffing Requirements. Required staffing shall be determined by the BLS fixed-site provider, or head of the venue being served. Staffing shall consist of a written staffing plan indicating how the BLS non-transport provider will staff the venue to provide adequate BLS care. The person or persons making the written staffing plan shall have a background and understanding in basic BLS care or prehospital care. The written staffing plan may have changes or additions, or deletions as required by the Commission's Medical Director.

15.2.8 Communications Requirements. All commercial BLS ambulances shall be equipped with reliable communication that is capable of interfacing with the State of Delaware 800 MHz radio systems. Systems are required to be connected with PSAP and all medical control facilities. This needs to be coordinated with the State of Delaware Division of Communication to provide connectivity.

15.2.9 AED Requirements. Upon placing an AED on any ambulance, the commercial BLS ambulance service provider or site of venue being served by a BLS ambulance service shall comply with the Delaware Early Defibrillation Program administrative policies as established by the Office of Emergency Medical Services.

15.2.10 Infection Control. All commercial ambulance service providers shall comply with the infection control requirements in Chapter 12A, Title 16 of the Delaware Code.

15.2.11 Center for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS). All non-emergency ambulance service providers shall comply with the Final Rule in the Federal Register (64 F.R. 3637) revising the Medicare policies for ambulance services adopted February 24, 1999, or the most current edition.

15.2.12 All non-emergency ambulance service providers will comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), or most current version.

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-16.0 Compliance

16.1 The owner or registered agent of every BLS ambulance service provider shall provide ambulance service in accordance with the requirements set forth in these regulations and the contractual agreements established as a BLS ambulance service provider and filed with the Commission. The Commission shall have the authority to issue corrective orders, cease and desist orders, and suspend or revoke a BLS ambulance service provider’s license and permit or permits.

16.2 Every BLS ambulance service provider shall maintain the required equipment and supplies as specified by the Commission.

16.2.1 Every BLS ambulance service provider shall provide full and unimpeded access to all buildings that house apparatus requiring inspection.

16.2.2 Any BLS ambulance provider that refuses to grant access to Commission Investigators for inspection of apparatus shall have their ambulance permit temporarily suspended until access is granted.

16.2.3 After a BLS ambulance provider has received a temporary suspension for impeding access to their apparatus, they will be required to present the apparatus in question to the Fire Commission office in Dover for inspection.

16.2.4 Violations of subsection 16.2 shall require corrective action as defined in subsection 16.2.6 with the exception of those violations which represent an imminent danger to the public.

16.2.5 For those violations of subsection 16.2 representing an imminent danger to the public, the Commission or a designated agent shall issue and deliver an order to cease and desist any further BLS ambulance service until such time as the violation has been verified as being corrected and corrective measures accepted by the Commission or a designee.

16.2.6 Equipment Deficiency Classifications and Corrective Action

16.2.6.1 Critical. The BLS ambulance service provider shall be immediately notified and the unit is placed out-of-service until the deficiency is corrected and a re-inspection has occurred.

16.2.6.2 Cautionary. The BLS ambulance service provider shall be immediately notified and the violation or violations shall require correction within 5 working days of receipt of notice. All corrections shall require validation by the Commission or a designee. If not corrected within 5 working days, the unit must be placed out-of-service.

16.2.6.3 Watchful. The BLS ambulance service provider shall be immediately notified that the deficiency must be corrected at the next restocking or shift change.

16.3 A BLS ambulance service provider may have its license or permit or permits or both revoked, placed on probation or suspended for consistently failing inspections, including failing to maintain the required equipment list. A provider may also be disciplined where the provider has:

16.3.1 Violated or aided or abetted in the violation of any provision of these regulations or orders issued by the Commission or its designee;

16.3.2 Practiced any fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit in obtaining or renewing a BLS ambulance service permit;

16.3.3 Demonstrated gross negligence, incompetence or misconduct in providing BLS ambulance service;

16.3.4 Engaged in any unfair or deceptive trade practices;

16.3.5 Violated any contractual agreement related to providing BLS ambulance service;

16.3.6 Violated any protocols;

16.3.7 Failed to comply with Commission required QA/QI programs;

16.3.8 Continuously maintained unsafe, unsanitary, or improperly equipped vehicles. The Commission may require mechanical repair when patient care safety is a concern. At the request of the Commission’s designee, BLS providers shall provide the Commission with mechanical reports at their expense clearing the ambulance for patient transport. The unit may be taken out of service until the report is provided to the Commission’s designee.

16.4 Discontinuation of BLS Ambulance Service. Any BLS ambulance service provider desiring to terminate BLS ambulance service in the State must notify the Commission immediately of their intentions to terminate service.

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-17.0 Medical Director

17.1 All commercial BLS providers shall retain the services of a Delaware licensed physician who agrees to assume the physician responsibilities for the organization and providers as defined in 16 Del.C. §9806(b) and will comply with all required areas of this regulation.

17.2 Role and function. The role and responsibilities of the Medical Director include:

17.2.1 Provide medical oversight and quality control of interfacility basic life support.

17.2.2 Establish and ensure compliance with standing orders and treatment protocols.

17.2.3 Provide review and evaluate the medical interventions of the EMTs.

17.2.4 Monitor the EMS providers for skill degradation and recommend appropriate remedies to the provider organization.

17.2.5 Offer technical assistance to the EMS providers they serve as Medical Director.

17.2.6 Oversee the training and certification of the BLS providers.

17.2.7 Determine policy guiding transport priority classifications (i.e. emergency vs. non-emergency response and transportation determinants).

17.2.8 Investigate issues related to clinical proficiency.

17.2.9 Serve as a liaison with the State Medical Director's Office.

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-18.0 Training/Certification

18.1 Eligibility for Delaware EMT Certification. All individuals who successfully complete initial EMT training may be eligible for and must successfully pass the NREMT examination to receive Delaware EMT certification.

18.1.1 Apply to the Commission on the approved application form.

18.1.2 An individual may apply for certification as an EMT provided that:

18.1.2.1 The individual is a member in good standing of a Delaware fire department, an ambulance company, a private ambulance provider, or any other group, business, or industry authorized or recognized by the Commission to provide BLS ambulance service within the State.

18.1.2.2 The individual has a current EMT, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) or paramedic certification from the NREMT.

18.1.2.3 The Chief, CEO, EMS Officer, or head of the respective organization signs the application. A sponsor signature is required for every initial Delaware EMT certification and reciprocity application. A sponsor signature is not required on recertification EMT applications.

18.1.2.4 A person seeking certification must meet the criminal history background check as mandated in 16 Del.C. §6712(b), effective July 12, 2001 and follow the procedures outlined in this regulation.

18.1.2.5 The individual must be 18 years of age.

18.1.2.6 An individual applying for certification must meet the requirement of 1 DE Admin. Code 701.

18.2 Delaware Certification

18.2.1 Certification may be obtained by successfully completing a state approved EMT course and passing the NREMT exam. Registration and certification will be issued for the time period to coincide with the NREMT certification cycle. This is typically a 2-year period. All EMTs must maintain their NREMT card to maintain a Delaware EMT certification.

18.2.2 Individuals who take an EMT class from a state-approved provider other than the Delaware State Fire School are required to meet all Commission requirements for certification.

18.2.2.1 It is the responsibility of the individual applying for certification to provide criminal history background check pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6712.

18.2.2.2 It is the responsibility of the individual applying to provide all necessary documentation for certification which includes their course completion certificate, a copy of their current CPR/AED healthcare provider card and NREMT certification card, approved by the Commission, Delaware protocol training and current NREMT card.

18.2.2.3 EMT students in training who the Commission receives an arrest notification for, will be permitted to continue training, but will not have their Delaware State EMT card issued to them, until such time that the arrest has been adjudicated by the courts and before the Commission in the EMTs favor.

18.3 Recertification as Delaware EMT

18.3.1 Individuals will be recertified for a 2-year period to coincide with their NREMT card.

18.3.2 The recertification requirements for a Delaware EMT will be determined by the Commission, with recommendations of their medical director.

18.3.3 Requirements for recertification are:

18.3.3.1 Individuals must submit a request for recertification to the Commission documenting completion of the following requirements:

18.3.3.1.1 Successfully complete the National Continued Competency Program or an approved in-State Delaware EMT refresher that meets the National Continued Competency Program (NCC) (NHTSA) most current curriculum conducted by the Delaware State Fire School or an equivalent sanctioned by OEMS and approved by the Commission.

18.3.3.1.2 Certification; to coincide with the Delaware certification cycle.

18.3.3.1.3 Complete the approved application form provided by the Commission.

18.3.3.1.4 The applicant for recertification is a member in good standing of a Delaware fire department, an ambulance organization, a private ambulance provider, or any other group, business, or industry certified or recognized by the Commission to provide BLS ambulance service within the State.

18.3.3.1.5 The Chief, EMS Officer, Chief Executive Officer, President, or head of the respective organization must sign the application. A sponsor signature is required for every initial Delaware EMT certification and reciprocity application. A sponsor signature is not required on recertification EMT applications.

18.3.3.1.6 The applicant for recertification has not previously had their Delaware EMT certification revoked. Previous suspension of a Delaware EMT certification may be grounds for denial of recertification.

18.3.3.1.7 A Delaware EMT employed in another state may present a certificate of completion for training credit from an out-of-state refresher program that participates in the NHSTA NCCP program. The EMT will be required to complete the Delaware content under the local section of the NCCP curriculum to complete the required Delaware refresher for recertification.

18.3.4 Reregistration as an NREMT: The registration requirements for a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician will be determined by the NREMT. Continuing education classes to achieve reregistration through NREMT shall be approved in accordance with NREMT policy and procedures.

18.3.5 Active duty military personnel not able to recertify due to deployment will be permitted an extension of certification until they are able to return and complete necessary requirements. Upon return the individual shall have 90 days to complete recertification requirements.

18.4 Decertification; Violations; Penalties and Disciplinary Procedure

18.4.1 The Commission may decertify or otherwise discipline a Commission certified EMT or ambulance service provider where the EMT or provider:

18.4.1.1 Does not meet the recertification requirements as defined by the Commission;

18.4.1.2 Has obtained certification by means of fraud or deceit;

18.4.1.3 Has demonstrated gross negligence, a pattern of negligence, or has proven otherwise to be grossly incompetent; or

18.4.1.4 Has violated protocols;

18.4.1.5 Has violated or aided or abetted in the violation of any provision of this regulation; or

18.4.1.6 Has violated any contractual agreement related to providing ambulance service;

18.4.1.7 Has engaged in unprofessional conduct;

18.4.1.8 Had their NREMT certification revoked by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians;

18.4.1.9 Is charged with an offense as specified in 16 Del.C. §6712(b);

18.4.1.10 Has had a suspension or revocation of EMT certification or of the authorizing document to practice in another profession or occupation regulated by the Commission or has had other disciplinary action taken by the regulatory authority in another state or jurisdiction. In making its determination, the Commission may take notice of decisions and proceedings made by other regulatory bodies and may refuse to permit a collateral attack on those decisions;

18.4.1.11 Has a history of disciplinary violations;

18.4.1.12 Has failed or is noncompliant with drug testing;

18.4.1.13 Where physical or psychological limitations prevent the EMT from performing the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations, consistent with any applicable federal or state disability law; or

18.4.1.14 Fails to report any discipline from another state or jurisdiction.

18.4.2 “Unprofessional conduct” includes any of the following acts or omissions:

18.4.2.1 The use of any false, fraudulent, or forged statement or document or the use of any fraudulent, deceitful, dishonest, or unethical practice in connection with a certification, registration, or licensing requirement of this regulation, or in connection with the practice of EMT services or other profession or occupation regulated by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission;

18.4.2.2 Conviction of or admission under oath to having committed a crime substantially related to the practice of EMT services or other profession or occupation regulated by the Commission, including but not limited to those specified in 16 Del.C. §6647;

18.4.2.3 Any dishonorable, unethical, or other conduct likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public;

18.4.2.4 The practice of EMT services or other profession or occupation regulated by the Commission under a false or assumed name;

18.4.2.5 The practice of EMT services or other profession or occupation regulated by the Commission without a certificate or other authorizing document or renewal of such document, unless otherwise authorized by the Commission;

18.4.2.6 The use, distribution, or issuance of a dangerous or narcotic drug, other than for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes;

18.4.2.7 Abuse, misuse, or diversion of illicit or illegal drugs, controlled substances or prescription drugs or alcohol;

18.4.2.8 The practice of EMT services or other profession or occupation regulated by the Commission by any EMT whose physical or mental capacity is not adequate to safely perform the EMT's duties and responsibilities;

18.4.2.9 Advertising of the practice of EMT services or other profession or occupation regulated by the Commission in an unethical or unprofessional manner;

18.4.2.10 Knowing or intentional performance of an act which, unless authorized by the Commission, assists an unauthorized person to practice EMT services or other profession or occupation regulated by the Commission;

18.4.2.11 The failure to provide adequate supervision to an individual working under the supervision of a person who is certified to practice EMT services or other profession or occupation regulated by the Commission;

18.4.2.12 Unjustified failure upon request to divulge information relevant to the authorization or competence of a person to practice EMT services or other profession or occupation regulated by the Commission to the Commission, or to anyone designated by the Commission to request such information;

18.4.2.13 The violation of a provision of this regulation or the violation of an order of the Commission related to the practice of EMT services, BLS service or to the procedures of other professions or occupations regulated by the Commission, the violation of which more probably than not will harm or injure the public or an individual;

18.4.2.14 Charging a grossly exorbitant fee for EMT services or BLS services rendered;

18.4.2.15 Use of private information from PCRs or other medical documents for nonprofessional reasons;

18.4.2.16 Failure to cooperate in a Commission investigation;

18.4.2.17 Failure to answer a Commission subpoena;

18.4.2.18 Placing patient care reports into the Commission approved patient care reporting system without a current valid State of Delaware EMT certification;

18.4.2.19 The conviction of any of the following crimes from Title 11 of the Delaware Code by way of example and not of limitation set forth in the Delaware Code Annotated or similar offenses in another jurisdiction:

18.4.2.19.1 §601 Offensive Touching;

18.4.2.19.2 §602 Aggravated Menacing;

18.4.2.19.3 §603 Reckless endangering in the second degree;

18.4.2.19.4 §604 Reckless endangering in the first degree;

18.4.2.19.5 §605 Abuse of a pregnant female in the second degree;

18.4.2.19.6 §606 Abuse of a pregnant female in the first degree;

18.4.2.19.7 §611 Assault in the third degree;

18.4.2.19.8 §612 Assault in the second degree;

18.4.2.19.9 §613 Assault in the first degree;

18.4.2.19.10 §615 Assault by abuse or neglect;

18.4.2.19.11 §625 Unlawfully administering drugs;

18.4.2.19.12 §626 Unlawfully administering controlled substance or counterfeit substance or narcotic drugs;

18.4.2.19.13 §627 Prohibited acts as to substances releasing vapors or fumes;

18.4.2.19.14 §629 Vehicular assault in the first degree;

18.4.2.19.15 §630 Vehicular homicide in the second degree;

18.4.2.19.16 §630A Vehicular homicide in the first degree;

18.4.2.19.17 §631 Criminally negligent homicide;

18.4.2.19.18 §632 Manslaughter;

18.4.2.19.19 §633 Murder by abuse or neglect in the second degree;

18.4.2.19.20 §634 Murder by abuse or neglect in the first degree;

18.4.2.19.21 §635 Murder in the second degree;

18.4.2.19.22 §636 Murder in the first degree;

18.4.2.19.23 §645 Promoting suicide;

18.4.2.19.24 §763 Sexual harassment;

18.4.2.19.25 §764 Indecent exposure in the second degree;

18.4.2.19.26 §765 Indecent exposure in the first degree;

18.4.2.19.27 §766 Incest;

18.4.2.19.28 §767 Unlawful sexual contact in the third degree;

18.4.2.19.29 §768 Unlawful sexual contact in the second degree;

18.4.2.19.30 §769 Unlawful sexual contact in the first degree;

18.4.2.19.31 §770 Rape in the fourth degree;

18.4.2.19.32 §771 Rape in the third degree;

18.4.2.19.33 §772 Rape in the second degree;

18.4.2.19.34 §773 Rape in the first degree;

18.4.2.19.35 §774 Sexual extortion;

18.4.2.19.36 §776 Continuous sexual abuse of a child;

18.4.2.19.37 §780 Female genital mutilation;

18.4.2.19.38 §781 Unlawful imprisonment in the second degree;

18.4.2.19.39 §782 Unlawful imprisonment in the first degree;

18.4.2.19.40 §783 Kidnapping in the second degree;

18.4.2.19.41 §783A Kidnapping in the first degree;

18.4.2.19.42 §791 Acts constituting coercion;

18.4.2.19.43 §801 Arson in the third degree;

18.4.2.19.44 §802 Arson in the second degree;

18.4.2.19.45 §803 Arson in the first degree;

18.4.2.19.46 §804 Reckless burning or exploding;

18.4.2.19.47 §811 Criminal mischief, Felony;

18.4.2.19.48 §820 Trespassing with intent to peer or peep into a window or door of another;

18.4.2.19.49 §824 Burglary in the third degree;

18.4.2.19.50 §825 Burglary in the second degree;

18.4.2.19.51 §826 Burglary in the first degree;

18.4.2.19.52 §828 Possession of burglar's tools or instruments facilitating theft;

18.4.2.19.53 §831 Robbery in the second degree;

18.4.2.19.54 §832 Robbery in the first degree;

18.4.2.19.55 §835 Carjacking in the second degree;

18.4.2.19.56 §836 Carjacking in the first degree;

18.4.2.19.57 §840 Shoplifting; Felony;

18.4.2.19.58 §841 Theft;

18.4.2.19.59 §843 Theft; false pretense;

18.4.2.19.60 §844 Theft; false promise;

18.4.2.19.61 §845 Theft of services;

18.4.2.19.62 §846 Extortion;

18.4.2.19.63 §851 Receiving stolen property;

18.4.2.19.64 §854 Identity theft;

18.4.2.19.65 §860 Possession of shoplifter's tools or instruments facilitating theft;

18.4.2.19.66 §861 Forgery;

18.4.2.19.67 §862 Possession of forgery devices;

18.4.2.19.68 §871 Falsifying business records;

18.4.2.19.69 §876 Tampering with public records in the first degree;

18.4.2.19.70 §877 Offering a false instrument for filing;

18.4.2.19.71 §878 Issuing a false certificate;

18.4.2.19.72 §881 Bribery;

18.4.2.19.73 §882 Bribe receiving;

18.4.2.19.74 §891 Defrauding secured creditors;

18.4.2.19.75 §892 Fraud in insolvency;

18.4.2.19.76 §900 Issuing a bad check; Felony;

18.4.2.19.77 §903 Unlawful use of payment card; Felony;

18.4.2.19.78 §903 A Re-encoder and scanning devices;

18.4.2.19.79 §906 Deceptive business practices;

18.4.2.19.80 §907A Criminal impersonation, accident related;

18.4.2.19.81 §907B Criminal impersonation of a police officer, fire fighter, emergency medical technician (EMT), paramedic or fire police;

18.4.2.19.82 §908 Unlawfully concealing a will;

18.4.2.19.83 §913 Insurance fraud;

18.4.2.19.84 §913A Health care fraud;

18.4.2.19.85 §1100A Dealing in children;

18.4.2.19.86 §1101 Abandonment of child;

18.4.2.19.87 §1102 Endangering the welfare of a child;

18.4.2.19.88 §1103 Child abuse in the third degree;

18.4.2.19.89 §1103A Child abuse in the second degree;

18.4.2.19.90 §1103B Child abuse in the first degree;

18.4.2.19.91 §1105 Crime against a vulnerable adult;

18.4.2.19.92 §1106 Unlawfully dealing with a child;

18.4.2.19.93 §1107 Endangering children;

18.4.2.19.94 §1108 Sexual exploitation of a child;

18.4.2.19.95 §1109 Dealing in child pornography;

18.4.2.19.96 §1111 Possession of child pornography;

18.4.2.19.97 §1112 Sexual offenders; prohibitions from school zones;

18.4.2.19.98 §1112A Sexual solicitation of a child;

18.4.2.19.99 §1113 Criminal non-support and aggravated criminal non-support;

18.4.2.19.100 §1325 Cruelty to animals;

18.4.2.19.101 §1326 Animals; fighting and baiting prohibited;

18.4.2.19.102 §1327 Maintaining a dangerous animal;

18.4.2.19.103 §1201 Bribery;

18.4.2.19.104 §1203 Receiving a bribe;

18.4.2.19.105 §1207 Improper influence;

18.4.2.19.106 §1211 Official misconduct;

18.4.2.19.107 §1212 Profiteering;

18.4.2.19.108 §1222 Perjury in the second degree;

18.4.2.19.109 §1223 Perjury in the first degree;

18.4.2.19.110 §1233 Making a false written statement;

18.4.2.19.111 §1239 Wearing a disguise during commission of a felony;

18.4.2.19.112 §1240 Terroristic threatening of public officials or public servants;

18.4.2.19.113 §1243 Obstructing fire-fighting operations;

18.4.2.19.114 §1244 Hindering prosecution;

18.4.2.19.115 §1245 Falsely reporting an incident;

18.4.2.19.116 §1249 Abetting the violation of driver's license restrictions;

18.4.2.19.117 §1250 Offenses against law-enforcement animals;

18.4.2.19.118 §1253 Escape after conviction;

18.4.2.19.119 §1254 Assault in a detention facility;

18.4.2.19.120 §1256 Promoting prison contraband;

18.4.2.19.121 §1257 Resisting arrest with force or violence; Felony;

18.4.2.19.122 §1257A Use of an animal to avoid capture;

18.4.2.19.123 §1259 Sexual relations in detention facility;

18.4.2.19.124 §1261 Bribing a witness;

18.4.2.19.125 §1262 Bribe receiving by a witness;

18.4.2.19.126 §1263 Tampering with a witness;

18.4.2.19.127 §1263A Interfering with child witness;

18.4.2.19.128 §1264 Bribing a juror;

18.4.2.19.129 §1265 Bribe receiving by a juror;

18.4.2.19.130 §1266 Tampering with a juror;

18.4.2.19.131 §1267 Misconduct by a juror;

18.4.2.19.132 §1269 Tampering with physical evidence;

18.4.2.19.133 §1271 Criminal contempt;

18.4.2.19.134 §1271A Criminal contempt of a domestic violence protective order;

18.4.2.19.135 §1273 Unlawful grand jury disclosure;

18.4.2.19.136 §1302 Riot;

18.4.2.19.137 §1304 Hate crimes;

18.4.2.19.138 §1311 Harassment;

18.4.2.19.139 §1312 Stalking;

18.4.2.19.140 §1313 Malicious interference with emergency communications;

18.4.2.19.141 §1335 Violation of privacy;

18.4.2.19.142 §1338 Bombs, incendiary devices, Molotov cocktails and explosive devices;

18.4.2.19.143 §1340 Desecration of burial place;

18.4.2.19.144 §1351 Promoting prostitution in the third degree;

18.4.2.19.145 §1352 Promoting prostitution in the second degree;

18.4.2.19.146 §1353 Promoting prostitution in the first degree;

18.4.2.19.147 §1361 Obscenity; acts constituting;

18.4.2.19.148 §1365 Obscene literature harmful to minors;

18.4.2.19.149 §4752 Drug Dealing - Aggravated Possession, Class B Felony;

18.4.2.19.150 §4753 Drug Dealing - Aggravated Possession, Class C Felony;

18.4.2.19.151 §4754 Drug Dealing - Aggravated Possession, Class D Felony;

18.4.2.19.152 §4755 Drug Dealing - Aggravated Possession, Class E Felony;

18.4.2.19.153 §4756 Drug Dealing - Aggravated Possession, Class F Felony;

18.4.2.19.154 §4757 Miscellaneous Drug Crimes;

18.4.2.19.155 §4758 Unlawful dealing in a counterfeit or purported controlled substance;

18.4.2.19.156 §4761 Illegal possession and delivery of noncontrolled prescription drugs;

18.4.2.19.157 §4762 Hypodermic syringe or needle; delivering or possessing; disposal; exceptions;

18.4.2.19.158 §4771 Drug paraphernalia;

18.4.2.19.159 §4798 Misuse of the Prescription Monitoring Program;

18.4.2.19.160 §1442 Carrying a concealed deadly weapon;

18.4.2.19.161 §1443 Carrying a concealed dangerous instrument;

18.4.2.19.162 §1444 Possessing a destructive weapon;

18.4.2.19.163 §1447 Possession of a deadly weapon during commission of a felony;

18.4.2.19.164 §1447A Possession of a firearm during commission of a felony;

18.4.2.19.165 §1448 Possession and purchase of deadly weapons by persons prohibited;

18.4.2.19.166 §1448A Criminal history record checks for sales of firearms;

18.4.2.19.167 §1449 Wearing body armor during commission of felony;

18.4.2.19.168 §1450 Receiving a stolen firearm;

18.4.2.19.169 §1451 Theft of a firearm;

18.4.2.19.170 §1454 Giving a firearm to person prohibited;

18.4.2.19.171 §1455 Engaging in a firearms transaction on behalf of another;

18.4.2.19.172 §1456 Unlawfully permitting a minor access to a firearm;

18.4.2.19.173 §1457 Possession of a weapon in a Safe School and Recreation Zone;

18.4.2.19.174 §1458 Removing a firearm from the possession of a law enforcement officer;

18.4.2.19.175 §1459 Possession of a weapon with a removed, obliterated or altered serial number;

18.4.2.19.176 §1471 Prohibited Acts;

18.4.2.19.177 §1504 Criminal Penalties for Racketeering;

18.4.2.19.178 §3532 Acts of Intimidation: Class D felony;

18.4.2.19.179 §3533 Aggravated act of intimidation, Class B felony;

18.4.2.20 The conviction of Neglect of Abuse of Patient or Resident of Nursing Facilities in violation of 16 Del.C. §1136 or similar offenses in another jurisdiction;

18.4.2.21 The conviction of Driving under the Influence in violation of 21 Del.C. §4177 or similar offenses in another jurisdiction;

18.4.2.22 The conviction of Operation of a Vessel or Boat while under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs in violation of 23 Del.C. §2302 or similar offenses in another jurisdiction;

18.4.2.23 The conviction of Sale to Persons under 21 or Intoxicated Persons in violation of 24 Del.C. §903 or similar offenses in another jurisdiction;

18.4.3 The following procedure shall be followed for the investigation of complaints against EMTs:

18.4.3.1 Any person who desires to file a complaint against any EMT or ambulance service provider must do so in writing to the Commission. The Commission shall assign an investigator to investigate the complaint. A sitting Commissioner that conducts the investigation of any complaint shall recuse that Commissioner from the hearing of that complaint.

18.4.3.2 The complaint shall state the name of the EMT or ambulance provider and sufficient facts as determined by the Commission’s investigator which allegedly constitute the basis for the written complaint. If any of these elements are missing in the written complaint, the Commission investigator may, in that investigator’s discretion, sua sponte dismiss the complaint.

18.4.3.3 The complaint shall be filed with the Commission. The Commission’s designee shall, within 15 days of the receipt of the complaint, fill out a complaint, log assign a complaint number and enter the complaint in the Commission's records. A record of the complaint shall be kept with the Commission for a period of 5 years.

18.4.3.4 The Commission shall mail a copy of the complaint to the complaint respondent at the address of record in the Commission's files. Commission’s investigator may, in that investigator’s discretion, withhold the name of the complainant until the time of the hearing. The named EMT or ambulance service provider may file an answer to the complaint within 20 calendar days of the notice of complaint.

18.4.3.5 The Commission or the investigator shall suspend its investigation and withhold from the respondent reports of violations or misconduct if a request to do so is made by the Delaware Department of Justice or a federal law-enforcement authority due to the potential effects of such conduct on a pending criminal investigation. Such written request shall suspend any duty to investigate, advise the complainant or respondent, or undertake any other duties that would interfere with the ability of law enforcement to investigate the allegations successfully. The suspension shall remain in effect until the Delaware Department of Justice or federal law enforcement informs the Commission or its investigator that action by the Commission will not interfere with a pending law-enforcement investigation.

18.4.3.6 The investigator assigned by the Commission shall direct the investigation of the complaint. The investigator shall issue a final report at the conclusion of the investigation. The report shall list the evidence reviewed, the witnesses interviewed and cite the law or regulation alleged to have been violated and the facts to support such finding.

18.4.3.7 If there is substantial evidence to support a violation of any of these regulations or any law governing the Commission, the Commission or its investigator may forward the complaint and written report to the Department of Justice to determine whether a complaint should be filed and a hearing requested before the Commission. If the Deputy Attorney General assigned to the case recommends not to prosecute or otherwise not file a formal complaint, the Deputy Attorney General shall notify the Chair or Vice-Chair of the Commission and the investigator in writing.

18.4.3.8 If the Deputy Attorney General assigned to the case recommends dismissal or no prosecution, the Commission shall, thereafter, dismiss the complaint which shall constitute a final order. The Commission shall, thereafter, file a copy of the Attorney General's recommendation and an investigator's report for informational purposes only.

18.4.3.9 Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit a member of the public from filing a complaint directly with the Commission or an EMS Medical Director.

18.4.4 For the purpose of the public health, safety and welfare, and after a hearing the Commission may impose any of the following sanctions against an EMT or ambulance service provider for any violation of this regulation:

18.4.4.1 Dismiss without prejudice;

18.4.4.2 Issue a letter of reprimand;

18.4.4.3 Place the EMT on probationary status with any such license restrictions as the Commission may deem appropriate and with requirements for reporting to the Commission.

18.4.4.4 Suspend any EMT’s or ambulance service provider’s certification;

18.4.4.5 Permanently revoke any EMT’s certification;

18.4.4.6 Withdraw or reduce conditions of probation or suspension when the Commission finds that the deficiencies which required such action have been remedied;

18.4.4.7 Require reeducation on any topic of concern;

18.4.5 Voluntary relinquishment. An EMT may voluntarily relinquish their EMT certification upon request to the Commission. Once Commission has accepted the relinquishment, the requesting EMT's certification will be deactivated. An EMT may reactivate their certification upon request by requesting an appearance before the Commission to request that their EMT certification be reactivated. By approval of the Commission the request may be in writing. Based on facts presented, the Commission may approve or deny the reactivation of the EMT certification.

18.4.6 Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the BLS Medical Director determines after a review of the investigation that while a violation of regulations or protocols did not occur, the Commission may issue a confidential let of concern if the Commission and or Medical Director believe that any act or omission is a matter of concern and that the EMT’s practice may be improved. If an EMT receives 3 or more letters of concern, the Commission may schedule a hearing to determine if further disciplinary action may be required.

18.4.7 If a complaint against an EMT or ambulance provider appears to present a clear and immediate danger to the public health, safety or welfare, the Commission or the Commission Investigator may temporarily suspend the EMT or ambulance provider’s certification. Notice of a temporary suspension must be provided to the EMT or ambulance provider no later than 24 hours prior to the effective date of the suspension. An order of temporary suspension shall remain in effect until a hearing is convened. An EMT or provider whose license has been temporarily suspended may request an expedited hearing provided that the Commission receives a request for expedition within 5 calendar days from the date the EMT or Provider receives notice of the temporary suspension. In no event shall an order of temporary suspension exceed 60 days.

18.5 Reinstatement for Delaware EMT Certification Upon Expiration of Current Certification

18.5.1 The following is required for reinstatement of an expired EMT certification:

18.5.1.1 More than 24 months has not elapsed since the applicant’s last certification. If more than 24 months has expired, then the applicant must reapply pursuant to subsection 18.1 of this regulation.

18.5.1.2 The applicant has successfully completed an approved in-State Delaware EMT refresher that meets the National Continued Competency Program. (NHTSA) National EMS education standards most current curriculum conducted by the Delaware State Fire School or an equivalent sanctioned by OEMS and approved by the Commission.

18.5.1.3 The applicant must show proof of a current CPR/AED certification card, approved by the Commission.

18.5.1.4 The applicant has successfully completed the current Delaware protocol examination.

18.5.1.5 The applicant obtains, at his or her expense, the background check required by 16 Del.C. §6712.

18.5.1.6 The applicant must submit any other paperwork and application for certification to the Commission.

18.5.1.7 The applicant is a member in good standing of a Delaware fire department, an ambulance organization, a private ambulance provider, or any other group, business, or industry certified or recognized by the Commission to provide BLS or ambulance service.

18.5.1.8 The Chief, CEO, EMS Officer, or head of the respective organization signs the application.

18.5.1.9 The applicant has not previously had their Delaware EMT certification or Delaware paramedic license revoked. Previous suspension of a Delaware EMT certification or Delaware paramedic license may be grounds for denial of reinstatement.

18.5.1.10 The Commission may take action against an EMT for violations of regulation and protocol that occurred prior to the lapse of an EMT's certification.

18.5.2 Individuals whose card has expired 24 months or more must successfully pass an approved EMT course and pass the NREMT examination.

18.6 Testing Procedures for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Initial testing and retesting for National Registered EMT will follow the guidelines set forth by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

18.7 Reciprocity

18.7.1 EMTs, paramedics, nurses, or physicians who enter Delaware with a NREMT advanced emergency medical technician, nurse license, physician license or paramedic certification will receive reciprocity as an EMT in the State provided that:

18.7.1.1 They are a member in good standing of a Delaware fire department, an ambulance company, a private ambulance provider, or any other group, business, or industry authorized or recognized by the Commission to provide BLS or ambulance service within the State.

18.7.1.2 They submit the required paperwork and application form to the Commission.

18.7.1.3 They have a current National Registry EMT or paramedic certification.

18.7.1.4 They have a CPR/AED certification card as approved by the Commission.

18.7.1.5 They have successfully completed a reciprocity course approved by the Commission conducted by Delaware State Fire School which includes:

18.7.1.5.1 Delaware protocols examination

18.7.1.5.2 Practical examination

18.7.1.5.3 Reciprocity written examination

18.7.1.6 They are compliant with the criminal history background check pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6712. Background checks are at the expense of the applicant.

18.7.1.7 Applicants will be advised of the appeal process in Section 21.0 of this regulation, Criminal History Background Check, if reciprocity is denied because of criminal history background check.

18.7.2 Applicants certified from other states without at least a Nationally Registered EMT certification must obtain NREMT certification prior to applying for Delaware certification.

18.8 Duties and Responsibilities

18.8.1 All EMTs and ambulance drivers, and BLS providers shall:

18.8.1.1 Submit a self-report to the volunteer fire, rescue or ambulance company, or ambulance service provider to which they are a member or employed and to the Commission of any arrests, convictions, charges or adjudications.

18.8.1.2 Submit the report required by this section in writing within 10 days of any arrest or release from state custody.

18.8.1.3 Report within 10 days of any out of state arrests, disciplinary action, open investigations, revocations or suspensions to the Commission in writing.

18.8.1.4 Maintain current contact information in the approved Commission information system.

18.8.1.5 Report to the Commission any positive drug or alcohol test of any EMT.

18.8.1.6 Report to the Commission any suspected drug use, drug diversion, intoxication, or impairment.

18.8.1.7 Report to the Commission any action taken against an EMT for sexual harassment.

18.8.1.8 Carry EMT and drivers credentials while on duty. Credentials may be stored electronically on a phone. Credentials are to be shown upon request of public or Commission.

18.8.1.9 Unless an EMT is involved in the emergency transport of a patient to a hospital, when stopping would cause great risk to said patient, any certified EMT, while on duty, who comes across any type of accident, event, or apparent injury, the EMT shall stop and determine if any medical aid is needed. EMT shall render medical aid to any person or persons who may be in need.

18.8.2 Failure to make a report constitutes grounds for discipline under this regulation.

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-19.0 Training/Certification

19.1 All individuals must be certified as a NREMT for a minimum of 5 years, have never had any disciplinary action that resulted in their EMT card being suspended or revoked and have completed and passed the required testing of a Commission recognized initial FTO program.

19.2 Eligibility for Delaware FTO Certification

19.2.1 Apply to the Commission on the approved application form.

19.2.2 An individual may apply for certification as an FTO provided that:

19.2.2.1 The individual is a member in good standing of a Delaware fire department, an ambulance company, a private ambulance company, or any other group, business, or industry authorized or recognized by the Commission to provide BLS ambulance service within the State.

19.2.2.2 The individual has had a current EMT, Advanced EMT (AEMT) or paramedic certification from the NREMT for the past 5 years.

19.2.2.3 The Chief, CEO, EMS Officer, or head of the respective organization signs the application.

19.2.2.4 The individual must not have had action taken by the Commission resulting in suspension or revocation of their EMT card.

19.3 Delaware FTO certification

19.3.1 Certification may be obtained by successfully completing a Commission/State approved FTO and passing the FTO exam. Registration and certification will be issued for the time period to coincide with the EMT certification cycle. This is typically a 2-year period. All FTOs must maintain their EMT card to maintain a Delaware FTO certification.

19.3.2 Individuals who take an FTO class from a Commission/State approved provider other than the Delaware State Fire School are required to meet all Commission requirements for certification.

19.3.3 It is the responsibility of the individual applying to provide all necessary documentation. For certification which includes their course completion certificate, a copy of their current CPR/AED healthcare provider card and Delaware EMT certification card, approved by the Commission, Delaware protocol training and current NREMT card.

19.4 Recertification and Delaware FTO

19.4.1 Individuals will be recertified for a 2-year period to coincide with their EMT card.

19.4.2 The recertification requirements for a Delaware FTO will be determined by the Commission, with recommendations of the Medical Director.

19.4.3 Requirements for recertification are:

19.4.3.1 Individuals complete the approved application for recertification of the Commission documenting completion of the following requirements:

19.4.3.1.1 Successful completion of the most current Delaware State Fire School or Commission approved FTO refresher program.

19.4.3.1.2 Current certification that has not expired.

19.4.3.1.3 Complete the approved application for provided by the Commission

19.4.3.1.4 The individual is a member in good standing of a Delaware fire department, an ambulance company, a commercial ambulance company or any other group, business or industry authorized or recognized by the Commission to provide BLS ambulance service within the State.

19.4.3.1.5 The Chief, CEO, EMS Officer, or head of the respective organization signs the application.

19.4.3.1.6 A Delaware EMT employed in another state may present a certificate of completion for training credit form an out-of-state refresher program that is approved by the Commission.

19.4.3.1.7 If for any reason, the FTO's EMT certification is suspended or revoked, their FTO certifications shall automatically be suspended or revoked.

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-20.0 Training agencies

20.1 Office of Emergency Medical Services shall be the approving agency for setting curriculum for the training of EMTs within the State of Delaware. Delaware State Fire School shall be responsible for designing how the curriculum will be presented, and all other approved training agencies will be responsible for obtaining and teaching the designed curriculum from the Delaware State Fire School.

20.2 Agencies may be approved as training sites provided, they meet the requirements of the Delaware State Fire Commission, the State of Delaware Office of Emergency Medical Services EMR, EMT, and FTO educational training standards and guidelines. All training agencies shall adhere to and understand the most current Commission approved Emergency Medical Responder and Emergency Medical Technician level EMS education program administrative standards and guidelines.

20.3 Each training agency shall have a permit from the State Fire Commission to teach the EMR, EMT, or FTO education training standards and guidelines.

20.4 Permit requests shall be filled out on Commission provided forms.

20.5 Inspections will be done of the facility where the instruction will take place prior to issuance of the permit to ensure that the site meets the requirements the EMR, EMT, FTO education training standards and guidelines. The Commission may conduct spot inspections to ensure compliance with this regulation and EMR, EMT, FTO educational training standards.

20.6 Applicants must show proof of Medical Direction as required in the EMR, EMT, FTO educational training standards.

20.7 Applicant must identify a program manager as required by the EMR, EMT, FTO educational training standards.

20.8 Applicant must list the instructors and adjunct instructors and how they meet the instructor qualification as required by the EMR, EMT, FTO educational training standards.

20.9 If a Course Coordinator is used, applicant must show they meet the instructor qualifications as required by of the EMR, EMT, FTO educational training standards.

20.10 Applicant must submit a written plan indicating the points to be covered under the Quality Improvement Standards as required by the EMR, EMT, FTO educational training standards.

20.11 Instructors must have instructor certification as required by the approved Commission, EMR, EMT, FTO educational standards, and guidelines.

20.12 Instructors shall recertify as required by the Commission approved educational standards and guidelines.

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-21.0 Criminal History Background Check

21.1 The Commission’s designee shall acquire and review all criminal history background checks submitted by the State Bureau of Identification and may interview the applicants.

21.2 Evaluation Procedure for Criminal History Background Checks

21.2.1 Criminal history background checks shall be evaluated using the criteria 16 Del.C. §6712(b). All criminal history background checks will be forwarded by the State Bureau of Identification to the Commission. If the Commission’s designee believes that an applicant should be denied certification because of the applicant’s criminal history or other unprofessional conduct the Commission’s designee shall notify the applicant and the Commission of this decision.

21.2.2 Any applicant denied certification due to criminal history or other unprofessional conduct has the right to appeal to the Commission and shall be afforded a hearing.

21.3 The following procedures shall apply to any appeal of a denial of certification or decision to decertify:

21.3.1 Within 10 days after the postmark on the notification of the intent to deny certification or decertify a certificate holder, the applicant shall submit a written request for a hearing to the Commission stating the reason or reasons supporting the appeal.

21.3.2 Notice of the hearing shall be given at least 20 days before the day of the hearing and comply with the provisions of 29 Del.C. §10122.

21.3.3 The hearing before the Commission will be conducted in accordance with the Delaware Administrative Procedures Act 29 Del.C. Ch. 101.

21.4 Administrative Policy Pertaining to Criminal History Background Checks

21.4.1 Delaware State Fire School training announcements for EMT courses will include the statement “Criminal history background checks will be required as per the regulations”.

21.4.2 All chiefs of departments, presidents, or ambulance captains of volunteer rescue or ambulance squads or officers of private corporations or entities which have students pre-registered for the class shall inform the individual that a criminal history background check will be required. It will be the responsibility of any private EMT training institution to make their students aware that a criminal history background check is required to become a State certified EMT and the criminal history background check be available in order to receive EMT certification or authorization by the Commission, or its designee.

21.4.3 At the start of the EMT course, the student must be 17 years of age.

21.4.4 All EMT students must submit to a Federal and State criminal history background check conducted by the State Bureau of Identification. Any student failing to submit to Section 21.0 will not be permitted to participate in the course.

21.4.5 Any volunteer fire, rescue or ambulance company student accepted into a BLS course conducted by the Delaware State Fire School and does not complete the course will be required to reimburse the Delaware State Fire School the cost of the course materials.

21.5 Payment of Cost for Criminal History Background Checks

21.5.1 All applicants shall pay for the criminal history background check at the time of their request.

21.5.2 Reciprocity for University of Delaware Students

21.5.2.1 The Commission will waive the criminal history background check requirements for all University of Delaware students applying for certification as an EMT.

21.5.2.2 The University Police Department will provide the Commission with a written document listing all eligible students and a statement that they have passed an internal background check at least equal to the requirement of 16 Del.C. §6712.

21.6 Confidentiality of Criminal History Background Check Information

21.6.1 Information obtained pursuant to the criminal history background check is confidential and except as provided in this regulation, shall not be released from the Commission under any circumstances to anyone.

21.6.2 The Commission shall retain all criminal history background check information that is reviewed by the Commission’s designee in a locked file cabinet in the custody of the Commission office for a period of 2 years from the receipt. The Commission may destroy all criminal history background check information when the retaining period is reached.

21.6.3 When a denial for certification is made, the Commission will be advised by the Commission’s designee and the background check will be secured for at least 60 days or until any appeal process is completed. After providing proof of identification including photo identification, applicants may review their criminal history information in the Commission office. Copies shall not be provided to anyone. At the expiration of 60 days, if an appeal has not been filed, the information is to be retained by the Commission designee secured file system.

21.6.4 Pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6712 the individual may meet with the Commission’s designee and after providing proof of identification including a photo identification, review their information. Copies will not be provided to anyone.

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-22.0 Emergency Medical Responders

22.1 EMRs do not meet the requirements of EMT and cannot transport a patient without a Delaware certified EMT present and in the patient care compartment.

22.2 Eligibility for Delaware EMR certification is based on the following criteria:

22.2.1 An applicant must be a minimum of 16 years of age.

22.2.2 The applicant must successfully complete an approved NHTSA National EMS education standards most current EMR curriculum and have a current CPR/AED certification card, approved by the Commission.

22.2.3 NREMT EMR certification is optional.

22.2.4 The applicant must submit required applications and paperwork to the Commission.

22.3 Certification is valid for 2 years from the date of course completion.

22.4 Recertification

22.4.1 The applicant must recertify as determined by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission.

22.4.1.1 The applicant must successfully complete an approved NHTSA National EMS education standards most current EMR refresher curriculum and have a current CPR/AED certification card, approved by the Commission.

22.4.1.2 NREMR registration is as determined by the National Registry.

22.4.1.3 The applicant for recertification has not previously had their EMR or EMT certification, or their paramedic license revoked. Previous suspension of any certification or license may be grounds for denial of recertification.

22.5 Decertification. The applicant may have their certification revoked by the Commission for any violation of this regulation. The provisions of subsections 18.4 and 18.8 of this regulation are expressly made applicable to EMR’s.

22.6 Expired EMR Certifications

22.6.1 Individuals desiring certification as an EMR after the expiration date of their certification may do so providing the following conditions are met:

22.6.1.1 The applicant’s card has been expired for 24 months or less.

22.6.1.2 The applicant has successfully completed an approved NHTSA National EMS education standards most current EMR refresher curriculum and has a current CPR/AED certification card.

22.6.1.3 The applicant has submitted all required applications and paperwork to the Commission.

22.6.1.4 The applicant for recertification has not previously had their Delaware EMR or EMT certification, or their paramedic license revoked. Previous suspension of a certification or license may be grounds for denial of recertification.

22.7 Testing procedures Delaware EMR. Initial testing and retesting for EMRs will follow the guidelines set forth by Commission.

22.8 Reciprocity. An EMR certified in another state may apply for reciprocity as an EMR in this State if:

22.8.1 The applicant submits the required paperwork and application form to the Delaware State Fire School.

22.8.2 The applicant provides a copy of their current State EMR Card.

22.8.3 The applicant provides a copy of their current CPR/AED certification card, as approved by the Commission.

22.8.4 The applicant successfully completes reciprocity requirements approved by the Commission conducted by the Delaware State Fire School which includes, but is not limited to:

22.8.4.1 Practical examinations

22.8.4.2 State EMR Written examination.

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-23.0 Delaware Paramedic’s EMT Certification

23.1 A paramedic licensed in the State of Delaware in good standing as recognized by OEMS, shall be recognized by the Commission as a Delaware EMT while in the performance of their daily employment and shall not require an EMT certification or recertification application for the purpose of 16 Del.C. §6711(a)(3).

23.2 Paramedics riding with the volunteer fire/ambulance service, shall use their paramedic identification to provide proof of certification.

23.3 A paramedic licensed in the State of Delaware may apply for Delaware EMT certification on forms provided by the Commission provided that:

23.3.1 The applicant is a member in good standing of a Delaware fire department, an ambulance company, a private ambulance provider, or any other group, business, or industry authorized or recognized by the Commission to provide BLS or ambulance service within the State.

23.3.2 The applicant is currently a paramedic licensed in the State of Delaware.

23.3.3 The Chief, CEO, or head of the respective organization sponsoring the applicant signs the application.

23.3.4 The applicant submits documentation of successfully completing the current Delaware BLS protocol examination or successfully complete the current Delaware BLS protocol examination.

23.3.5 The applicant provides a copy of their current CPR/AED Certification card approved by the Commission.

23.3.6 The applicant is compliant with criminal history background check pursuant to 16 Del.C. §6712.

23.4 Recertification

23.4.1 A paramedic licensed in the State of Delaware as recognized by OEMS, currently certified by Commission as a Delaware EMT may apply for recertification as a Delaware EMT if:

23.4.1.1 The applicant submits a request for recertification to the Commission documenting completion of the following requirements:

23.4.1.1.1 The applicant is currently a paramedic licensed in the State of Delaware as recognized by OEMS as required for certification.

23.4.1.1.2 The applicant has a current CPR/AED certificate card, approved by the Commission.

23.4.1.1.3 Completion of the approved application form provided by the Commission.

23.4.1.2 The applicant for recertification is a member in good standing of a Delaware fire department, an ambulance organization, a private ambulance provider or any other group, business, or industry certified or recognized by the Commission to provide BLS ambulance service within the State.

23.4.1.3 The Chief, Chief Executive Officer, President, or head of the respective organization signs the application.

23.4.1.4 The applicant submits documentation of successfully completing the current Delaware BLS protocol examination or successfully complete the current Delaware BLS protocol examination.

23.4.1.5 The applicant for recertification has not previously had their Delaware EMT certification or paramedic license revoked. Previous suspension of a Delaware EMT certification or paramedic license may be grounds for denial of recertification.

23.5 Discontinued Paramedic Employment

23.5.1 The Commission will issue a Delaware EMT Card to paramedics that have satisfactorily discontinued their employment with New Castle County EMS, or Kent County EMS, or Sussex County EMS, or the Delaware State Police.

23.5.2 The applicant must apply on an EMT certification/recertification application within 6 months from last day of employment with 1 of the above listed organizations:

23.5.3 The applicant must be a member in good standing of a Delaware fire department, an ambulance organization, a private ambulance provider or any other group, business or industry certified or recognized by Commission to provide BLS and/or ambulance service in the State.

23.5.4 The applicant must submit a copy of their CPR/AED healthcare provider card (as approved by the Commission).

23.5.5 The applicant must submit a copy of their National Registry Card (if individual does not have National Registry card, they can provide a copy of their paramedic identification card).

23.5.6 The applicant must submit a copy of documentation from their previous employer stating that at the time of separation from employment they were compliant with the background requirements of 16 Del.C. §6712.

23.5.7 If there have been more than 6 months from the last day of employment with 1 of the organizations listed in subsection 23.5.1, the applicant will be required to follow the reciprocity policy.

23.6 When an EMT recertification is required, if the applicant is not employed as a paramedic, the applicant will be required to follow the requirements of recertification as described in this regulation.

History

28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)
7 DE Reg. 1649 (06/01/04)
11 DE Reg. 1031 (02/01/08)
14 DE Reg. 1046 (04/01/11)
17 DE Reg. 982 (04/01/14)
21 DE Reg. 874 (05/01/18)
24 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 957 (04/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 40 (07/01/24)
28 DE Reg. 41 (07/01/24)

Appendices Appendices

1 Del. Admin. Code § Appendices Appendices

700 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations

Appendices

Appendix A

This Appendix is not part of the requirements of this Regulation, but is included for informational purposes only.

The material contained in Appendix A of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations is interspersed among the verbiage of Parts 701 through Part 706 of this Regulation and, therefore, Appendix A is not repeated here. Appendix A material is shown as a “Note” directly after the paragraph in which it addresses.

Appendix B

Delaware Statutes Governing State Fire Prevention Commission and State Fire Marshall

Title 16 Health and Safety:

Chapter 64: http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c064/index.shtmlAmusement Rides Safety Inspection and Insurance Act

Chapter 66 Fire Prevention:

http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c066/sc01/index.shtmlSubchapter I. State Fire Marshall and State Fire Prevention Commission

http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c066/sc02/index.shtmlSubchapter II. Smoke Detectors

http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c066/sc03/index.shtmlSubchapter III. False Fire Alarms

Chapter 88: http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c088/index.shtmlStudent Dormitories and Student Residential Housing Fire Suppression System

Appendix C

Cross Reference of Statutes Applicable to Fire Regulations

Delaware Code cross reference for those sections applicable to the Delaware State Fire Regulations.

Title 7 Conservation:

Chapter 7, Section 713: http://delcode.delaware.gov/title7/c007/sc01/index.shtml#713Fire regulations; penalty.

Title 11 Crimes and Criminal Procedure:

Chapter 5 Specific Offenses:

Subchapter I Inchoate Crimes

Section 501 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc01/index.shtml#501Criminal solicitation in the third degree; class A misdemeanor

Section 502 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc01/index.shtml#502Criminal solicitation in the second degree; class F felony

Section 503 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc01/index.shtml#503Criminal solicitation in the first degree; class E felony

Section 511 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc01/index.shtml#511Conspiracy in the third degree; class A misdemeanor.

Section 512 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc01/index.shtml#512Conspiracy in the second degree; class G felony.

Section 513 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc01/index.shtml#513Conspiracy in the first degree; class E felony.

Section 531 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc01/index.shtml#531Attempt to commit a crime.

Subchapter II Offenses Against the Person

Subpart A. Assaults and Related Offenses

Section 603 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/index.shtml#603Reckless endangering in the second degree; class A misdemeanor

Section 604 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/index.shtml#604Reckless endangering in the first degree; class E felony.

Section 621 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/index.shtml#621Terroristic threatening.

Subchapter III Offenses Involving Property

Subpart A. Arson and Related Offenses

Section 801 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc03/index.shtml#801Arson in the third degree; affirmative defense; class G felony.

Section 802 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc03/index.shtml#802Arson in the second degree; affirmative defense; class D felony.

Section 803 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc03/index.shtml#803Arson in the first degree; class C felony.

Section 804 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc03/index.shtml#804Reckless burning or exploding; class A misdemeanor

Section 805 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc03/index.shtml#805Cross or religious symbol burning; class A misdemeanor

Section 843 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc03/index.shtml#843Theft; false pretense.

Section 846 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc03/index.shtml#846Extortion; class E felony.

Section 871 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc03/index.shtml#871Falsifying business records; class A misdemeanor.

Section 913 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc03/index.shtml#913Insurance fraud; class G felony.

Subchapter VI Offenses Against Public Administration

Subpart A. Bribery and Improper Influence

Section 1243 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc06/index.shtml#1243Obstructing fire-fighting operations; class A misdemeanor

Section 1244 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc06/index.shtml#1244Hindering prosecution; class A misdemeanor

Section 1245 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc06/index.shtml#1245Falsely reporting an incident; class A misdemeanor.

Subchapter VII Offenses Against Public Health, Order and Decency

Subpart A. Riot, Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses

Section 1323 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.shtml#1323Obstructing public passages; violation

Section 1338http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.shtml#1338Bombs, incendiary devices, Molotov cocktails and explosive devices; class D felony.

Title 16 Health and Safety:

Chapter 64 Chapter 64 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c064/index.shtml Amusement Rides Safety Inspection and Insurance Act:

Chapter 65, Section 6501:

http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c065/index.shtmlLiability for negligent burning.

Chapter 66 Fire Prevention

Subchapter I: http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c066/sc01/index.shtmlState Fire Marshal and State Fire Prevention Commission

Subchapter II: http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c066/sc02/index.shtmlSmoke Detectors

Subchapter III: http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c066/sc03/index.shtmlFalse Fire Alarms

Chapter 69 Fireworks

Section 6901 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c069/index.shtml#6901Selling or possessing fireworks; exceptions.

Section 6902 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c069/index.shtml#6902Discharging rifle or other explosives; exceptions.

Section 6903 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c069/index.shtml#6903Permit for public display of fireworks; actions by injured persons.

Section 6904 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c069/index.shtml#6904Confiscation of illegally stored fireworks or explosives.

Chapter 70 Storage of Explosives

Section 7001 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c070/index.shtml#7001Signs on premises containing stored explosives.

Section 7002 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c070/index.shtml#7002Exceptions.

Section 7003 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c070/index.shtml#7003Penalties

Chapter 71 Sale, Purchase, Receipt, Possession, Transportation, Use, Safety and Control of Explosive Materials

Section 7101 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7101Scope

Section 7102 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7102Definitions

Section 7103 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7103General Provisions

Section 7104 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7104Purchase, receipt and possession

Section 7105 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7105Sale

Section 7106 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7106Licensed blasters

Section 7107 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7107Administration

Section 7108 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7108Authority to purchase in contiguous states

Section 7109 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7109Records

Section 7110 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7110Safety

Section 7111 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7111Notice to affected persons

Section 7112 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c071/index.shtml#7112Transportation

Chapter 73 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c073/index.shtmlProducts Utilizing Petroleum Derivatives

Chapter 75 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c075/index.shtmlFire Excapes and Exits

Chapter 88 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c088/index.shtmlStudent Dormitories and Student Residential Housing Fire Suppression Systems

Title 21

Chapter 70 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title21/c070/index.shtmlFire Lanes

Title 29

Chapter 82 Sections 8223-8230 of this title shall be known and may be cited as the "Hazardous Materials Transportation Act of 1979."

Section 8222 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c082/index.shtml#8222Short Title

Section 8223 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c082/index.shtml#8223Declaration of policy; findings of fact

Section 8224 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c082/index.shtml#8224Definitions

Section 8225 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c082/index.shtml#8225Adoption of federal requirements

Section 8226 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c082/index.shtml#8226State Emergency Response Commission

Section 8227 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c082/index.shtml#8227Remedies

Section 8228 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c082/index.shtml#8228Jurisdiction; penalties

Section 8229 http://delcode.delaware.gov/title29/c082/index.shtml#8229Exclusive state regulation; general repealer

Appendix D

NFPA Publications For Guidance

Numerical Listing

The following Standards, Recommendations, Recommended Practices, Manuals, Guides, and Model Laws are included here for reference and guidance in the application of the State of Delaware Fire Prevention Rules and Regulations when a particular problem is not otherwise covered by a Code, Standard, or Law Provision. The Fire Marshal may use the provisions of these Standards, Recommendations, Recommended Practices, Manuals, Guides, and Model Laws as appropriate criteria for meeting the intent of the State of Delaware Fire Prevention Rules and Regulations in those cases.

NFPA

NO.

DATE OF PUBLI-CATION

TITLE

11C

1995

Mobile Foam Apparatus, Standard for

43D

1994

Code for the Storage of Pesticides

461

1996

Recommended Safe Practice for Storage of Forest Products

1994

Hazardous Chemicals Data

531

2004

Guide on Fire Hazards in Oxygen Enriched Atmospheres

681

2002

Guide for Venting of Deflagrations

70B1

2006

Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance

70E1

2004

Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces

771

2000

Recommended Practice on Static Electricity

80A1

2001

Recommended Practice for Protection of Buildings from Exterior Fire Exposures

851

2004

Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code

1996

Standard Glossary of Terms Relating to Chimneys, Vents, and Heat-Producing Appliances

99B1

2005

Standard for Hypobaric Facilities

101A1

2004

Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety

1051

2003

Standard for the Installation of Smoke Door Assemblies

1151

2003

Standard for Laser Fire Protection

1301

2003

Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit Systems

203

1995

Guide for Roof Coverings and Roof Deck Construction

2041

2002

Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting

231E1

1996

Recommended Practice for the Storage of Baled Cotton

2321

2000

Standard for Protection of Records

2511

2006

Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Resistance of Building Construction and Materials

2521

2003

Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies

2531

2006

Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

2551

2006

Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2561

2003

Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Roof Coverings

2571

2000

Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies

258

2001

Standard Research Test Method for Determining Smoke Generation of Solid Materials

2591

2003

Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials

2601

2003

Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture

2611

2003

Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes

2621

2002

Standard Method of Test for Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling Spaces

263

1994

Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products, Standard Method of Test for

264

1995

Standard Method of Test of Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter

264A

1994

Method of Test for Heat Release Rates for Upholstered Furniture Components or Composites and Mattresses Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter

2651

2002

Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls

2681

2001

Standard Test Method for Determining Ignitibility of Exterior Wall Assemblies Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

2691

2000

Standard Test Method for Developing Toxic Potency Data for Use in Fire Hazard Modeling

2911

2002

Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants

295

1991

Standard for Wild Fire Control

297

1995

Guide on Principles and Practices for Communications Systems

299

1991

Standard for Protection of Life and Property from Wildfire

3181

2006

Standard for the Protection of Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities

325

1994

Guide to Fire Hazard Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases, and Volatile Solids

328

1992

Recommended Practice for the Control of Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases in Manholes, Sewers, and Similar Underground Structures

3291

2005

Recommended Practice for Handling Releases of Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases

419

1992

Guide for Master Planning Airport Water Supply Systems for Fire Protection

4231

2004

Standard for Construction and Protection of Aircraft Engine Test

4241

2004

Guide for Airport/Community Emergency Planning

491M

1991

Manual of Hazardous Chemical Reactions

4971

2004

Recommended Practice for the Classification of Flammable Liquids, Gases, or Vapors and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas

497M

1991

Manual for Classification of Gases, Vapors, and Dusts for Electrical Equipment in Hazardous (Classified) Locations

4991

2004

Recommended Practice for the Classification of Combustible Dusts and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas

512

1994

Standard for Truck Fire Protection

5551

2004

Guide on Methods for Evaluating Potential for Room Flashover

6001

2005

Standard on Industrial Fire Brigades

6011

2005

Standard for Security Service in Fire

7011

2004

Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films

7051

2003

Recommended Practice for a Field Flame Test for Textiles and Films

8011

2003

Standard for Facilities Handling Radioactive Materials

802

1993

Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Nuclear Research and Production Reactors

803

1993

Standard for Fire Protection for Light Water Nuclear Power Plants

8041

2006

Standard for Fire Protection for Advanced Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants

8051

2006

Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants

8201

2003

Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities

8501

2005

Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Electric Generating Plants and High Voltage Direct Current Converter Stations

8511

2005

Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Hydroelectric Generating Plants

9011

2006

Standard Classifications for Incident Reporting and Fire Protection Data

9141

2001

Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures

1141

2003

Standard for Fire Protection in Planned Building Groups

16001

2004

Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs

APPENDIX D

NFPA Publications For Guidance

Alphabetical Listing

The following Standards, Recommendations, Recommended Practices, Manuals, Guides and Model Laws are included here for reference and guidance in the application of the State of Delaware Fire Prevention Rules and Regulations when a particular problem is not otherwise covered by a Code, Standard, or Law Provision. The Fire Marshal may use the provisions of these Standards, Recommendations, Recommended Practices, Manuals, Guides and Model Laws as appropriate criteria for meeting the intent of the State of Delaware Fire Prevention Rules and Regulations in those cases.

NFPA NO.

DATE OF PUBLI-CATION

TITLE

4231

2004

Aircraft Engine Test, Standard for Construction and Protection of

4241

2004

Airport/Community Emergency Planning, Guide for

419

1992

Airport Water Supply Systems for Fire Protection, Guide for Master Planning

101A1

2004

Alternative Approaches to Life Safety, Guide on

231E

1996

Baled Cotton, Recommended Practice for the Storage of

851

2004

Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code

2511

2006

Building Construction and Materials, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Resistance of

2591

2003

Building Materials, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of

2551

2006

Building Materials, Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of

491M

1991

Chemical Reactions, Hazardous, Manual of

1994

Chemicals Data, Hazardous

1996

Chimneys, Vents, and Heat-Producing Appliances, Standard Glossary of Terms Relating to

2601

2003

Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Furniture, Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for

297

1995

Communications Systems, Guide on Principals and Practices for

16001

2004

Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs

2521

2003

Door Assemblies, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of

497M

1991

Electrical Equipment in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, Manual for Classification of Gases, Vapors, and Dusts for

70B

2006

Electrical Equipment Maintenance, Recommended Practice for

8501

2005

Electric Generating Plants and High Voltage Direct Current Converter Stations, Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for

8041

2006

Electric Generating Plants, Standard for Fire Protection for Advanced Light Water Reactor

8051

2006

Reactor Electric Generating Plants, Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Light Water

4971

2004

Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas, Recommended Practice for the Classification of Flammable Liquids, Gases, or Vapors and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for

4991

2004

Recommended Practice for the Classification of Combustible Dusts and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas

70E1

2004

Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces, Standard for

80A1

2001

Exterior Fire Exposures, Recommended Practice for Protection of Buildings from

2681

2001

Exterior Wall Assemblies, Standard Test Method for Determining Ignitibility of, Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

7051

2003

Field Flame Test for Textiles and Films, Recommended Practice for a

2691

2000

Fire Hazard Modeling, Standard Test Method for Developing Toxic Potency Data for Use in

3291

2005

Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases, Recommended Practice for Handling Releases of

328

1992

Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases in Manholes, Sewers, and Similar Underground Structures, Recommended Practice for the Control of

325

1994

Flammable Liquids, Gases, Volatile Solids, Guide to Fire Hazard Properties of

5551

2004

Flashover, Room, Guide on Methods for Evaluating Potential for

2531

2006

Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source, Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of

1996

Forest Products, Recommended Safe Practice for Storage of

263

1994

Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products, Standard Method of Test for

264

1995

Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter, Standard Method of Test for

9141

2001

Historic Structures, Code for Fire Protection of

2911

2002

Hydrants, Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of

8511

2005

Hydroelectric Generating Plants, Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for

99B1

2005

Hypobaric Facilities, Standard for

9011

2006

Incident Reporting and Fire Protection Data, Standard Classifications for

2611

2003

Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes, Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to

6001

2005

Industrial Fire Brigades, Standard on

1151

2003

Laser Fire Protection, Standard for

11C

1995

Mobile Foam Apparatus, Standard for

803

1993

Nuclear Power Plants, Light Water, Standard for Fire Protection for

802

1993

Nuclear Research and Production Reactors, Recommended Practice

531

2004

Oxygen Enriched Atmospheres, Guide on Fire Hazards in

43D

1994

Pesticides, Code for the Storage of

11411

2003

Planned Building Groups, Standard for Fire Protection in

8011

2003

Radioactive Materials, Standard for Facilities Handling

2321

2000

Standard for Protection of Records

203

1995

Roof Coverings and Roof Deck Construction, Guide on

2561

2003

Roof Coverings, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of

6011

2005

Security Service in Fire Loss Prevention, Standard for

3181

2006

Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities, Standard for the Protection of

1051

2003

Smoke Door Assemblies, Standard for the Installation of

2041

2002

Smoke and Heat Venting, Standard for

2581

2001

Smoke Generation of Solid Materials, Standard Research Test for Determining

771

2003

Static Electricity, Recommended Practice on

2651

2002

Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls

7011

2004

Textiles and Films, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of

1301

2003

Transit Systems, Fixed Guideway, Standard for

512

1994

Truck Fire Protection, Standard for

264A

1994

Upholstered Furniture Components or Composites and Mattresses Heat Release Rates for

681

2002

Venting of Deflagrations, Guide for

8201

2003

Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities, Standard for Fire Protection in

295

1991

Wild Fire Control, Standard for

299

1991

Wildfire, Standard for Protection of Life and Property from

2621

2002

Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling Spaces, Standard Method of Test for Flame Travel and Smoke of

2571

2000

Window and Glass Block Assemblies, Standard on Fire Test for

Appendix E

Permits, Licenses, and Other Fees

Amusement Ride Fees. The cost of any fee for amusement rides shall be $20.00 per year, not to exceed a total of $100.00. (16 Del. C. §6403)

Blaster’s License. The cost of a Blaster’s License shall be $10.00 per year. (16 Del. C. §7107(b)).

Certificate Of Inspection For Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Fees. The cost of an Annual Certificate of Inspection shall be as follows:

(a) Apartment or other multi-family dwellings:

(1) Five (5) or less buildings per complex: $25.00 for each fire alarm system;

The term "complex" as is referenced in these portions of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulation, is to indicate apartments or multi-family buildings that are located in the same general geographic area and owned by the same individual(s) or management group or other business entity.

(2) More than five (5) buildings per complex: $15.00 for each fire alarm system up to a maximum of twenty (20) buildings. Maximum fee per complex not to exceed $300.00 for fire alarm systems.

(b) All other occupancies - $25.00 per system

(16 Del. C. §6607(g)(5)c.).

Certificate Of Inspection For Fire Suppression Systems Fees. The cost of an Annual Certificate of Inspection shall be as follows:

(a) Apartment or other multi-family dwellings:

(1) Five (5) or less buildings per complex: $25.00 for each fire suppression system;

(2) More than five (5) buildings per complex: $15.00 for each fire suppression system up to a maximum of twenty (20) buildings. Maximum fee per complex not to exceed $300.00 for fire suppression systems.

(b) All other occupancies - $25.00 per system

(16 Del. C. §6607(g)(5)c.).

Explosives Storage. The cost of a license to store explosives shall be $10.00 per year. (16 Del. C. §7101(b)).

Fire Alarm Central Station, Remote Station, or Monitoring Service or Company License. The cost of an annual license for a Fire Alarm Central Station, Remote Station, or Monitoring Service or Company shall be $25.00.

Fire Alarm Signaling System Company License. The cost of an annual license for a Fire Alarm Signaling System Company shall be $25.00.

Fire Alarm Signaling System Certificate Holder. The cost of an annual certificate for a CERTIFICATE HOLDER of a Fire Alarm Signaling System Company shall be $25.00.

Fire Suppression System Company License. The cost of an annual license for a Fire Suppression System Company shall be $25.00.

Fire Suppression System Certificate Holder. The cost of an annual certificate for a CERTIFICATE HOLDER of a Fire Suppression System Company shall be $25.00.

In-House License Fees. Where a Fire Alarm Signaling System In-House or Fire Suppression System In-House License is issued, a maximum of $100.00 per Fire Alarm Signaling or Fire Suppression System shall be charged for each system serviced by the system owner16 Del. C. §6607 (g)(5)a.)

Licenses/Permits That Require An On-Site Inspection Prior To Issuing A License Or Permit. $25.00 per license or permit. (16 Del. C. §6607(g)(5)c.).

Licenses/Permits That Do Not Require An On-Site Inspection Prior To Issuing A License Or Permit. $10.00 per license or permit. (16 Del. C. §6607(g)(5)c.).

License To Service Portable Fire Extinguishers. The cost of a License to service portable fire extinguishers shall be $50.00 per year 16 Del. C. §6607(g)(5)b.).

Plan Review User Fee Schedule. The State Fire Marshal, under the provisions 16 Del. C. §6607(g)(1) - §6607(g)(4), hereby establishes the below listed Plan Review User Fee to be paid by the submitter of plans to the State of Delaware, Office of State Fire Marshal.

(a) Effective July 1, 2009: .007/.003

7/10 of 1% of construction costs up to the first million dollars of construction costs.

3/10 of 1% of construction costs in excess of one million dollars of construction costs.

Minimum Plan Review Fee of $150.00 on all plans.

(b) Sub-Division Plan Reviews

Major Subdivisions - $150.00
Minor Subdivisions - $150.00

When calculating the fee schedule for warehouses and similar low use buildings, the submitter shall have the choice of using the fee schedule listed in A and B above or, he may use the following calculation:

Gross Square Footage X $30 = Construction Cost

Then apply the percentages listed in A and B above to this calculated construction cost.

(d) Revision Of Fees.

The fees as authorized by 16 Del.C. §6607 shall be the maximum allowed by the State Fire Prevention Commission, and shall be reviewed every two years.

Detailed Fee List

Annual Certificate/License Required

Annual Certificate/License

Annual Fee

Covered Malls

$ 25.00

Explosives

$ 10.00

Fire Alarm Central Station, Remote Station, or Monitoring Service or Company License

$ 25.00

Fire Alarm Certificate Holder

$ 25.00

Fire Alarm Certificate of Inspection per System

$ 25.00

Exception: Apartment or other multi-family dwellings:

Five (5) or less buildings per complex: $25.00 for each fire alarm system;

The term “complex” as is referenced in these portions of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulation, is to indicate apartments or multi-family buildings that are located in the same general geographic area and owned by the same individual(s) or management group or other business entity.

More than five (5) buildings per complex: $15.00 for each fire alarm system

up to a maximum of twenty (20) buildings. Maximum fee per complex not to

exceed $300.00 for fire alarm systems.

Fire Alarm Company License

$ 25.00

Fire Extinguisher License

$ 50.00

Fire Suppression Certificate Holder

$ 25.00

Fire Suppression Certificate of Inspection per System

$ 25.00

Exception: Apartment or other multi-family dwellings:

Five (5) or less buildings per complex: $25.00 for each fire suppression system;

More than five (5) buildings per complex: $15.00 for each fire suppression system

up to a maximum of twenty (20) buildings. Maximum fee per complex not to

exceed $300.00 for fire suppression systems.

Fire Suppression Company License

$ 25.00

Fireworks Shooters

$ 25.00

Flammable/Comustible Liquids

$ 25.00

Fun House

$ 25.00

In-House Fire Alarm Signaling System License (per system)

$ 100.00

In-House Fire Suppression System License (per system)

$ 100.00

Liquified Petroleum Gas

$ 25.00

Places of Assembly

$ 25.00

Public Accomodations

$ 25.00

Permit Required For Single Event

Single Event

Event Fee

Amusement Rides (Not to exceed $100.00)

$ 20.00 per ride

Amusement Attraction

$ 25.00

Bowling Lanes

$ 25.00

Burning

$ 25.00

Exhibits, Craft, Trade Shows

$ 25.00

Explosives

$ 25.00

Fireworks

$ 25.00

Impairment of Fire Protection

$ 25.00

Place of Assembly Special Events

$ 25.00

Appendix F

Table One

Owner Performed Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance of Fire Suppression Systems As Required by Regulation 703, Chapter 1 and the Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems NFPA 25, 2008 Edition

This brief summary of periodic tests, inspections, and maintenance is not all inclusive, and, to assist in the performance of these services, the user is advised to purchase the applicable documents from NFPA (1-800-344-3555). These periodic tests, inspections, and maintenance may be performed by the owner or the owner's maintenance staff. A log book must be maintained by the owner for each system. The log book must include the date the service was performed, the type of service performed, and the person performing the service. An asterisk (*) denotes servicing which must be performed at least annually (once a year) by a company licensed by the Office of State Fire Marshal, Licensing Division, (302) 739-4394.

Item Activity Frequency Service Section # General Gauges, Pressure Inspection *Monthly Wet System §5.2.4.1 *Weekly Dry, Preaction, Deluge Systems §5.2.4.2 Control Valves Inspection *Weekly Valves (not supervised or secured) §12.3.2.1 *Monthly supervised and secured Valves §12.3.2.1.1 Testing *Annual Operated though its full range §12.3.3.1 Alarm Devices Testing *Semiannual Vane type devices §5.3.3. Testing *Quarterly Wet System: flow thru inspectors test §5.3.3.3 Dry/Preaction/Deluge: use bypass §5.3.3.5 Fire Dept Conn Inspection *Quarterly Visible, accessible, operating condition §12.7 Alarm Valves Inspection *Monthly Free of damage, leakage, in proper position §12.4.1.1 Backflow Prevention Assemblies Reduced Pressure Inspection *Weekly Differential sensing valve relief port §12.6.1.2 R.P. Detector Inspection *Weekly Differential sensing valve relief port §12.6.1.2 Main Drain Testing *Quarterly Test to check condition of water supply §12.6.1 Water Flow Alarm Testing *Quarterly Test in accordance with manufacturer §12.2.7 Preaction/Deluge Valves Enclosure Inspection Daily In cold weather only, maintain 40 degrees §12.4.3.1 Valve Exterior Inspection *Monthly Free of damage, leakage, trim valves set properly, electrical components operational 12.4.3.1.6 Dry Valves/Quick-Opening Devices Enclosure Inspection Daily In cold weather only, maintain 40 degrees §12.4.4.1.1 Valve Exterior Inspection *Monthly Free of damage, leakage, trim valves set properly, electrical components operational §12.4.4.1.3 Pressure Regulating and Relief Valves Sprinkler System Inspection *Quarterly Valves open, no leakage, proper pressure §12.5.1.1 Hose Connection Inspection *Quarterly Valves okay, no leakage, all parts present §12.5.2.1 Hose Rack Inspection *Quarterly Valves okay, no leakage §12.5.3.1 Fire Pump Relief Valves Circulation Inspection *Weekly Water flows thru valve at churn §12.5.6.1 Pressure Inspection *Weekly Water flows thru valve at rated pressure §12.5.6.2 Standpipes Piping Inspection *Quarterly All parts present, operable, in good condition §6.2.1 Inspection Monthly See Table 6.1 §6.2.1 Hose Valve Inspection *Quarterly All parts present & in good condition §6.2.1 Outlets Inspection Monthly See Table 6.1 §6.2.1 Fire Pumps Pump House Inspection *Weekly In cold weather, see Tables 8.1 §8.1 System Inspection *Weekly See Table 8.5.3 §8.2 Pump Operation No Flow Testing *Weekly Electric: auto start and run 10 minutes min §8.3.2.1 Diesel: auto start and run 30 minutes min §8.3.2.1 Foam Water Sprinkler System Discharge Devices Inspection *Monthly No damage/corrosion, in place w/proper aim §11.2.5 Strainer Inspection *Quarterly Blow-down Valve, blankets/screens §11.2.9.2 Drainage Inspection *Quarterly Free of blockage, embankments good repair §11.2.8 Fittings/Piping Inspection *Quarterly No damage/corrosion/missing parts §11.2.3 Hangers/Support Inspection *Quarterly No damage/corrosion, attachments secure §11.2.4 Foam Water Sprinkler Proportioning System Standard Pressure Inspection *Monthly No corrosion, ball drip valves free/opened §11.2.9.5.1 Bladder Tank Inspection *Monthly No corrosion, water control valves in position §11.2.9.5.2 Line Proportioner Inspection *Monthly No corrosion, pressure vacuum vent operable §11.2.9.5.3 Standard Balanced Inspection *Monthly Pressure vacuum vent, sensing lines, gauges §11.2.9.4 In-Line Balanced Inspection *Monthly Pressure vacuum vent, sensing lines, gauges §11.2.9.5.5 Orifice Plate Inspection *Monthly Pressure vacuum vent, sensing lines, gauges §11.2.9.5.6 Private Fire Service Mains Hose House Inspection Quarterly Accessible, free of damage, all parts present §7.2.2.7 Maintenance Annually Hoses and all parts in usable condition §7.4.5 Hydrant House Inspection Quarterly Accessible, free of damage, all parts present §7.2.2.7 Maintenance Annually Hoses and all parts in usable condition §7.4.5 Hydrant: Wall/Dry Inspection Annually Accessible, no water in barrel, operable §7.2.2.4 Testing Annually Flow Test, minimum one minute §7.3.2 Maintenance Annually Lubricate stems, caps, plugs, threads §7.4.3.1 Hydrant: Wet Inspection Annually Accessible, free of damage, operable §7.2.2.5 Testing Annually Flow Test, minimum one minute §7.3.2 Maintenance Annually Lubricate stems, caps, plugs, threads §7.4.3.1 Monitor Nozzle Inspection 2 Times/Year Free of damage, no leakage, no corrosion §7.2.2.6 Testing Annually Full range oscillation and movement §7.3.3 Testing Annually When attached to hydrants, per NFPA 25 §7.3.3.1 Maintenance Annually Lubricate §7.4.4 Mainline Strainer Inspection Annually Clean, free of damage and corrosion §7.2.2.3 Maintenance Annually Clean annually & after each use §7.4.2 Piping: Exposed Inspection Annually Free of damage, no leakage, no corrosion §7.2.2.1 Testing Every 5 Years Fire Flow Test for internal conditions §7.3.1 Underground Testing Every 5 Years Fire Flow Test for internal conditions §7.3.1 Water Spray Fixed System Drainage Inspection Monthly Free of blockage, embankments good repair §10.2.8 Fittings/Piping Inspection *Quarterly No damage/corrosion/rust/missing parts §10.2.4 Hangers/Support Inspection *Quarterly No damage/corrosion/rust/missing parts §10.2.4 Heat/Valve Room Inspection *Monthly Maintain 40 degrees F §10.2.1.5 Inspection Weekly In cold weather, inspect daily §10.2.1.5 Nozzles Inspection *Monthly No damage/corrosion, in place w/proper aim §10.2.1 Strainers Inspection *Per Mfr Flushed clear after each operation or test §10.2.7 Water Storage Tanks Condition/Level Inspection Monthly In cold weather only §9.2.1 Level Maintenance Monthly regardless if water level alarm is provided §9.3 Level Alarm Testing *2 Times/Year High and Low water level alarms tested §9.3.5 Heating System Inspection Daily In cold weather only §9.2.6.6 Temperature Inspection Daily Only in cold weather, maintain 40 deg. F §9.2.3.2 Low Alarm Testing *Monthly Where provided, test in cold weather §9.3.3 High Alarm Testing Monthl y In cold weather, test limit switches §9.3.4 Air Pressure Inspection *Monthly In pressure tanks §9.2.2.2 Tank Exterior Inspection *Quarterly Free of damage, no leakage, sound structure §9.2.5.1 Tank Area/Yard Inspection Quarterly Free of combustibles, corrosion, erosion, ice §9.2.5.2 Hoops/Grillage Inspection Annually In wooden tanks, no damage/deterioration §9.2.5.4 Tank Surface Inspection Annually Paint/Coat/Insulation no damage/deterioration §9.2.5.5 Maintenance Per Mfr Repaint steel tanks per manufacturer §9.4.4 Tank Support Maintenance *Per Mfr Embankment Supported Rubberized Fabric §9.4.6 Expansion Joints Inspection *Annually Where provided, no leaks, no cracks §9.2.5 Sediment Maintenance *2 Times/Year Drain and/or flush tank §9.4.5

Item

Activity

Frequency

Service

Section #

General

Gauges, Pressure

Inspection

*Monthly

Wet System

§5.2.4.1

*Weekly

Dry, Preaction, Deluge Systems

§5.2.4.2

Control Valves

Inspection

*Weekly

Valves (not supervised or secured)

§12.3.2.1

*Monthly

supervised and secured Valves

§12.3.2.1.1

Testing

*Annual

Operated though its full range

§12.3.3.1

Alarm Devices

Testing

*Semiannual

Vane type devices

§5.3.3.

Testing

*Quarterly

Wet System: flow thru inspectors test

§5.3.3.3

Dry/Preaction/Deluge: use bypass

§5.3.3.5

Fire Dept Conn

Inspection

*Quarterly

Visible, accessible, operating condition

§12.7

Alarm Valves

Inspection

*Monthly

Free of damage, leakage, in proper position

§12.4.1.1

Backflow Prevention Assemblies

Reduced Pressure

Inspection

*Weekly

Differential sensing valve relief port

§12.6.1.2

R.P. Detector

Inspection

*Weekly

Differential sensing valve relief port

§12.6.1.2

Main Drain

Testing

*Quarterly

Test to check condition of water supply

§12.6.1

Water Flow Alarm

Testing

*Quarterly

Test in accordance with manufacturer

§12.2.7

Preaction/Deluge Valves

Enclosure

Inspection

Daily

In cold weather only, maintain 40 degrees

§12.4.3.1

Valve Exterior

Inspection

*Monthly

Free of damage, leakage, trim valves set properly, electrical components operational

12.4.3.1.6

Dry Valves/Quick-Opening Devices

Enclosure

Inspection

Daily

In cold weather only, maintain 40 degrees

§12.4.4.1.1

Valve Exterior

Inspection

*Monthly

Free of damage, leakage, trim valves set properly, electrical components operational

§12.4.4.1.3

Pressure Regulating and Relief Valves

Sprinkler System

Inspection

*Quarterly

Valves open, no leakage, proper pressure

§12.5.1.1

Hose Connection

Inspection

*Quarterly

Valves okay, no leakage, all parts present

§12.5.2.1

Hose Rack

Inspection

*Quarterly

Valves okay, no leakage

§12.5.3.1

Fire Pump Relief Valves

Circulation

Inspection

*Weekly

Water flows thru valve at churn

§12.5.6.1

Pressure

Inspection

*Weekly

Water flows thru valve at rated pressure

§12.5.6.2

Standpipes

Piping

Inspection

*Quarterly

All parts present, operable, in good condition

§6.2.1

Inspection

Monthly

See Table 6.1

§6.2.1

Hose Valve

Inspection

*Quarterly

All parts present & in good condition

§6.2.1

Outlets

Inspection

Monthly

See Table 6.1

§6.2.1

Fire Pumps

Pump House

Inspection

*Weekly

In cold weather, see Tables 8.1

§8.1

System

Inspection

*Weekly

See Table 8.5.3

§8.2

Pump Operation

No Flow

Testing

*Weekly

Electric: auto start and run 10 minutes min

§8.3.2.1

Diesel: auto start and run 30 minutes min

§8.3.2.1

Foam Water Sprinkler System

Discharge Devices

Inspection

*Monthly

No damage/corrosion, in place w/proper aim

§11.2.5

Strainer

Inspection

*Quarterly

Blow-down Valve, blankets/screens

§11.2.9.2

Drainage

Inspection

*Quarterly

Free of blockage, embankments good repair

§11.2.8

Fittings/Piping

Inspection

*Quarterly

No damage/corrosion/missing parts

§11.2.3

Hangers/Support

Inspection

*Quarterly

No damage/corrosion, attachments secure

§11.2.4

Foam Water Sprinkler Proportioning System

Standard Pressure

Inspection

*Monthly

No corrosion, ball drip valves free/opened

§11.2.9.5.1

Bladder Tank

Inspection

*Monthly

No corrosion, water control valves in position

§11.2.9.5.2

Line Proportioner

Inspection

*Monthly

No corrosion, pressure vacuum vent operable

§11.2.9.5.3

Standard Balanced

Inspection

*Monthly

Pressure vacuum vent, sensing lines, gauges

§11.2.9.4

In-Line Balanced

Inspection

*Monthly

Pressure vacuum vent, sensing lines, gauges

§11.2.9.5.5

Orifice Plate

Inspection

*Monthly

Pressure vacuum vent, sensing lines, gauges

§11.2.9.5.6

Private Fire Service Mains

Hose House

Inspection

Quarterly

Accessible, free of damage, all parts present

§7.2.2.7

Maintenance

Annually

Hoses and all parts in usable condition

§7.4.5

Hydrant House

Inspection

Quarterly

Accessible, free of damage, all parts present

§7.2.2.7

Maintenance

Annually

Hoses and all parts in usable condition

§7.4.5

Hydrant: Wall/Dry

Inspection

Annually

Accessible, no water in barrel, operable

§7.2.2.4

Testing

Annually

Flow Test, minimum one minute

§7.3.2

Maintenance

Annually

Lubricate stems, caps, plugs, threads

§7.4.3.1

Hydrant: Wet

Inspection

Annually

Accessible, free of damage, operable

§7.2.2.5

Testing

Annually

Flow Test, minimum one minute

§7.3.2

Maintenance

Annually

Lubricate stems, caps, plugs, threads

§7.4.3.1

Monitor Nozzle

Inspection

2 Times/Year

Free of damage, no leakage, no corrosion

§7.2.2.6

Testing

Annually

Full range oscillation and movement

§7.3.3

Testing

Annually

When attached to hydrants, per NFPA 25

§7.3.3.1

Maintenance

Annually

Lubricate

§7.4.4

Mainline Strainer

Inspection

Annually

Clean, free of damage and corrosion

§7.2.2.3

Maintenance

Annually

Clean annually & after each use

§7.4.2

Piping:

Exposed

Inspection

Annually

Free of damage, no leakage, no corrosion

§7.2.2.1

Testing

Every 5 Years

Fire Flow Test for internal conditions

§7.3.1

Underground

Testing

Every 5 Years

Fire Flow Test for internal conditions

§7.3.1

Water Spray Fixed System

Drainage

Inspection

Monthly

Free of blockage, embankments good repair

§10.2.8

Fittings/Piping

Inspection

*Quarterly

No damage/corrosion/rust/missing parts

§10.2.4

Hangers/Support

Inspection

*Quarterly

No damage/corrosion/rust/missing parts

§10.2.4

Heat/Valve Room

Inspection

*Monthly

Maintain 40 degrees F

§10.2.1.5

Inspection

Weekly

In cold weather, inspect daily

§10.2.1.5

Nozzles

Inspection

*Monthly

No damage/corrosion, in place w/proper aim

§10.2.1

Strainers

Inspection

*Per Mfr

Flushed clear after each operation or test

§10.2.7

Water Storage Tanks

Condition/Level

Inspection

Monthly

In cold weather only

§9.2.1

Level

Maintenance

Monthly

regardless if water level alarm is provided

§9.3

Level Alarm

Testing

*2 Times/Year

High and Low water level alarms tested

§9.3.5

Heating System

Inspection

Daily

In cold weather only

§9.2.6.6

Temperature

Inspection

Daily

Only in cold weather, maintain 40 deg. F

§9.2.3.2

Low Alarm

Testing

*Monthly

Where provided, test in cold weather

§9.3.3

High Alarm

Testing

Monthl y

In cold weather, test limit switches

§9.3.4

Air Pressure

Inspection

*Monthly

In pressure tanks

§9.2.2.2

Tank Exterior

Inspection

*Quarterly

Free of damage, no leakage, sound structure

§9.2.5.1

Tank Area/Yard

Inspection

Quarterly

Free of combustibles, corrosion, erosion, ice

§9.2.5.2

Hoops/Grillage

Inspection

Annually

In wooden tanks, no damage/deterioration

§9.2.5.4

Tank Surface

Inspection

Annually

Paint/Coat/Insulation no damage/deterioration

§9.2.5.5

Maintenance

Per Mfr

Repaint steel tanks per manufacturer

§9.4.4

Tank Support

Maintenance

*Per Mfr

Embankment Supported Rubberized Fabric

§9.4.6

Expansion Joints

Inspection

*Annually

Where provided, no leaks, no cracks

§9.2.5

Sediment

Maintenance

*2 Times/Year

Drain and/or flush tank

§9.4.5

Inspection: A visual examination to verify an item is in operating condition and free of physical damage.

Testing: A procedure used to determine the status of a system operating as intended by conducting physical checks.

Maintenance: Work performed to keep equipment operable or to make repairs.

*Servicing may be performed by an owner, but must be performed at least annually by a licensed company.

Appendix F

Table Two

Licensed Company Required

Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance of Fire Suppression Systems As Required by Part III, Chapter 1 and the Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems NFPA 25, 2002 Edition

This brief summary of periodic tests, inspections, and maintenance is not all inclusive, and, to assist in the performance of these services, the user is advised to purchase the applicable documents from NFPA (1-800-344-3555). These periodic services must be performed by a company licensed by the Office of State Fire Marshal, Licensing Division, (302) 739-4394. A log book must be maintained by the licensed company for each system. The log book must include the date the service was performed, the type of service performed, and the person performing the service. An asterisk (*) denotes servicing which may be performed by an owner, but must be performed at least annually (once a year) by a licensed company. A licensed company must forward a Certificate of Inspection to the Office of State Fire Marshal within 30 days of the annual inspection.

Item Activity Frequency Service Section # General Gauges, Pressure Inspection *Monthly Wet System §5.2.4.1 *Weekly Dry, Preaction, Deluge Systems §5.2.4.2 Testing Every 5 Years Calibration Test §5.3.2 Control Valves Inspection *Weekly Valves (not supervised or secured) §12.3.2.1 *Monthly Supervised/Secured Valves & Tamper Sws §12.3.2.1 Testing Annually Operate Valve - full range of motion §12.3.3 Maintenance Annually Oil/grease valve stems, open & close §12.4.1.3 Alarm Devices Inspection *Quarterly Free of damage/all connections secure §5.3.3.2 Testing *Quarterly Wet System: flow thru inspectors test §5.3.3.3 Dry/Preaction/Deluge: use bypass §5.3.3.5 Hangars Inspection Annually Inspect for damaged or loose hangars §5.2.3 Piping Inspection Annually No damage, leakage, corrosion, etc. §5.2.2 Sprinklers/Standard Inspection Annually No corrosion, obstructions, paint, etc §5.2.1.1 Testing After 50 Years Submit samples to lab for test §5.3.1.1.1.1 Testing +10 Years Repeat Every 10 years thereafter Fast Response Testing After 20 Years Submit samples to lab for test §5.3.1.1.1.2 +10 Years Repeat Every 10 years thereafter High Temp Testing After 5 Years Submit samples to lab for test §5.3.1.1.1.3 FD Connection Inspection *Quarterly Visible, accessible, operating condition §12.7. Alarm Valves Inspection *Monthly Free of damage, leakage, in proper position §12.4.1.1 Inspection Every 5 Years Internal inspection §12.4.1.2 Check Valves Inspection Every 5 Years Internal inspection §12.4.2.1 Backflow Prevention Assemblies Reduced Pressure Inspection *Weekly Differential sensing valve relief port §12.6.1.2 R.P. Detector Inspection *Weekly Differential sensing valve relief port §12.6.1.2 Entire Assembly Testing Annually Test in accordance with AHJ procedures §12.6.2, Main Drain Testing *Quarterly Test to check condition of water supply §12.2.6 Water Flow Alarm Testing *Quarterly Test in accordance with manufacturer §12.2.7 Preaction/Deluge Valves Valve Exterior Inspection *Monthly No damage, trim valves set properly, etc §12.4.1.3.6 Valve Interior Inspection Annually Internal inspection §12.4.1.3.7 Strainers/Filters Inspection Every 5 Years Internal inspection §12.4.3.1.8 Priming Water Testing Quarterly Test levels per manufacturer’s instructions §12.4.3.2.1 Low Press Alarm Testing Quarterly Test per manufacturer’s instructions §12.4.3.2.10 Full Flow Test Testing Annually In warm weather, test per manufacturer §12.4.3.2.2 Valves Testing Annually During Full Flow Test, clean & repair interior §12.4.3.3.2 Dry Valves/Quick-Opening Devices (Q.O.D.) Valve Exterior Inspection *Monthly No damage, trim valves set properly, etc §12.4.4.1.4 Valve Interior Inspection Annually Internal inspection §12.4.4.1.5 Strainers/Filters Inspection Every 5 Years Internal Inspection §12.4.4.1.6 Priming Water Testing Quarterly Test levels per manufacturer’s instructions §12.4.4.2.1 Low Air Alarm Testing Quarterly Test per manufacturer’s instructions §12.4.4.2.6 Q.O.D. Testing Quarterly Test per manufacturer’s instructions §12.4.4.2.4 Maintenance Annually During Trip Test, clean & repair interior §12.4.4.3.2 Trip Test Testing Annually In warm weather, test w/valve partially open §12.4.4.2.2 Full Flow Test Testing Every 3 Years In warm weather, test w/valve fully open §12.4.4.2.2.2 Pressure Regulating and Relief Valves Sprinkler System Inspection *Quarterly Valves open, no leakage, proper pressure §12.5.1.1 Testing Annually Flow test on each valve §12.5.1.2 Hose Connection Inspection *Quarterly Valves okay, no leakage, all parts present §12.5.2.1 Hose Rack Inspection *Quarterly Valves okay, no leakage §12.5.3.1 Fire Pump Relief Valves Circulation Inspection *Weekly Water flows thru valve at churn §12.5.6.1 Pressure Inspection *Weekly Water flows thru valve at rated pressure §12.5.6.2 Circulation Testing Annually Valve closes per manufacturer's listing §12.5.6.1.2 Pressure Relief Testing Annually Valve adjusted during Annual Fire Pump Test §12.5.6.2.2 Hose Connections Testing Every 5 Years Full Flow Test per manufacturer §12.5.2.2 Hose Rack Testing Every 5 Years Full Flow Test per manufacturer §12.5.3.2 Obstruction Maintenance Every 5 Years Investigate to ensure piping is free of debris Table 5.1 Anti-Freeze Testing Annually Measure specific gravity of solution §5.3.4 Standpipes Hose Valve Outlet Inspection *Quarterly All parts present & in good condition §6.2.1 Piping Inspection *Quarterly All parts present, operable, in good condition §6.2.1 Cabinet Inspection Annually All parts present, operable, in good condition §6.2.1 Hose Inspection Annually All parts present, operable, in good condition §6.2.1 Testing Every 5 Years Per NFPA 1962 §6.3 Testing Every 3 Years Per NFPA 1962 §6.3 Hose Storage Inspection Annually All parts present, operable, in good condition §6.2.1 Testing Annually Test for smooth operation §6.3 Hose Nozzle Testing Annually Test for smooth operation §6.3 Hydrostatic Testing Every 5 Years 200 psi for 2 hours §6.3 Water Supply Testing Every 5 Years Flow designed volume, pressure @ remote §6.3.1.1 Fire Pumps Pump House Inspection *Weekly In cold weather, see Tables 8.1 & 8.5.3 §8.2.2 System Inspection *Weekly See Table 8.5.3 §8.2.2 Pump Operation No Flow Testing *Weekly Electric: auto start & run 10 minutes min §8.3.1.2 Diesel: auto start and run 30 minutes min §8.3.1.3 Flow Testing Annually Annual Flow Test §8.3.3 Hydraulics, Transmission Electrical, Controller, Motor, and Diesel Parts Maintenance Annually Establish preventive maintenance program, per manufacturer’s instructions, on all components of the pump assembly §8.5.3 Foam Water Sprinkler System Discharge Devices Inspection *Monthly No damage/corrosion, in place w/proper aim §11.2.5 Strainer Testing Annually Discharge patterns/proper location/position §11.3.3.6 Inspection *Quarterly Blow-down Valve, blankets/screens §11.2.7 Testing Annually After each test/remove/clean baskets/screens §11.2.7.2 Maintenance Annually Inspect and clean after each test §11.4 Drainage Inspection *Quarterly Free of blockage, embankments good repair §11.2.9 Fittings/Piping Inspection *Quarterly No damage/corrosion/missing parts §11.2.3 Hangers/Support Inspection *Quarterly No damage/corrosion, attachments secure §11.-2.4 Complete System Testing Annually Full Automatic & Manual Operational Test §11.3.3 Concentrate Sample Testing Annually During Annual Test refractometric check §11.3.6 Maintenance Annually During Annual Test, submit sample per mfr §11.2.10 Pump Maintenance Monthly Pump run, circulate foam, maintenance/mfr §11.4.6 & 11.4.7 Foam Water Sprinkler Proportioning System Standard Pressure Inspection *Monthly No corrosion, ball drip valves free/opened §11.2.9.5.1 Maintenance Every 5 Yrs Disassemble/clean/reassemble ball drip valves §11.4.3A Maintenance Every 10 Yr Drain/flush tank, hydro test §11.4.3BC Bladder Tank Inspection *Monthly No corrosion, water control valves in position §11.2.9.5.2 Maintenance Every 10 Yr Remove/clean sight glass, hydro test §11.4.4 Line Proportioner Inspection *Monthly No corrosion, pressure vacuum vent operable §11.2.9.5.3 Maintenance Every 10 Yr Drain/flush tank, tank/piping corrosion check §11.4.5 Standard Balanced Inspection *Monthly Pressure vacuum vent, sensing lines, gauges §11.2.9.5.4 Maintenance Every 5 Yrs Flush valves, pump/drive train/driver per mfr §11.4.6 In-Line Balanced Inspection *Monthly Pressure vacuum vent, sensing lines, gauges §11.2.9.5.5 Maintenance Every 5 Yrs Flush valves, pump/drive train/driver per mfr §11.4.7BC Maintenance Every 10 Yr Internally inspect tank for corrosion §11.4.7.D Orifice Plate Inspection *Monthly Pressure vacuum vent, sensing lines, gauges §11.2.9.5.6 Water Spray Fixed System Fittings/Piping Inspection *Monthly No damage/corrosion/rust/missing parts §10.2.1&10.2.4 Hangers/Support Inspection *Monthly No damage/corrosion/rust/missing parts §10.2.4.2 Heat/Valve Room Inspection *Monthly Maintain 40 degrees F §10.2.1.5 Nozzles Inspection *Monthly No damage/corrosion, in place w/proper aim §10.2.1/10.2.5 Strainers Inspection *Per Mfr Flushed clear after each operation or test §10.2.7 Operational Test Testing Annually Full Manual & Automatic Operational Test §T 10.1 Water Storage Tanks Water Level Inspection *Quarterly Where a water level alarm is provided §9.2.1 Level Alarm Testing *2Times/Year High and Low water level alarms tested §9.33.5 Level Indicators Testing Every 5 Years Accuracy and freedom of movement §9.3.1 Thermostats Testing Frequency per manufacturer’s specifications §9.3.2 Low Temp Alarm Testing *Monthly Where provided, test in cold weather §9.3.3 Air Pressure Inspection *Monthly In pressure tanks §9.2.2 Tank Exterior Inspection *Quarterly Free of damage, no leakage, sound structure §9.2.5.1 Tank Support Maintenance *Per Mfr Embankment Supported Rubberized Fabric §9.4.6 Expansion Joints Inspection *Annually Where provided, no leaks, no cracks §9.2.5.3 Interior Inspection Every 5 Years Every 3 Years Free of damage Pressure tanks, & steel tanks w/out corrosion protection §9.2.6.1.1 §9.2.6.1.2 Sediment, Drain Maintenance *2 Times/Year Drain and/or flush tank §9.4.5 Cathode Protection Maintenance Annually Where provided, per manufacturer Drain Valves Maintenance Annually Cycled fully open and closed Vent Screens Maintenance Annually Clean

Item

Activity

Frequency

Service

Section #

General

Gauges, Pressure

Inspection

*Monthly

Wet System

§5.2.4.1

*Weekly

Dry, Preaction, Deluge Systems

§5.2.4.2

Testing

Every 5 Years

Calibration Test

§5.3.2

Control Valves

Inspection

*Weekly

Valves (not supervised or secured)

§12.3.2.1

*Monthly

Supervised/Secured Valves & Tamper Sws

§12.3.2.1

Testing

Annually

Operate Valve - full range of motion

§12.3.3

Maintenance

Annually

Oil/grease valve stems, open & close

§12.4.1.3

Alarm Devices

Inspection

*Quarterly

Free of damage/all connections secure

§5.3.3.2

Testing

*Quarterly

Wet System: flow thru inspectors test

§5.3.3.3

Dry/Preaction/Deluge: use bypass

§5.3.3.5

Hangars

Inspection

Annually

Inspect for damaged or loose hangars

§5.2.3

Piping

Inspection

Annually

No damage, leakage, corrosion, etc.

§5.2.2

Sprinklers/Standard

Inspection

Annually

No corrosion, obstructions, paint, etc

§5.2.1.1

Testing

After 50 Years

Submit samples to lab for test

§5.3.1.1.1.1

Testing

+10 Years

Repeat Every 10 years thereafter

Fast Response

Testing

After 20 Years

Submit samples to lab for test

§5.3.1.1.1.2

+10 Years

Repeat Every 10 years thereafter

High Temp

Testing

After 5 Years

Submit samples to lab for test

§5.3.1.1.1.3

FD Connection

Inspection

*Quarterly

Visible, accessible, operating condition

§12.7.

Alarm Valves

Inspection

*Monthly

Free of damage, leakage, in proper position

§12.4.1.1

Inspection

Every 5 Years

Internal inspection

§12.4.1.2

Check Valves

Inspection

Every 5 Years

Internal inspection

§12.4.2.1

Backflow Prevention Assemblies

Reduced Pressure

Inspection

*Weekly

Differential sensing valve relief port

§12.6.1.2

R.P. Detector

Inspection

*Weekly

Differential sensing valve relief port

§12.6.1.2

Entire Assembly

Testing

Annually

Test in accordance with AHJ procedures

§12.6.2,

Main Drain

Testing

*Quarterly

Test to check condition of water supply

§12.2.6

Water Flow Alarm

Testing

*Quarterly

Test in accordance with manufacturer

§12.2.7

Preaction/Deluge Valves

Valve Exterior

Inspection

*Monthly

No damage, trim valves set properly, etc

§12.4.1.3.6

Valve Interior

Inspection

Annually

Internal inspection

§12.4.1.3.7

Strainers/Filters

Inspection

Every 5 Years

Internal inspection

§12.4.3.1.8

Priming Water

Testing

Quarterly

Test levels per manufacturer’s instructions

§12.4.3.2.1

Low Press Alarm

Testing

Quarterly

Test per manufacturer’s instructions

§12.4.3.2.10

Full Flow Test

Testing

Annually

In warm weather, test per manufacturer

§12.4.3.2.2

Valves

Testing

Annually

During Full Flow Test, clean & repair interior

§12.4.3.3.2

Dry Valves/Quick-Opening Devices (Q.O.D.)

Valve Exterior

Inspection

*Monthly

No damage, trim valves set properly, etc

§12.4.4.1.4

Valve Interior

Inspection

Annually

Internal inspection

§12.4.4.1.5

Strainers/Filters

Inspection

Every 5 Years

Internal Inspection

§12.4.4.1.6

Priming Water

Testing

Quarterly

Test levels per manufacturer’s instructions

§12.4.4.2.1

Low Air Alarm

Testing

Quarterly

Test per manufacturer’s instructions

§12.4.4.2.6

Q.O.D.

Testing

Quarterly

Test per manufacturer’s instructions

§12.4.4.2.4

Maintenance

Annually

During Trip Test, clean & repair interior

§12.4.4.3.2

Trip Test

Testing

Annually

In warm weather, test w/valve partially open

§12.4.4.2.2

Full Flow Test

Testing

Every 3 Years

In warm weather, test w/valve fully open

§12.4.4.2.2.2

Pressure Regulating and Relief Valves

Sprinkler System

Inspection

*Quarterly

Valves open, no leakage, proper pressure

§12.5.1.1

Testing

Annually

Flow test on each valve

§12.5.1.2

Hose Connection

Inspection

*Quarterly

Valves okay, no leakage, all parts present

§12.5.2.1

Hose Rack

Inspection

*Quarterly

Valves okay, no leakage

§12.5.3.1

Fire Pump Relief Valves

Circulation

Inspection

*Weekly

Water flows thru valve at churn

§12.5.6.1

Pressure

Inspection

*Weekly

Water flows thru valve at rated pressure

§12.5.6.2

Circulation

Testing

Annually

Valve closes per manufacturer's listing

§12.5.6.1.2

Pressure Relief

Testing

Annually

Valve adjusted during Annual Fire Pump Test

§12.5.6.2.2

Hose Connections

Testing

Every 5 Years

Full Flow Test per manufacturer

§12.5.2.2

Hose Rack

Testing

Every 5 Years

Full Flow Test per manufacturer

§12.5.3.2

Obstruction

Maintenance

Every 5 Years

Investigate to ensure piping is free of debris

Table 5.1

Anti-Freeze

Testing

Annually

Measure specific gravity of solution

§5.3.4

Standpipes

Hose Valve Outlet

Inspection

*Quarterly

All parts present & in good condition

§6.2.1

Piping

Inspection

*Quarterly

All parts present, operable, in good condition

§6.2.1

Cabinet

Inspection

Annually

All parts present, operable, in good condition

§6.2.1

Hose

Inspection

Annually

All parts present, operable, in good condition

§6.2.1

Testing

Every 5 Years

Per NFPA 1962

§6.3

Testing

Every 3 Years

Per NFPA 1962

§6.3

Hose Storage

Inspection

Annually

All parts present, operable, in good condition

§6.2.1

Testing

Annually

Test for smooth operation

§6.3

Hose Nozzle

Testing

Annually

Test for smooth operation

§6.3

Hydrostatic

Testing

Every 5 Years

200 psi for 2 hours

§6.3

Water Supply

Testing

Every 5 Years

Flow designed volume, pressure @ remote

§6.3.1.1

Fire Pumps

Pump House

Inspection

*Weekly

In cold weather, see Tables 8.1 & 8.5.3

§8.2.2

System

Inspection

*Weekly

See Table 8.5.3

§8.2.2

Pump Operation

No Flow

Testing

*Weekly

Electric: auto start & run 10 minutes min

§8.3.1.2

Diesel: auto start and run 30 minutes min

§8.3.1.3

Flow

Testing

Annually

Annual Flow Test

§8.3.3

Hydraulics, Transmission Electrical, Controller, Motor, and Diesel Parts

Maintenance

Annually

Establish preventive maintenance program, per manufacturer’s instructions, on all components of the pump assembly

§8.5.3

Foam Water Sprinkler System

Discharge Devices

Inspection

*Monthly

No damage/corrosion, in place w/proper aim

§11.2.5

Strainer

Testing

Annually

Discharge patterns/proper location/position

§11.3.3.6

Inspection

*Quarterly

Blow-down Valve, blankets/screens

§11.2.7

Testing

Annually

After each test/remove/clean baskets/screens

§11.2.7.2

Maintenance

Annually

Inspect and clean after each test

§11.4

Drainage

Inspection

*Quarterly

Free of blockage, embankments good repair

§11.2.9

Fittings/Piping

Inspection

*Quarterly

No damage/corrosion/missing parts

§11.2.3

Hangers/Support

Inspection

*Quarterly

No damage/corrosion, attachments secure

§11.-2.4

Complete System

Testing

Annually

Full Automatic & Manual Operational Test

§11.3.3

Concentrate Sample

Testing

Annually

During Annual Test refractometric check

§11.3.6

Maintenance

Annually

During Annual Test, submit sample per mfr

§11.2.10

Pump

Maintenance

Monthly

Pump run, circulate foam, maintenance/mfr

§11.4.6 & 11.4.7

Foam Water Sprinkler Proportioning System

Standard Pressure

Inspection

*Monthly

No corrosion, ball drip valves free/opened

§11.2.9.5.1

Maintenance

Every 5 Yrs

Disassemble/clean/reassemble ball drip valves

§11.4.3A

Maintenance

Every 10 Yr

Drain/flush tank, hydro test

§11.4.3BC

Bladder Tank

Inspection

*Monthly

No corrosion, water control valves in position

§11.2.9.5.2

Maintenance

Every 10 Yr

Remove/clean sight glass, hydro test

§11.4.4

Line Proportioner

Inspection

*Monthly

No corrosion, pressure vacuum vent operable

§11.2.9.5.3

Maintenance

Every 10 Yr

Drain/flush tank, tank/piping corrosion check

§11.4.5

Standard Balanced

Inspection

*Monthly

Pressure vacuum vent, sensing lines, gauges

§11.2.9.5.4

Maintenance

Every 5 Yrs

Flush valves, pump/drive train/driver per mfr

§11.4.6

In-Line Balanced

Inspection

*Monthly

Pressure vacuum vent, sensing lines, gauges

§11.2.9.5.5

Maintenance

Every 5 Yrs

Flush valves, pump/drive train/driver per mfr

§11.4.7BC

Maintenance

Every 10 Yr

Internally inspect tank for corrosion

§11.4.7.D

Orifice Plate

Inspection

*Monthly

Pressure vacuum vent, sensing lines, gauges

§11.2.9.5.6

Water Spray Fixed System

Fittings/Piping

Inspection

*Monthly

No damage/corrosion/rust/missing parts

§10.2.1&10.2.4

Hangers/Support

Inspection

*Monthly

No damage/corrosion/rust/missing parts

§10.2.4.2

Heat/Valve Room

Inspection

*Monthly

Maintain 40 degrees F

§10.2.1.5

Nozzles

Inspection

*Monthly

No damage/corrosion, in place w/proper aim

§10.2.1/10.2.5

Strainers

Inspection

*Per Mfr

Flushed clear after each operation or test

§10.2.7

Operational Test

Testing

Annually

Full Manual & Automatic Operational Test

§T 10.1

Water Storage Tanks

Water Level

Inspection

*Quarterly

Where a water level alarm is provided

§9.2.1

Level Alarm

Testing

*2Times/Year

High and Low water level alarms tested

§9.33.5

Level Indicators

Testing

Every 5 Years

Accuracy and freedom of movement

§9.3.1

Thermostats

Testing

Frequency per manufacturer’s specifications

§9.3.2

Low Temp Alarm

Testing

*Monthly

Where provided, test in cold weather

§9.3.3

Air Pressure

Inspection

*Monthly

In pressure tanks

§9.2.2

Tank Exterior

Inspection

*Quarterly

Free of damage, no leakage, sound structure

§9.2.5.1

Tank Support

Maintenance

*Per Mfr

Embankment Supported Rubberized Fabric

§9.4.6

Expansion Joints

Inspection

*Annually

Where provided, no leaks, no cracks

§9.2.5.3

Interior

Inspection

Every 5 Years Every 3 Years

Free of damage

Pressure tanks, & steel tanks w/out corrosion protection

§9.2.6.1.1

§9.2.6.1.2

Sediment, Drain

Maintenance

*2 Times/Year

Drain and/or flush tank

§9.4.5

Cathode Protection

Maintenance

Annually

Where provided, per manufacturer

Drain Valves

Maintenance

Annually

Cycled fully open and closed

Vent Screens

Maintenance

Annually

Clean

Inspection: A visual examination to verify an item is in operating condition and free of physical damage.

Testing: A procedure used to determine the status of a system operating as intended by conducting physical checks.

Maintenance: Work performed to keep equipment operable or to make repairs.

*Servicing may be performed by an owner, but must be performed at least annually by a licensed company.

Appendix F - Table Three

Owner Performed

Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance of Fire Alarm Signaling Systems

as Required by Regulation 703, Chapter 1 and the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, 2007 Edition

This brief summary of periodic tests, inspections, and maintenance is not all inclusive, and, to assist in the performance of these services, the user is advised to purchase the applicable documents from NFPA (1-800-344-3555). These periodic tests, inspections, and maintenance may be performed by the owner or the owner’s maintenance staff. A log book must be maintained by the owner for each system. The log book must include the date the service was performed, the type of service performed, and the person performing the service. An asterisk (*) denotes servicing which must be performed at least annually (once a year) by a company licensed by the Office of State Fire Marshal, Licensing Division, (302) 739-4394.

Item Activity Frequency Service Section #/Table Control Equipment Fire Alarm Systems Unmonitored for Alarm Supervisory, Trouble Signals Fuses Inspection *Weekly No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Interfaced Equip Inspection Inspection *Weekly Wiring connections secure/No damage Table 10.3.1 Lamps and LEDs Inspection Inspection *Weekly All lamps and LEDs illuminated Table 10.3.1 Primary (Main) Power Supply Inspection *Weekly Secured/Marked/No damage Table 10.3.1 Batteries Lead-Acid Inspection *Monthly Electrolyte level/connections, No corrosion Table 10.3.1 Nickel-Cadmium Inspection *2 Times/Year No corrosion/leakage, Connections tight Table 10.3.1 Primary (Dry Cell) Inspection *Monthly No corrosion/leakage, Connections tight Table 10.3.1 Sealed Lead-Acid Inspection *2 Times/Year No corrosion/leakage, Connections tight Table 10.3.1 Transient Suppressors Lightning Protection Equipment Inspection *2 Times/Year Per mfr/After every lightning strikes/storms Table 10.3.1 and NFPA 780 Remote Annunciators Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Initiating Devices Air Sampling Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Duct Detectors Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Electromechanical Releasing Device Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Suppression System Switches Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Fire Alarm Boxes Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Heat Detectors Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Radiant Energy Fire Detectors Inspection *Quarterly No damage/obstructions/proper position Table 10.3.1 Smoke Detectors Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Supervisory Signal Devices Inspection *Quarterly Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Waterflow Devices Inspection *Quarterly Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Guard’s Tour Equipment Inspection *2 Times/Year No damage or missing parts/equipment Table 10.3.1 Interface Equipment Inspection *2 Times/Year No damage or missing parts/equipment Table 10.3.1 Alarm Notification Appliances Audible Devices Inspection *2 Times/Year No damage or missing parts/equipment Table 10.3.1 Speakers Inspection *2 Times/Year No damage or missing parts/equipment Table 10.3.1 Visible Devices Inspection *2 Times/Year No damage or missing parts/equipment Table 10.3.1 Supervising Station Fire Alarm Systems - Transmitters DACT Inspection 2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 DART Inspection 2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 McCulloh Inspection 2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 RAT Inspection 2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Supervising Station Fire Alarm Systems - Receivers DACR Inspection *Monthly Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 DARR Inspection 2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 McCulloh Inspection 2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Two-Way RF Multiplex Inspection 2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 RASSR Inspection 2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 RARS Inspection 2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Private Microwave Inspection Inspection 2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Engine-Driven Generator Inspection *Weekly No damage or leakage Table 10.3.1 Testing *Weekly Verify operation NFPA 110 Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Testing *Per manufacturer and NFPA 111 Table 10.4.4

Item

Activity

Frequency

Service

Section #/Table

Control Equipment

Fire Alarm Systems Unmonitored for Alarm Supervisory, Trouble Signals

Fuses

Inspection

*Weekly

No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Interfaced Equip Inspection

Inspection

*Weekly

Wiring connections secure/No damage

Table 10.3.1

Lamps and LEDs Inspection

Inspection

*Weekly

All lamps and LEDs illuminated

Table 10.3.1

Primary (Main) Power Supply

Inspection

*Weekly

Secured/Marked/No damage

Table 10.3.1

Batteries

Lead-Acid

Inspection

*Monthly

Electrolyte level/connections, No corrosion

Table 10.3.1

Nickel-Cadmium

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

No corrosion/leakage, Connections tight

Table 10.3.1

Primary (Dry Cell)

Inspection

*Monthly

No corrosion/leakage, Connections tight

Table 10.3.1

Sealed Lead-Acid

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

No corrosion/leakage, Connections tight

Table 10.3.1

Transient Suppressors

Lightning Protection Equipment

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Per mfr/After every lightning strikes/storms

Table 10.3.1 and NFPA 780

Remote Annunciators

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Initiating Devices

Air Sampling

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Duct Detectors

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Electromechanical Releasing Device

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Suppression System Switches

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Fire Alarm Boxes

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Heat Detectors

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Radiant Energy Fire Detectors

Inspection

*Quarterly

No damage/obstructions/proper position

Table 10.3.1

Smoke Detectors

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Supervisory Signal Devices

Inspection

*Quarterly

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Waterflow Devices

Inspection

*Quarterly

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Guard’s Tour Equipment

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

No damage or missing parts/equipment

Table 10.3.1

Interface Equipment

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

No damage or missing parts/equipment

Table 10.3.1

Alarm Notification Appliances

Audible Devices

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

No damage or missing parts/equipment

Table 10.3.1

Speakers

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

No damage or missing parts/equipment

Table 10.3.1

Visible Devices

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

No damage or missing parts/equipment

Table 10.3.1

Supervising Station Fire Alarm Systems - Transmitters

DACT

Inspection

2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

DART

Inspection

2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

McCulloh

Inspection

2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

RAT

Inspection

2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Supervising Station Fire Alarm Systems - Receivers

DACR

Inspection

*Monthly

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

DARR

Inspection

2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

McCulloh

Inspection

2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Two-Way RF Multiplex

Inspection

2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

RASSR

Inspection

2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

RARS

Inspection

2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Private Microwave Inspection

Inspection

2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Engine-Driven Generator

Inspection

*Weekly

No damage or leakage

Table 10.3.1

Testing

*Weekly

Verify operation

NFPA 110

Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)

Testing

*Per manufacturer and NFPA 111

Table 10.4.4

Inspection: A visual examination to verify an item is in operating condition and free of physical damage.

Testing: A procedure used to determine the status of a system operating as intended by conducting physical checks.

Maintenance: Work performed to keep equipment operable or to make repairs.

*Servicing may be performed by an owner, but must be performed at least annually by a licensed company.

Appendix F - Table Four

Licensed Company Required

Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance of Fire Alarm Signaling Systems

as Required by Regulation 703, Chapter 1 and the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, 2007 Edition

This brief summary of periodic tests, inspections, and maintenance is not all inclusive, and, to assist in the performance of these services, the user is advised to purchase the applicable documents from NFPA (1-800-344-3555). These periodic services must be performed by a company licensed by the Office of State Fire Marshal, Licensing Division, (302) 739-4394. A log book must be maintained by the licensed company for each system. The log book must include the date the service was performed, the type of service performed, and the person performing the service. An asterisk (*) denotes servicing which may be performed by an owner, but must be performed at least annually (once a year) by a licensed company. A licensed company must forward a Certificate of Inspection to the Office of State Fire Marshal within 30 days of the annual inspection.

Item Activity Frequency Service Section #/Table Control Equipment Fire Alarm Systems Unmonitored for Alarm Supervisory, Trouble Signals Fuses Inspection *Weekly No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Quarterly Remove fuse & verify rating & supervision Table 10.4.4 Interfaced Equip Inspection *Weekly Wiring connections secure/No damage Table 10.3.1 Testing Quarterly Verify integrity & signals by operational test Table 10.4.4 Lamps & LEDs *Weekly *Weekly All lamps and LEDs illuminated Table 10.3.1 Quarterly Quarterly All lamps and LEDs illuminated Table 10.4.4 Primary (Main) Power Supply Inspection *Weekly Secured/Marked/No damage Table 10.3.1 Testing Quarterly Disconnect secondary power, max load test Table 10.4.4 Functions Testing Quarterly Full Function Test Table 10.4.4 Transponders Testing Quarterly Full Function Test Table 10.4.4 Fire Alarm Systems Monitored for Alarm Supervisory, Trouble Signals Fuses Inspection *Weekly No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Quarterly Remove fuse & verify rating & supervision Table 10.4.4 Interfaced Equip Inspection Annually No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Annually Verify integrity & signals by operational test Table 10.4.4 Lamps & LEDs Inspection Annually No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Annually All lamps and LEDs illuminated Table 10.4.4 Primary (Main) Power Supply Inspection Annually No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Annually Disconnect secondary power, max load test Table 10.4.4 Functions Testing Annually Full Function Test Table 10.4.4 Transponders Testing Annually Full Function Test Table 10.4.4 Batteries Lead-Acid Inspection *Monthly Electrolyte level/connections, No corrosion Table 10.3.1 Testing 2 Times/Year Discharge, Load Voltage, Specific Gravity Table 10.4.4 Testing Annually Charger Test Table 10.4.4 Nickel-Cadmium Inspection 2 Times/Year No corrosion/leakage, Connections tight Table 10.3.1 Testing 2 Times/Year Load Voltage Table 10.4.4 Testing Annually Charger Test, Discharge (30 min) Test Table 10.4.4 Primary (Dry Cell) Inspection *Monthly No corrosion/leakage, Connections tight Table 10.3.1 Testing Monthly Load Voltage Table 10.4.4 Sealed Lead-Acid Inspection *2 Times/Year No corrosion/leakage, Connections tight Table 10.3.1 Testing 2 Times/Year Load Voltage Table 10.4.4 Testing Annually Charger Test, Discharge (30 min) Test Table 10.4.4 Transient Suppressors Lightning Protection Equipment Inspection *2 Times/Year Per mfr/After every lightning strikes/storms Table 10.3.1 & NFPA 780 Testing Per mfr and NFPA 780 Remote Annunciators Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Annual Verify operation & identification Table 10.4.4 Initiating Devices Air Sampling Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Annually Verify alarm & airflow via ports per mfr Table 10.4.4 Duct Detectors Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Annually Verify per manufacturer Table 10.4.4 Electromechanical Releasing Device Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Nonrestorable Testing Annually Remove link, ensure operation, lubricate Table 10.4.4 Restorable Testing Annually Remove link, ensure operation, lubricate Table 10.4.4 Suppression System Switches Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Annually Mechanical/electrical operation of switch Verify signal receipt at panel Table 10.4.4 Fire Alarm Boxes Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Annually Operate per manufacturer Table 10.4.4 Heat Detectors/All Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Fixed-Temp Testing Annually Heat test per manufacturer Table 10.4.4 Rate-of-Rise, Rate-of-Compensation, Restorable Line, Spot Type (excluding Pneumatic Tub Type) Fixed-Temp Testing Annually Mechanical/electrical tests/Loop resistance Table 10.4.4 Nonrestorable Line Type Fixed-Temp. Testing After 15 Years Replace all devices or Lab test 2 per 100 Table 10.4.4 Nonrestorable Spot Type Testing Annually Mechanical/electrical function tests Table 10.4.4 (General) Restorable Line Testing Annually Heat source or pressure pump Table 10.4.4 Radiant Energy Fire Detectors Inspection *Quarterly No damage/obstructions/proper position Table 10.3.1 Testing 2 Times/Year Per manufacturer and Sensitivity Tests Table 10.4.4 Smoke Detectors Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Annually Functional Test Table 10.4.4 Testing 1st Year and Alternating Yrs Sensitivity Test (IF within listed and marked sensitivity range) Table 10.4.4 Supervisory Signal Devices Inspection *Quarterly Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Control Valve Testing Quarterly Operate valve per mfr/Verify signal receipt Table 10.4.4 High-/Low-Air Testing Quarterly Operate valve per mfr/Verify signal receipt Table 10.4.4 Room Temp Testing Quarterly Operate switch/Verify signal receipt Table 10.4.4 Water Level Testing Quarterly Operate switch/Verify signal receipt Table 10.4.4 Water Temp Testing Quarterly Operate switch/Verify signal receipt Table 10.4.4 Water Flow Testing Quarterly Flow water per NFPA 25 Table 10.4.4 Valve Tamper Sw Testing 2 Times/Year Operate switch per mfr/Verify signal receipt Table 10.4.4 Waterflow Devices Inspection *Quarterly Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing 2 Times/Year Operate switch per mfr/Verify signal receipt Table 10.4.4 Fire-Gas & Other Testing Annually Per manufacturer Table 10.4.4 Guard’s Tour Equipment Inspection *2 Times/Year No damage or missing parts/equipment Table 10.3.1 Testing Annual Per manufacturer Table 10.4.4 Interface Equipment Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Annual Operational test/Verify signal receipt Table 10.4.4 Alarm Notification Appliances Audible Devices Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Annual Measure sound level IAW ANSI S-1.4a Table 10.4.4 Speakers Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Annual Measure sound level IAW ANSI S-1.4a Verify Voice Clarity Table 10.4.4 Visible Devices Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Annual Per manufacturer Table 10.4.4 Supervising Station Fire Alarm Systems - Transmitters All Equipment Testing Annual Per mfr/operational test/verify signal receipt Table 10.4.4 DACT Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Annual 2 lines/line seizure/trouble signal w/in 90 sec Table 10.4.4 DART Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Annual 3 rounds-3 impulses/end-end metallic/etc Table 10.4.4 McCulloh Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Annual 2 lines/line seizure/trouble signal w/in 90 sec Table 10.4.4 RAT Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Annual Fault indication/trouble signal Table 10.4.4 Supervising Station Fire Alarm Systems - Receivers All Equipment Testing Monthly Per mfr/operational test/verify signal receipt Table 10.4.4 DACR Inspection *Monthly Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Annual Trouble signal/verify 24-hour signals Table 10.4.4 DARR Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Monthly Verify signals for all 4 trouble conditions/etc Table 10.4.4 McCulloh Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Annual 2 lines/line seizure/trouble signal w/in 90 sec Table 10.4.4 Two-Way RF Multiplex Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Monthly Per mfr/operational test/verify signal receipt Table 10.4.4 RASSR & RARSR Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Monthly Verify signals for all 3 trouble conditions Table 10.4.4 Private Microwave Inspection *2 Times/Year Secured/No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Monthly Verify signals for all 4 trouble conditions/etc Table 10.4.4 Engine-Driven Generator Inspection *Weekly No damage or leakage Table 10.3.1 Testing *Weekly Verify operation NFPA 110 Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Testing *Per manufacturer and NFPA 111 Table 10.4.4 Secondary (Standby) Power Supply Testing Annually Disconnect primary/verify trouble signal/etc Table 10.4.4 Control Panel Trouble Signals Testing Annually Audible/Visible, Disconnect Switches, Ground-Faults, Signal Transmission Off-Site Table 10.4.4 Conductors Metallic Testing Annually Stray Voltage, Short Circuit Faults, Ground Faults, Loop Resistance Table 10.4.4 Nonmetallic Fiber Optics/Fiber Optics Cable Power Testing Annually Circuit Integrity, Supervision Table 10.4.4 Emergency Voice/Alarm Communications Equipment Inspection Annually No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Phone Set, Phone Jacks, Amplifier/Tone Generators, Call-In Signal Silence, Off-Hook Indicator (Ring Down), System Performance Testing Annually Full Function Test Table 10.4.4 Special Hazard Equipment Abort Switches, Cross-Zone Detection Circuits Matrix-Type Circuit, Release Solenoid, Squibb Release Circuit, Verified/Sequential/Counting Zone Circuit, All other devices or circuits or combinations thereof. Testing Annually Operate switches/sensors and verify Table 10.4.4 Special Procedures Inspection 2 Times/Year No damage or missing parts Table 10.3.1 Testing Annually Alarm Verification/Multiplex Systems Table 10.4.4 Low Power Radio (Wireless Systems) Testing Monthly Per manufacturer Table10.4.4

Item

Activity

Frequency

Service

Section #/Table

Control Equipment

Fire Alarm Systems Unmonitored for Alarm Supervisory, Trouble Signals

Fuses

Inspection

*Weekly

No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Quarterly

Remove fuse & verify rating & supervision

Table 10.4.4

Interfaced Equip

Inspection

*Weekly

Wiring connections secure/No damage

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Quarterly

Verify integrity & signals by operational test

Table 10.4.4

Lamps & LEDs

*Weekly

All lamps and LEDs illuminated

Table 10.3.1

Quarterly

All lamps and LEDs illuminated

Table 10.4.4

Primary (Main) Power Supply

Inspection

*Weekly

Secured/Marked/No damage

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Quarterly

Disconnect secondary power, max load test

Table 10.4.4

Functions

Testing

Quarterly

Full Function Test

Table 10.4.4

Transponders

Testing

Quarterly

Full Function Test

Table 10.4.4

Fire Alarm Systems Monitored for Alarm Supervisory, Trouble Signals

Fuses

Inspection

*Weekly

No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Quarterly

Remove fuse & verify rating & supervision

Table 10.4.4

Interfaced Equip

Inspection

Annually

No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Annually

Verify integrity & signals by operational test

Table 10.4.4

Lamps & LEDs

Inspection

Annually

No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Annually

All lamps and LEDs illuminated

Table 10.4.4

Primary (Main) Power Supply

Inspection

Annually

No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Annually

Disconnect secondary power, max load test

Table 10.4.4

Functions

Testing

Annually

Full Function Test

Table 10.4.4

Transponders

Testing

Annually

Full Function Test

Table 10.4.4

Batteries

Lead-Acid

Inspection

*Monthly

Electrolyte level/connections, No corrosion

Table 10.3.1

Testing

2 Times/Year

Discharge, Load Voltage, Specific Gravity

Table 10.4.4

Testing

Annually

Charger Test

Table 10.4.4

Nickel-Cadmium

Inspection

2 Times/Year

No corrosion/leakage, Connections tight

Table 10.3.1

Testing

2 Times/Year

Load Voltage

Table 10.4.4

Testing

Annually

Charger Test, Discharge (30 min) Test

Table 10.4.4

Primary (Dry Cell)

Inspection

*Monthly

No corrosion/leakage, Connections tight

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Monthly

Load Voltage

Table 10.4.4

Sealed Lead-Acid

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

No corrosion/leakage, Connections tight

Table 10.3.1

Testing

2 Times/Year

Load Voltage

Table 10.4.4

Testing

Annually

Charger Test, Discharge (30 min) Test

Table 10.4.4

Transient Suppressors

Lightning Protection Equipment

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Per mfr/After every lightning strikes/storms

Table 10.3.1 & NFPA 780

Testing

Per mfr and NFPA 780

Remote Annunciators

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Annual

Verify operation & identification

Table 10.4.4

Initiating Devices

Air Sampling

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Annually

Verify alarm & airflow via ports per mfr

Table 10.4.4

Duct Detectors

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Annually

Verify per manufacturer

Table 10.4.4

Electromechanical Releasing Device

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Nonrestorable

Testing

Annually

Remove link, ensure operation, lubricate

Table 10.4.4

Restorable

Testing

Annually

Remove link, ensure operation, lubricate

Table 10.4.4

Suppression System Switches

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Annually

Mechanical/electrical operation of switch Verify signal receipt at panel

Table 10.4.4

Fire Alarm Boxes

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Annually

Operate per manufacturer

Table 10.4.4

Heat Detectors/All

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Fixed-Temp

Testing

Annually

Heat test per manufacturer

Table 10.4.4

Rate-of-Rise, Rate-of-Compensation, Restorable Line, Spot Type (excluding Pneumatic Tub Type) Fixed-Temp

Testing

Annually

Mechanical/electrical tests/Loop resistance

Table 10.4.4

Nonrestorable Line Type Fixed-Temp.

Testing

After 15 Years

Replace all devices or Lab test 2 per 100

Table 10.4.4

Nonrestorable Spot Type

Testing

Annually

Mechanical/electrical function tests

Table 10.4.4

(General) Restorable Line

Testing

Annually

Heat source or pressure pump

Table 10.4.4

Radiant Energy Fire Detectors

Inspection

*Quarterly

No damage/obstructions/proper position

Table 10.3.1

Testing

2 Times/Year

Per manufacturer and Sensitivity Tests

Table 10.4.4

Smoke Detectors

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Annually

Functional Test

Table 10.4.4

Testing

1st Year and Alternating Yrs Sensitivity Test

(IF within listed

and marked sensitivity range)

Table 10.4.4

Supervisory Signal Devices

Inspection

*Quarterly

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Control Valve

Testing

Quarterly

Operate valve per mfr/Verify signal receipt

Table 10.4.4

High-/Low-Air

Testing

Quarterly

Operate valve per mfr/Verify signal receipt

Table 10.4.4

Room Temp

Testing

Quarterly

Operate switch/Verify signal receipt

Table 10.4.4

Water Level

Testing

Quarterly

Operate switch/Verify signal receipt

Table 10.4.4

Water Temp

Testing

Quarterly

Operate switch/Verify signal receipt

Table 10.4.4

Water Flow

Testing

Quarterly

Flow water per NFPA 25

Table 10.4.4

Valve Tamper Sw

Testing

2 Times/Year

Operate switch per mfr/Verify signal receipt

Table 10.4.4

Waterflow Devices

Inspection

*Quarterly

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

2 Times/Year

Operate switch per mfr/Verify signal receipt

Table 10.4.4

Fire-Gas & Other

Testing

Annually

Per manufacturer

Table 10.4.4

Guard’s Tour Equipment

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

No damage or missing parts/equipment

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Annual

Per manufacturer

Table 10.4.4

Interface Equipment

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Annual

Operational test/Verify signal receipt

Table 10.4.4

Alarm Notification Appliances

Audible Devices

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Annual

Measure sound level IAW ANSI S-1.4a

Table 10.4.4

Speakers

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Annual

Measure sound level IAW ANSI S-1.4a Verify Voice Clarity

Table 10.4.4

Visible Devices

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Annual

Per manufacturer

Table 10.4.4

Supervising Station Fire Alarm Systems - Transmitters

All Equipment

Testing

Annual

Per mfr/operational test/verify signal receipt

Table 10.4.4

DACT

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Annual

2 lines/line seizure/trouble signal w/in 90 sec

Table 10.4.4

DART

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Annual

3 rounds-3 impulses/end-end metallic/etc

Table 10.4.4

McCulloh

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Annual

2 lines/line seizure/trouble signal w/in 90 sec

Table 10.4.4

RAT

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Annual

Fault indication/trouble signal

Table 10.4.4

Supervising Station Fire Alarm Systems - Receivers

All Equipment

Testing

Monthly

Per mfr/operational test/verify signal receipt

Table 10.4.4

DACR

Inspection

*Monthly

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Annual

Trouble signal/verify 24-hour signals

Table 10.4.4

DARR

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Monthly

Verify signals for all 4 trouble conditions/etc

Table 10.4.4

McCulloh

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Annual

2 lines/line seizure/trouble signal w/in 90 sec

Table 10.4.4

Two-Way RF Multiplex

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Monthly

Per mfr/operational test/verify signal receipt

Table 10.4.4

RASSR & RARSR

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Monthly

Verify signals for all 3 trouble conditions

Table 10.4.4

Private Microwave

Inspection

*2 Times/Year

Secured/No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Monthly

Verify signals for all 4 trouble conditions/etc

Table 10.4.4

Engine-Driven Generator

Inspection

*Weekly

No damage or leakage

Table 10.3.1

Testing

*Weekly

Verify operation

NFPA 110

Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)

Testing

*Per manufacturer and NFPA 111

Table 10.4.4

Secondary (Standby) Power Supply

Testing

Annually

Disconnect primary/verify trouble signal/etc

Table 10.4.4

Control Panel Trouble Signals

Testing

Annually

Audible/Visible, Disconnect Switches, Ground-Faults, Signal Transmission Off-Site

Table 10.4.4

Conductors

Metallic

Testing

Annually

Stray Voltage, Short Circuit Faults, Ground Faults, Loop Resistance

Table 10.4.4

Nonmetallic Fiber Optics/Fiber Optics Cable Power

Testing

Annually

Circuit Integrity, Supervision

Table 10.4.4

Emergency Voice/Alarm Communications Equipment

Inspection

Annually

No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Phone Set, Phone Jacks, Amplifier/Tone Generators, Call-In Signal Silence, Off-Hook Indicator (Ring Down), System Performance

Testing

Annually

Full Function Test

Table 10.4.4

Special Hazard Equipment

Abort Switches, Cross-Zone Detection Circuits Matrix-Type Circuit, Release Solenoid, Squibb Release Circuit, Verified/Sequential/Counting Zone Circuit, All other devices or circuits or combinations thereof.

Testing

Annually

Operate switches/sensors and verify

Table 10.4.4

Special Procedures

Inspection

2 Times/Year

No damage or missing parts

Table 10.3.1

Testing

Annually

Alarm Verification/Multiplex Systems

Table 10.4.4

Low Power Radio (Wireless Systems)

Testing

Monthly

Per manufacturer

Table10.4.4

Inspection: A visual examination to verify an item is in operating condition and free of physical damage.

Testing: A procedure used to determine the status of a system operating as intended by conducting physical checks.

Maintenance: Work performed to keep equipment operable or to make repairs.

*Servicing may be performed by an owner, but must be performed at least annually by a licensed company

800 Police Officer Standards and Training Commission

801 Delaware Council on Police Training

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-1.0 Objectives

1.1 The objectives of the Council on Police Training are:

1.1.1 To encourage and increase the professional competency of police officers by:

1.1.1.1 Establishing minimum pre-employment qualifications for police officer applicants and;

1.1.1.2 Establishing minimum educational and training qualifications requisite to permanent appointment as a police officer, and;

1.1.1.3 Prescribing standards for in-service or reoccurring, annual training of police officers, and;

1.1.1.4 Reviewing and examining potential misconduct of Delaware police officers by providing administrative hearings to consider possible suspensions or revocations of police certification.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-2.0 Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Administrator” means the Director of Training for the Delaware State Police as defined in Section 17.0.

“Approved Academy” means a Police Basic Training School authorized by the Council to provide mandatory training and education for police officers as prescribed in this chapter.

“Combat Reload” means the rapid replenishment of ammunition in a weapon after the slide or bolt lock-back.

"Conducted Electrical Weapon” or “CEW" means an electrical device that fires 2 small, dart-like electrodes, which stay connected to the main unit by conductors, to deliver electric current to disrupt voluntary control of muscles causing "neuromuscular incapacitation".

“Council” or “COPT” means the Council on Police Training.

"Firearms Training" means weapons training conducted by a COPT certified firearms instructor.

“Inactive status” means status assumed by a certified police officer upon separation of employment with a law enforcement agency.

"Low Light" means when ambient lighting conditions require the addition of artificial illumination in order to effectively identify a target or suspect and properly evaluate a threat or lack thereof.

"Part-Time" means employment with a law enforcement agency that carries fewer hours per week than a full-time position. This employment must be actively documented through schedules and payroll records. At a minimum the annual hours must account for all mandatory COPT training requirements, and the officers must be listed and accounted for in the COPT Annual Survey.

“Pathology” means the branch of medicine concerned with the study of the nature of disease and its causes, processes, development and consequences.

"Performance Characteristics" of ammunition means the felt recoil, accuracy and point of impact.

“Permanent appointment” means appointment by the authority of any municipality or government unit in or of this State or the University of Delaware Police Department, Delaware State University Police Department or the Delaware River and Bay Authority to permanent status as a police officer.

“Permanent basis” means continual employment with a law enforcement agency on a full-time or part-time basis.

"Permanent separation" means the resignation, retirement, or otherwise voluntarily or involuntarily departure from his or her employing law enforcement agency.

“Police officer” means a sworn member of a police force or other law-enforcement agency of this State or of any county or municipality who is responsible for the prevention and the detection of crime and the enforcement of laws of this State or other governmental units within the State as defined in 11 Del.C. §8401(5)(a)(b), irrespective of the number of the hours worked.

"Provisional Certification" means the temporary appointment of an officer by the Administrator who has successfully completed the Police Basic Training Course as prescribed in 11 Del.C. §8405.

“Seasonal appointment” means appointment for no more than 6 months per calendar Year. Any deviation from this standard based on special circumstances will require prior approval by the Council.

"Seasonal police officer" means a police officer employed for a time frame of no more than 6 months, from the date of completion of training, annually. A seasonal police officer may not serve as Chief of Police, Deputy Chief of Police, or Officer-in-Charge of a police department.

“Tactical Reload” means the rapid replenishment of ammunition in a weapon, prior to slide or bolt lock-back and while in a position of advantage, in an effort to maximize the quantity of ammunition in the weapon.

“Target” means approved qualification target to include: FBI QIT-99 or a dimensionally equivalent target approved by the COPT Firearms Instructor Subcommittee, and approved simulated target APG B-27 or a dimensionally equivalent target approved by the COPT Firearms Instructor Subcommittee.

“University” means the University of Delaware Police Department or Delaware State University Police Department.

“Validated test” means a test that has been shown by scientific means to be specific related to job performance and job tasks and does not have an adverse impact.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-3.0 Minimum Standards for Initial Certification

3.1 The applicant shall complete an application, the format of which has been approved by the Council.

3.2 The applicant shall be a citizen of the United States.

3.3 The applicant shall have reached his/her 18th birthday as a seasonal officer and his/her 21st birthday as a full time officer.

3.4 A licensed physician shall examine the applicant, at the expense of the employing agency, to determine that he/she is physically fit for normal police duties. The following shall be met:

3.4.1 The applicant shall be free from any major impediment of the senses.

3.4.2 The applicant shall be examined by a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist and shall possess acuity of vision independently in each eye of not more than 20/200 corrected to 20/20. The applicant shall have the ability to distinguish between the colors of red, green, and amber; and shall have no pathology of the eyes. The applicant shall also possess acceptable depth perception.

3.4.3 The applicant shall possess hearing in both ears, individually, that is classified within normal limits/range.

3.4.4 The applicant shall have no communicable diseases.

3.4.5 The applicant shall have no physical deformities, which would be detrimental to proper performance of police duties.

3.4.6 The applicant must pass a drug-screening test prior to appointment or attendance at an approved police basic training Academy. The cost of the drug screening test will be absorbed by the employing agency. Urine tests will be conducted for the following drugs:

3.4.6.1 Amphetamines (speed, uppers, meth);

3.4.6.2 Barbiturate (barbs, downers);

3.4.6.3 Benzodiazepines (tranquilizers, Valium);

3.4.6.4 Cannabidiol (THC, pot marijuana);

3.4.6.5 Cocaine (crack, snow);

3.4.6.6 Methaqualone (quaaludes, ludes);

3.4.6.7 Opiates (heroin, smack, morphine);

3.4.6.8 Phencyclidine (PCP); and

3.4.6.9 Designer Drugs (ecstasy).

3.5 The applicant shall take and successfully complete a validated psychiatric / psychological test to show his/her competency to perform law enforcement duties. The applicant shall also be required to be examined in person and receive endorsement by a licensed psychologist / psychiatrist to determine that his mental and emotional stability is suitable to perform law enforcement duties (i.e. race relations, use of force and authority, flexibility and maturity). The following circumstances will result in a mental exam rejection: psychoneurotic reaction resulting in hospitalization, prolonged care by physician or loss of time for repeated periods.

3.6 The applicant shall be a high school graduate as evidenced by a diploma issued by a state accredited high school. An equivalency diploma issued by an accredited high school is acceptable.

3.7 The applicant shall possess a valid driver’s license.

3.8 The applicant shall be of good reputation and character. The employing department shall conduct a character and background investigation on each applicant in the form and manner as prescribed by the Council (see form IV-14). The chief, or his designee, of the hiring department, shall interview the applicant in person and all background investigation records shall be kept on file for a period of 2 years for those applicants not hired and permanently for those applicants hired for inspection by the Council on Police Training or its authorized representative.

3.9 The applicant shall not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, which precludes the individual from possessing a weapon. The applicant shall be fingerprinted and a search made of local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record; and the fingerprint cards and any identification records shall be made available for inspection to the Council on Police Training or its authorized representative. A search should also be made of the National Decertification Index maintained by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standardized Training (IADLEST) to determine if the applicant has ever been decertified in another jurisdiction. A conviction of any state or federal crime, as well as prior decertification, may be grounds for rejection of the applicant by the Administrator.

3.10 The applicant shall successfully complete a written job-related examination, in the form and manner as prescribed by the Council on Police Training, and the results shall be retained for a period of 2 years for inspection by the Council or its authorized representative. Form and manner being a validated test related to specific requirements needed to perform the duties of a police officer.

3.11 A bad conduct or dishonorable discharge from military service shall disqualify the applicant. Any discharge, other than above, which is not honorable, may be grounds for rejection, determination to be made by the hiring agency in conjunction with the Administrator.

3.12 The weight of the applicant shall be in proportion to his/her height and build or body fat percentage as established by the Cooper Institute. www.healthchecksystems.com/heightweightchart.htm

3.13 Physical Ability Testing: Each department sending recruits to a COPT approved academy within this state will be responsible to see that the applicant meets the minimum physical ability standards as set by the respective academy. Recruits found not to meet the minimum standard or standards are subject to dismissal from the respective training academy.

3.13.1 The COPT recommends a test battery for applicants as suggested by the Cooper Institute1. The Battery is as follows:

3.13.1.1 Vertical Jump;

3.13.1.2 One Minute Sit Up;

3.13.1.3 300 Meter Run;

3.13.1.4 Maximum Push-Up or Bench Press; and

3.13.1.5 1.5 Mile Run.

3.13.2 The procedure and order for testing is recommended as follows:

3.13.2.1 Warm up for 3 minutes, perform vertical jump test and rest for 2 minutes;

3.13.2.2 Perform 1-minute sit-up test and rest for 5-10 minutes;

3.13.2.3 Perform 300 Meter run and rest for 5-10 minutes;

3.13.2.4 Perform Maximum Push-up test and rest for 5 to 15 minutes; and

3.13.2.5 Perform Cardio-warm up for 2-3 minutes and then perform 1.5-mile run followed by cardio-cool down for 5 minutes.

3.13.3 As a minimum, applicants should be capable of satisfactorily completing 3 of the recommended tests. Satisfactorily is held to mean the achievement in the 20th percentile as cited in the Cooper Fitness Norms, Single Norms2. The inability of a recruit to perform physical ability tests to the 20th percentile shall be reported to the Director of Training of the academy to which the recruit is enrolled. The Director of Training may require additional testing, specialized training, or may at his/her discretion, deny enrollment of said recruit in the respective training academy.

3.13.4 Physical Fitness/Wellness testing and training is to encourage and teach law enforcement officers to maintain a healthy fitness level throughout their career. Law enforcement officers who remain physically fit prove more readily able to cope with the day-to-day stress of job demands, and are better prepared to handle critical incidents. For this purpose, the COPT has established a minimum Physical Ability level for law enforcement recruit applicants, and officers currently employed in law enforcement out of state, and seeking law enforcement employment in Delaware. It will be the responsibility of each agency to test and determine fitness for duty levels of their respective recruit candidates.

3.13.5 While the COPT has established minimum standards, each department may establish higher standards based on the physical demands placed on officers within their respective jurisdiction. Agency heads, when establishing physical fitness standards for their agency are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Federal Legislation contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights act of 1964, and by the Civil Rights Act of 1991. This legislation requires that all employers of more than 15 employees must refrain from policies and procedures, which either expressly or effectively discriminates against specified categories of individuals except under limited circumstances.

3.14 No requirement of this section is to be interpreted as precluding any agency from establishing higher standards. In no case, however, may the department head or agency employ persons with qualifications below the minimums set forth in these regulations for the position of police officer. Higher standards are recommended whenever the availability of qualified applicants is available.

3.15 During declared states of emergency, the Administrator may, but is not required to, “waive” or “modify” certain minimum standards for initial certification as reasonably necessary to provide accommodations necessitated by the circumstance that caused the state of emergency to be declared. Any such waiver or modification shall be reported to the Council at the next regularly scheduled meeting. All candidates are required to fully comply with the minimum standards, if practicable, when the state of emergency is lifted.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-4.0 Notification of Employment Status

4.1 The Administrator will be notified by the Chief of Police, in writing, within 5 business days of the resignation, retirement or separation of any police officer under his/her command.

4.2 Any law enforcement agency hiring a COPT Certified Officer must notify the Administrator within 5 business days of the employment offer.

4.3 Upon the permanent separation from any police officer position, any COPT certification or endorsement as a law enforcement instructor will expire.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-5.0 Minimum Standards for Training

5.1 Police Basic Training Course

5.1.1 In order for training to be accepted by COPT the training must be instructed by Certified Instructors.

5.1.1.1 Each applicant for the position of police officer in the State of Delaware must satisfactorily complete the Police Basic Training Course as prescribed in 11 Del.C. §8405(a) (Amended 07/08/93) prior to being given or accepting an appointment as a police officer.

5.1.1.2 The Council has certified 6 agencies as approved police basic training academies. Those agencies are: The Delaware State Police; New Castle County Police; Wilmington Department of Police; Newark Police Department; Dover Police Department; and Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Department.

5.1.1.3 Each applicant must meet the PT standards of the academy to which they will be attending.

5.2 Waiver of Equivalent Training – RECIPROCITY

5.2.1 The Council may waive the requirement of attending an approved Delaware Police Training Academy for out-of-state police officers seeking Delaware certification if they have:

5.2.1.1 Completed training equivalent to that required for initial certification in Delaware; and

5.2.1.2 Met all training considered indigenous to Delaware, as determined by the Administrator.

5.2.2 The Chief of Police of the municipality seeking waiver of training obtained in Delaware must submit to the Administrator an application for Exemption from Mandatory Training.

5.2.3 The application must be completed in its entirety and submitted to the Administrator prior to appointment by the requesting agency. The officer must provide all records reasonably requested by the Administrator, including all certificates of training and curriculum from the officer’s police academy, as well as any other relevant training records that would support obtaining COPT Certification. The records must include a copy of the curriculum from those training entities and records demonstrating proof that training was completed and a description of courses taught; hours assigned to each course; and, a brief synopsis of the material taught in each course. The officer has the burden to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Administrator, that the officer may receive reciprocal certification.

5.2.4 The Administrator will examine the equivalent training records and make a comparison with the Delaware Mandatory Requirements. Any areas not meeting Delaware Standards will be required, prior to submission of the waiver application to Council for consideration.

5.2.5 An applicant seeking a waiver of equivalent training under this section must attend an approved academy in its entirety as a result of the following:

5.2.5.1 If an applicant has not worked full-time in law enforcement during the 5 years immediately prior to the date of application;

5.2.5.2 If an applicant’s application submission was determined to be deficient in the areas of training as determined by the Administrator; and

5.2.5.3 If an applicant, upon review of their training, needs to take more than 40% of the minimum number of hours of training in the state of Delaware.

5.3 Annual required training to maintain certification

5.3.1 Each police officer, certified by the Council, will be required to complete 16 hours of in-service career related training annually.

5.3.2 In addition to the above 16 hours, the officer must also recertify in C.P.R., AED, and First Responders.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-6.0 Extension of Time Limit for Course Completion

6.1 The Council of Police Training may provide a modification from the application, application of any provision of the Rules and Regulations promulgated hereunder for any police officer of a municipality if:

6.1.1 The police officer is employed on a full-time basis, and

6.1.2 The municipality makes application for such modification and establishes that it will suffer a hardship if the modification is not granted, and

6.1.3 Application is made in writing to the Administrator of the Council on Police Training.

6.2 The Administrator will present the hardship application to the Council at the next regularly scheduled quarterly meeting. The Council will consider the request, debate its merits, and approve or deny the application by a majority vote of its members.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-7.0 Power and Duties (Reserved)

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-8.0 Re-activation Requirements of Police Officers

8.1 Inactive Status

8.1.1 Whenever a police officer required to be certified by the Council on Police Training retires, resigns, or otherwise voluntarily or involuntarily leaves his or her employing law enforcement agency, the chief of the employing agency shall advise the Administrator of the separation in writing within 5 business days of the separation and identify the circumstances of the separation. This written notification is to be made utilizing the COPT approved form.

8.1.2 Upon receiving notice of a police officer’s separation from law enforcement employment, the Administrator shall place that individual on inactive status. Once placed on inactive status, he or she is not authorized to exercise the powers of a police officer until such time as he or she meets the requirements for re-activation.

8.1.3 The Administrator may re-activate the individual’s certification upon written application from the individual that he or she has accepted another full-time police position with a law enforcement agency whose training is regulated by the COPT and provided that the individual is not the subject of a decertification proceeding pursuant to 11 Del.C. §8404(4) and the individual meets all other criteria for re-activation which the Council has adopted in subsection 8.2 of this regulation.

8.2 Re-activation Requirements

8.2.1 If not employed on a permanent basis for a period of less than 12 months, an individual must complete all in-service requirements mandated by the Council pursuant to 11 Del.C. §8404(a)(5) prior to recommencing employment.

8.2.2 If not employed on a permanent basis for a period of greater than 12 months but less than 36 months, an individual must undergo the following:

8.2.2.1 Medical background including:

8.2.2.1.1 Medical history / physical examination form;

8.2.2.1.2 Physicians affidavit;

8.2.2.1.3 Weight chart;

8.2.2.1.4 Substance abuse screen;

8.2.2.1.5 Eye exam; and

8.2.2.1.6 Hearing test.

8.2.2.2 The results of a validated psychiatric / psychological test and interview, indicating competency to perform law enforcement duties.

8.2.2.3 Current criminal history record check, including fingerprints obtained from the State Bureau of Investigations.

8.2.2.4 Background investigation. Standardized form (IV-14) which consists of a minimum checklist.

8.2.2.5 All training requirements prescribed by the Council, including, but not limited to First Responder and Firearms recertification.

8.2.2.6 Firearms training.

8.2.3 If not employed on a permanent basis for a period of greater than 36 months but less than 60 months, an individual must undergo the following:

8.2.3.1 Medical background including:

8.2.3.1.1 Medical history / physical examination form;

8.2.3.1.2 Physicians affidavit;

8.2.3.1.3 Weight chart;

8.2.3.1.4 Substance abuse screen;

8.2.3.1.5 Eye exam; and

8.2.3.1.6 Hearing test.

8.2.3.2 The results of a validated psychiatric / psychological test and interview, indicating competency to perform law enforcement duties.

8.2.3.3 Current criminal history record check, including fingerprints obtained from the State Bureau of Investigation.

8.2.3.4 Background investigation. Standardized form (IV-14) which consists of a minimum checklist.

8.2.3.5 First Responder recertification.

8.2.3.6 Complete a Firearms basic certification course.

8.2.3.7 Complete an academy basic criminal procedures, criminal law and traffic law course.

8.2.3.8 Complete any other academic requirement imposed by the Administrator.

8.2.4 If not employed on a permanent basis for a period of greater than 60 months, an individual must satisfy all requirements imposed by the Administrator following a review of the individual’s training history and after approval by the Council.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-9.0 Seasonal Police Officers

9.1 Minimum Training Requirements

9.1.1 Due to their status, officers in this classification will receive a course of instruction that once completed will meet minimum standards established by the Council on Police Training.

9.1.2 Due to the unique position of the Seasonal Police Officer, it will be stipulated that in lieu of training prior to active duty, he/she will instead be granted permission by the Council on Police Training to comply with Section 8404(a)(16) within 15 days of his/her initial employment date. The course needs prior approval by the Administrator.

9.1.3 The minimum hours required for each enumerated category below will not preclude any department from expanding on or providing more than the minimum training for seasonal officers.

9.1.4 Seasonal police officers will be required to follow the same schedule as non-seasonal officers for all categories of training enumerated below that require recertification or refresher training in subsequent years.

9.2 Basic Curriculum – Seasonal 64 Hours

9.2.1 Communications - 1 Hour. Acquaints the officer with the features and use of communications equipment used in police operations, including telephone, teletype, and radio. Instruction also includes rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission with regard to radio transmissions.

9.2.2 Courtroom Procedure and Demeanor - 2 Hours. The fundamentals of how to be most effective as a witness in court. Includes preparation of the case prior to courtroom presentation. Also included are appearance, manner, and attitude in court and while waiting to testify.

9.2.3 Criminal Code - (Minor Offenses) 4 Hours. This course should familiarize the officer with at least Title 11 and Title 16 and provide them the ability to reference those titles for violations.

9.2.4 Cultural Diversity - 4 Hours. This course is intended to bring about increased understanding and respect on the part of the police officer in their interactions and communications with all minority groups.

9.2.5 DELJIS (Delaware Criminal Justice Information System) - 8 Hours. Each recruit will be instructed on the DELJIS System. Recruits will be able to navigate DELJIS and develop electronic warrants.

9.2.6 Emergency Care - (Basic “ABC” CPR/AED) - 6 Hours. This training develops first aid techniques that enable an officer to meet the basic demands in most cases.

9.2.7 Laws of Arrest and Search Procedures - 6 Hours. The course covers the legal foundation of laws governing and limiting the police officer’s authority in the areas of arrests. This treatment shall be afforded with respect to the laws of arrest with or without warrants, arrest for misdemeanors and arrest for felonies, the elements of probable cause, and the disposition of persons after lawfully arrested.

9.2.8 Patrol Procedures (Basic Tactics) - 3 Hours. This course is designed to acquaint new officers with the basic street survival techniques as accrued from actual encounters on the street. Practical application of avoidance, deterrence and de-escalation techniques through the handling of actual scenarios will familiarize officers with what to do when confronted by an unarmed/armed combatant.

9.2.9 Police Discipline and Courtesy - 1 Hour. The course covers the basic why, when, and where of discipline and courtesy of police officers.

9.2.10 Report Writing - 2 Hours. This class instructs the officers in the essential mechanics of recording their investigations in report form suitable to serve both as an aid to further investigation and to the preparation and development of prosecution.

9.2.11 Traffic Code - 2 Hours. This course should familiarize the officer with Title 21 and provide them the ability to reference this title for violations.

9.2.12 Traffic Control - 1 Hour. This class is designed to teach the officer the fundamentals and mechanics of traffic control and control devices; and to familiarize the officer with the proper signals and gestures used in point traffic control.

9.2.13 Handcuffs/Searching – 8 Hours. The purpose of this course is to educate the officer on the proper/legal employment of handcuffs and will include discussion regarding the appropriate search techniques to be employed on handcuffed individuals. This course will also include a written proficiency examination and practical performance as part of the certification process.

9.2.14 Police Communication & Crisis Intervention – 8 Hours. The purpose of this course it to provide the officer with the knowledge, skills and ability to interact with people on a daily basis. Types of instruction include, but are not limited to verbal judo, active listening skills, suicide prevention and de-escalation techniques. Role-play scenarios are a valuable part of this training.

9.2.15 Defensive Tactics – 8 Hours. Through the use of lecture, demonstration and individual participation this training will provide each officer with sufficient skills to defend himself/herself from attack. For seasonal officers, this course of instruction will focus on hand-to-hand defense techniques to include grappling and suspect control.

9.3 Advanced Curriculum-Seasonal

9.3.1 Seasonal police officers who carry firearms shall be trained as required under Section 11.0.

9.3.2 Seasonal police officers who operate police vehicles on patrol shall be trained in EVOC as described in subsection 15.13 of this regulation. Seasonal police officers who operate police vehicles in non-patrol functions shall complete a 4 hour Basic Vehicle Operation course.

9.3.3 Seasonal police officers who carry non-flammable O.C. (oleoresin capsicum) sprays or blends shall complete a 6 hour course. The purpose of this course is to educate the officer on the proper/legal employment of O.C. spray. This course will also include a written proficiency examination and exposure as part of the certification process required to carry this use of force option.

9.3.4 Seasonal officers who carry Impact Weapons shall complete an 8 hour course. The purpose of this course is to educate the officer on the proper/legal employment of impact weapons This course will also include a written proficiency examination and practical performance as part of the certification process required to carry this use of force option.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-10.0 Minimum Qualifications for Police Instructors

10.1 Proposed instructors shall forward a resume including information relative to their education, experience in law enforcement, experience and suitability in instruction, ability at oral and written communication, and physical and personal appearance to the Administrator.

10.1.1 The instructors shall be of 5 types:

10.1.1.1 Certified Instructors: Those used in general police instruction and who have been in law enforcement for a minimum of 5 years. These instructors shall complete a police instructor school as approved by the Council and instructed by a Master Instructor.

10.1.1.2 Limited Instructor: Those who, by their special knowledge and preparation, are suited to instruct certain courses requiring such special knowledge and education shall have the 5-year minimum experience waived. These instructors may be given a certification limited in subject matter.

10.1.1.3 Master Instructor: A police officer certified by the Council to teach a police instructor school.

10.1.1.4 Firearms Instructor: Defined in 1 DE Admin. Code 803.

10.1.1.5 . Master Firearms Instructor: Defined in 1 DE Admin. Code 803.

10.1.2 Instructors shall maintain their certification as an instructor by meeting the following criteria:

10.1.2.1 Certified, Limited and Firearms Instructors must conduct a minimum of 8 hours of instruction or presentation in a 2-year period to remain active instructors. An instructor who fails to instruct or present a minimum of 8 hours during a 2-year period shall become inactive and is not permitted to act as an instructor. An inactive instructor may re-activate their instructor status by teaching for 8 hours under the supervision of another instructor. Should an instructor fail to teach or present within a 5-year period, they shall be subject to the provisions in subsection 10.1.5.

10.1.2.2 A Master Instructor must participate in a police instructor school as an instructor or facilitator once every 2 years. If a Master Instructor fails to meet these requirements during a 2-year period, they shall be subject to the provisions in subsection 10.1.5.

10.1.3 Evaluations

10.1.3.1 Certified instructors shall be monitored by the Director (or his/her designee) of the respective academy in which they are instructing.

10.1.3.2 Evaluation reports shall be forwarded to the Director (or his/her designee) of the training academy from which the instructor originates.

10.1.4 Complaint Process

10.1.4.1 Students in a police academy having complaints relative to training shall direct such complaints to the Director of the academy they are attending.

10.1.4.1.1 If remedial action is not forthcoming, the student;

10.1.4.1.1.1 In the case of students attending their own academy, shall follow the authorized chain of command of that agency.

10.1.4.1.1.2 In the case of students attending an academy other than their own, shall notify their training officer or chief of police.

10.1.4.1.1.3 The training officer or chief of police making complaints relative to an instructor or the training shall make a written request to the Administrator for an evaluation of the training or the instructor. The Administrator, or the Administrator's designee, shall provide an evaluation for every request. The Administrator's designee shall be a director of an approved academy or the director's designee. The Administrator or the Administrator's designee shall consult with a Master Instructor in that evaluation process.

10.1.4.2 Students not in a police academy, or anyone else who has a complaint relative to training from an instructor defined in subsection 10.1.1, shall follow the complaint process in subsection 10.1.4.1.1.3.

10.1.5 Decertification

10.1.5.1 Instructors who become certified, but through the evaluation process are found to be unacceptable for training purposes may be decertified by the Council upon recommendation by the Training Director of the agency’s Academy, and the Administrator. The complaint shall have been investigated prior to any action by the Council.

10.1.5.2 Falsification of information which led to certification shall be just cause for instructor decertification.

10.1.5.3 Certified Instructors who fail to complete the minimum required teaching may be decertified after notice and an opportunity to be heard in front of a panel of 3 Master Instructors chosen by the Administrator. The Certified Instructor may present argument in writing or request a hearing by sending the argument or request for a hearing to the Administrator. If the panel determines that the instructor demonstrated by substantial evidence that the instructor was unable to complete the required teaching due to circumstances beyond their control, the instructor shall be given 1 additional year to meet the minimum teaching standard. If the instructor fails to complete the minimum teaching standard within 1 year, they shall be decertified as an instructor by the Council. Failure to respond to a notice sent by Certified Mail to an instructor shall be grounds for decertification as a Certified Instructor.

10.1.5.4 Master Instructors who fail to complete the minimum required teaching may be decertified after notice and an opportunity to be heard in front of a panel of 3 members of the Council. The Master Instructor may present argument in writing or request a hearing by sending the argument or request for a hearing to the Administrator. If the panel determines that the Master Instructor demonstrated by substantial evidence that the Master Instructor was unable to complete the required teaching due to circumstances beyond their control, the Master Instructor shall be given 1 additional year to meet the minimum teaching standard. If the Master Instructor fails to complete the minimum teaching standard within 1 year, they shall be decertified as a Master Instructor, but shall retain their status as a Certified Instructor. Failure to respond to a notice sent by Certified Mail to a Master Instructor shall be grounds for decertification as a Master Instructor.

10.1.6 Appellate Process: There are no appeals of the decisions of the Council on Police Training concerning instructor decertification unless a claim of lack of due process can be substantiated.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-11.0 Firearms Training

11.1 Duration and curriculum: The academy level curriculum will include classroom lectures on use of force, safety, nomenclature, care of weapons, police combat tactics and marksmanship. Range instruction emphasizes the practical application of police weapons related to actual combat conditions. The range officer of the involved training facility will attest to the qualifications of the respective officer. Officers must qualify with their departmental issued weapon or weapons. On each qualification date the officer must attain an average of 80% of the possible score while demonstrating safe weapons handling techniques.

11.2 Depending on the number of persons being trained, and considering the amount of experience, or lack of experience the training population has with firearms, the academy level training period will vary in time, but will consist of a minimum of 40 hours.

11.3 Non-Qualification: Should an officer initially fail to qualify, that person would be permitted up to 5 attempts and a maximum of 40 hours additional training to attain certification. Scheduling for the additional attempt will be conducted at the convenience of the firearms officer. Under no circumstances, will an officer be permitted to carry a firearm on duty, be certified as a police officer, or graduate from an academy, unless certified as per the requirements of Section 8404 of the Council on Police Training.

11.4 As authorized by 8404(a)(5): In order to retain certification, all police officers in the State of Delaware, including firearms instructors, must receive recertification in firearms proficiency annually. The recertification must be conducted by a Council on Police Training certified firearms instructor. Firearms instructors are not permitted to recertify themselves.

11.5 A minimum of 3 re-qualification shoots per calendar year, scheduled on at least 2 separate days, with at least 60 days between scheduled shoots are required. Of these 3, there will be 1 mandatory “low light” shoot. The "low light" shoot may be conducted on the same day as 1 daylight shoot.

11.6 Each training session shall consist of 1 minimum standards re-qualification course for each duty weapon, consistent with Section 12.0 of this regulation. An additional 50 rounds shall be fired for proficiency training from the handgun and the patrol rifle. This is a total of 100 rounds per shoot with the handgun and 100 rounds per shoot with the patrol rifle, totaling 300 rounds per calendar year as a minimum for each weapon. Departments using shotguns will fire a minimum of 30 rounds of ammunition for proficiency training per year.

11.7 The Chief of Police shall forward to the Administrator, documentation of annual firearms recertification for each officer under his/her command by March 31st of each calendar year with the completion of the Annual COPT Survey.

11.8 All training ammunition shall be comparable to issued service ammunition in performance characteristics. Service ammunition shall be collected annually and replaced with new. The collected ammunition may be used for training. All shooting is to be completed with authorized/issued weapons and equipment.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-12.0 Minimum Standards Firearms Qualification

12.1 Handgun

12.1.1 A minimum of 3 qualification shoots per calendar year, scheduled on at least 2 separate days, with 60 days between qualification dates are required.

12.1.2 Of the 3 shoots, there will be 1 mandatory “low light” qualification. The low light shoot may be conducted on the same day as 1 day shoot.

12.1.3 All training ammunition shall be comparable to issued service ammunition in performance characteristics.

12.1.4 Issued service ammunition will be collected annually and replaced with new service ammunition. The collected ammunition may be used for training and qualification.

12.1.5 A minimum of 150 rounds of ammunition will be fired annually for proficiency training for both the handgun and patrol rifle. This ammunition will NOT include the ammunition required for qualification courses.

12.1.6 An average score of 80% (90% for Firearms Instructors and Master Firearms Instructors) must be obtained to be qualified with the approved handgun. The method of scoring and target selection will be determined by the instructor.

12.1.7 All qualifications are to be completed with authorized weapons and equipment. (Holsters, magazines, magazine pouches, etc.)

12.1.8 Should an officer initially fail to qualify, that officer would be permitted up to 5 attempts and a maximum of 40 hours additional training to attain certification. Scheduling for the additional attempts will be conducted at the convenience of the firearms instructor. Under no circumstances, will an officer be permitted to carry a firearm on duty unless certified as per the requirements of Section 8404 of the Council on Police Training.

Daytime

Low Light

12.1.9 The instructor will determine at what distance, in what manner, and how many rounds will be fired on each command.

12.1.10 All courses of fire will consist of a Minimum of 50 rounds.

12.1.11 Time standards are COPT mandated Maximum standards that can be reduced at the discretion of an individual agency.

12.1.12 During both courses of fire, a minimum of 2 combat reloads must be conducted.

12.1.13 Tactical reloads are encouraged as appropriate and allowed by agency policy and training.

12.2 Handgun Concealed Carry Standards and H.R. 218

12.2.1 This regulation sets forth the minimum qualification standards for concealed weapon handguns for active duty police officers and for retired law enforcement officers who qualify under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 (H.R. 218).

12.2.2 These are minimum standards and shall not prevent any police department from establishing stricter or additional rules or regulations to qualify to conceal carry a firearm on or off duty.

YARD LINE

COURSE OF FIRE

TOTAL ROUNDS

15 to 7

Advance Towards Target

Centered Behind Barricade Covered

5/Less

Lateral Movement

5/Less

Move Back

5/Less

One Hand Reload, Strong/Weak Hand Only

TOTAL OF FIFTY ROUNDS

12.2.3 The instructor will determine at what distance, in what manner, and how many rounds are fired on each command.

12.2.4 Retired law enforcement officers must qualify a minimum of once annually and obtain a minimum score of 80%.

12.2.5 If the weapon system or holster is different from active duty use, the officer must qualify a minimum of once annually and obtain a minimum of 80%.

12.2.6 Under no circumstances, will an officer be permitted to carry a firearm on duty unless the officer has met the qualification standards with that weapon.

12.3 Shotgun Minimum Standards

12.3.1 Departments using shotguns will be required to qualify 3 times a year, 2 day courses and 1 “low light” course. A minimum of 60 days is required between the 2 day courses. The “low light” course may be conducted on the same day as 1 day qualification course.

12.3.2 Service ammunition will be collected annually and replaced with new ammunition. The collected ammunition may be used for training and qualification.

12.3.3 All training ammunition shall be comparable to issued ammunition in performance characteristics.

12.3.4 Departments using shotguns will fire a minimum of 30 rounds of ammunition for proficiency training per year. This ammunition will not include the ammunition required for qualification courses.

12.3.5 An average score of 80% must be obtained to be qualified with the approved shotgun. The method of scoring and type of target will be determined by the instructor.

12.3.6 All qualifications are to be completed with authorized weapons and ammunition.

12.3.7 Departments are required to complete a qualification course with each type of ammunition that is issued.

YARD LINE

COURSE OF FIRE

TOTAL ROUNDS

3/25

Two Different Positions, Three Different Yardages

TOTAL OF FIVE ROUNDS

12.3.8 The instructor will determine at what distance, in what manner, and how many rounds are fired on each command depending on the weapon and the capability of the ammunition.

12.4 Patrol Rifle Minimum Standards

12.4.1 Departments using patrol rifles will be required to qualify 3 times a year, 2 day courses and 1 "low light" course. A minimum of 60 days is required between the 2 day courses. The "low light" course may be conducted on the same day as 1 day qualification course.

12.4.2 Service ammunition will be collected annually and replaced with new service ammunition. The collected ammunition may be used for training and qualification.

12.4.3 All training ammunition shall be comparable to issued ammunition in performance characteristics.

12.4.4 Departments using patrol rifles will fire a minimum of 50 rounds of ammunition for proficiency training from the patrol rifle during each shoot. This is a total of 150 rounds per calendar year. This ammunition will not include the ammunition required for qualification courses. An average score of 80% must be obtained to be qualified. The method of scoring and the type of target will be determined by the instructor.

12.4.5 All qualifications are to be completed with authorized weapons and ammunition.

12.4.6 The following course of fire will be used for all caliber patrol rifles for both day and "low light" qualification.

COURSE OF FIRE

Will consist of 50 rounds and will include at least 1 rifle magazine change.

Will include at least 1 transition to the handgun, and 10 of the 50 rounds may be fired from the handgun after transition.

A minimum of 20 rounds will be fired from a distance of 25 yards or greater. Shooters must demonstrate proficiency from at least 50 yards. This may be accomplished by using reduced size targets to simulate 50 yards.

Shooters must use at least 3 different shooting positions; at least 1 must be from a position of cover.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-13.0 C.P.R., AED and First Responder Retraining

13.1 All police officers in the State of Delaware shall have successfully completed a First Responder course adhering to the United States Department of Transportation curriculum for First Responder Courses as offered by the Delaware State Fire School or as taught in a certified police training academy by a credentialed emergency medical services instructor.

13.2 In order to retain certification, all police officers in the State of Delaware must receive recertification in C.P.R. and AED as recommended by the American Medical Association. This training will be conducted by a certified Council on Police Training instructor, Delaware State Fire School Instructor, American Heart Association CPR and AED Instructor, American Red Cross CPR and AED Instructor, or Health Care Professional certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

13.3 The Chief of Police shall forward to the Administrator, documentation of recertification for each officer under his/her command through the completion of the Annual COPT Survey.

13.4 First Responder recertification shall be at the discretion of each department.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-14.0 Certification of Schools or Courses (Reserved)

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-15.0 Basic Curriculum

15.1 This is the mandatory curriculum for police basic training and reflects 584 hours of training as approved by the Council on Police Training. The Basic Mandatory Curriculum is required of all police officer appointments, except seasonal appointments.

15.2 Accident Investigation - 24 Hours. This course develops the officer’s skills in methods and techniques to be applied to this type of investigation, including measurements, photography, sketches, reporting, and interviewing of witnesses and drivers, hit-and-run accidents and manslaughter by motor vehicle cases.

15.3 Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) - 16 Hours. This course will cover shooting and moving, threshold evaluation, concepts and principles of team movement, setting up for and room entry techniques, approach and breaching the crisis site, secondary responder tactics, improvised explosive devices, and post engagement priorities of work. The course will culminate with dynamic force on force scenarios.

15.4 Civil Disobedience/Labor Disputes - 4 Hours. This course involves lecture on and discussion of Delaware Labor Laws and the law enforcement role of protection of life and property with explanation of injunctive relief procedures. Actual situations involving labor strikes and picketing of companies, abortion clinics, animal rights groups, etc., will be discussed.

15.5 Constitution and Bill of Rights - 2 Hours. This class provides an introduction to the history and development of the Federal and State Constitutions, particularly the Federal Bill of Rights, as interpreted by the courts down through the years, with emphasis on decisions of the United States Supreme Courts.

15.6 Courtroom Procedure and Demeanor - 8 Hours. This class covers the fundamentals of how to be most effective as a witness in court. Includes preparation of the case prior to courtroom presentation. Also, appearance, manner, and attitude in court and while waiting to testify will also be discussed.

15.7 Criminal Investigation - 44 Hours. This course presents a study of the basic fundamentals and procedures of investigation involving the more serious crimes and includes establishment of the elements of burglary, robbery, auto theft, theft felony, homicide, and other major offenses such as gambling and organized crime. Students will also be trained in the detection, prosecution and prevention of child sexual and physical abuse, exploitation and domestic violence.

15.8 Cultural Diversity and Community Relations - 12 Hours. This course is intended to bring about increased understanding and respect on the part of the police officer in their interactions and communications with all minority groups.

15.9 Delaware Criminal Code - 20 Hours. The course should make the officer sufficiently familiar with the Code in order to know all aspects of the most important and common violations and to know how to make ready reference to the Code for all other violations. This segment will also acquaint the officer with the more commonly encountered civil law violations.

15.10 Delaware Motor Vehicle Code - 20 Hours. The purpose of this course is to acquaint the officer with the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Code Annotated. With this background, he/she may readily recognize a violation thereof and be able to (1) define the elements of such violation and (2) know the nature of the evidence necessary to prove such violation in court.

15.11 Domestic Violence - 8 Hours. This class will acquaint the officer with the potential dangers that exist when answering calls of domestic disputes. Generally, such training is designed to prepare police officers to react effectively, efficiently, and sensitively to the crisis situations which they encounter.

15.12 Drug Enforcement and Controlled Substances - 8 Hours. This course acquaints the officer with the types of narcotics commonly used. It includes the terms of jargon, the general effects of various drugs and barbiturates, plus their relationship to crime. Field-testing of various substances will also be included.

15.13 Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) - 24 Hours.

15.13.1 This course is divided into approximately 2 hours of classroom instruction and 22 hours of driving on a skid pad. The classroom instruction stresses the importance of vehicle safety in teaching defensive and pursuit tactics. The student is taught to realize that the driving environment, which includes the vehicle, the road, and the driver all have limits. Some of the topics covered are the effects of weight transfer, effects of centrifugal force and friction, and skids and cornering.

15.13.2 The skid pad portion reinforces the student's understanding of the driving environment and other classroom material. The student is exposed to steering control, judging distances, the vehicle’s evasive capability, maximum braking ability without losing steering ability, and the effects of skidding and controlling skids.

15.14 Firearms - 40 hours. Instruction includes classroom lectures on safety, nomenclature, care of weapons, and the viewing of training films. Range instruction emphasizes the practical application of police weapons related to actual combat conditions.

15.15 First Responders - 40 Hours. Because accidents and other emergencies bring police officers to the scene first, this training is to develop first aid techniques that enable them to efficiently fulfill their responsibilities. The course also offers sufficient instruction to enable the police officer to make an emergency child delivery.

15.16 Fitness and Wellness - 6 Hours. The purpose of Physical Fitness/Wellness testing and training is to encourage and teach law enforcement officers to maintain a healthy fitness level throughout their career. Law enforcement officers who remain physically fit prove more readily able to cope with the day-to-day stress of job demands, and are better prepared to handle critical incidents. For this purpose, within each academy a segment of instruction will be devoted to nutritional education, exercise physiology, lifestyle adjustment, and stress and stress relief methods. Other areas specific to fitness and wellness can and will be added as needed.

15.17 Interactions with Persons With Disabilities - 8 Hours. The purpose of this course is to identify behavioral factors which the officer may encounter, to discuss the influence of group behavior or individual behavior, and to emphasize the importance of understanding unusual behaviors in order to handle that behavior most effectively. It also includes a review of the 24-hour commitment procedures.

15.18 Homeland Security - 16 Hours.

15.18.1 National Incident Management System - 4 Hours. National Incident Management System (NIMS) integrates effective practices in emergency preparedness and response into a comprehensive national framework for incident management. The NIMS will enable responders at all levels to work together more effectively and efficiently to manage domestic incidents no matter what the cause, size or complexity, including catastrophic acts of terrorism and disasters.

15.18.2 Incident Command System - 8 Hours. ICS is a standardized on-scene incident management concept designed specifically to allow responders to adopt an integrated organizational structure equal to the complexity and demands of any single incident or multiple incidents without being hindered by jurisdictional boundaries.

15.18.3 Weapons of Mass Destruction / All Hazards (Awareness) - 4 Hours. WMD/All Hazards awareness provides emergency responders with awareness-level instruction on recognition, avoidance, isolation and notification techniques in weapons of mass destruction and all hazards environment. The course covers prevention and deterrence, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) hazards and other disasters.

15.19 Information Systems - 44 Hours.

15.19.1 Communications. This course acquaints the officer with the features and use of all communications equipment used in police operations, including telephone, computers, radio, and NCIC. Instruction also includes rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission with regard to radio transmissions.

15.19.2 Report Writing. This class instructs the officers in the essential mechanics of recording their investigations in report form suitable to serve both as an aid to further investigation and to the preparation and development of prosecution.

15.19.3 LEISS: (Law Enforcement Investigative Support System). Automated Crime Reports training takes the officer through some of the more complex police reports and steps the user through the many features of this program. Various crime reports will be completed during this training along with all new system features covered. This allows the police crime report to be sent electronically to the State Bureau of Identification. This program also has links to the automated warrant system if a warrant is required; no dual keying of data is needed.

15.19.4 LEISS – Warrants. This is a law enforcement application designed to provide court acceptable documents Exhibit A (charge sheet), and Exhibit B (probable cause statement). This warrant is electronically sent to the court and can be modified and changed at any time before the approval by a judge. From this original warrant document, information is loaded directly into the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Wanted person files whenever a warrant is created without arrest information. Also included in the application is the Attorney General Intake for felony cases and an automated arrest report to be attached to the fingerprint cards. This is the instrument used statewide for arrests by all criminal justice agencies.

15.19.5 DELJIS. This course covers all the features of the CJIS system along with all new applications being developed. Users are given a security briefing along with an example of all the basic inquiries used for criminal justice. This course covers motor vehicles inquiries along with criminal history inquiries, Protection from Abuse orders, no contact orders along with case inquiry and much more.

15.19.6 NCIC. This block of instruction shall directly relate to the use of the National Crime Institute Center computer software and includes FBI mandates, lecture, testing and certification.

15.20 Interview and Interrogation - 8 Hours. The purpose of this course is to teach the officer the approved techniques of interrogation so that they may fully develop information or evidence by conversation with witnesses and subjects. Instruction will include an emphasis on legal limitations.

15.21 Introduction to Law Enforcement - 2 Hours. This course introduces law enforcement officers to the historical background and development of the police service with emphasis on its relationship to modern society. Also included is an analysis of the organizational structure.

15.22 Juvenile Procedures - 8 Hours. This course is designed to acquaint the new officer with the family, social and economic conditions, and factors, which foster and encourage juvenile delinquency. It stresses the role law enforcement can play in the overall effort to combat such conditions with emphasis on the planned programs existent within the State of Delaware.

15.23 Latent Fingerprints/Crime Scene Processing - 12 Hours. During this course the officer will learn the methods and importance of identification including the methods of dusting, photographing and lifting latent fingerprints and palm prints from all manner of surfaces and areas, and obtaining both inked and rolled fingerprints; not only of live and willing subjects, but also from unconscious, deceased, and decomposed bodies.

15.24 Laws of Arrest, Laws of Evidence, and Search and Seizure - 40 Hours.

15.24.1 This training covers the legal foundation of laws governing and limiting the police officer’s authority in the areas of arrest. This treatment shall be afforded with respect to: (1) the laws of arrest with or without warrants, arrest for misdemeanors and arrest for felonies, the elements of probable cause, and the disposition of persons after lawfully arrested; (2) the law applicable to criminal interrogation and resultant confessions under the 5th, 6th, and 14th Amendments of the Federal Constitution and; (3) the application of constitutional safeguards to electronic surveillance, chemical, and serological evidence.

15.24.2 The purpose of this course is to acquaint the recruit with the rules and law of evidence exercised in a court of law so that he/she may recognize what is legally admissible. He/she must be able to differentiate between the various types of evidence and be familiar with the rules concerning maintaining the chain of evidence. This course covers the laws of search and seizure under the provisions of the 4th and 14th Amendments including the exclusionary rule and the elements of a “reasonable” search and seizure of persons (a) incidental to arrest; (b) under a search warrant; (c) with consent.

15.25 Manual Traffic Control - 2 Hours. This class is designed to teach the officer the fundamentals and mechanics of traffic control and control devices; and to familiarize the officer with the proper signals and gestures used in point traffic control.

15.26 NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and Driving Under the Influence - 24 Hours. This course presents the elements of the offense of driving under the influence as defined by Delaware law. It provides knowledge on securing the necessary evidence, including scientific tests and reporting in order to successfully prosecute.

15.27 Other Police Agencies Jurisdiction - 2 Hours. This training is designed to acquaint officers with the jurisdiction, function, and availabilities of other enforcement agencies including federal departments such as the Secret Service and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

15.28 Police Communication & Crisis Intervention - 20 Hours. The purpose of this course is to provide police officers with the knowledge, skills and ability to interact with people on a daily basis. Within this course the communications process will be described along with the barriers to communication. Students will be taught how to communicate with persons in crisis. Types of instruction include, but are not limited to verbal judo, active listening skills, suicide intervention and de-escalation techniques. Role-play scenarios are a valuable part of this training.

15.29 Patrol Procedures/ Officer Survival - 60 Hours. This course is designed to acquaint the new officer with the basic street survival techniques as accrued from actual encounters on the street. Practical application of avoidance, deterrence, and de-escalation techniques through the handling of actual scenarios will familiarize officers with what to do when confronted with an unarmed/armed combatant.

15.30 Police Discipline and Ethics - 8 Hours. This course covers the basic why, when, and where of discipline and courtesy of police officers. Ethics from a law enforcement perspective will be explored and discussed.

15.31 Police Fire Survival - 14 Hours. In this class the Delaware State Fire School explains the hazards of electrical fires, the proper use of various types of fire extinguishers, knowledge of structural fires, how to handle flammable liquids and gas and rescue techniques for removing trapped persons from vehicles.

15.32 Sex Crimes - 4 Hours. This course is designed to teach the officer the elements, peculiar techniques of investigation, motives, and most productive sources of evidence, psychology of violators, modus operandi, etc. The detection, prevention and prosecution of sexual assault will be included in this training.

15.33 Use of Deadly Force - 6 Hours. This course will acquaint the officer with the laws governing the use of deadly force by police officers.

15.34 Defensive Tactics - 30 Hours. Through the use of lecture, demonstration and individual participation, this training will provide each new officer with sufficient skills to defend himself/herself from attack. Instruction on the use of the police issued impact weapon, basic handcuffing techniques and de-escalation techniques will be paramount to this course of instruction.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-16.0 Training Records

16.1 Upon submission of an “Authorization to Release Information” form and proper personal identification, the Council on Police Training will release training records and other personal information of the bearer of the properly executed release form.

16.2 The form should be sent to the Administrator at least 10 business days in advance of the needed date to allow for processing of requests.

16.3 The Council on Police Training approved training academy/schools and seasonal training academy/schools shall maintain in writing, the curriculum and names of instructors utilized for basic training for new police recruits.

16.4 The Administrator may then access the Council's computerized training records to determine the certification status of each instructor.

16.5 In any case, the Administrator will respond, in writing, to the approved academy/school, advising the status of the request within 5 business days.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-17.0 Administrator

The Director of Training for the Delaware State Police will serve as the Administrator for the Council. The Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day management of the COPT and is responsible for administering mandatory training for all police officers in the State of Delaware. The Administrator also is responsible for scheduling hearings, overseeing the COPT budget, policy issues, and providing the current “practices in policing” to the Council. In the absence of the Administrator, his/her designee will conduct these duties.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-18.0 Reimbursement

Reimbursable expenses include, but are not limited to, items such as salary physical fitness training clothing, class uniforms, ammunition for the range, or other items approved by COPT in accordance with 11 Del.C. §8409.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-19.0 Procedures and Penalties for Non-Compliance

19.1 Police officers of the State or any county or municipality or University, which do not meet the requirements and the criteria as established by the Council shall not have the authority to enforce the laws of the State.

19.2 Per 11 Del.C. §8404(a), in all situations where the provisions of 11 Del.C. §8404(a)(4) or 11 Del.C. §8410(b) are to be applied to or invoked against any agency or individual, that agency or individual shall be entitled to a hearing in the manner prescribed herein:

19.2.1 The Administrator shall select 3 members of the Council to comprise a Board, which will hear evidence on the allegation (hereinafter "Board").

19.2.2 Upon conclusion of the hearing provided for in this Section, the Board shall submit its findings and recommendation to the full Council in writing for consideration and vote.

19.2.3 The ultimate findings of the Council shall be final, except that any ruling adverse to any party participating in the hearing may be appealed to the Superior Court within 15 business days of receipt of written notification of said finding. Absent an appeal, all findings of the Council shall become final upon expiration of said appeal deadline.

19.2.4 All hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act of the Delaware Code.

19.3 A police force of any county or municipality which does not meet the requirement and criteria established by the Council will be ineligible to apply for or receive state aid to local law enforcement funds (SALLE) and may, if in accordance with the guidelines, also be prohibited from receiving other grant funding through the state such as the Fund to Combat Violent Crime (FCVC) and the Emergency Illegal Drug Enforcement (EIDE) program funds.

19.4 The Chief or Head of any Law Enforcement Agency that is found to be in non-compliance with any of the established criteria of the COPT shall be required to appear before the COPT Board and provide explanation as to the reason for non-compliance and measures taken to become compliant.

19.5 Failure of any police officer to complete his/her annual COPT mandated in-service training shall be grounds for suspension of his/her certification until such training is completed. The Council may stay, extend, waive or modify such suspension when it is shown that the failure to comply with the requirements was not due to the intentional avoidance of the annual training requirements or upon a showing of hardship upon the employing law enforcement agency.

19.6 COPT is a State training and certifying body and is NOT owned by any specific agency, Town, City, or County. Therefore, COPT certification cannot be included in any separation agreements between certified law enforcement officers and their former or current employers, Courts, Department of Justice, Union Affiliates or other entities representing the law enforcement officers or said employers, or any other interested parties.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-20.0 Right to Amend

20.1 The Council reserves the right to amend these rules and regulations as authorized under 11 Del.C. §8404(a)(14).

20.2 When a change is made to the COPT mandatory training, the Administrator shall publish such changes to the COPT website and notify all affected agencies via DELJIS.

20.3 The Administrator may require a return receipt from all holders of this manual as proof of compliance.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-21.0 Annual Survey

Annually, upon request of the Chairman, the Administrator may present to the Council a summary of its activity from the previous calendar year.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-22.0 Recurring Training

22.1 All police officers who perform uniformed patrol duties or are assigned to investigative units responsible for sex crimes shall receive at least 2 hours of training every 4 years on the detection, prevention and prosecution of sexual assault. The training shall be conducted on a staggered basis so that half of the eligible members of any law-enforcement or police organization receive the training in each 2-year period.

22.2 All police officers shall complete 1 hour of training every 3 years in the detection, prosecution and prevention of child sexual and physical abuse, exploitation and domestic violence, and the obligations imposed by Delaware law, including §903 of Title 16.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-23.0 Standardized Competency Examination

23.1 All police officer applicants seeking Council on Police Training certification shall successfully pass a standardized competency examination developed and approved by the Council.

23.2 The Council has approved 3 examinations, each consisting of 100 multiple choice and true/false questions. The questions are divided into 4 sections of general law enforcement knowledge. There are no agency-specific questions or topics.

23.3 Police officer applicants must score at least a 70% on each section to be considered eligible for Council certification.

23.4 Failure to attain a 70% on any section will require the applicant to retake that section only. The applicant will be given ample opportunity to study or attend training classes prior to attempting a retake of any section or sections.

23.5 The Administrator or his/her designee will randomly select 1 examination from the 3 approved examinations to submit to the applicant. On any retake examination, the Administrator or his/her designee will submit 1 of the 2 other examinations to the applicant to prevent possible memorization of the questions. Should the applicant fail to pass any of the 3 sections within 3 attempts, notification must be made to the Administrator to determine the appropriate course of action.

23.6 All 3 examinations are “open book”, utilizing Delaware Motor Vehicle and Criminal Codes.

23.7 Successful completion of the competency examination must occur prior to certification by the Council.

23.8 Failure to pass the competency examination will render the applicant unable to become certified with police powers in the State of Delaware.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-24.0 Substance Abuse Screen

24.1 Requirements

24.1.1 All applicants for police officers, who come under the requirements of the Mandatory Training Act (Title 11, Section 8401-8410) as part of their pre-employment screening, will be required to submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

24.2 Policy Procedures

24.2.1 A positive test at the pre-employment stage will mean the applicant has not met minimum qualifications (requirements) as established by the Council on Police Training, under 11 Del.C. §8404(a)(1), therefore the applicant would not be eligible for employment.

24.2.2 A positive test will be considered valid when confirmed by a second test procedure performed on the original sample.

24.2.3 If a particular drug has been prescribed by a physician and the test results in a positive reading then the following will be applied.

24.2.3.1 A formal letter will be obtained through the licensed physician that prescribed the drug, stating the reason(s) why that particular drug was prescribed. The physician must also state if the drug will affect someone from performing the duties of a police officer and if the particular person the medication is prescribed to is fit for duty.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-25.0 Conducted Electrical Weapon (CEW) Training

25.1 Conducted Electrical Weapon (CEW) Training: Training shall be conducted by an instructor, certified by the CEW manufacturer, to provide instruction related to the use and deployment of the specific Conducted Electrical Weapon, utilized by the agency.

25.2 Duration and Curriculum: The frequency of Conducted Electrical Weapon (CEW) training and the curriculum used shall follow the CEW manufacturer's recommendations. Should the CEW manufacturer not specify an annual CEW training requirement, officers utilizing that manufacturer's CEW, shall at a minimum, receive training on an annual basis in the areas of: use of force, safety, nomenclature, potential hazards, medical concerns, care of subjects following CEW activation, care of the CEW, and scenario based application, to include the accurate deployment of at least 2 live cartridges within the preferred target area.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-26.0 Mandatory Standards for Use of Body Worn Cameras

26.1 Definitions. The following definitions apply solely to Section 26.0 of this regulation:

"BWC" means body worn cameras.

"Chief" means the colonel, executive, director or head of the department or agency, or the Chief's designee.

"DCRPT" means the Delaware Department of Justice's Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust.

"Officers" shall be those officers described in 11 Del.C. §8402A.

"SROs" means School Resource Officers or other officers when acting in the capacity of SROs.

26.2 As required by 11 Del.C. §8404(c), Section 26.0 sets forth certain standards required for policies to be developed for the use of BWC as those cameras are required to be worn by the officers. Agencies employing officers using BWC are required to develop policies containing these standards and are encouraged to expand and to customize those policies so that they both accomplish the requirements of 11 Del.C. Ch. 84A and meet the needs of their specific agencies.

26.3 Requirement to Wear BWC. BWC shall be worn by officers while on duty in a role that is likely to result in interactions with the public. Officers who serve in administrative functions or who do not regularly interact with the public are not required to wear BWC.

26.3.1 Officers who are required to wear BWC will typically include:

26.3.1.1 Officers in uniform while acting in the performance of official duties;

26.3.1.2 Officers whose assigned duties include regular interaction with members of the public where such duties might lead to an arrest situation or use of force event;

26.3.1.3 Officers assigned to enforcement-related activities such as demonstrations or potential civil disturbances, tactical response teams, pre-planned arrest or search warrant teams, traffic units, proactive enforcement teams, canine officers, mounted units, probation or parole compliance, security or crowd-control functions at special events;

26.3.1.4 While in the field, officers assigned to field investigations for police agencies, Department of Corrections, and the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families; and

26.3.1.5 Officers assigned to "front desk" duty whose duties include interaction with members of the public.

26.3.2 Officers not required to wear BWC will typically include:

26.3.2.1 Officers in undercover assignments, administrative positions, hostage or crises negotiators, officers meeting with or recruiting confidential sources, non-uniformed officers assigned to non-enforcement duties;

26.3.2.2 Officers engaged in union representation of a member of the collective bargaining unit; and

26.3.2.3 In extraordinary circumstances (riot, large concert), where an agency has to deploy so many officers that the agency cannot reasonably provide each officer with a BWC.

26.3.2.3.1 Subsection 26.19 concerning special exceptions must be followed for planned events.

26.3.3 SROs. School Resource Officers performing in a law enforcement capacity and not an educational capacity shall follow Section 26.0 of this regulation. SROs have a unique position in law enforcement; in light of that and the fact that SROs, by their roles, routinely interact with juveniles and students with special needs, these mandatory standards shall be interpreted with greater flexibility to those officers when not engaged in traditional law enforcement interactions.

26.4 Activation of BWCs. BWC shall be active to record contacts with citizens in the performance of official duties, including:

26.4.1 During calls for service;

26.4.2 Where an arrest or detention appears to be likely;

26.4.3 Where use of force appears to be likely;

26.4.4 Where it appears doing so may promote the safety of people and property; and

26.4.5 Where doing so may be helpful to preserve evidence.

26.5 Notwithstanding subsection 26.4, at no time are officers expected to jeopardize their safety or the safety of others in order to activate BWC.

26.5.1 BWC shall be activated as soon as the circumstances permit safe activation.

26.5.2 Officers shall document the exigency that prohibited the immediate activation of BWC. See also subsection 26.7.

26.6 BWC shall remain activated until the entire contact is completed in order to ensure the integrity of the recording unless the contact moves into an area restricted by these regulations.

26.7 If BWC are not activated for an entire contact, or a recording is interrupted, the officer shall document why a recording was not made, was interrupted, or was terminated.

26.8 Absent exigent circumstances, recordings shall not be permitted to be reviewed by members of the public at the scene of an incident or event.

26.9 Agencies shall ensure that officers assigned BWC receive approved training on BWC use and operation pursuant to these regulations as well as all applicable law and policies prior to using BWC.

26.10 Officers who are assigned or utilize BWCs shall inspect and test the BWC prior to each shift or special event to verify proper functioning and shall notify their supervisor of any problems. Officers shall document any unusual circumstances why a test did not occur such as the emergency activation of a special response unit.

26.11 Officers shall not, in any manner, edit, alter, or erase BWC recordings. Officers may duplicate, copy or distribute BWC recordings with the Chief's prior written approval.

26.12 Officers shall note in incident, arrest, and related reports when recordings were made during the incident in question and if a BWC recording was reviewed by the officer prior to or during report writing. Additionally, an officer's report should note any discrepancies in material information between the officer's perception and the video. BWC recordings are not a replacement for written reports.

26.13 Recording Prohibitions. BWC shall be used only in conjunction with official law enforcement duties and to record interactions with the public and, absent exigent circumstances, shall not be used to record:

26.13.1 Private communications with other police personnel without the permission of the Chief;

26.13.2 Encounters with undercover officers or confidential informants;

26.13.3 Moments while on break or otherwise engaged in personal activities;

26.13.4 Any location where individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as a restroom or locker room;

26.13.5 A strip search;

26.13.6 Court proceedings by non-court personnel officers, except where an incident occurs during a court proceeding; and

26.13.7 Any other situation where applicable law or regulation provides for confidentiality including but not limited to:

26.13.7.1 HIPAA;

26.13.7.2 Conversations between medical treatment providers and patients;

26.13.7.3 Conversations with counsel or union representatives; and

26.13.7.4 Any other privileged conversations.

26.13.7.5 Where an officer feels it is necessary to stop recording to facilitate speaking with a witness or a member of the public. When feasible, the officer will state an intent to stop recording before stopping the BWC and, upon reactivation, state that the BWC was restarted, but in all cases, video interruptions will be indicated in a written report.

26.14 Storage of Digital Files

26.14.1 Agencies will not store digital files in an unsecured manner.

26.14.2 Considering the rapid evolution of technology, it is expected that agencies will utilize best practices related to cyber security.

26.14.3 Local storage will feature competent security barriers and full-sized backup capacity.

26.14.4 Remote storage vendors will have competent security protocols and proven ability in public sector service.

26.14.5 All access to BWC data (images, sounds, and metadata) must be specifically authorized by the Chief, and all access is to be audited on a reasonable schedule to ensure that only authorized users are accessing the data for legitimate and authorized purposes.

26.14.6 Files should be securely stored in accordance with any state or municipal records retention law or policy and no longer than useful for purposes of liability protection, training or for use in an investigation or prosecution.

26.15 Agencies will adopt quality control mechanisms to ensure compliance with these regulations.

26.16 Dissemination. In addition to the prohibitions in subsection 26.11, no officer shall access, view, copy, disseminate, or otherwise use a BWC recording except for an official purpose as specified in subsection 26.16 and applicable law. BWC recordings shall not be divulged or used by any law enforcement agency for any commercial or other non-law enforcement purpose. Access to and use of a stored BWC recording is permitted only:

26.16.1 When relevant to and in furtherance of an official investigation or prosecution;

26.16.2 To principals or their family members, or vested individuals, when deemed necessary and appropriate;

26.16.3 When relevant to and in furtherance of a management review process to identify circumstances indicating possible police misconduct or to determine the existence of a pattern or practice of possible misconduct;

26.16.4 When relevant to a supervisor's review of an officer's actions as part of the supervisory process authorized by the agency;

26.16.5 To comply with the State's discovery obligations in prosecutions pursuant to court rules;

26.16.6 To comply with any other legal obligation to turn over the recording to a person or entity;

26.16.7 For training purposes, provided the recording is edited so that the identity of individuals depicted in the recording cannot be determined by persons viewing the training video unless the depicted individual has consented to the recording being used for training purposes;

26.16.8 To conduct an audit to ensure compliance with these regulations and a department's policy, standard operating procedure, directive, or order promulgated pursuant to these regulations;

26.16.9 To enhance officer and public safety by providing intelligence information in preparation for a raid/warrant execution (e.g., by providing information about the layout of a premises to be searched);

26.16.10 To assist an office in writing their report;

26.16.11 Subject to subsection 26.16.12, any other official and specified purpose where the Chief determines that good and sufficient cause exists to authorize access to a particular BWC recording as specified in a written policy of the department.

26.16.11.1 This determination will take into consideration the public interest, the rights of any potential criminal suspect, and the applicability of any rights and protections provided anyone under state and federal law, including consideration of the Delaware Lawyer's Rules of Professional Conduct.

26.16.11.2 Video shall not be released until DCRPT has completed any criminal investigation or subsequent prosecution, unless authorized by DCRPT.

26.16.12 Video of a use-of-force incident resulting in death or serious bodily injury shall not be released until the following additional conditions are met:

26.16.12.1 Key witness interviews are substantially completed;

26.16.12.2 The victim's family is afforded the opportunity to review the video;

26.16.12.3 Witness and other confidential information is redacted; and

26.16.12.4 DCRPT approval is obtained.

26.17 Any authorized dissemination will include appropriate redactions for statutory and common law regulations, including but not limited to:

26.17.1 Victim's Bill of Rights;

26.17.2 Right to Privacy; and

26.17.3 Considerations in subsection 26.13.7.

26.18 Nothing in these regulations shall create a private right of action in any third party. These regulations set mandatory standards for implementation and enforcement by agencies employing officers using BWC and it shall be the responsibility of such agencies to enforce their policies and issue any appropriate discipline for violations of those policies.

26.19 Exemptions from the requirements in subsection 26.3.2.3 are permitted only when approved by the Chief, and only under special circumstances that warrant an exception. The reasons for the exemption must be documented and demonstrate a special need. Such requests for exemption, when possible, shall be made in advance and approved in writing by the Chief.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-27.0 Electronic Recording of Custodial Interrogations

27.1 All Police Officers, as defined in 11 Del.C. §8401(6), a sworn member of a police force or other law-enforcement agency of this State or of any county or municipality who is responsible for the prevention and the detection of crime and the enforcement of laws of this State or other governmental units within the State, certified by the Delaware Council on Police Training, shall be required to follow the prescribed regulations on the electronic recording of custodial interrogations.

27.2 It is the purpose of this subsection to establish guidelines and procedures for recording specific custodial interrogations and confessions in order to provide an evidentiary record of statements made of persons suspected of committing crimes. These recordings will help to protect both the rights of suspects and officers against accusations of coercion or other interrogation-related misconduct and will also assist in the likelihood of successful prosecution.

27.3 The following are defined for purposes of this subsection:

"Custodial interrogation" means questioning or other conduct by a law enforcement officer which is reasonably likely to elicit an incriminating response from an individual and occurs when reasonable individuals in the same circumstances would consider themselves in custody.

"Electronic recording" means an audio recording or an audio and video recording that accurately records a custodial interrogation.

"Place of detention" means a fixed location under the control of a law enforcement agency where individuals are questioned about alleged crimes or delinquent acts. Place of detention includes jails, police stations, holding cells, correctional or detention facilities, police vehicles, and schools (in cases where minor students are questioned).

"Statement" means communication whether oral, written, electronic, or nonverbal.

27.4 Recording Requirements

27.4.1 Officers shall electronically record custodial interrogations if the interrogation relates to a crime or delinquent act, is conducted in a place of detention, including the giving of any required warning, advice of the rights of the individual being questioned, and the waiver of any rights by the individual, in its entirety.

27.4.2 A custodial interrogation must be recorded if the custodial detention occurs at a jail, police station, or holding cell by audio and video means. If the custodial detention occurs in a police vehicle, at a school for a child, in a correctional or detention facility, or at any other place of detention by audio means or by the use of a body worn camera at a minimum.

27.4.3 If electronic recording cannot be conducted due to equipment failure, lack of suspect cooperation, or for other reasons deemed pertinent to the successful interrogation by the investigating officer, the basis for such occurrences shall be documented in writing. This includes but is not limited to spontaneous declarations or other statements not elicited by police questioning.

27.4.4 Officers shall prepare a written or electronic report as soon as practicable after completing the custodial interrogation that summarizes the process.

27.5 Recording Protocol

27.5.1 Recording may be overt or covert, as covert recording constitutes 1-party consent monitoring which is permitted by Delaware state law.

27.5.2 Electronic recording should begin as soon as a subject enters the interrogation room or area and continue until the interrogation is completed. Officers shall not record private attorney-client or parent-juvenile conversations.

27.5.3 Electronic recording must be conducted through video means at a jail, police station, or holding cell, and when feasible that video recording must allow a viewer to see both the individual being interrogated and the individuals conducting the interrogation.

27.5.4 Each recording shall include the following:

27.5.4.1 Declaration of the time the recording began.

27.5.4.2 Declaration of the start of the interrogation.

27.5.4.3 Administration of Miranda warning, even if the recording is a follow up to a prior interrogation or the suspect has been previously Mirandized.

27.5.4.4 Notation of the time the interrogation ends.

27.5.5 Any lapse in the recording for comfort breaks or other reasons shall be accounted for on the recording. During a short recess the recording may continue without interruption.

27.6 Chain of Custody

27.6.1 Recordings of interrogations are considered evidence and shall be handled as such and in accordance with each law enforcement agency's departmental policies. In addition, the following shall apply:

27.6.1.1 The original recording media shall be protected from re-recording.

27.6.1.2 The recording shall be specifically marked and identified with its specific case number and infor-mation and shall be labeled as an original or a copy.

27.6.1.3 The officer's official report shall note how the interrogation was conducted.

27.6.2 Recordings shall be retained by the department in secure storage for a period as defined by state law, departmental policy or the office of the Attorney General of the State of Delaware. Guidelines for Body Worn Camera recordings are defined in Section 26.0.

27.7 Supervisory Responsibilities and Review of Electronic Recordings

27.7.1 Supervisors will follow their departmental polices to ensure that officers abide by these regulations.

27.7.2 Supervisors will review crime reports and recordings associated with interrogations through a random audit, or anytime information is presented that questions the content of a recording.

27.8 Training and Education. Training relative to these regulations and the recording of custodial interrogations shall be included in the interview and interrogation course curriculums at each of the approved Delaware police academies.

27.9 No Third-Party Rights and Penalties for Non-Compliance

27.9.1 Nothing in these regulations shall create a private right of action in any third party. These regulations set mandatory standards for implementation and enforcement of 11 Del.C. Ch. 20.

27.9.2 Officers who violate these regulations are subject to disciplinary action outlined by each departmental disciplinary policies and procedures, and may be subject to review by the COPT.

27.10 Exceptions (As set forth in greater detail in 11 Del.C. §§2005-2009)

27.10.1 Exigent Circumstances. If the recording is not feasible because of exigent circumstances, then the recording need not take place. The officer conducting the interrogation shall record electronically, which may be through an electronic report, an explanation of the exigent circumstances.

27.10.2 Refusal by interviewee. If the interviewee is informed that the interrogation will be recorded and indicates that he or she is willing to give a statement but only if it is not electronically recorded, then a recording need not take place. Such a refusal should be electronically recorded if practical.

27.10.3 Public safety exception. If law enforcement officials are required, for immediate public safety reasons such as ascertaining the nearby existence of guns or drug paraphernalia, or the status of hostages or kidnapped persons, to conduct custodial interrogation without the use of otherwise required constitutional safeguards, then a recording need not take place.

27.10.4 With permission of DOJ attorney. A DOJ attorney may authorize a non-recorded interrogation for reasons that do not fall within the prior 3 exceptions when a significant and articulable law enforcement purpose justifies such an interrogation. Such authorization shall be in writing and shall explain the rationale for granting such permission.

27.10.5 All exceptions shall be thoroughly documented by the officer in a written or electronic report as soon as practical.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 801-28.0 Less-Lethal Weapons and Ammunition

28.1 A less-lethal weapon system is specifically utilized for the purposes of deploying a dynamic, high energy less-lethal round.

28.2 Less-lethal munitions are designed to offer an alternative to the use of deadly force, when appropriate.

28.3 The minimum training standards for less-lethal weapons and ammunition are as follows:

28.3.1 A minimum of 1 qualification shoot per calendar quarter.

28.3.2 All training ammunition shall be comparable to issued less-lethal ammunition in performance characteristics.

28.3.3 A minimum of 5 less-lethal rounds will be fired annually for proficiency training from the dedicated less-lethal shotgun.

28.3.4 An average score of 80% must be obtained to be qualified with the less-lethal shotgun. The method of scoring will be consistent with striking the preferred target zones outlined in applicable training curriculum.

28.4 Additional training exceeding the standard set forth in this regulation would be at the respective agencies' discretion.

28.5 Issued less-lethal ammunition will be collected and replaced annually.

History

22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
10 DE Reg. 341 (08/01/06)
11 DE Reg. 180 (08/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 840 (12/01/09)
22 DE Reg. 230 (09/01/18)
22 DE Reg. 783 (03/01/19)
23 DE Reg. 939 (05/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 1012 (05/01/21)
26 DE Reg. 222 (09/01/22)
26 DE Reg. 223 (09/01/22)
27 DE Reg. 615 (02/01/24)

802 COPT K-9 Training Standards and Requirements

1 Del. Admin. Code § 802-1.0 Intent and Purpose

To establish basic training and qualification standards for police K-9 teams and K-9 specialty teams that include performance objectives for the police officer handler and the police officer-police dog teams.

History

22 DE Reg. 951 (05/01/19)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 802-2.0 Definitions

As used in this regulation:

"Agility Training" means training during which the police dog must surmount or overcome obstacles, such as walls and tunnels, which are likely to be confronted in the performance of duty.

"In-Service Training" means training conducted by a K-9 trainer or Supervising K-9 trainer to maintain skills that must be performed during re-evaluation.

"K-9 Patrol Team" means a team consisting of a police officer handler and police dog used in law enforcement for routine patrol work, such as building searches, area searches article searches, tracking, and criminal apprehension.

"K-9 Specialty Team" means a team consisting of a police officer handler and police specialty dog used in law enforcement specifically for scent work, detection or tracking work. Specialty teams are used for narcotics detection, accelerant detection, wildlife, explosive detection, tracking, article searches, or cadaver detection.

"K-9 Team" means a team comprised of the police officer handler and the police dog.

"K-9 Trainer" means a trainer is qualified to conduct basic and in-service training for police officer handler-police dog teams and must meet the qualification requirements set forth herein.

"Law Enforcement Agency" means any police force or organization functioning within this state or any other state which has by statute or ordinance the responsibility of detecting crime and enforcing the criminal or penal laws of this state or any other state.

"Law Enforcement Officer" means any COPT certified employee of a law enforcement agency (not including a civilian employee), any member of a fire department or force who is assigned to a fire investigation unit.

"Police Dog" means a dog that has been trained by a Supervising K-9 trainer or K-9 trainer and is handled by a police officer handler in the performance of his/her duties used for law enforcement purposes or any law enforcement related activities.

"Police Officer Handler" means a COPT certified law enforcement officer who officially utilizes a police dog in the course of assigned duties and responsibilities.

"Police Specialty Dog (single purpose dog)" means a police dog used specifically for specialty work or specialized scent work such as detection and tracking in law enforcement, that is, narcotics detection, accelerant detection, wildlife, explosive detection, tracking, article searches, or cadaver detection.

"Supervising K-9 Trainer" means K-9 trainers that conduct basic and in-service K-9 training and qualifying exercises. They are responsible for supervising K-9 handlers who assist with any K-9 training, and for certifying qualified prospective handlers as K-9 trainers. Supervising K-9 trainers must meet the qualification requirements set forth herein.

History

22 DE Reg. 951 (05/01/19)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 802-3.0 K-9 Training Standards and Qualification Requirements

3.1 All law enforcement agencies with a K-9 program for COPT certified officers will establish clearly written policies and procedures that are consistent with the K-9 standards as approved by the COPT.

3.2 All Police Officer K-9 handlers will be trained under the same standards and curriculum for Basic training and qualification, in-service training and re-evaluation as approved by the COPT.

3.3 Instructors for K-9 trainers must meet the following:

3.3.1 Satisfactory completion of COPT K-9 training or K-9 training equivalent to the basic training and qualification as approved by the COPT;

3.3.2 Five (5) years of experience as a police dog handler;

3.3.3 Must be a full-time law enforcement officer assigned to trainer's duties by his/her employing law enforcement agency;

3.3.4 Satisfactory completion of a Certified Instructor Course approved by COPT or an equivalent course; and

3.3.5 Experience assisting a Supervising K-9 Trainer in the delivery of one or more basic K-9 training courses satisfying the requirements as adopted by the COPT or courses having substantially equivalent requirements, during which a minimum of five (5) K-9 teams were successfully trained and qualified. The prospective trainer must have been present for and assisted with the majority of training time.

3.4 Supervising K-9 Trainers must meet the following:

3.4.1 Satisfactory completion of COPT K-9 patrol training or K-9 patrol training equivalent to the training as approved by the COPT;

3.4.2 Must be a full-time law enforcement officer assigned to trainer duties by his/her employing law enforcement agency;

3.4.3 Satisfactory completion of a Certified Instructor Course approved by COPT or an equivalent course;

3.4.4 Seven (7) years of experience as a police dog handler or trainer;

3.4.5 Must have experience in conducting a minimum of two (2) basic K-9 training courses satisfying the requirements as adopted by the COPT (with the exception of those areas of instruction appropriately conducted by qualified specialists) or a course having substantially equivalent requirements, thereby successfully training and qualifying a minimum of ten (10) K-9 teams;

3.4.6 A Supervising Patrol K-9 Trainer is responsible for all documentation and certification of prospective trainers. He/she must document the time the prospective trainer committed to the class training, the number of dogs trained, the areas of training, and what involvement the prospective trainer had with the class. Weekly evaluations recommending goals and objectives, as well as documentation of accomplishments are required; and

3.4.7 All records pertaining to the certification of K-9 patrol trainers must be maintained by the Supervising K-9 Patrol Trainer for a period of no less than two (2) years, and by the newly certified K-9 patrol trainer for the duration of his/her career.

3.5 K-9 specialty teams with non-apprehension, non-narcotics and non-explosive K-9’s may be exempt from the requirements of subsections 3.3 and 3.4 provided that those K-9 specialty teams train similar to a national standard. Such programs under the State of Delaware Natural Resources Police Fish and Wildlife and the Fire Marshal’s Office shall be presented to and approved by the COPT annually and documented in the Annual COPT Survey.

3.6 Training, Qualification and Re-evaluation Records

3.6.1 Complete records should reflect all K-9 training, qualification and re-evaluation activities, as well as the performance and proficiency of the police officer handler, police K-9 patrol team, or K-9 specialty team during such activities.

3.6.2 Copies of all training course schedules, curricula and lesson plans must be maintained along with the records of individual trainees.

3.7 Training Site or Facility Requirements. The training site or facility should provide the environment necessary to conduct all aspects of the training as approved by the COPT, including appropriate simulation exercises. The area used must be adequate to accommodate an agility training course as well as various types of searches.

History

22 DE Reg. 951 (05/01/19)

803 COPT Firearms Instructors Standards and Requirements

1 Del. Admin. Code § 803-1.0 Intent and Purpose

To establish basic requirements for COPT firearms instructors that include standards for both sworn and civilian sponsored instructors.

History

27 DE Reg. 617 (02/01/24)
27 DE Reg. 617 (02/01/24)
27 DE Reg. 617 (02/01/24)
27 DE Reg. 617 (02/01/24)
23 DE Reg. 941 (05/01/20)
27 DE Reg. 617 (02/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 803-2.0 Definitions

As used in this chapter:

“Ammunition” means a projectile designed to be fired from a weapon such as a handgun or rifle.

“Armorer” means a person who has received specialized training related to conducting detailed inspections and repairs to specific weapons.

“Certification” means the official approval by the Council on Police Training for an officer to act in a specified capacity, due to the officer’s credentials or level of achievement.

“Chief of Police” means any colonel, chief of police or any officer who is the highest-ranking officer of a legislatively authorized police department within this State.

“Council on Police Training” or “COPT” means the regulatory body established by 29 Del.C. §8205 to consider matters relating to police training and such other matters as may be referred to it by the Governor or the Secretary of the Department.

“Firearms Instructor” means a law enforcement officer that has received specialized training related to firearms including knowledge of the types of firearms used in law enforcement; appropriate shooting and tactical techniques; instruction methods; and the ability to perform inspection of weapons and range equipment for safety issues. A firearms instructor is not required to be an armorer.

“Law Enforcement Agency” or “LEA” means any police force or organization functioning within this State or any other state which has by statute or ordinance the responsibility of detecting crime and enforcing the criminal or penal laws of this State or any other state.

“Law Enforcement Officer” means a sworn member of a police force or other law-enforcement agency of this State or of any county or municipality who is responsible for the prevention and the detection of crime and the enforcement of laws of this State or other governmental units within the State as defined in 11 Del.C. §8401(5)(a)(b), irrespective of the number of the hours worked.

“Master Firearms Instructor” means any certified firearms instructor approved by the COPT to be a certifying instructor for a firearms instructor course.

“Qualification” means a level of skill or ability that an officer must achieve to be allowed to maintain certification to carry departmentally assigned or approved weapons, as specified in 1 DE Admin. Code 801 Section 12.0 for all weapon systems responsible for training.

“Recertification” means the renewal of the original certification based on additional training, testing, or a combination of both.

“Sponsorship” means any former COPT certified law enforcement officer, as defined in this section, who retired or separated in good standing from a Delaware law enforcement agency and has been contracted by a Delaware law enforcement agency to provide firearms instruction to Delaware law enforcement officers.

History

27 DE Reg. 617 (02/01/24)
27 DE Reg. 617 (02/01/24)
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1 Del. Admin. Code § 803-3.0 COPT Firearms Instructor Certification Requirements

3.1 No firearms instructor shall be utilized by any law enforcement agency for purposes of certifying firearms instructors unless the certifying instructor has been approved by the Council on Police Training.

3.2 All sworn law enforcement officers seeking Firearms Instructor Certification must submit proof of the following to the COPT Administrator:

3.2.1 Successful completion of a COPT Certified Instructor Course.

3.2.2 Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a sworn law enforcement officer. This requirement may be waived for those who are deemed suited to instruct based upon special knowledge, education, or experience.

3.2.3 Successful completion of an approved COPT Firearms Instructor Course, taught by a COPT Master Firearms Instructor, or other firearms instructor courses if recommended for approval by the COPT Firearms Instructor Subcommittee and subsequently approved by Council taken within 3 years of the date of application and successful completion of a Delaware firearms instructor refresher course.

3.2.4 A signed letter of endorsement from the Chief of Police of their respective law enforcement agency.

3.3 A firearms instructor is not required to be an armorer and being an armorer does not qualify you to be a firearms instructor.

History

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 803-4.0 Sponsored Firearms Instructor Certification Requirements

4.1 No firearms instructor shall be utilized by any police department for purposes of certifying firearms instructors unless the certifying instructor has been approved by the Council on Police Training.

4.2 All non-sworn individuals seeking Sponsored Firearms Instructor Certification must submit proof of successful completion of the following requirements to the Chief of Police of the sponsoring LEA for submission to the COPT Administrator prior to being brought before the COPT:

4.2.1 Proof of Certification as a COPT firearms instructor.

4.2.2 Proof of being an active COPT certified instructor at the time of retirement or separation.

4.2.3 Proof of retirement or separation in good standing.

4.3 The Chief of Police sponsoring an individual must submit an endorsement letter of the individual to the COPT along with acknowledging compliance with these regulations as set forth.

History

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 803-5.0 Firearms Instructor Course Requirements

5.1 Firearms instructor courses must be taught by a COPT Master Firearms Instructor and provide the candidate the necessary education and training in the safe and proper use of firearms, knowledge and skills necessary to teach others to shoot, and additional skills and techniques needed to organize and instruct.

5.2 Firearms instructor courses must be a minimum of 40 hours of education and training to be considered eligible for approval by the COPT.

5.3 Firearms instructor courses must meet the following minimum curricula requirements to be considered by the COPT Firearms Instructor Subcommittee for approval:

5.3.1 Basic Marksmanship Instruction

5.3.2 Target Analysis

5.3.3 Instructional Techniques & Training Aids

5.3.4 Range Organization & Administration

5.3.5 Weapons Nomenclature & Function

5.3.6 Fundamentals of Close Quarters Combat

5.3.7 Introduction to Ammunition & Ballistics

5.3.8 Judgment & Decision-Making Training

5.3.9 Shooting Position, Movement, and Target Engagement

5.3.10 Range & Weapon Safety

5.3.11 Use-Of- Force & Legal Issues

5.3.12 Coaching skills development

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 803-6.0 Firearms Instructors Training Requirements

6.1 An 8-hour firearms recertification course will be held annually and will include: legal updates, use of force, and review of Council on Police Training standards.

6.2 Instructors must attend a minimum of 1 refresher course every 3 years and complete 16 hours of additional training in firearms usage or complete 16 hours of academy level instruction, or a combination of training and instruction in the same 3-year period.

6.3 All firearms instructors must also annually meet the standards established in 1 DE Admin. Code 801 Section 12.0 for all weapon systems responsible for training.

History

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 803-7.0 COPT Master Firearms Instructor Requirements

7.1 A COPT Certified Firearms Instructor seeking Master Firearms Instructor certification shall provide the following to the COPT Firearms Instructor Subcommittee:

7.1.1 Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume indicating all relevant work history, training, certifications, experience and education.

7.1.2 A signed letter of endorsement from the Chief of Police of their respective law enforcement agency;

7.1.3 Proof of successful completion of a COPT Master Instructor Course; or

7.1.4 Current certification as a COPT Certified Firearms Instructor and:

7.1.4.1 Three years or more as an active COPT Certified Firearms Instructor;

7.1.4.2 Proof of Firearms related administrative and teaching responsibilities such as lesson planning, record keeping, and academy level instruction; and

7.1.4.3 Proof of successful completion of an Advanced or “Master” Firearms Instructor courses, totaling at least 40 hours in length combined, from approved vendors as agreed upon by the COPT Firearms Instructor Subcommittee and successful completion of a Delaware COPT Firearms Instructor Refresher course both completed within the last 3 years.

7.2 The COPT Firearms Instructor Subcommittee will review each request and required documentation. After a full review, the COPT Firearms Instructor Subcommittee shall either endorse or not endorse the request at the next regularly scheduled COPT Board meeting.

7.3 The COPT will be responsible for voting on all certifications for Master Firearms Instructors.

History

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 803-8.0 Training, Qualification and Records

8.1 Complete records should reflect all firearms training, qualification, and re-evaluation activities, as well as the performance and proficiency of the law enforcement officer during such activities.

8.2 Copies of all training course schedules, curricula, and lesson plans must be maintained along with the records of individual trainees.

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 803-9.0 Training Site or Facility Requirements

The training site or facility should provide the environment necessary to conduct all aspects of the training and qualification as approved by the COPT, including appropriate simulation exercises.

History

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900 Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs

902 Curation Fee For Archaeological Collections

1 Del. Admin. Code § 902-1.0 Introduction

1.1 The Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is responsible for the curation of Delaware's archaeological collections. These collections are generated through federally-mandated regulation, municipal directive, and by professional, semi-professional, and avocational endeavors within the State. Archaeological collections are regarded as an irreplaceable, non-renewable resource.

1.2 Most new archaeological collections are accessioned into Delaware's qualified repositories as a result of investigations conducted for compliance with provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and as amended in Title 54 United States Code, Subtitle III - National Preservation Programs, Division A - Historic Preservation (54 USC §§306108, 306101) governing federal and federally-assisted construction projects.

1.3 To care for Delaware's pre-existing and future archaeological collections, the Division adheres to modern professional practices and collections standards. Foremost of these are the federal regulations defined in Title 36 CFR Part 79, Curation of Federally-Owned and Administered Archaeological Collections. These regulations provide for methods to fund curatorial services (36 CFR §79.7) and specify, in general, that charging costs for curatorial activities is a reasonable means of funding the long-term care of collections.

1.4 The Division will charge, collect, retain, and use the fee for the long-term preservation, care, and management of pre-existing and future State-owned archaeological collections.

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 902-2.0 Statutory Authority

2.1 These regulations are created pursuant to 7 Del.C. §5302 which authorizes the Division, with the approval of the Department of State, to promulgate regulations as it deems necessary for the effective execution of its purposes under the chapter, Archaeological Resources in the State.

2.2 7 Del.C. Ch. 53 defines the Department's duties relative to archaeology in the State.

2.3 29 Del.C. §8705 delegates the Department's responsibility for 7 Del.C. Ch. 53, thus relating archaeological resources and activities in the State to the Division.

2.4 7 Del.C. §5310 defines the Division as a qualified repository for the State's archaeological collections.

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 902-3.0 Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Archaeological artifact(s)" means man-made objects, such as, but not limited to, fragments of glass and ceramic vessels or stone tools, found on archaeological sites, and providing information on the function and time period of a site.

"Archaeological collection(s)" means the objects, material remains, and artifacts recovered from an archaeological context, along with the associated documents, that are curated by the Division. These collections document the pre-history, history, and material culture of the people of Delaware.

"Archaeological investigation" means any surface collection, subsurface tests, excavation, or other activity that result in the disturbance, removal, or collection of archaeological resources.

"Archaeological resource" means any artifact or material remains of past human life or activities which are at least 50 years old and are of archaeological interest, including but not limited to pottery, basketry, whole or fragmentary tools, implements, containers, weapons, weapon projectiles, by-products resulting from manufacture or use of man-made or natural materials, surface or subsurface structures or portions thereof, earthworks, fortifications, ceremonial structures or objects, cooking pits, refuse pits, hearths, kilns, post molds, middens, and shipwrecks; the site, location, or context in which such artifacts or material remains are situated; and any portion or piece of any of the foregoing.

"Associated documents" means the original paper, photographic, and digital records generated in the evaluation, testing, excavation, mapping, analysis, synthesis, and reporting on an archaeological investigation.

"Cultural resource management firms" means private companies that are hired by various clients to perform professional archaeological services.

“Curated” or "Curation" means the long-term preservation, care, and management of a collection according to professional standards.

"Data recovery" means an archaeological treatment of a threatened site involving the detailed excavation and analysis of a National Register-listed or eligible site, based on a research design developed as a result of an evaluation-level survey.

"Department" means the Department of State.

"Director" means the Director of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State.

"Division" means the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State.

"Evaluation-level survey" means an investigation to determine the eligibility of an archaeological site or property for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

“Fee” means a monetary amount, based on the specified rates, to be charged for the curation of archaeological collections at the Division's qualified repository; as well as the total revenue generated by these charges.

"Flat" means a box container (measuring 20 by 20 by 3 inches) made of archival-quality plastic or acid-free cardboard used in the curation of archaeological artifacts.

"Half-standard box" means a box container (measuring 6 by 15 by 10 inches) made of archival-quality plastic or acid-free cardboard used in the curation of associated documents.

"Identification-level survey" means an investigation to locate and identify archaeological sites. This level of investigation provides a preliminary assessment of a site's integrity, horizontal boundaries, and possibly, its data potential.

"Oversized artifact" means an artifact that does not fit into a flat or standard box due to its size or weight.

"Qualified repositories" means the University of Delaware and the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, which are designated as properly qualified repositories within the meaning of 7 Del.C. Ch. 53.

"Specialized storage" means curating an artifact in a location or environment that is different than the general artifact collection.

"Standard box" means a box container (measuring 12 by 15 by 10 inches) made of archival-quality plastic or acid-free cardboard used in the curation of archaeological artifacts and associated documents.

History

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 902-4.0 Fee for Curation of Archaeological Collections

4.1 Applicability.

4.1.1 Federal agencies and state agencies, acting on behalf of the federal government, which recover archaeological artifacts and create associated documents through an archaeological investigation in the State, will be charged a fee.

4.1.2 State agencies, municipalities, universities, colleges, schools, museums, historical societies, for-profit, non-profit, semi-professional, and avocational, organizations or companies, which recover archaeological artifacts and create associated documents through an archaeological investigation in the State, will be charged a fee.

4.1.3 Individuals and cultural resource management firms, acting on behalf of an individual, organization, or company, which recover archaeological artifacts and create associated documents through an archaeological investigation in the State, will be charged a fee.

4.1.4 Individuals that seek to donate archaeological artifacts and associated documents collected in the State through curiosity or hobby, will not be charged a fee.

4.2 Pro-rating and waiving of fee.

4.2.1 The Division Director may pro-rate or waive the fee, with approval of the State Collections Committee.

4.2.2 A written request must be submitted to the Division Director for consideration to pro-rate or waive the fee.

4.3 Rates to be charged.

4.3.1 The rate per flat or standard box of archaeological artifacts, full or partially full, is $350.

4.3.2 The rate per standard box of associated documents is $400.

4.3.3 The rate per half-standard box of associated documents is $200.

4.3.4 The rate per oversized archaeological artifact or per archaeological artifact requiring specialized storage is $500.

4.4 Fee Increase.

4.4.1 Fee rates will increase by 5% every five years from the effective date, but are not to exceed $1000.

History

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 902-5.0 Implementation of Fee

5.1 Effective date.

5.1.1 This fee schedule is to take effect on July 1, 2018.

5.1.2 This fee shall not apply to archaeological collections derived from investigations for which the associated phase of fieldwork (identification-level survey, evaluation-level survey, or data recovery) started prior to the effective date.

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 902-6.0 Responsibility, Collection, and Use of Fee

6.1 Responsibility for paying the fee.

6.1.1 The agency, organization, company, or individual (as referenced in subsection 4.1 of this regulation) that is submitting the archaeological collection for curation with the Division is responsible for paying the fee.

6.2 Collection of fee.

6.2.1 The fee shall be paid prior to or at the time an archaeological collection is hand-delivered to the Division’s qualified repository for curation.

6.3 Methods of fee collection.

6.3.1 The fee shall be paid by check or electronic payment, including debit and credit card.

6.3.1.1 Checks shall be made payable to the State of Delaware.

6.3.1.2 Checks may be mailed or hand-delivered to the Division office prior to curation.

6.3.1.3 Checks may be hand-delivered to the Division’s qualified repository at the same time that the archaeological collection is hand-delivered for curation.

6.3.1.4 Electronic payment shall be accepted only at the Division office.

6.4 Use of fee.

6.4.1 The Division shall retain the revenue received from this fee.

6.4.2 The Division shall use this revenue for the long-term preservation, care, and management of pre-existing and future State-owned archaeological collections.

6.4.3 The Division shall use this revenue only for the operational, equipment, or personnel costs directly associated in the long-term preservation, care, and management of pre-existing and future State-owned archaeological collections.

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1000 Division of the Arts

1001 Assistance for the Development of the Arts Regulations

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1001-1.0 Introduction

These regulations are authorized pursuant to 29 Del.C. §8729(c) which established a special fund of the State of Delaware to encourage instrumentalities, agencies and political subdivisions of the State and private and public nonprofit associations in the development of the arts in the State and to enhance the appreciation of artistic expressions by citizens of the State. Arts Funding is dictated by the availability of State, Federal, and other funds, and necessarily changes on a year to year basis. Current available funding may be found at https://arts.delaware.gov/grant-overview/.

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 1001-2.0 Grantee Categories

2.1 Delaware Artists. To be eligible for funding as a Delaware artist, the applicant must:

2.1.1 Be at least 18 years of age.

2.1.2 Be a resident of Delaware for at least 1 year at the time of application. Individual artists shall submit a valid Delaware Driver's License or Delaware Motor Vehicle Identification Card as proof of residency.

2.1.3 Recipients must remain Delaware residents during the grant period.

2.1.4 Not be enrolled in degree or certificate-granting educational programs at the time of application or for the duration of the grant period.

2.1.5 Additional grant specific eligibility guidelines may change in each fiscal year, given the availability and source of grant funding. Current guidelines are posted at https://arts.delaware.gov/grant-overview/.

2.2 Delaware Arts Organizations. To be eligible for funding as an arts organization, the applicant must:

2.2.1 Identify in their charter, incorporation papers, bylaws, and IRS nonprofit determination letter at least 1 of the following as a primary purpose of the organization: the promotion, presentation, production, or teaching of the arts. The Division of the Arts shall make all final determinations as to the primary purpose of the organization.

2.2.2 Certify that the organization is based and chartered in Delaware as a nonprofit organization; exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) or 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code; and eligible to receive donations allowable as charitable contributions under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

2.2.3 Have a stable, functioning board of directors that meets at least quarterly.

2.2.4 Additional grant specific eligibility guidelines may change in each fiscal year, given the availability and source of grant funding. Current guidelines are posted at https://arts.delaware.gov/grant-overview/.

2.3 Delaware Community Based Organizations. To be eligible for funding as a community-based organization, the applicant must:

2.3.1 Identify in their charter, incorporation papers, bylaws, and IRS nonprofit determination letter a primary purpose of the organization other than the promotion, presentation, production, or teaching of the arts. The Division of the Arts shall make all final determinations as to the primary purpose of the organization. Such purpose may be, but is not limited to, libraries, civic groups, community/senior centers, festivals, parks/recreation programs, and universities and colleges.

2.3.2 Be based and chartered in Delaware as a nonprofit organization; exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) or 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code; and eligible to receive donations allowable as charitable contributions under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Organizations that have not received Delaware incorporation or IRS nonprofit designation are not eligible to apply for Project Support, and

2.3.3 Have a stable, functioning board of directors that meets at least quarterly, or

2.3.4 Be an established unit of municipal, county, or state government within Delaware.

2.3.5 Additional grant specific eligibility guidelines may change in each fiscal year, given the availability and source of grant funding. Current guidelines are posted at https://arts.delaware.gov/grant-overview/.

2.4 Delaware Arts Education Providers. To be eligible for arts education funding, the applicant must be:

2.4.1 Delaware public, private, or parochial school with an established arts curriculum and staff, pre-K through 12, or

2.4.2 Delaware public school district and/or consortia of public schools, or

2.4.3 Delaware arts organization with a demonstrated commitment to arts learning, that also meets the eligibility requirements for arts organization funding, or

2.4.4 Professional arts service or arts education organization based and chartered in Delaware.

2.4.5 Additional grant specific eligibility guidelines may change in each fiscal year, given the availability and source of grant funding. Current guidelines are posted at https://arts.delaware.gov/grant-overview/.

2.5 Regional/National Nonprofit Organizations. To be eligible for funding, the applicant must:

2.5.1 Be chartered as a nonprofit organization; exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) or 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code; and eligible to receive donations allowable as charitable contributions under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

2.5.2 Provide the program(s) or service(s) funded by the grant directly to the Delaware Division of the Arts or to its constituents, on behalf of the Division, under written agreement with the Division of the Arts.

2.5.3 Additional grant specific eligibility guidelines may change in each fiscal year, given the availability and source of grant funding. Current guidelines are posted at https://arts.delaware.gov/grant-overview/.

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 1001-3.0 Grant Award Process

3.1 Organizational Grants. Organizational grants reviewed on an annual basis or for multi-year approval are reviewed by impartial peer review panels, (hereinafter “Grant Panels.”) The decision to use private citizens on grant review Grant Panels reflects the importance of having diverse public and expert participation in the grant-making process.

3.1.1 Grant panels: Composition. Individuals who work or live in Delaware are eligible to serve on Grant Panels. Grant Panels are composed of artists, arts educators, arts and nonprofit organization administrators, corporate and fund raising managers, knowledgeable arts specialists, and interested community members. Panelists are chosen for their professional experience, expertise in an artistic discipline, knowledge of the community, and ability to objectively review grant materials. The Division convenes Grant Panels, mindful of Delaware's demographic and geographic diversity. Additional out-of-state panelists may be selected in order to incorporate regional or national perspective, to provide additional expertise and diversity, or to mitigate the potential for conflicts of interest.

3.1.2 Conflicts of Interests. Grant Panelists are screened for conflicts of interest, and where they exist, panelists are recused from discussion of the grant application or assigned to an alternate panel where a conflict does not exist. Such conflicts are determined by review of statements and/or applications filed by Arts Council members, Division Staff, panelists, and Grantees

3.1.3 Nominations. Grant Panelist nominations are accepted and processed by the Division of the Arts year round.

3.1.4 Grant Review Panel Meetings. Grant Panel meetings are public, posted and held in accordance with 29 Del.C. Ch. 100. Meetings are chaired by a member of the State Arts Council or Division of the Arts staff.

3.1.5 Grant Review Process. Grant Panelists evaluate and rank applications according to grant specific criteria identified by Division staff, and published at https://arts.delaware.gov/grant-overview/. Grant Panel comments and rankness are incorporated into the funding recommendation process, and made available to applicants upon notification of the funding decision. At the conclusion of their review, the Grant Panel makes a recommendation to the State Arts Council.

3.1.6 Grant Award. The State Arts Council, at a meeting open to the public consistent with 29 Del.C. Ch. 100, reviews the Grant Panel recommendations and rankings of applicants, to match them with available grant funds. At the conclusion of this review, the State Arts Council makes funding recommendations to the Division Director, who is responsible for all final funding decisions. The Division announces grant awards after the approval of the State's fiscal year budget.

3.2 Artist Fellowship Grants. Delaware's arts community is very close-knit, and individual artists tend to be very familiar with the work of other Delaware artists. The nature of artists' work is that it is inextricably linked to them as individuals. Because of that, it is difficult to find impartial judges to adjudicate Fellowship applications for individual artists. Consequently, the Division of the Arts contracts with an out-of-state organization to facilitate the review of Artist Fellowship applications. Grant specific criteria are published at https://arts.delaware.gov/grant-overview/.

3.2.1 Grant panels: Composition. The facilitating organization presents a list of potential judges to Division staff, who selects the judges whose expertise most clearly aligns with the applications submitted each year. Out-of-state judges are chosen for their professional experience, expertise in an artistic discipline, and ability to objectively review grant materials.

3.2.2 Grant Review Process. Applications are submitted to the Division of the Arts. Upon review for completeness and accuracy, all materials are forwarded directly to the facilitating organization, which is responsible for distribution of the applications to the judges. Judges review the applications individually and submit their scores and comments to the facilitating organization. Scores and judges' comments are then forwarded to the Division staff. Division staff members present a list of funding recommendations, based on scores and available funds, to the State Arts Council for review at a public meeting.

3.2.3 Grant Award. The State Arts Council conducts a public review of the recommendations from Division staff in accordance with 29 Del.C. Ch. 100. At the conclusion of the public review, the State Arts Council makes its funding recommendations to the Division Director, who is responsible for all final funding decisions. Fellowship awards are announced after public approval by the State Arts Council and Division Director.

3.3 Short-term grants and Special Projects, and Interagency Partnerships

3.3.1 Grant Panelist Selection. Short-term (non-annual) grant applications, special project grant applications, and interagency partnership agreements are assigned by the Division Director to the program specialist whose purview includes the arts discipline or project category.

3.3.2 Grant review process. Division staff review and evaluate short-term, special project grant applications according to criteria developed by Division staff and published with the grant guidelines. Staff recommendations are submitted to the Division Director for review.

3.3.3 Grant Award. The Division Director reviews staff recommendations and makes final funding decisions. Notification letters are sent out within 6 weeks of the application submission deadline. Funding decisions are presented to the State Arts Council at their quarterly meetings.

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 1001-4.0 Appeals

4.1 Applicants may appeal funding decisions only on the basis of procedural error or impropriety. Dissatisfaction with the amount of an award, or a decision not to fund a project, is not sufficient reason for appeal.

4.2 Standard of Review. Grant determinations may be reconsidered if the Division Director determines that the application was reviewed on the basis of criteria other than those appearing in the published guidelines for that grant category; that Grant Panelists or Council members were influenced by Council members who failed to disclose conflicts of interest, or that erroneous information was provided by staff, panelists, or Council members at the time of the application's review, and such erroneous information was relied upon by the Grant Panel, Council, or Division Director in making the grant determination.

4.3 Procedure for Appeal

4.3.1 Consultation. Prior to submitting an appeal, applicants should first consult with the staff member assigned to the application to review the panel comments and considerations.

4.3.2 Written Request for Appeal. After consulting with the assigned staff member, if the applicant wishes to pursue an appeal, the appeal must be sent in writing to the Division Director within 30 days of the date notifying the applicant of the funding decision. The letter should contain evidence to support 1 or more of the grounds for appeal noted in 4.1.

4.3.3 Review. The Director will notify the Chair of the State Arts Council of the appeal. The Director and Chair will review the appeal and, at their discretion, will make a ruling or submit the appeal to the full Council for review and recommendation.

4.3.4 Notification. The Director will notify the applicant in writing of the ruling on the appeal.

4.3.5 Arts Council Review. After reviewing the appeal letter determination, the applicant may request a public hearing with the Council, pursuant to 29 Del.C. Ch. 100. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Council will reconsider the appeal and make a final ruling. A simple majority vote of the Council will determine the appeal outcome.

History

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1100 Delaware Sex Offender Management Board

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1100-1.0 Intent and Purpose

The responsibility of the Sex Offender Management Board is to develop, standardize, and maintain current standards in the field with regard to the evaluation, identification, classification, treatment, and continued monitoring of sex offenders at each stage of the criminal justice system so that such offenders will receive appropriate clinical services; which is both in their best interests as well as the interests of community safety. The following regulations outline the process by which Sex Offense Services Providers can be credentialed and their required qualifications.

History

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25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1100-2.0 Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Assessment” means the collection of facts to draw conclusions which may suggest the proper course of action. Sometimes assessment and evaluation may be used interchangeably but assessment is on-going and includes an analysis of all data including a sex-offense specific evaluation.

"Associate Sex Offense Service Provider” or “ASOSP" means a sex-offense service provider who can perform sex offense-specific treatment, evaluations, or both, in the State of Delaware while under the supervision of a Credentialed Sex Offense Service provider.

“ATSA Code of Ethics” means the Association for Treatment of Sexual Abusers published code of ethics for those individuals involved in the evaluation and treatment of sexual offenders. Delaware Sex Offender Management Board approved providers must adhere to these ethics.

“Case Management” means coordination and implementation of the activities directed towards supervising, treating, and managing the behavior of individual sex offenders.

“Clinical Experience” means activities directly related to providing evaluation, treatment, or both, to individual sex offenders. For example; face to face therapy, report writing, administration, scoring and interpretation of tests, participation on supervision teams, and clinical supervision of therapists treating sex offenders.

“Community Supervision Team” means those individuals involved in the case management of a particular sex offender. The supervision team determines the best course of action to reduce risk while the sex offender is supervised in the community.

"Credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider” or “CSOSP" means a sex-offense service provider who can perform sex offense-specific treatment, evaluations, or both, in the State of Delaware.

“Denial” means in psychological terms, a defense mechanism used to protect the ego from anxiety-producing information.

“Evaluation” means the systematic collection, analysis, and documentation of psychological, behavioral and social information. Sex-offense specific evaluation includes the above information as well as information related to sexual history, arousal patterns, sexual deviance, dysfunction, sexual attitudes and cognition, risk of sexual re-offense, and risk of failure in sex offense specific treatment and supervision.

"Face-to-face" means communication that is in-person or via video. Each participant must be visible throughout the video communication.

“Risk Assessment” means the process to determine risk for sexual re-offense through the best current practices in the field.

“Sex Offender” means as used in 11 Del.C. §4120A(b)(2) and §4121(a)(4).

"Sex Offense Service Provider" means a person who conducts sex offense-specific treatment or evaluations with individuals who have engaged in sexually problematic behavior according the standards and guidelines of this document.

“Sex Offense-Specific Treatment” means a long term comprehensive set of planned therapeutic experiences and interventions to change sexually abusive thoughts and behaviors. Such treatment specifically addresses the occurrence and dynamics of sexually deviant behavior and utilizes specific strategies to promote change. Sex offense-specific programming focuses on the concrete details of the actual sexual behavior, fantasies, arousal, planning, denial, and rationalizations.

“Sexual Paraphilias/Sexual Deviance” means a subclass of sexual disorders in which the essential features are "recurrent intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors generally involving (1) nonhuman objects, (2) suffering and humiliation of oneself or one's partner, or (3) children or other non-consenting persons that occur over a period of at least six months and cause clinically significant distress in one or more important areas of functioning.

“SOMB” means the Delaware Sex Offender Management Board.

History

22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1100-3.0 Qualifications of Credentialed Sex Offense Service Providers (CSOSP)

3.1 The following sections outline qualifications for Credentialed Sex Offense Service Providers.

3.2 The Credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider may treat sex offenders without supervision. To qualify to be credentialed as a Sex Offense Service Provider with the SOMB, an individual must meet all the following criteria:

3.2.1 The individual shall have a minimum of a master’s degree in a behavioral science related field.

3.2.2 The individual shall have attained the underlying credential of licensure and be in good standing as a physician, psychologist, clinical social worker, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or clinical psychiatric nurse specialist; and

3.2.3 The individual shall have completed within the past five (5) years a minimum of one thousand (1000) hours of clinical experience specifically in the areas of either evaluation or treatment, or both, of sex offenders, at least three hundred fifty (350) of which shall have been face-to-face clinical experience with sex offenders (see definition of clinical experience). Such clinical experience may have been obtained while seeking licensure or after obtaining licensure.

3.2.4 The individual shall have had at least fifty (50) hours of documented training specifically related to either evaluation or treatment methods, or both, within the last five (5) years. Training shall be specific to the population the individual serves.

3.2.4.1 Sex offense specific training:

3.2.4.1.1 Prevalence of sexual offending by adults/juveniles victimization rates;

3.2.4.1.2 Typologies of adult sex offenders;

3.2.4.1.3 Sex offender evaluation and assessment;

3.2.4.1.4 Sex offender treatment planning and assessing treatment outcomes;

3.2.4.1.5 Community Supervision techniques;

3.2.4.1.6 Clinical supervision training; and

3.2.4.1.7 Treatment modalities, specific recommended applications, justification for use, contra-indictors.

3.2.4.1.8 Sex Offender Treatment Techniques including:

3.2.4.1.8.1 Evaluating and reducing denial;

3.2.4.1.8.2 Behavioral treatment techniques;

3.2.4.1.8.3 Cognitive behavioral techniques;

3.2.4.1.8.4 Relapse prevention;

3.2.4.1.8.5 Offense cycle;

3.2.4.1.8.6 Empathy training;

3.2.4.1.8.7 Confrontation techniques; and

3.2.4.1.8.8 Safety and containment planning.

3.2.4.1.9 Offender/offense characteristics crossover.

3.2.4.1.10 Sex offender risk assessment adult or juvenile.

3.2.4.1.11 Objective measures including:

3.2.4.1.11.1 Polygraph (adult only);

3.2.4.1.11.2 Plethysmograph (adult only); and

3.2.4.1.11.3 Abel Assessment (adult only).

3.2.4.1.12 Special sex offender populations including:

3.2.4.1.12.1 Sadists (adult only);

3.2.4.1.12.2 Psychopaths (adult only);

3.2.4.1.12.3 Developmentally disabled;

3.2.4.1.12.4 Compulsive;

3.2.4.1.12.5 Juvenile; and

3.2.4.1.12.6 Female.

3.2.4.1.13 Family Unification/visitation.

3.2.4.1.14 Pharmacotherapy with sex offenders.

3.2.4.1.15 Impact of sex offenses.

3.2.4.1.16 Assessing treatment progress.

3.2.4.1.17 Support system, family stability, parenting skills.

3.2.4.1.18 Sex offender attachment style.

3.2.4.1.19 Knowledge of laws, policies and ethical concerns relating to confidentiality, mandatory reporting, risk management and offender participation in treatment.

3.2.4.1.20 Ethics;

3.2.4.1.21 Philosophy and principles of the SOMB; and

3.2.4.1.22 Continuing research in the field of adult or juvenile sexual offending.

3.2.4.2 General topic training areas (at least a total of 30 hours required from these areas, to include 15 hours of victimology):

3.2.4.2.1 Victim issues including impact and treatment;

3.2.4.2.2 Knowledge of criminal justice or court system, legal parameters and the relationship between the provider and the courts, including expectations related to testifying in court;

3.2.4.2.3 Secondary and Vicarious Trauma;

3.2.4.2.4 Anger management;

3.2.4.2.5 Healthy sexuality and sex education;

3.2.4.2.6 Learning Theory;

3.2.4.2.7 Multicultural sensitivity;

3.2.4.2.8 Understanding transference and counter-transference;

3.2.4.2.9 Family dynamics and dysfunction including domestic violence;

3.2.4.2.10 Co-morbid conditions, differential diagnosis;

3.2.4.2.11 Investigations; and

3.2.4.2.12 Addictions and substance abuse.

3.2.5 To receive credit for training not identified on this list, it is incumbent on the trainee to write a justification demonstrating relevance to sex offender assessment, treatment, and management.

3.2.6 In concert with the generally accepted standards of practice of the individual's mental health profession, the individual shall adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics published by the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA). It is the responsibility of each provider/evaluator to comply with this Professional Code of Ethics. The provider/evaluator shall demonstrate competency according to the individual's respective professional standards and conduct all treatment in a manner that is consistent with the reasonably accepted standard of practice in the sex offense specific treatment community.

3.2.7 Provide satisfactory references as requested by the SOMB. The SOMB may also solicit such additional references as necessary to determine compliance with generally accepted standards of practice of the individual's mental health profession.

3.2.8 The individual shall never have been convicted of, or plead no contest to, or received a deferred judgment for any offense involving criminal sexual or violent behavior, or a felony that would bring into question the competence or integrity of the individual to provide sex offense specific treatment or evaluations.

3.2.9 At their own expense, the individual will complete an entire criminal history check including Federal information pursuant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation appropriation of Title 11 of Public Law 92-544 (28 U.S.C. 534). The individual will submit to fingerprinting as part of this process.

3.2.10 The individual must provide a copy of Professional Liability Insurance (Certificate of Insurance).

3.2.11 The individual must provide a copy of National Practitioner Databank Report completed within the past 90 days.

3.2.12 Report any practice that is in significant conflict with generally accepted standards of practice of the individual's mental health profession.

3.2.13 Renewal of credential for Sex Offense Service Providers. Providers must apply for continued placement on the list every two (2) years by the date provided by the Board. Requirements are as follows:

3.2.13.1 Credentialed providers must demonstrate continued compliance with generally accepted standards of practice of the individual's mental health profession;

3.2.13.2 The individual shall accumulate a minimum of three hundred (300) hours of clinical experience every two years, one hundred fifty (150) hours of which shall be face-to-face clinical services with adults or juveniles who have engaged in sexually inappropriate/illegal behavior;

3.2.13.3 Credentialed Sex Offense Service Providers shall complete a minimum of twenty (20) hours of continuing education every two (2) years in order to maintain proficiency in the field of sex offender treatment and to remain current on any developments in the assessment, treatment, and monitoring of sex offenders;

3.2.13.3.1 To receive credit for training not identified on this list, it is incumbent on the trainee to write a justification demonstrating relevance to sex offender assessment, treatment, and management.

3.2.13.4 Provide satisfactory references as requested by the SOMB. The SOMB may also solicit such additional references as necessary to determine compliance with generally accepted standards of practice of the individual's mental health profession. The references may include other members of the community supervision team;

3.2.13.5 The individual shall never have been convicted of, plead no contest to, or received a deferred judgment for any offense involving criminal sexual or violent behavior, or a felony that would bring into question the competence or integrity of the individual to provide sex offense specific treatment or evaluation;

3.2.13.6 At their own expense, the individual will complete an entire criminal history check including Federal information pursuant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation appropriation of Title 11 of Public Law 92-544 (28 U.S.C. 534). The individual will submit to fingerprinting as part of this process. The criminal history check will occur within 90 days of submitting the application to the SOMB;

3.2.13.7 The individual must provide a copy of current and valid Professional Liability Insurance (Certificate of Insurance);

3.2.13.8 The individual must provide a copy of National Practitioner Databank Report completed within the past 90 days; and

3.2.13.9 Report any practice that is in significant conflict with generally accepted standards of practice of the individual's mental health profession.

3.2.14 Supervision of an Associate Sex Offense Service Provider (ASOSP)

3.2.14.1 Use only SOMB approved supervision forms. Approved forms are located on the SOMB website.

3.2.14.2 The CSOSP shall provide a description of the ASOSP's sex-offense service provider related clinical work. Both the CSOSP Supervisor and the ASOSP applicant must sign this description. Refer to the Application for Initial or New Supervisor for Associate Sex Offense Service Provider (ASOSP) for detailed requirements. Submit the signed description with the applicants SOMB application.

3.2.14.3 The CSOSP must complete an out-of-state supervision form before any non-Delaware supervision hours can be considered. Submit the signed form with the applicants SOMB application.

3.2.14.4 The Credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider (CSOSP) shall not supervise more than five (5) ASOSPs.

3.2.14.5 The CSOSP is required to disclose to all ASOSP clients that they are being treated by an ASOSP. Documentation of this disclosure must be maintained and available for SOMB review.

3.2.14.6 In addition to the regulations that govern the individual supervisor's mental health profession, the CSOSP shall supervise in accordance with SOMB regulations.

3.2.14.7 The CSOSP supervisor must have access to the ASOSP supervisee's workplace.

3.2.14.8 The CSOSP supervisor must be approved by SOMB and remain in good standing with the requirements of Section 3.0 of this regulation, Qualifications of a Credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider.

3.2.14.9 It is the CSOSP's responsibility to ensure that all advertisements and documentation that includes the ASOSP's name identifies them as a non-credentialed 'Associate' Sex Offense Service Provider.

3.2.15 Reporting requirements

3.2.15.1 The CSOSP shall submit quarterly reports to their parent agency, if applicable. The parent agency shall forward the quarterly reports to SOMB within 30 days of the end of each quarter. If no parent agency exists, the CSOSP shall submit quarterly reports directly to the SOMB. Reports can be submitted via email or mail to the SOMB.

3.2.15.2 Failing to submit quarterly reports may result in disciplinary action. The SOMB reserves the right to request additional details if necessary.

3.2.15.3 Quarterly Report Submission Schedule:

January 1 - March 31 - Due Date: April 30;

April 1 - June 30 - Due Date: July 31;

July 1 - September 30 - Due Date: October 31; and

October 1 - December 31 - Due Date: January 30.

3.2.16 Termination of Supervision

3.2.16.1 Use only SOMB approved forms. Approved forms are located on the SOMB website.

3.2.16.2 The CSOSP must complete a termination of supervision form upon completion of required training hours or upon transfer to another CSOSP.

3.2.16.3 The termination of supervision form must be submitted to the SOMB and the Parent Agency, if applicable.

3.2.16.4 The CSOSP will maintain supervision responsibilities until the termination of supervision form is received by SOMB.

3.3 Exceptions to qualifications of Sex Offense Service Providers

3.3.1 A Delaware state agency that is court-ordered to evaluate youth who have engaged in sexually problematic behavior may apply to the SOMB and be credentialed as an entity as Sex Offender Service Providers.

3.3.1.1 A Delaware state agency that is court-ordered to evaluate youth who have engaged in sexually problematic behavior can qualify for their agency to be credentialed as Sex Offender Service Providers provided that each individual in their agency who works with the sex offender population meets all of the requirements listed in Section 3.0 of this regulation with the exception of the following:

3.3.1.1.1 Instead of each individual employee being required to have the requisite total number of hours of clinical experience both for the initial application and each renewal application as noted in subsections 3.2.3 and 3.2.13.2 respectively, the Delaware state agency that is court-ordered to evaluate youth who have engaged in sexually problematic behavior applying for the credential must meet the total number of required clinical hours as an entity for the same time period as individual applicants;

3.3.1.1.2 A Delaware state agency that is court-ordered to evaluate youth who have engaged in sexually problematic behavior is applying to be a credentialed Sex Offender Service Provider does not have to demonstrate to the SOMB that their individual staff do not have a criminal history as specified in subsections 3.2.8 and 3.2.13.5 of the initial and renewal applications. The Delaware state agency that is court-ordered to evaluate youth who have engaged in sexually problematic behavior instead assumes the responsibility for monitoring their own staff for any potential criminal involvement per their own agency's and state's standards;

3.3.1.1.3 Similar to subsection 3.3.1.1.2, the Delaware state agency that is court-ordered to evaluate youth who have engaged in sexually problematic behavior that is or is applying to be a credentialed Sex Offender Service Provider does not have to require their staff to participate in a criminal history check as stated in subsections 3.2.9 and 3.2.13.6 of the initial and renewal applications. The Delaware state agency that is court-ordered to evaluate youth who have engaged in sexually problematic behavior instead assumes the responsibility for criminal background checks in accordance with their agency's and the state's policy; and

3.3.1.1.4 The Delaware state agency that is court-ordered to evaluate youth who have engaged in sexually problematic behavior that is or is applying to be a credentialed Sex Offender Service Provider does not have to require their staff to have personal professional liability insurance.

3.3.1.2 The Delaware state agency that is court-ordered to evaluate youth who have engaged in sexually problematic behavior that is or is applying to be a credentialed Sex Offender Service Provider assumes the responsibility for maintaining a database indicating that their staff who work with sexual offenders meet the remainder of the criteria not listed in the exceptions above. Information in this database is subject to audit and review by the SOMB.

3.3.1.3 The Delaware state agency that is court-ordered to evaluate youth who have engaged in sexually problematic behavior application's to be a credentialed Sex Offender Service Provider is their attestation that their staff has met and will maintain all of the necessary requirements.

3.3.1.4 Upon review of an application by a Delaware state agency that is court-ordered to evaluate youth who have engaged in sexually problematic behavior or a review of their database of information such as licensure or continuing education for their staff who work with sexual offenders, if a deviation from a standard is found, the agency is subject to the disciplinary process and sanctions in the same manner as is conducted for individual credentialed Sex Offender Service Providers.

3.3.1.5 No individual who is employed by or contracts with an agency who is a credentialed Sex Offender Service Provider may call themselves a credentialed Sex Offender Service Provider unless they independently meet criteria and have applied as a sole Sex Offender Service Provider. Furthermore, no individual who is employed by an agency who is a credentialed Sex Offender Service Provider may indicate in any fashion that they are a credentialed Sex Offender Service Provider outside of their work with the state agency for which they are employed unless they are independently credentialed.

History

22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1100-4.0 Qualifications of the Associate Sex Offense Service Providers (ASOSP)

4.1 The following sections outline qualifications for Associate Sex Offense Service Providers.

4.2 An ASOSP may treat sex offenders while under the supervision of a Credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider (CSOSP). The ASOSP shall not provide services independent of a CSOSP.

4.2.1 An ASOSP must submit the Initial Supervision form with the ASOSP application.

4.3 The ASOSP must provide a written plan for acquiring the CSOSP requirements in conformity with Section 3.0 of this regulation. The plan maximum is two (2) years and must be signed by the applicant’s proposed supervisor. The CSOSP must be approved by SOMB.

4.3.1 An ASOSP must notify the SOMB in writing within thirty (30) days if there is a change in supervision. All changes are subject to SOMB approval.

4.4 To qualify as an ASOSP with SOMB, an individual must meet all the following criteria:

4.4.1 The individual shall have a minimum of a master’s degree in a behavioral science related field;

4.4.2 The individual shall be registered in the State of Delaware in a behavioral science related field;

4.4.3 The individual should have completed within the past five (5) years a minimum of twenty (20) hours of clinical experience specifically in the areas of either evaluation or treatment, or both, of sex offenders, at least ten (10) hours shall be participatory observation, face-to-face clinical experience, or both, with sex offenders (see definition of participatory observation and clinical experience);

4.4.4 The individual shall have at least twenty-five (25 hours) of documented training specifically related to either evaluation or treatment methods, or both within the last five (5) years. Training shall be specific to the population served.

4.4.4.1 For acceptable trainings, refer to subsections 3.2.4.1 Sex offense specific training and 3.2.4.2 General topic training areas. General topic training hours for the ASOSP shall include at least a total of 15 hours required from these areas, to include 7 hours of victimology.

4.4.5 To receive credit for training not identified on this list, it is incumbent on the individual to write a justification demonstrating relevance to sex offender assessment, treatment, and management as described in subsections 3.2.4.1 and 3.2.4.2 of this regulation;

4.4.6 In concert with the generally accepted standards of practice of the individual's mental health profession, the individual shall adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics published by the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA). It is the responsibility of each ASOSP to comply with this Professional Code of Ethics. The ASOSP shall demonstrate competency according to the individual's respective professional standards and conduct all treatment in a manner that is consistent with the reasonably accepted standard of practice in the sex offense specific treatment community;

4.4.7 Provide satisfactory references as requested by the SOMB. The SOMB may also solicit such additional references as necessary to determine compliance with generally accepted standards of practice of the individual’s mental health profession;

4.4.8 The individual shall never have been convicted of, or plead no contest to, or received a deferred judgment for any offense involving criminal sexual or violent behavior, or a felony that would bring into question the competence or integrity of the individual to provide sex offense specific treatment or evaluations;

4.4.9 At their own expense, the individual will complete an entire criminal history check including Federal information pursuant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation appropriation of Title 11 of Public Law 92-544 (28 U.S.C. 534). The individual will submit to fingerprinting as part of this process;

4.4.10 The individual must provide a copy of Professional Liability Insurance (Certificate of Insurance);

4.4.11 The individual must provide a copy of National Practitioner Databank Report completed within the past 90 days; and

4.4.12 Report any practice that is in significant conflict with generally accepted standards of practice of the individual’s mental health profession.

4.4.12.1 Supervision issues with the CSOSP should be reported directly to the SOMB.

4.5 Expiration of ASOSP

4.5.1 The ASOSP is valid for two (2) years. Upon expiration of the two (2) year period, the ASOSP must apply to become a CSOSP to maintain affiliation with SOMB.

4.5.2 If the individual has not met requisite experience and training requirements upon expiration of two (2) years, the individual may request an extension in writing to SOMB. Extensions may be granted in six-month increments. In the absence of a compelling justification, the SOMB reserves the right to deny a request for extension.

4.6 Reciprocity

4.6.1 The Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB may waive any initial requirements of the applicant after reviewing the application and determining that hours of supervision obtained out-of-state under the supervision of a qualified sex-offense service provider may be transferred to Delaware.

4.6.2 Hours of supervision must be within the past five (5) years and supervision must be equivalent to those set forth by the Delaware SOMB.

4.6.3 The applicant must meet the minimum standards as set forth by the SOMB in Delaware.

4.6.4 An ASOSP approved by the Delaware SOMB through reciprocity is valid for two (2) years. Upon expiration of the two (2) year period, the ASOSP must apply to become a CSOSP to maintain affiliation with SOMB.

4.6.5 If the individual has not met requisite experience and training requirements upon expiration of two (2) years, the individual may request an extension in writing to SOMB. Extensions may be granted in six-month increments. In the absence of a compelling justification, the SOMB reserves the right to deny a request for extension.

History

22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1100-5.0 Application Process

5.1 By submitting an application to be credentialed as a Sex Offense Service Provider by the SOMB, the applicant agrees that they have done so voluntarily and that they have reviewed and understood all qualifications as stated in Section 3.0 of this regulation.

5.2 Upon submitting an application, the application attests that:

5.2.1 They meet the minimum necessary requirements and qualifications to be credentialed as a Sex Offense Service Provider;

5.2.2 The information that they provided through the application process is accurate and truthful;

5.2.3 They understand that the Sex Offender Management Board and the Credentialing Subcommittee has statutory responsibility and final authority for making all initial and renewal credentialing decisions, including approval, disapproval, suspension, revocation, or other monitoring of the credentialing; and

5.2.4 The address for where the applications should be sent can be found on the SOMB website or the State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security website.

5.3 Exigent Circumstances

5.3.1 During declared states of emergency, the SOMB Credentialing Subcommittee may, but is not required to, waive or modify minimum standards for initial credentialing (CSOSP) or registering (ASOSP) as reasonably necessary to provide accommodations necessitated by the circumstances that caused a state of emergency to be declared.

5.3.2 All applicants are required to comply with the minimum standards, if practicable, when the state of emergency is lifted.

5.3.3 All provisional approvals will be evaluated in six-month increments.

History

22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1100-6.0 Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB

6.1 The Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB shall be authorized as an extension of the SOMB to credential Sex Offense Service Providers as well as oversee and make determinations on disciplinary matters with credentialed Sex Offense Service Providers.

6.2 The Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB shall be comprised of a total of seven voting (7) members.

6.2.1 At least two (2) members of the Credentialing Subcommittee must be members of the SOMB who are currently licensed mental health professionals.

6.2.2 Two (2) members of the Credentialing Subcommittee must be licensed mental health professionals in Delaware who are unaffiliated with SOMB. These members shall not be credentialed Sex Offense Service Providers, but may have specialized knowledge in working with sexual offenses.

6.2.2.1 These members may self-nominate or be suggested by members of the SOMB.

6.2.3 The three (3) remaining Credentialing Subcommittee members must be SOMB members. A mental health background is not required, but an understanding of adherence to professional standards is preferred.

6.3 The Credentialing Subcommittee members shall be selected by majority vote through the SOMB.

6.4 The Credentialing Subcommittee members who are members of the SOMB may serve for the duration of their appointment to the SOMB.

6.5 The Credentialing Subcommittee members who are not SOMB members will serve for a two (2) year term and can reapply after two (2) years.

6.6 The Credentialing Subcommittee members shall meet monthly unless no pending matters exist.

History

22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1100-7.0 SOMB Process for Credentialing Sex Offense Service Providers

The applications will be reviewed and processed by the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB.

History

22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1100-8.0 Reciprocity

8.1 The Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB may waive any initial credentialing requirements of the applicant after receiving the applicant's credentials and determining that the applicant holds a current license/certification/credential from another state that has requirements that are substantially equivalent to those set forth by the Delaware SOMB.

8.1.1 The applicant must meet the minimum standards as set forth by the SOMB in Delaware.

8.1.2 An applicant who has initially been credentialed by the Delaware SOMB through reciprocity must meet all requirements/qualifications and follow the same procedure as other Delaware renewal applicants as set forth by Delaware for all subsequent renewals of their credentialing.

History

22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1100-9.0 Inactive Status

9.1 A credentialed provider may voluntarily request to have their credentialing through the SOMB be placed on inactive status by submitting a written request to the Board. The request must specify the reason for the request to be placed on inactive status and the date of which they would like their inactivity to begin.

9.1.1 The Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB shall respond in writing within 15 business days of receipt of the request to provide confirmation of the request.

9.1.2 A person placed on voluntary inactive status shall be removed from the central roster of credentialed Sex Offense Service Providers.

9.1.3 It is the responsibility of the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider who has chosen to be placed on voluntary inactive status to notify their present and prospective clients that they are on inactive status as a credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider.

9.1.4 A person who has been placed voluntarily on inactive status for less than 365 days may reapply for credentialing in accordance with the certification renewal process or request an extension of time to meet the certification renewal requirements. Extensions will be granted in six-month increments and are determined case-by-case.

9.1.5 A person who has been placed voluntarily on inactive status for more than 365 days may reapply for credentialing in accordance with the initial certification process and submit the applicable processing fees.

History

22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1100-10.0 Complaint Process

10.1 The complaint process may be initiated by the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB's receipt of a written complaint from any person regarding a credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider.

10.2 All complaints must be in writing and contain the following information:

10.2.1 The full name and address of the complainant;

10.2.1.1 Anonymous complaints will be accepted; however, if the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB is unable to obtain sufficient information to substantiate the allegations, the complaint will be dismissed.

10.2.2 The name and address of the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider; and

10.2.3 A clear and accurate statement of the facts describing the allegations against the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider.

10.3 Complaints against individuals who are not credentialed Sex Offense Service Providers will not be reviewed by the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB.

10.4 The Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB will provide written notice to the complainant that the complaint has been received and is under review. Notice shall be written within 5 business days of receiving the complaint.

10.5 The identity of the complainant will remain confidential until it is determined that disciplinary action will be taken.

10.6 In the event that the complaint against the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider was first brought to the attention of the SOMB, but also appears to encompass issues related to the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider's professional license, the SOMB will forward the complaint to the Division of Professional Regulation in Delaware for their simultaneous review.

10.6.1 Complaints that are forwarded to the Division of Professional Regulation that appear to be significant and warrant immediate action by the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB will be handled under the guidelines of the Emergency Suspension as listed in subsection 11.3 of this regulation.

History

22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1100-11.0 Disciplinary Process

11.1 The Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB may deny, revoke, suspend, or otherwise monitor credentialing of an applicant or person who is currently credentialed as a Sex Offense Service Provider for any of the following reasons as they relate specifically to the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider's treatment and evaluation of individuals who have engaged in sexually problematic behavior:

11.1.1 Failure to meet or maintain the minimum eligibility requirements for credentialing as established by the SOMB;

11.1.2 Falsification of any information or documentation, or concealing a material fact in the application for (re) certification, or during any investigation or quality assurance review;

11.1.3 Failure to comply with 1 DE Admin. Code 1100 or the standards adopted by the SOMB;

11.1.4 Failure to cooperate during any investigation concerning credentialing;

11.1.5 Failure to comply with any final order issued by the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB, informal disciplinary measures, or remedial steps or corrective action ordered by the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB as a condition of continued certification, including continuing to claim having credentials that have been suspended or restricted;

11.1.6 Engaging in conduct that departs from the SOMB standards;

11.1.7 Revocation, suspension, limitation, reprimand, voluntary surrender or any other disciplinary action, or proceeding, including investigation against a license, certificate or privilege to practice by a professional licensing board; and

11.1.8 Complaints involving primarily issues related to the general provision of treatment and evaluation services and only secondarily involve sex offense treatment and evaluations will first be reviewed by their professional licensure board before the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB makes a determination as to how to proceed unless an Emergency Suspension as a credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider is warranted.

11.2 Mirroring orders and emergency suspensions

11.2.1 In the event that a state licensing board with authority over a credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider's professional license takes action against their professional license in any fashion which suspends, restricts, limits or affects the Sex Offense Service Provider's ability to provide services pursuant to their credential from the SOMB, the credential holder will promptly notify the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB of the action. Failure to do so could result in additional disciplinary action from the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB.

11.2.2 Upon notification of such action and receipt of an official order from the respective professional licensing board, the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB shall be authorized to issue its order suspending, restricting limiting or otherwise affecting the Sex Offense Service Provider's credential in the same fashion as the professional licensing board action.

11.2.3 The Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB's decision may be issued without further hearing or proceeding but shall be subject to the effect of any reversal or modification of the professional licensing board action by reason of rehearing or appeal.

11.3 Emergency Suspension

11.3.1 If the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB finds that public health, safety or welfare requires immediate emergency action, the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB may take such action necessary to prevent or avoid the immediate danger.

11.3.2 The Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB may issue an order suspending a Sex Offense Service Provider's credential pending formal proceedings for revocation or other action. Such order shall include a brief, reasoned statement justifying the existence of an emergency and the decision to take a specific action. The order will be effective when issued.

11.3.3 After issuance of an emergency order, the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB will immediately initiate the disciplinary process procedures that would have occurred had the emergency not existed.

11.3.4 The emergency suspension shall not exceed a period of one year from the date it was enacted.

History

22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1100-12.0 Sanctions

12.1 If the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB determines that there has been a violation of 1 DE Admin. Code 1100 or the standards adopted by the SOMB, then it may impose any of the following sanctions, singularly or in combination:

12.1.1 Formal Discipline which restricts or impedes the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider's ability to perform services under that credential. Formal disciplinary action decisions will be posted on the SOMB website and central database of credentialed Sex Offense Service Providers;

12.1.1.1 Suspension. A credential may be suspended by the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB for a period not to exceed one (1) year. Upon a second or subsequent suspension, the credential may be suspended for a period not to exceed five (5) years. During the period of suspension, the Sex Offense Service Provider may not perform any credentialed sex offense services in the state of Delaware.

12.1.1.2 Revocation. A credential may be revoked permanently by the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB.

12.1.1.3 Restrictions. A credential may be restricted by requiring the Sex Offense Service Provider to comply with the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB's directives. The duration of the restriction placed on the credential will be established by a specified date, by the performance of certain remedial or corrective action, or a combination thereof. The duration of a restriction of a credential shall not exceed one (1) year.

12.1.2 Informal Discipline. Informal disciplinary actions do not restrict or impede a credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider's ability to perform sex offense services. Informal disciplinary actions are not public and will not be posted on the SOMB website or central database of credentialed Sex Offense Service Providers;

12.1.2.1 Monitoring. This consists of routinely reviewing a credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider's performance to assist them with understanding the dynamics of the population served and compliance with the SOMB's standards. Monitoring may include the recommendation of specialized training or the use of a mentor approved by the SOMB;

12.1.2.2 Letters of Informal Reprimand or Counseling. This is used to provide guidance or recommendations to the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider regarding areas for improvement; and

12.1.2.3 Probation. The Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB may withhold using formal discipline and place the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider on probation not to exceed two (2) years. The Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB may impose any conditions of probation deemed necessary to ensure compliance with the SOMB's standards of practice. Failure to comply with a probationary term may result in the imposition of any suspended discipline following a hearing.

12.2 Credential holders facing informal disciplinary action will not have the right to a hearing and do not have the right to appeal the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB's decision for informal disciplinary action. Informal discipline occurs at the sole discretion of the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB. Credentialed Sex Offense Service Providers may face formal disciplinary action for not complying with any informal disciplinary action as agreed to by both parties. Should the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider not agree to the informal disciplinary action recommended by the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB, the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB reserves the right to initiate formal disciplinary proceedings.

12.3 Credentialed Sex Offense Service Providers who are facing formal disciplinary action will have the right to a hearing as provided below.

12.4 The Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB is not authorized to impose civil remedies, such as monetary damages or restitution, to compensate complainants or to resolve fee disputes, which are civil matters.

12.5 The Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB is not authorized to impose criminal penalties.

History

22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1100-13.0 Notice of Intent to take Formal Disciplinary Action

13.1 If the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB decides to pursue formal disciplinary action against the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider, a Notice of Intent to take formal disciplinary action will be mailed to the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider.

13.2 The Notice of Intent will include the following information:

13.2.1 The allegations against the credential holder;

13.2.2 The identified violations of law, rule, or standards;

13.2.3 The formal disciplinary action sought by the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB.

13.2.4 A notice of the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider's right to a pre-decision hearing and the right to be represented;

13.2.5 A notice of default if the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider fails to request a pre-decision hearing or otherwise fails to respond. This will result in issuance of a final order imposing the proposed discipline; and

13.2.6 A proposed stipulation to resolve the matter without a hearing.

13.2.6.1 Resolution by stipulation is a process to impose formal discipline upon a credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider whereby the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider and Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB agree to the violations and formal discipline.

13.2.6.2 Upon the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider signing the stipulation to resolve the disciplinary matter, the signed stipulation will be presented to the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB for approval and the issuance of a final order imposing the agreed upon formal discipline.

History

22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1100-14.0 Process for Requesting a Hearing

14.1 The credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider has 30 days from the date that the written notice of complaint was mailed to the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider to request a pre-decision hearing. The request is filed when it is received by the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB or postmarked within the time limits set forth in these standards.

14.2 All requests for a hearing must be submitted in writing and provide the following:

14.2.1 A copy of the decision that is the subject of the hearing;

14.2.2 A statement setting forth the reason for disagreement with the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB's decision; and

14.2.3 A statement of the remedy requested.

14.3 The credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider is entitled to have legal representation present at the pre-decision hearing; however, this will be at the expense of the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider.

14.4 Once the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB has received a request for a pre-decision hearing, the pre-decision meeting shall be held within a reasonable time not to exceed 60 calendar days, unless agreed upon by both parties.

History

22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1100-15.0 Hearing Process

15.1 The credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider will present their reason for a pre-decision hearing before the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB to respond to the proposed action, and offer reasons why the proposed discipline may not be justified or is too severe.

15.2 Any documents that the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider wishes to be considered at the hearing must be provided to the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB at least 7 calendar days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

15.3 Names of additional parties that the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider wishes to call as witnesses at the hearing must be provided to the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB at least 7 calendar days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

15.4 The Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB will hear the case presented by the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider and decide if the evidence before them alters their original decision to impose formal discipline to the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider.

15.5 The Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB will make their determination at the conclusion of the hearing and a formal letter documenting the findings will be issued to the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider within 15 calendar days following the hearing.

History

22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1100-16.0 Appealing the Decision from a Pre-Decision Hearing

16.1 The credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider has 30 days from the date that the decision of the pre-decision hearing was made to appeal the decision. The request for appeal is filed when it is received by the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB or postmarked within the time limits set forth in these standards.

16.2 The grounds for the appeal as well as the original decision by the Credentialing Subcommittee will be reviewed by the Chair or Acting Chair of the SOMB. They will decide if the decision by the Credentialing Subcommittee will be upheld. The decision of the Chair or Acting Chair of the SOMB is final and cannot be appealed.

History

22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1100-17.0 Reinstatement of Credential for Sex Offense Service Provider

17.1 If the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider's credential has been formally suspended, revoked or restricted or the credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider was placed on monitoring or probation, the Sex Offense Service Provider may apply by written letter for reinstatement of their credential after the duration of the imposed discipline has passed.

17.2 The Sex Offense Service Provider must provide evidence that they have complied with any corrective action ordered by the Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB.

17.3 If the Sex Offense Service Provider's credential had been revoked, they must follow the initial application process in order to become credentialed again.

17.3.1 The Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB shall have the discretion to impose any monitoring conditions upon a Sex Offense Service Provider whose credential had been reinstated.

History

22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)
17 DE Reg. 989 (04/01/14)
22 DE Reg. 617 (01/01/19)
25 DE Reg. 301 (09/01/21)

1200 Cash Management Policy Board

1201 Statement of Objectives and Guidelines for the Investment of State of Delaware Funds

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1201-1.0 Statutory Authorization

1.1 Role of the Cash Management Policy Board. The Cash Management Policy Board ("Board") was created by 63 Del. Laws, ch. 142, to establish policies (a) for the investment of all money belonging to the State or on deposit from its political subdivisions, other than money deposited in any State Pension Fund or the State Deferred Compensation Program, (“State Funds”) and (b) to determine the terms, conditions, and other matters relating to those investments including the designation of permissible investments.

1.2 Role of the Office of the State Treasurer. The investment of State Funds is to be made by the Office of the State Treasurer (“OST”) in accordance with the objectives and guidelines outlined herein (“Guidelines”); provided, however, that the Board, by majority vote, may authorize OST to depart from the Guidelines.

History

21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
Originally adopted January 18, 1982
18 DE Reg. 462 (12/01/14)
20 DE Reg. 491 (12/01/16)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1201-2.0 Accounts

2.1 Designation of Accounts. For purposes of these Guidelines, State Funds are to be allocated and held in a variety of accounts as outlined below (“Accounts”):

2.1.1 Collection and Disbursement Accounts. Cash required to meet the State’s anticipated near-term operating requirements is to be held in “Collection and Disbursement Accounts.” These accounts will be managed and invested in accordance with the general provisions of these Guidelines and the specific provisions of Section 5.0 below by qualified financial institutions (“Cash Management Banks”) selected by the Board through a competitive bid process.

2.1.2 Liquidity Accounts. Cash not required for the State’s near-term operating requirements but readily available for anticipated funding needs of the State will be held in “Liquidity Accounts.” State Funds in these accounts will be managed and invested in accordance with the general provisions of these Guidelines and the specific provisions of Section 6.0 below by qualified investment managers (“Liquidity Managers”) selected by the Board through a competitive bid process.

2.1.3 Reserve Accounts. Cash that is not anticipated to be needed for the State’s near-term operating requirements or funding needs, but can be made available for unanticipated needs is to be held in “Reserve Accounts”. State Funds in these accounts will be managed and invested in accordance with the general provisions of these Guidelines and the specific provisions of Section 7.0 below by qualified investment managers (“Reserve Managers”) selected by the Board through a competitive bid process.

2.1.4 Endowment Accounts. “Endowment Accounts” consist of State Funds set-aside for specified legislative purposes with the intent of growing the corpus of such funds over time. State Funds in these accounts will be managed and invested in accordance with the general provisions of these Guidelines and the specific provisions of Section 8.0 below by qualified investment managers selected by the Board through a competitive bid process (“Endowment Managers”).

2.1.5 Operating Accounts. “Operating Accounts” consist of State Funds set aside for specified purposes to be made available as and when required to meet such purposes. State Funds in these accounts will be managed and invested in accordance with the general provisions of these Guidelines and the specific provisions of Section 9.0 below by Liquidity Managers or such other financial institutions as determined by the Board.

2.1.6 Settlement Accounts. “Settlement Accounts” consist of State Funds that have been deposited into a demand deposit account at a Merchant Bank following the processing of a debit or credit card transaction. Cleared amounts deposited to the Settlement Accounts, net of merchant processor and related fees, shall be transmitted via ACH to a Collection and Disbursement Account within 2 business days after deposit. Settlement Accounts shall be managed and invested in accordance with the general provisions of these Guidelines and the specific provisions of Section 10.0 below. The term “Merchant Bank” means a qualified financial institution approved by the Board to maintain a Settlement Account.

2.2 List of Accounts. OST shall maintain on its website a current listing of all Accounts and the Cash Management Banks, Merchant Banks, Liquidity Managers, Reserve Managers, and Endowment Managers approved by the Board to manage State Funds in such Accounts.

History

21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
Originally adopted January 18, 1982
18 DE Reg. 462 (12/01/14)
20 DE Reg. 491 (12/01/16)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1201-3.0 Allocation of State Funds

3.1 General Allocation. The Board is responsible for setting the policy as to the allocation of State Funds among the Accounts (29 Del.C. §2716(a)(2)).

3.2 Allocation among Accounts

3.2.1 Cash Accounts. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, OST shall use its discretion to allocate State Funds among the Collection and Disbursement Accounts, Liquidity Accounts, and Reserve Accounts (collectively, “Cash Accounts”) in accordance with the general purposes of such Accounts as described in Section 2.0 of these Guidelines and the investment objectives more particularly described in Sections 5.0 – 7.0 below. In general, OST attempts to minimize the number of transfers of State Funds in and out of both Liquidity Accounts and Reserve Accounts. In the former case, OST maintains balances of funds with the Cash Management Banks sufficient to meet the State’s daily requirements over the near-term, allowing Liquidity Account balances to fluctuate based on the reasonably predictable cyclical pattern of the State’s annual collections and disbursements. In the latter instance, OST allocates State Funds to and from Reserve Accounts only as unforeseen need for, or receipt of, funds occurs that deviates meaningfully from the State’s historical pattern of collections and disbursements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board may express a fixed allocation of State Funds to be held in each of the Cash Accounts to reflect then-prevailing market conditions or other considerations related to the probable income from and/or level of risk related to the investment of State Funds. (29 Del.C. §2716(a)). In such cases, OST may be required to make more frequent allocations among the Cash Accounts.

3.2.2 Endowment Accounts and Operating Accounts. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, OST shall allocate State Funds to the Endowment Accounts and Operating Accounts in accordance with the general purposes of such Accounts described in Section 2.0 of these Guidelines and the investment objectives more particularly described in Sections 8.0 and 9.0 below.

3.3 Allocation among Banks and Managers

3.3.1 Cash Management Banks. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, OST shall further allocate State Funds in the Collection and Disbursement Accounts among the Cash Management Banks in such proportions as OST determines in its discretion are necessary or desirable to meet the State’s anticipated near-term anticipated operating liquidity requirements.

3.3.2 Liquidity Managers. Unless otherwise determined by the Board and subject to the provisions of subsection 3.3.5 below, OST shall further allocate State Funds in the Liquidity Accounts pro rata among the Liquidity Managers based on the aggregate amount of State Funds in such Accounts.

3.3.3 Reserve Managers. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, OST shall further allocate State Funds in the Reserve Accounts pro rata among the Reserve Managers based on the aggregate amount of State Funds in such Accounts.

3.3.4 Endowment Managers. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, OST shall further allocate State Funds in the Endowment Accounts pro rata among the Endowment Managers based on the aggregate amount of State Funds in such Accounts.

3.3.5 Special Allocation of State Funds in Operating Accounts. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, OST shall further allocate State Funds in Operating Accounts pro rata among the Liquidity Managers or such other financial institutions as directed by the Board pursuant to subsection 2.1.5.

History

21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
Originally adopted January 18, 1982
18 DE Reg. 462 (12/01/14)
20 DE Reg. 491 (12/01/16)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1201-4.0 General Investment Standards and Objectives

4.1 Standard of Care. In general, the banks and managers engaged as fiduciaries to manage State Funds shall exercise the judgment and care over the investment of such funds with the care, skill, prudence, and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing that prudent professional investment managers, acting in like capacity and familiar with such matters, would use in the investment of State Funds.

4.2 General Objectives. Subject to the more specific policies set out in Sections 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0 of these Guidelines, State Funds shall be invested in a manner that ensures the safety of, provides liquidity for, and maximizes return on such funds. For purposes of these Guidelines, the foregoing priorities have the following meanings:

4.2.1 Safety. Safety is defined as the ability, under ordinary market conditions, to ensure against the loss of the original investment amount of State Funds. Investments shall be undertaken in a manner that seeks to ensure the preservation of capital in the portfolio.

4.2.2 Liquidity. Liquidity is defined as the capacity to realize, convert to cash, an asset in a timely fashion, at or near its value. An asset is said to be liquid when the act of selling has little impact on the asset’s price. State Funds shall remain sufficiently liquid to meet all anticipated operating requirements and funding needs, and should be managed and invested for availability to meet unanticipated needs with minimal losses associated with illiquidity.

4.2.3 Return. Return is defined as the gain or loss on an investment over a specified period. Gains on investments are considered to be any income received from the security plus the earnings an asset generates in excess of its initial cost. The State Funds portfolio shall be designed with the objective of attaining a market rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, taking into account the investment risk constraints of safety and liquidity set out herein.

History

21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
Originally adopted January 18, 1982
18 DE Reg. 462 (12/01/14)
20 DE Reg. 491 (12/01/16)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1201-5.0 Collection and Disbursement Accounts

5.1 Investment Objectives. The funds in the Collection and Disbursement Accounts must be immediately available to support the State’s daily governmental programs and activities. The primary investment objectives are therefore safety and liquidity of such funds; return is a secondary priority. OST may, consistent with these investment objectives, minimize credit risk associated with demand deposit account balances at Cash Management Banks through same-day money market mutual fund sweep products in accordance with subsection 5.2.2 and/or banking services arrangements offering “daylight overdraft” or similar privileges. End-of-day ledger balances shall be secured as provided in subsection 5.2.

5.2 Permissible Investments. Cash Management Banks shall maintain State Funds in either collateralized demand deposit accounts or open-end money market mutual funds, in each case, subject to the provisions of subsections 5.2.1 and 5.2.2, respectively, in order to mitigate the risk of State Funds being exposed to the credit risk of such financial institution.

5.2.1 Demand Deposit Accounts. State Funds held by Cash Management Banks in demand deposit accounts shall be collateralized with 1 or more of following approved methods: (a) pledges of government securities that meet the definitions set out in subsections 6.3.1.1 and 6.3.2.1 to a custody account held for the benefit of the State at a Federal Reserve Bank, or held by an independent trust company, bank or similar financial institution rated in the highest rating category by at least 1 Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations approved by OST (“NRSRO”); (b) irrevocable standby letters of credit (“LOCs”) issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank or financial institution rated in the highest rating category by at least 1 NRSRO; and (c) surety bonds issued by insurance companies rated in the highest rating category by at least 1 NRSRO (collectively, “Eligible Collateral”). The terms of any pledge or custody agreement, LOC, or surety bond shall be reviewed and approved by OST. The aggregate value of Eligible Collateral shall equal or exceed the total average monthly closing ledger balances of State Funds held or expected to be held by Cash Management Banks during the prior month, plus such additional amount of Eligible Collateral as OST may require Cash Management Banks to provide to protect against volatility and ensure that all uninsured ledger balances are fully secured at the close of each business day. Eligible Collateral in the form of government securities shall be marked to market at the close of each business day using an independent pricing service. A Cash Management Bank may substitute or reduce Eligible Collateral provided that Eligible Collateral levels meet or exceed the foregoing requirements. OST shall be provided with same-day notice of any such substitutions or reductions of Eligible Collateral. In addition, a Cash Management Bank shall provide OST with a detailed report of Eligible Collateral held in a custody account as requested by OST.

5.2.2 Money Market Mutual Funds. State Funds held by Cash Management Banks in money market mutual funds shall be invested solely in government securities that meet the definitions set out in subsections 6.3.1 and 6.3.2 and which are rated in the highest rating category by at least 1 NRSRO.

5.3 Call Reports. Each Cash Management Bank shall provide OST with a consolidated report of condition and income, generally referred to as a “call report,” with respect to such financial institution on a quarterly basis unless such report is available publicly from the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s web site or a successor agency’s website.

History

21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
Originally adopted January 18, 1982
18 DE Reg. 462 (12/01/14)
20 DE Reg. 491 (12/01/16)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1201-6.0 Liquidity Accounts

6.1 Investment Objectives. The primary investment objectives of the Liquidity Accounts are to maintain the safety of State Funds while ensuring the liquidity of such funds to be drawn down to the Cash Management Banks for the support of the anticipated funding needs of the State. As variations in the State’s otherwise predictable pattern of annual collections and disbursements do occur and can be material, Liquidity Managers must be prepared to meet unanticipated liquidity demands of the State in addition to those anticipated by OST. After the achievement of those goals, the State seeks to maximize the return on such investments.

6.2 Maturity Restrictions. The maximum maturity for any investment of State Funds in the Liquidity Accounts shall be 2 years from the date of settlement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, securities identified in subsections 6.3.4, 6.3.9, 6.3.10, and 6.3.11 that are subject to periodic reset of coupon or interest rate may have an average life not to exceed 3 years as measured from the date of settlement.

6.3 Permissible Investments and Percentage of Account Limitations. State Funds held in Liquidity Accounts can be invested solely in the types of securities set out in this subsection 6.3. Each Liquidity Manager is further subject to limit the aggregate value of State Funds invested in each type of security held in the account under such manager’s discretion to the “Percentage Limit” of such security type identified in this subsection 6.3, measured as a percentage of the total Liquidity Account value of State Funds under such manager’s discretion.

6.3.1 United States Treasury Obligations

6.3.1.1 Definition: Bills, bonds, and notes issued by the U.S. Treasury.

6.3.1.2 Percentage Limit: No limit.

6.3.2 United States Government Agency Obligations

6.3.2.1 Definition: Any obligation of, or obligation that is insured as to principal and interest by, the U.S. or any agency or corporation thereof (excluding bills, bonds and notes issued by the U.S. Treasury), and any obligation and security of U.S.-sponsored enterprises, limited to the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Farmers Home Administration, Federal Farm Credit Banks, Federal Home Loan Banks, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Federal Land Banks, Government National Mortgage Association, and the Federal National Mortgage Association.

6.3.2.2 Percentage Limit: 50% in total; 20% in any 1 issuer.

6.3.3 Certificates of Deposit and Time Deposits

6.3.3.1 Definition: Certificates of deposit and time deposits denominated in U.S. dollars and issued or endorsed by either (i) a bank or a savings and loan association organized and supervised under federal or any state laws and regulated by the Federal Reserve or a trust company which is a member of the Federal Reserve system or (ii) a bank organized and supervised under the laws of Japan, Canada, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, or Norway. Any such banking institution must have assets of not less than $100 billion and be rated not lower than A1/P-1/F1 Short Term by at least 2 NRSROs.

6.3.3.2 Percentage Limit: 50% in total (domestic & non-domestic combined); 25% in all non-domestic banking institutions; 5.0% in any 1 issuer.

6.3.4 Corporate Debt Instruments

6.3.4.1 Definition: Commercial paper, variable rate notes, and non-convertible bonds and debentures denominated in U.S. dollars and issued by a U.S. corporation or a non-domestic corporation subject to the laws of Japan, Canada, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, or Norway. Such securities must be rated by at least 2 NRSROs and (i) in the case of commercial paper, must be rated not lower than "A-2" by S&P, "P-2" by Moody's and “F2” by Fitch and the senior long-term debt of the issuer must be rated not lower than "A-" by S&P, "A3" by Moody's and “A-” by Fitch (excluding asset-backed commercial paper that is rated A-1 or better) and (ii) in the case of notes, bonds and debentures, must be rated not lower than “A-” by S&P, “A3” by Moody’s and “A-” by Fitch; provided that, any security that meets the foregoing rating standards and is backed fully by an irrevocable, unconditional letter of credit issued by a banking institution shall not be permissible hereunder unless such banking institution meets the definition of subsection 6.3.3.1 (in which case, any such securities will be deemed to be securities of both the corporate issuer and the banking institution for purposes of calculating the Percentage Limits set forth in subsections 6.3.4.2 and 6.3.3.2, respectively).

6.3.4.2 Percentage Limit: 50% in total; 25% in all non-domestic corporations; 25% in any 1 industry; 5.0% in any 1 issuer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, absent written permission from OST and prior Board approval, 144A private placement securities otherwise authorized under subsections 6.3.4.1 and 11.1.7 may not exceed 30% of any Liquidity Account.

6.3.5 Repurchase Agreements

6.3.5.1 Definition: Securities permissible pursuant to subsections 6.3.1 and 6.3.2 acquired from a primary dealer designated by the NY Federal Reserve Bank, or a domestic bank which meets the definition set out in subsection 6.3.3.1, subject to a written repurchase agreement from such dealer or bank; provided that, (i) in the case of securities held in book-entry form in the Federal Reserve System, all deliveries of such securities must be made through the Federal Reserve book-entry system to an account designated by the State’s custodian for such purpose and (ii) in the case of securities held in certificated form, all deliveries of such securities must be made to such address as designated by the State’s custodian.

6.3.5.2 Percentage Limit: 50% in total; provided that any securities purchased subject to repurchase agreements shall be subject to the respective Percentage Limit for such security type as set forth in this subsection 6.3 and valued for such purposes at the lesser of fair market value and 102% of the maturity value of the securities pursuant to the repurchase agreement and marked-to-the-market daily as requested by the investment manager.

6.3.6 Money Market Funds

6.3.6.1 Definition: Open-end money market mutual funds that are invested solely in government securities (as defined in subsections 6.3.1 and 6.3.2) and which are rated in the highest rating category by at least 1 NRSRO.

6.3.6.2 Percentage Limit: No limit.

6.3.7 Canadian Treasury Bills

6.3.7.1 Definition: Marketable securities issued by the government of Canada; provided that such securities are U.S. dollar denominated.

6.3.7.2 Percentage Limit: 25% in total.

6.3.8 Canadian Agency Securities

6.3.8.1 Definition: Any obligation of any Canadian government-sponsored agency that is insured as to principal and interest by the Canadian Government; provided that the obligation is U.S. dollar denominated commercial paper having a maximum maturity of 270 days from the date of settlement.

6.3.8.2 Percentage Limit: 25% in total; 10% in any 1 agency.

6.3.9 Mortgage-Backed Securities

6.3.9.1 Definition: Government National Mortgage Association, Federal National Mortgage Association or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation mortgage-backed securities issued in the form of pass-throughs; provided that, such securities have (i) been issued and guaranteed by the US Government or Government Agency and (ii) an average life not to exceed 2 years from the date of settlement (unless such securities are subject to periodic reset of coupon or interest rate, in which case the average life may not exceed 3 years from the date of settlement).

6.3.9.2 Percentage Limit: 10% in total, including securities defined in subsection 6.3.10.1.

6.3.10 Asset-Backed Securities

6.3.10.1 Definition: Securities collateralized by pools of auto loan receivables, credit card receivables, and equipment loans; provided that such securities have (i) the highest credit rating from at least 2 NRSROs and (ii) an average life not to exceed 2 years from the date of settlement (unless such securities are subject to periodic reset of coupon or interest rate, in which case the average life may not exceed 3 years from the date of settlement).

6.3.10.2 Percentage Limit: 10% in total, including securities defined in subsection 6.3.9.1.

6.3.11 Supranational Organizations or International Agencies

6.3.11.1 Definition: Any obligation issued by a supranational organization or international agency denominated in U.S. dollars under U.S. securities law for sale in the United States as well as globally; provided that such obligation is rated by at least 2 NRSROs and must not be rated lower than “A-” by S&P, “A3” by Moody’s and “A-” by Fitch. Supranational organizations include, but are not limited to, the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Finance Corporation, and the Agency for International Development.

6.3.11.2 Percentage Limit: 25% in total, 10% in any 1 agency.

History

21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
Originally adopted January 18, 1982
18 DE Reg. 462 (12/01/14)
20 DE Reg. 491 (12/01/16)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1201-7.0 Reserve Accounts

7.1 Investment Objectives. The Reserve Accounts have been established to provide funding over an intermediate horizon but must be available to meet unanticipated operating requirements of the State as they arise. The primary investment objectives are to maintain the safety of and maximize the return on such funds. Liquidity of such funds is a secondary consideration, but Reserve Managers are expected to invest State Funds in a manner to mitigate losses in connection with the need to liquidate investments for unforeseen operating requirements.

7.2 Maturity Restrictions. The maximum maturity for any investment of State Funds in the Reserve Accounts shall be 11 years from the date of settlement.

7.3 Permissible Investments and Percentage of Account Limitations. State Funds held in Reserve Accounts can be invested solely in the types of securities set out in this subsection 7.3. Each Reserve Manager is further subject to limit the aggregate value of State Funds invested in each type of security held in the account under such manager’s discretion to the “Percentage Limit” of such security type identified in this subsection 7.3, measured as a percentage of the total Reserve Account value of State Funds under such manager’s discretion.

7.3.1 United States Treasury Obligations

7.3.1.1 Definition: Bills, bonds, and notes issued by the U.S. Treasury.

7.3.1.2 Percentage Limit: No Limit.

7.3.2 United States Government Agency Obligations

7.3.2.1 Definition: Any obligation of, or obligation that is insured as to principal and interest by, the U.S. or any agency or corporation thereof (excluding bills, bonds and notes issued by the U.S. Treasury), and any obligation and security of U.S.-sponsored enterprises, limited to the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Farmers Home Administration, Federal Farm Credit Banks, Federal Home Loan Banks, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Federal Land Banks, Government National Mortgage Association, and the Federal National Mortgage Association.

7.3.2.2 Percentage Limit: 50% total; 20% in any 1 issuer.

7.3.3 Certificates of Deposit and Time Deposits

7.3.3.1 Definition: Certificates of deposit and time deposits denominated in U.S. dollars and issued or endorsed by either (i) a bank or a savings and loan association organized and supervised under federal or any state laws and regulated by the Federal Reserve or a trust company which is a member of the Federal Reserve system or (ii) a bank organized and supervised under the laws of Japan, Canada, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, or Norway. Any such banking institution must have assets of not less than $100 billion and be rated not lower than A1/P-1/F1 Short Term by at least 2 NRSROs.

7.3.3.2 Percentage Limit: 50% in total (domestic & non-domestic combined); 25% in all non-domestic banking institutions; 5.0% in any 1 issuer.

7.3.4 Corporate Debt Instruments

7.3.4.1 Definition: Commercial paper, variable rate notes, and non-convertible bonds and debentures denominated in U.S. dollars and issued by a U.S. corporation or a non-domestic corporation subject to the laws of Japan, Canada, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, or Norway; provided that such securities must be rated by at least 2 NRSROs and (i) in the case of commercial paper, must be rated not lower than "A-2" by S&P, "P-2" by Moody's and “F2” by Fitch and the senior long-term debt of the issuer must be rated not lower than "A-" by S&P, "A3" by Moody's and “A-” by Fitch (excluding asset-backed commercial paper that is rated A1 or better) and (ii) in the case of notes, bonds and debentures, must be rated not lower than “A-” by S&P, “A3” by Moody’s and “A-” by Fitch; provided that, any security that meets the foregoing rating standards and is backed fully by an irrevocable, unconditional letter of credit issued by a banking institution shall not be permissible hereunder unless such banking institution meets the definition of subsection 7.3.3.1 (in which case, any such securities will be deemed to be securities of both the corporate issuer and the banking institution for purposes of calculating the Percentage Limits set forth in subsections 7.3.4.2 and 7.3.3.2, respectively).

7.3.4.2 Percentage Limit: 50% in total; 25% in all non-domestic corporations; 25% in any 1 industry; 5.0% in any 1 issuer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, absent written permission from OST and prior Board approval, private placement securities otherwise authorized under subsections 7.3.4.1 and 11.1.7 may not exceed 15% of any Reserve Account.

7.3.5 Repurchase Agreements

7.3.5.1 Definition: Securities permissible pursuant to subsections 7.3.1 and 7.3.2 acquired from a primary dealer designated by the NY Federal Reserve Bank, or a domestic bank which meets the definition set out in subsection 7.3.3.1, subject to a written repurchase agreement from such dealer or bank; provided that, (i) in the case of securities held in book-entry form in the Federal Reserve System, all deliveries of such securities must be made through the Federal Reserve book-entry system to an account designated by the State’s custodian or such purpose and (ii) in the case of securities held in certificated form, all deliveries of such securities must be made must be made to such address as designated by the State’s custodian.

7.3.5.2 Percentage Limit: 50% in total; provided that any securities purchased subject to repurchase agreements shall be subject to the respective Percentage Limit for such security type as set forth in this subsection 7.3 and valued for such purposes at the lesser of fair market value and 102% of the maturity value of the securities pursuant to the repurchase agreement and marked-to-the-market daily as requested by the investment manager.

7.3.6 Money Market Funds

7.3.6.1 Definition: Open-end money market mutual funds that are invested solely in government securities (as defined in subsections 7.3.1 and 7.3.2) and which are rated in the highest rating category by at least 1 NRSRO.

7.3.6.2 Percentage Limit: 100% in total.

7.3.7 Canadian Treasury Bills

7.3.7.1 Definition: Marketable securities issued by the government of Canada, provided that such securities are U.S. dollar denominated.

7.3.7.2 Percentage Limit: 25% in total.

7.3.8 Canadian Agency Securities

7.3.8.1 Definition: Any obligation of any Canadian government-sponsored agency that is insured as to principal and interest by the Canadian Government; provided that the obligation is U.S. dollar denominated commercial paper having a maximum maturity of 270 days from the date of settlement.

7.3.8.2 Percentage Limit: 25% in total; 10% in any 1 agency.

7.3.9 Mortgage-Backed Securities

7.3.9.1 Definition: Government National Mortgage Association, Federal National Mortgage Association or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation mortgage-backed securities issued in the form of pass-throughs; provided that they have (i) been issued and guaranteed by the US Government or Government Agency and (ii) an average life not to exceed 10 years (from the date of settlement of purchase).

7.3.9.2 Percentage Limit: 10% in total, including securities defined in subsection 7.3.10.1.

7.3.10 Asset Backed Securities

7.3.10.1 Definition: Securities collateralized by pools of auto loan receivables, credit card receivables, and equipment loans; provided that (i) such securities have the highest credit rating from at least 2 NRSROs and (ii) an average life not to exceed 2 years and 6 months from the date of settlement (unless such securities are subject to periodic reset of coupon or interest rate, in which case the average life may not exceed 3 years from the date of settlement).

7.3.10.2 Percentage Limit: 10% in total, including securities defined in subsection 7.3.9.1.

7.3.11 Municipal Obligations

7.3.11.1 Definition: Taxable and tax-exempt securities issued by state and local governments and public authorities in the U.S., excluding securities issued by the State of Delaware, its local governments and public authorities; provided that such securities must be rated by at least 2 NRSROs and must be rated not lower than “A-” by S&P, “A3” by Moody’s and “A-” by Fitch.

7.3.11.2 Percentage Limit: 20% in total; 5.0% in any 1 issuer.

7.3.12 Supranational Organizations or International Agencies

7.3.12.1 Definition: Any obligation issued by a supranational organization or international agency denominated in U.S. dollars under U.S. securities law for sale in the United States as well as globally; provided that such obligation is rated by at least 2 NRSROs and must not be rated lower than “A-” by S&P, “A3” by Moody’s and “A-” by Fitch. Supranational organizations include, but are not limited to, the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Finance Corporation, and the Agency for International Development.

7.3.12.2 Percentage Limit: 25% in total, 10% in any 1 agency.

History

21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
Originally adopted January 18, 1982
18 DE Reg. 462 (12/01/14)
20 DE Reg. 491 (12/01/16)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1201-8.0 Endowment Accounts

8.1 Investment Objectives. Endowment Accounts are funded with State Funds to be preserved and grown over time with a portion of the investment income and/or appreciation thereon withdrawn periodically to provide for specified legislative purposes. The primary objective of such Accounts is to create a perpetual fund whereby returns are maximized over the long term while ensuring safety of the corpus and the availability of amounts prescribed to meet the periodic liquidity requirements of the permitted withdrawals.

8.2 Permissible Investments and Percentage of Account Limitations. State Funds held in Endowment Accounts can be invested solely in the types of securities set out in this subsection 8.2. Each Endowment Manager is further subject to (i) limit the aggregate value of State Funds invested in each type of security held in the account under such manager’s discretion to the “Percentage Maximum” of such security type identified in this subsection 8.2, measured as a percentage of the total account value of State Funds under such manager’s discretion, and (ii) maintain a minimum of the aggregate value of State Funds invested in each type of security held in the account under such manager’s discretion to the “Percentage Minimum” of such security type identified in this subsection 8.2, measured in each case as a percentage of the total account value of State Funds under such manager’s discretion.

8.2.1 Money Market Funds

8.2.1.1 Definition: Open-end money market mutual funds that are invested solely in government securities (as defined in subsections 6.3.1 and 6.3.2) and which are rated in the highest rating category by at least 1 NRSRO.

8.2.1.2 Percentage Maximum: 30% in total.

8.2.1.3 Percentage Minimum Limit: none.

8.2.2 Domestic and International Equities

8.2.2.1 Definition: Common and preferred stocks of companies domiciled both within the U.S. and outside the U.S. that trade on U.S. or foreign exchanges and over the counter. Ownership in a publicly traded company, whether common or preferred, that trades on globally recognized exchanges, and issued by corporations, both foreign and domestic.

8.2.2.2 Percentage Maximum: 75% in total; no more than 35% of which are in international equities.

8.2.2.3 Percentage Minimum: 45% in total; no more than 35% of which are in international equities.

8.2.3 Domestic and International Fixed Income

8.2.3.1 Definition: Debt securities of U.S. and non-U.S. governments, public agencies, corporations and other non-government entities.

8.2.3.2 Percentage Maximum: 55% in total, including securities permitted under subsection 8.2.4.

8.2.3.3 Percentage Minimum: 25% in total, including securities permitted under subsection 8.2.4.

8.2.4 Alternative Investments

8.2.4.1 Definition: Securities not otherwise permissible pursuant to subsections 8.2.1 – 8.2.3 that a prudent manager would deem appropriate for portfolios of like character with comparable investment objectives, excluding hedge funds or other blind pool funds that incorporate leverage as part of their investment strategies.

8.2.4.2 Percentage Maximum: 25% in total.

8.2.4.3 Percentage Minimum: none.

History

21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
Originally adopted January 18, 1982
18 DE Reg. 462 (12/01/14)
20 DE Reg. 491 (12/01/16)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1201-9.0 Operating Accounts

9.1 Investment Objectives. State agencies and other public authorities maintain various operating accounts with the intent of segregating such funds for accounting and reporting purposes. In addition, operating accounts may be created by the State to meet particular purposes and/or to comply with state statutes, bond trust agreements and/or Federal guidelines. The investment objectives with respect to such funds are to ensure safety and maximize return while providing for the liquidity requirements specifically identifiable to the use of such funds.

9.2 Maturity Restrictions. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, the maximum maturity for any investment of State Funds in the Operating Accounts shall be 2 years from the date of settlement. In some circumstances, State Funds in an Operating Account may be set aside to fund a known, specific future liability; in such cases, the Board grants OST the discretion to set the maturity restrictions with respect to securities purchased with such funds to correspond to the due date of the corresponding liability.

9.3 Permissible Investments and Percentage of Account Limitations. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, Operating Accounts shall be governed by the Permissible Investment and Percentage of Account Limitations for the Liquidity Accounts set out in subsections 6.2 and 6.3.

History

21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
Originally adopted January 18, 1982
18 DE Reg. 462 (12/01/14)
20 DE Reg. 491 (12/01/16)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1201-10.0 Settlement Accounts

10.1 Investment Objectives. State Funds in the Settlement Accounts remain for only a short period of time before transfer to a Collection and Disbursement Account. The primary investment objectives are therefore safety and liquidity of such funds; return is a secondary priority. OST may, consistent with these investment objectives, minimize credit risk associated with demand deposit account balances at Merchant Banks through same-day money market mutual fund sweep products in accordance with subsection 5.2.2. End-of-day ledger balances shall be secured as provided in subsection 5.2.1.

10.2 Permissible Investments. Merchant Banks shall maintain State Funds in either collateralized demand deposit accounts or open-end money market mutual funds, in each case, subject to the provisions of subsections 5.2.1 and 5.2.2, respectively, in order to mitigate the risk of State Funds being exposed to the credit risk of such financial institutions.

History

21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
Originally adopted January 18, 1982
18 DE Reg. 462 (12/01/14)
20 DE Reg. 491 (12/01/16)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1201-11.0 Restrictions & Violations

11.1 Investment Restrictions. Notwithstanding any other provision, none of the banks or managers engaged to manage or invest State Funds may:

11.1.1 Purchase any securities other than those expressly permitted under Sections 5.0 – 9.0 of these Guidelines;

11.1.2 Make investments for the purpose of exercising control or management of an issuer;

11.1.3 Purchase any securities on margin, except for use of short-term credit necessary for clearance of purchases and sales of portfolio securities;

11.1.4 Make short sales of securities or maintain a short position or write, purchase or sell puts, calls, straddles, spreads or combinations thereof;

11.1.5 Make loans to other persons, other than in connection with repurchase agreements as provided herein;

11.1.6 Mortgage, pledge, hypothecate or in any manner transfer as security for indebtedness any securities owned or held;

11.1.7 Invest in securities with legal or contractual restrictions on resale or for which no readily available market exists (except for repurchase agreements or variable rate master demand notes as provided herein and, if authorized under applicable U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations, 144A private placements considered not to be illiquid, but, instead, readily marketable by issuing dealers);

11.1.8 Act as an underwriter of securities on behalf of the State of Delaware; or

11.1.9 Buy or sell any authorized investment when it is a party or any related or affiliated party in the transaction on both sides.

11.1.10 Where these Guidelines require at least 2 NRSRO ratings for a security, the lowest such rating shall control.

11.2 Purchases in Violation of Guidelines. In the event that a bank or manager purchases any security that at the time of purchase violates Sections 5.0 – 10.0, the bank or manager shall remove the security from the State's portfolio by the close of the business day following the date on which the bank or manager learns of the violation and will bear all costs associated with the purchase and sale of such security. The bank or manager shall further ensure that the State recognizes no investment gain or loss on the purchase and sale of such security and/or shall effect such transactions as shall be necessary to eliminate any such gain or loss on the books and records of the State’s Account with such bank or manager. A bank or manager shall report to OST any such violation and the remedial action(s) taken or proposed by the close of the business day following the date on which the bank or manager learns of the violation.

11.3 Holding Impermissible Securities Following a Downgrade. In the event that a bank or manager holds any security that complied with Sections 5.0 – 10.0 at the time of purchase, but which ceases to qualify as a permissible investment as the result of a downgrade, the bank or investment manager shall remove the security from the State's portfolio by the close of the business day following the date on which the bank or manager learns of the downgrade without any consideration as to the investment gains or losses occasioned thereby. In such case, the State shall bear all costs associated with the purchase and sale of such security and shall recognize any investment gain or loss on such transactions on the books and records of the State’s Account with such bank or manager. A bank or manager shall report to OST any such downgrade and the remedial action(s) taken or proposed by the close of the business day following the date on which the bank or manager learns of the downgrade.

11.4 Holding Impermissible Securities Following a Drawdown. In the event that a manager’s account exceeds the percentage of account limitations set forth in Sections 5.0 - 10.0 hereof as the result of a portfolio withdrawal, the manager shall provide to OST within 2 business days, a detailed plan for remediation of the allocation to within the permissible percentage of account limitation. Such plan shall include: any expected pay-downs on structured securities, expected maturities and expected cash flow items. The manager and OST shall work together to determine a prudent path for remediation, with care taken to manage the overall portfolio risk and implications of any book gains or losses within the portfolio.

11.5 Mutual or Commingled Fund Exceptions to Guidelines. The Board recognizes that (i) mutual funds and other types of commingled investment vehicles can provide, under some circumstances, lower costs and better diversification than can be obtained with a separately managed fund pursuing the same investment objectives and (ii) such funds cannot customize their investment policies to conform to the guidelines set out herein. In such cases, unless OST, after consultation with the Board or the Board’s consultant determines otherwise, the policies of such funds shall supersede these guidelines and are exempt from the policies and restrictions specified herein.

History

21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
Originally adopted January 18, 1982
18 DE Reg. 462 (12/01/14)
20 DE Reg. 491 (12/01/16)
21 DE Reg. 968 (06/01/18)
23 DE Reg. 584 (01/01/20)
24 DE Reg. 716 (01/01/21)
25 DE Reg. 728 (01/01/22)
28 DE Reg. 549 (01/01/25)

1500 Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission

1501 Administration and Operation of the Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1501-1.0 Purpose and Scope

The purpose of this regulation is to set forth certain procedures to be used in the administration and operation of the Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission which shall include its receipt of applications for grants, rebates, and other financial assistance within the purview of the Commission; its review and evaluation of applications; and the exercise of its discretion to approve the award of grants, rebates, and other financial assistance for projects supported by the Fund.

History

26 DE Reg. 1048 (06/01/23)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1501-2.0 Statutory Authority and Enabling Legislation

The Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission was established pursuant to 29 Del.C. §8750A and has the specific legal authority to adopt regulations pursuant to 29 Del.C. §8750A(f)(1). Section 33 of the Fiscal Year 2023 One-Time Supplemental Appropriations Act, S.B. 251 of the 151st General Assembly, establishes the "Entertainment Industry Fund" and a pilot program providing incentives for the entertainment industry in the creation of media projects and digital interactive entertainment in Delaware.

History

26 DE Reg. 1048 (06/01/23)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1501-3.0 Definitions

When used in this regulation, the following words, terms, and phrases shall have the following meaning regardless of capitalization:

"Allowable project costs" means an amount equal to adequately documented expenditures incurred within the State of Delaware in connection with the project and verified by the Commission or Commission's designee, including labor and personnel costs, site lease or rental expenses, working capital, renovation, construction, or any other type of improvements to roads, utilities and related infrastructure, the acquisition of land, buildings, machinery, materials, and equipment, the expansion or renovation of an existing building, or the renovation of machinery, and equipment, relocation expenses provided, however, that allowable project costs shall not include any fees, taxes, charges or assessments paid to any governmental body.

"Applicant" means a person or business entity who submits a written request for the Commission to approve a distribution of funds to support a project as set forth in this Regulation.

"Application" means the written electronic or written submission by an applicant requesting the provision of monetary support for a project from the Entertainment Industry Fund in a form approved by the Commission. An application must identify whether it is a tier zero or tier one application as those terms are defined by this Regulation.

"Application evaluation report" means a written report presented to the Commission by the Commission or Commission's designee which provides the Commission an evaluation of whether an application adequately and properly justifies the provision of funding from the Entertainment Industry Fund and which makes a written recommendation about whether the Commission should make an award to the applicant.

"Chairperson" means the Chairperson of the Commission.

"Commission" means the Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission.

"Commission's designee" means a person or entity contractually obligated to provide certain professional services to the Commission regarding the application and approval processes set forth in the law and regulations applicable to the Commission.

"Entertainment Industry Fund" shall mean the unencumbered aggregate of those funds reallocated to the Commission as described in Lines 10 through 20 of Section 33 of Senate Bill 252 of the 151st General Assembly or any other funds received by the Commission as permitted by law.

"Final project completion" means that period in time when the project has been fully completed by the applicant and which is a condition precedent to any obligation to pay over funds from the Entertainment Industry Fund. For the avoidance of doubt, adequate demonstration of final project completion shall be an express term and condition in any agreement which requires the eventual distribution of money from the Fund.

"Fund" means the "Entertainment Industry Fund".

"Members" means the members appointed to serve on the Commission in accordance with 29 Del.C. §8750A.

"Project" or "projects" means "media projects" and "digital interactive entertainment" activities or operations within the meaning of Lines 13 and 14 of Section 33 of Senate Bill 252 of the 151st General Assembly.

"Substantive changes" means:

a. a decrease of more than 1 percentage point in the interest rate for any fixed or variable rate loan made by the Commission;

b. any changes in the collateral of a loan which would result in a decrease in the security position of the Commission;

c. a 10% or greater increase in the amount of any loan or grant;

d. an extension of loan payment schedule;

e. a change employment benchmark date, or

f. a change in any obligation to repay a part or all of a grant for a failure to meet benchmark employment, cessation of operations in the State, or other terms contained in the grant agreement.

"Tier one" means a project with an aggregate amount of incurred expenses of no less than $500,000 in allowable project costs.

"Tier zero" means a project with an aggregate amount of incurred expenses of no less than $100,000 in allowable project costs.

History

26 DE Reg. 1048 (06/01/23)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1501-4.0 Forms of Award and Financial Assistance

4.1 Grants. The Commission is empowered to make grants to applicants (a "Grant").

4.1.1 Grant proceeds may only be used to reimburse allowable project costs related to the promotion of the motion picture and television industry within the State of Delaware or which incentivize the entertainment industry in the creation of media projects and digital interactive entertainment in the State of Delaware.

4.1.2 Recapture Provision. The Commission shall determine, in its sole discretion, those circumstances in which a grantee must repay all or part of a grant ("recapture").

4.1.2.1 Recapture may occur in response to the following events:

4.1.2.1.1 Substantial or complete cessation of operations by the applicant before project completion;

4.1.2.1.2 Failure to reach employment or other benchmarks; or

4.1.2.1.3 Misuse or other improper application of grant proceeds.

4.1.2.2 The recapture obligation shall be consistent with the Fund purposes, and should consider the number of years necessary to realize the objectives of the grant consistent with applicable industry standards ("recapture period").

4.1.3 Post-Grant Period; Annual Reporting. The applicant shall, for a period equal to the recapture period of the grant, submit to the Commission, on an annual basis, detailed financial statements in a form acceptable to the Commission, a progress report on the status of the project, including, but not limited to, the number of permanent, quality, full-time jobs created or saved as a result of the project and the wage scale applicable to those jobs, any economic impact of the funding (such as sales, costs, etc.) within the State of Delaware and any other information required by the Commission. This reporting period may be extended or reduced, as deemed appropriate, by the Commission in its sole discretion.

4.1.4 Final Project Completion Mandatory. Final project completion shall be a mandatory condition precedent to any distribution from the Fund.

4.1.5 Final Project Completion Report Required. A grantee must adequately demonstrate final project completion by submitting a written final project completion report as more fully set forth in the required written agreement resulting from approval of an application.

4.1.6 In addition to the required provisions set forth above, grant agreements from the Entertainment Industry Fund may only be made pursuant to a written agreement containing at least the following additional core requirements:

4.1.6.1 Guidelines that identify allowable project costs;

4.1.6.2 A specific definition of final project completion; and

4.1.6.3 Terms and conditions which prevent fraud, waste, and abuse, including but not limited to terms and conditions which prevent self-dealing, the appearance of impropriety, or other potential conflicts of interest.

4.2 Equity Investment. The Commission is empowered to use the proceeds constituting the Entertainment Industry Fund to purchase common or preferred stock, membership units, or convertible debt from an applicant ("Equity Investment").

4.2.1 Proceeds of an equity investment can be used for, but are not limited to, financing expenses (such as equipment), working capital, or the construction of soundstage, storage, or office space which will be dedicated to the promotion of the motion picture and television industry within the State of Delaware or which incentivize the entertainment industry in the creation of media projects and digital interactive entertainment in the State of Delaware.

4.2.2 Post-Investment Period; Annual Reporting

4.2.2.1 The applicant shall, for a period equal to the Equity Investment, submit to the Commission, on an annual basis:

4.2.2.1.1 Detailed financial statements in a form acceptable to the Commission;

4.2.2.1.2 Progress report on the status of the project, including:

4.2.2.1.2.1 The number of permanent, quality, full-time jobs created or saved as a result of the project;

4.2.2.1.2.2 The wage scale applicable to those jobs;

4.2.2.1.2.3 Any economic impact of the funding (such as sales, costs, etc.) within the State of Delaware; and

4.2.2.1.2.4 Any other information required by the Commission.

4.2.2.1.3 The reporting period may be extended or reduced, as appropriate, by the Commission in its sole discretion.

4.2.3 Any dividends or royalties earned from Equity Investment shall be deposited into the Fund in order to make them available to further the statutory purposes of the Fund.

History

26 DE Reg. 1048 (06/01/23)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1501-5.0 Commission Procedures

5.1 In the event of any Commission vacancy, members will notify the appropriate elected or appointed official responsible for Commission appointments to fill the vacancy promptly.

5.2 The Commission will, consistent with the provisions of 29 Del.C. Ch. 100 make certain information contained in an application available to the public upon written request.

5.3 The Commission will, when practicable, schedule and locate meetings of the Commission in a way that achieves geographic balance and centrality.

5.4 Any substantive changes made to any grant agreement or contract, after initial approval by the Commission shall be resubmitted to the Commission for additional review and approval.

5.5 Any agreement to provide funds as authorized by this regulation shall not be modified or amended except pursuant to the written mutual agreement of the parties thereto.

5.6 No applicant may unilaterally alter the terms of a grant agreement or contract with the Commission after the approval process has completed or contemporaneous therewith.

5.7 The Commission or Commission's designee will organize and provide orientation for all new Commission members. The orientation will include:

5.7.1 The responsibilities of Commission members and Commission or Commission's designee staff;

5.7.2 Discussion of applicable state law and regulations; and

5.7.3 A briefing by the staff of the Delaware Public Integrity Commission on matters including rules of conduct, conflict of interest, and public disclosure.

5.8 The Commission will, consistent with the State Employees', Officers' and Officials Code of Conduct, 29 Del.C. Ch. 58, encourage members to identify prospective projects and economic development opportunities to the Commission.

5.9 The Commission or Commission's designee shall present an annual operating budget report to the Commission for comment and review.

5.10 The Commission shall review any Entertainment Industry Fund grant for which the applicant has not requested disbursement of grant funds within one year of the execution of the grant agreement.

5.11 The Commission shall evaluate projected return on investment when applicable, any impact to gross State product and any personal income tax data related to each project where that information is used to determine the value of the project in the application evaluation report.

5.12 The Commission is authorized to retain experts in relevant fields to help the Commission to assess the accuracy of the information provided in the application evaluation report.

5.13 The Commission shall vote upon approval or denial of applications for grants from the Entertainment Industry Fund during the open session of its public meetings and may go into executive session during public meetings as permitted by 29 Del.C. Ch. 100.

5.14 The Commission or Commission's designee shall present an annual Entertainment Industry Fund cash management report to the Commission which shall include total Entertainment Industry Fund balances, amounts encumbered (and corresponding dates of encumbrances), Entertainment Industry funds committed to future projects and available Entertainment Industry Fund balances.

History

26 DE Reg. 1048 (06/01/23)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1501-6.0 Application Procedures

6.1 Before applying, the applicant should consult with the Commission or Commission's designee to determine if the project meets Fund eligibility.

6.2 Eligibility Standards.

6.2.1 To be eligible for approval, a project must comply with the requirements of this regulation and serve a public purpose by promoting the motion picture and television industry within the State of Delaware or providing incentives to the entertainment industry in the creation of media projects and digital interactive entertainment in the State of Delaware. Also, the applicant must be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission that financial assistance from the State is necessary to effectuate the outcome of the project.

6.2.2 The following projects do not qualify for approval:

6.2.2.1 Private speculative real estate ventures;

6.2.2.2 Improvement, remediation or repair of personal or real property personally owned or controlled by the applicant or by entity in which applicant has an ownership interest;

6.2.2.3 Projects which do not attract or retain employment opportunities;

6.2.2.4 Restaurants and professional office buildings;

6.2.2.5 Refinancing of existing debt; and

6.2.2.6 Funding projects located outside the State.

6.3 Applications. Applicant shall submit a properly executed, completed original application concerning the project to the Commission or Commission's designee for review in electronic format or in hard copy format upon the written approval of the Commission or Commission's designee. All applications must be signed by persons having actual authority to bind the applicant. No application will be reviewed by the Commission or Commission's designee until it is complete to the satisfaction of the Commission or Commission's designee. Applicants may obtain application forms through the Commission's designated website at https://filmdelaware.com.

6.4 Duplicative or Serial Applications Prohibited. Once an individual or entity has submitted an application, that individual or entity may not submit a second or amended application arising out of or relating to the same project without the prior written consent of the Commission. This limitation shall preclude submissions of tier zero and tier one applications for the same project.

History

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1 Del. Admin. Code § 1501-7.0 Evaluation Process

7.1 Upon determination that the application is complete, the Commission or Commission's designee will evaluate the project through commercially reasonable inquiry which the Commission or Commission's designee determines is necessary to assess the fiscal soundness and responsibility of the applicant and the probability of market success and distribution.

7.2 After completing the evaluation, a determination shall be made regarding the merits of the request, and an application evaluation report shall be submitted to the chairperson by the Commission or Commission's designee.

7.3 If a positive recommendation regarding an application is made, the application and the application evaluation report will be presented to the chairperson for placement on the next appropriate meeting agenda of the Commission.

History

26 DE Reg. 1048 (06/01/23)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1501-8.0 Approval Process

8.1 Timing. the Commission or Commission's designee shall use its reasonable best efforts to complete its review of the application and to forward the application to the chairperson for preliminary approval or disapproval within 60 days from the date it deems an application complete.

8.2 Chairperson Acceptance; Scheduling. Applications which are recommended for approval and the corresponding application evaluation report shall be reviewed for completeness by the chairperson and then scheduled for Commission review at the next available public meeting of the Commission unless the application or application evaluation report is deemed incomplete by the chairperson. Incomplete applications or application evaluation reports shall be returned to the Commission or Commission's designee for timely notification to the applicant in order to allow a reasonable opportunity to provide the Commission any additional or supplemental information.

8.3 Submission to Commission. Upon preliminary review by the chairperson, an application and an applicant evaluation report shall be submitted to the Commission for consideration, and the Commission shall vote whether to approve, disapprove, or table a vote on whether to approve an application.

8.4 Final Approval and Findings

8.4.1 If approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of Commission members present at a meeting, the approval shall be final ("final approval"). Applications that have received final approval will be submitted to the Commission's legal counsel for negotiation of an appropriate agreement which complies with the requirements of the law and this regulation.

8.4.2 Finality; Change in Circumstances

8.4.2.1 Final approval shall constitute official action on the part of the Commission.

8.4.2.2 Final approval may be withdrawn at any time prior to the disbursement of funds if the Commission determines that:

8.4.2.2.1 The applicant's circumstances have changed adversely since the date of final approval or since completion of the application, and that adverse change did not come to the Commission's attention prior to final approval; or

8.4.2.2.2 The application contained a statement that was materially false or failed to include information necessary to prevent the application from being materially false.

8.5 Tier Zero and Tier One Applications; Limitation on Approval. Notwithstanding any other provision of this regulation to the contrary, the Commission may not approve:

8.5.1 A tier zero application which itself, or in combination with any previously approved tier zero application, causes or results in a distribution of funds or encumbers an amount of funds greater than 20% of the total amount of money available in the Fund on the first day of July of the year in which an application is submitted for approval.

8.5.2 A tier one application which itself or in combination with any previously approved tier one application causes or results in a distribution of funds or encumbers an amount of funds greater than 80% of the total amount of money available in the Fund on the first day of July of the year in which an application is submitted for approval.

8.5.3 A tier zero application which requests an amount of grant funds greater than 20% of the aggregate amount of incurred expenses set forth in that tier zero application.

8.5.4 A tier one application which requests an amount of grant funds greater than 30% of the aggregate amount of incurred expenses set forth in that tier one application.

8.6 Final approval will be effective for a period not to exceed 1 year from the last date of the Commission meeting when an application was approved, and a written agreement setting forth the terms and conditions by which an applicant may receive a distribution from the Fund must be executed no later than 1 year following the date of final approval. The Commission may make limitations or grant extensions with respect to this 1-year period.

History

26 DE Reg. 1048 (06/01/23)

1700 Delaware EARNS Program Board

1701 Regulations Governing the Expanding Access for Retirement and Necessary Saving Program

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1701-1.0 Statutory Authority and Purpose

1.1 The Board is required by 19 Del.C. §3803(e)(3) to adopt rules and regulations to govern the Program.

1.2 This regulation establishes the rules and procedures for the Program.

History

27 DE Reg. 903 (05/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1701-2.0 Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, have the following meaning:

"Acceptable submission method" means an approved mode of submitting documents or information, as detailed on the Program website maintained by the program administrator.

"Account" means an IRA that has been established under the Program.

"Account holder" means an individual who maintains an account with the Program.

"Act" means the Board and Program enabling legislation set forth in 19 Del.C. Ch. 38, as the same may be amended from time to time.

"Automatic escalation" means an automatic annual increase to a covered participant's contribution rate.

"Beneficiary" means an individual, person, or entity entitled to receive the proceeds of an account upon the death of an account holder.

"Board" means the Delaware EARNS Program Board established under the Act, and, after the transition of duties and authority from the Delaware EARNS Program Board pursuant to the Act, the Plans Management Board.

"Capital preservation investment" means a money market fund or other conservative, highly liquid investment that is offered as an investment option in the Program.

"Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any U.S. Department of Treasury regulations, rulings, announcements, or other guidance issued thereunder.

"Confirmation notice" means a document sent by the program administrator to a covered participant confirming that the participant has been automatically enrolled into the Program.

"Confirmation of employer certification" means a record provided by the program administrator to a business entity that acknowledges receipt of an employer's submission of an employer certification regarding the employer's exempt status.

"Contribution" means moneys contributed to an account.

"Contribution rate" means the rate that is the percentage of wages used for calculating contributions to an account.

"Covered employee" has the meaning ascribed to it in 19 Del.C. §3802. A covered employee may include a person who is employed full-time, part-time or per diem.

"Covered employer" has the meaning ascribed to it in 19 Del.C. §3802.

"Covered participant" means a covered employee who is a participant in the Program.

"Custom automatic escalation" means an automatic annual increase to an account holder's contribution rate affirmatively selected by the account holder, subject to the limitations imposed by the program administrator or applicable law.

"Custom contribution rate" means a contribution rate affirmatively selected by a covered participant, subject to the limitations imposed by the Program or applicable law.

"Custom investment" means any investment option offered by the Program that is affirmatively selected by the account holder.

"Default automatic escalation" means a 1 percentage point annual increase in a covered participant's contribution rate at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year, up to a maximum of 10% of the covered participant's wages.

"Default contribution rate" means 5% of a covered participant's wages.

"Default investment option" means the investment option identified by the program that will receive contributions in the absence of an affirmative selection of a custom investment.

"Employee information" means the information relating to covered employees that a covered employer is required to provide to the program administrator to complete registration.

"Employee leasing company" means an employee leasing company, a professional employment organization, an employer of record service, or any similar entity that provides employee-related services or workers by contract and for a fee to a covered employer.

"Employer" means any person, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or other entity engaged in a business, industry, profession, trade, or other enterprise in the State of Delaware, including a non-profit entity.

"Employer certification" means the certification submitted by an employer to the program administrator certifying that said employer does not meet the definition of a covered employer.

"Employer information" means the information relating to a covered employer's business that the covered employer is required to provide to the program administrator as part of registration.

"ERISA" means the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 [29 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq.], as amended.

"Exempt" means that an employer is not currently a covered employer.

"FEIN" means the federal "Employer Identification Number" provided by the IRS.

"Grant" means a needs-based small business support grant for eligible covered employers that require payroll software or similar products or support to implement the Program.

"Hold and sweep period" means a period after the end of the opt-out period during which time a covered participant's contributions are held in a capital preservation investment, unless the covered participant makes an affirmative election otherwise.

"IRA" has the meaning set forth in 19 Del.C. §3802.

"IRS" means the Internal Revenue Service.

"Non-covered individual" means a person who is not a covered employee.

"Non-covered participant" means a participant who is not a covered employee.

"Non-payroll contribution" means a contribution that a participant remits outside of a payroll deduction contribution.

"Opt out" means a covered employee affirmatively declines the option of being automatically enrolled into the Program.

"Opt-out period" means the period of time following the provision of program information to a covered employee during which a covered employee may opt out of automatic enrollment into the Program.

"OST" means the State Treasurer of the State of Delaware or 1 or more authorized employees of the Office of the State Treasurer.

"Participant" means an account holder.

"Participate" means to have an account open with the Program.

"Participating employer" means a covered employer that is remitting covered participant contributions.

"Payroll deduction contribution" means a contribution made by a covered participant via a payroll deduction through a payroll deduction IRA arrangement with a participating employer.

"Program" means the Delaware Expanding Access for Retirement and Necessary Saving Program established under 19 Del.C. §3801.

"Program administrator" means the third-party entity procured by the Board to provide recordkeeping and related services for the Program.

"Program information" means the document detailing the investment options and other Program features that has been approved for distribution to prospective participants. Participants are deemed to have read and understood all program information that they received prior to opening an account.

"Register" means the act of submitting registration information to the program administrator, as required by this regulation.

"Registration" means the process for covered employers to submit registration information to the program administrator.

"Registration date" means the deadline established by OST for a covered employer to either register or submit an employer certification.

"Registration information" means employee information and employer information.

"Registration notice" means the written notice that will be provided to certain employers directing the employers to either register with the Program or submit an employer certification by the registration date.

"Roth IRA" has the meaning set forth in 19 Del.C. §3802.

"Specified tax-favored retirement plan" has the meaning set forth in 19 Del.C. §3802.

"Traditional IRA" has the meaning set forth in 19 Del.C. §3802.

"Wages" has the meaning set forth in 19 Del.C. §3802.

"Work-site employee" means a covered employee contracted through an employee leasing company.

"Work-site employer" means any person, business, or other entity that procures the services of an employee leasing company under a contract, and which retains direction and control of the covered employee employees specified in the contract regarding responsibilities not specified in the contract pertaining to the business of the work-site employer.

History

27 DE Reg. 903 (05/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1701-3.0 Employer Provisions

3.1 Notice of Registration and Exemption Process

3.1.1 As directed by OST, the program administrator shall send registration notices to employers. The program administrator shall use available Form 5500 data to identify exempt employers and make reasonable efforts to limit the number of registration notices that are sent to such employers.

3.1.2 The registration notices shall direct employers to either register with the Program or submit an employer certification by the registration date.

3.1.3 The registration notice shall include instructions acceptable to OST.

3.1.4 The registration date shall be no earlier than 30 days following the date of the registration notice.

3.2 Process for Employers to Certify Exempt Status

3.2.1 If an employer receives a registration notice and believes that it is not a covered employer, an authorized representative of the employer may complete and submit an employer certification attesting that the employer is exempt. An employer that maintains a specified tax-favored retirement plan and that does not receive a registration notice is not required to take any action with respect to the program.

3.2.2 After an employer submits an employer certification, the program administrator shall promptly provide the employer with a confirmation of employer certification. A confirmation of employer certification will remain in effect until the employer meets the criteria of a covered employer.

3.2.3 If an employer certification is found to be inaccurate or incomplete, the program administrator shall, if directed by OST, notify the employer of any necessary corrective action and the deadline by which the corrective action must be taken.

3.3 Registration

3.3.1 A covered employer shall register with the Program by submitting all necessary registration information, including both employer information and employee information, via an acceptable submission method by no later than the registration date.

3.3.2 Employer information shall include:

3.3.2.1 Employer name and assumed business name, if any.

3.3.2.2 FEIN.

3.3.2.3 Employer mailing address.

3.3.2.4 Name, telephone number and email address of an individual designated by the employer to serve as the point of contact.

3.3.2.5 Any additional information identified by the program administrator that is necessary to complete registration.

3.3.3 Employee information shall include:

3.3.3.1 Full legal name.

3.3.3.2 Social security number or individual taxpayer identification number.

3.3.3.3 Date of birth.

3.3.3.4 Street address.

3.3.3.5 Email address, if available.

3.3.3.6 Phone number, if available.

3.3.3.7 Any additional information identified by the program administrator that is necessary to complete registration.

3.3.4 A covered employer shall submit employee information for all covered employees who have been employed for at least 120 days.

3.3.5 After initial registration, a covered employer shall have a continuing obligation to:

3.3.5.1 Promptly provide the program administrator with any new or updated employer information.

3.3.5.2 Promptly register new or otherwise unregistered covered employees who have been employed for at least 120 days.

3.3.5.3 Promptly provide the program administrator with new or updated employee information.

3.3.5.4 Provide the program administrator with any additional information as may be needed to administer the Program.

3.3.6 Upon the submission of all necessary employee information, the program administrator shall send confirmation to the covered employer and send the program information to each covered employee.

3.4 Additional Employer Provisions

3.4.1 Business entities that offer a specified tax-favored retirement plan may not register with the Program.

3.4.2 Covered employers shall not:

3.4.2.1 Prohibit, restrict, or discourage employee participation in the Program.

3.4.2.2 Provide account holders or beneficiaries financial advice or direction regarding investment choices, contribution rates, automatic escalation, or any other decision concerning the Program.

3.4.2.3 Remit any payroll deduction contributions for any covered employee who opted out of the Program, unless and until the covered employee subsequently affirmatively elects to enroll in the Program.

3.4.2.4 Exercise any authority, control or responsibility regarding the Program, other than those duties prescribed in the Act or regulations promulgated thereunder.

3.4.2.5 Make a contribution to a participant's account.

3.4.3 Covered Employers may contact the program administrator for technical assistance in completing registration or other Program requirements.

3.4.4 Covered Employers may apply for a grant under any grant program approved by majority vote of the Board, subject to funding and applicable eligibility and other requirements, terms and conditions. OST shall administer all grant programs.

3.5 Withholding and Remitting Payroll Deduction Contributions by Participating Employer

3.5.1 Participating employers shall be responsible for withholding and remitting payroll deduction contributions for covered employees who participate in the Program.

3.5.2 Participating employers shall not remit payroll deduction contributions until the end of the opt-out period, or the time at which a covered employee affirmatively enrolls in the Program, whichever is earlier.

3.5.3 Participating employers shall remit all payroll deduction contributions withheld from wages to the program administrator as soon as administratively practicable, and in no event later than 14 days from the close of the payroll period in which the wages were earned.

3.5.4 Amounts withheld by the participating employer for payroll deduction contributions shall not exceed the amount of the covered employee's wages remaining after any payroll deductions required by law or other deductions that have higher precedence, including a court or administrative order.

3.6 Multi-Party Employment Relationships

3.6.1 If a business utilizes an employee leasing company, the entity that pays unemployment insurance premiums for covered employees, as indicated by the FEIN that appears in the Delaware Department of Labor's records, shall be the entity that is treated as the employer of a work-site employee for purposes of the program and shall be responsible for either certifying exempt status or registration in accordance with this regulation.

3.6.2 Any wages paid to a work-site employee by an employee leasing company shall be treated as wages received from the work-site employer.

3.6.3 Nothing in this regulation prohibits a party in a relationship between a business and an employee leasing company from assisting another party in the relationship with the performance of responsibilities under this regulation.

History

27 DE Reg. 903 (05/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1701-4.0 Covered Employees and Non-Covered Participants

4.1 Covered Employee Right to Opt Out

4.1.1 Covered employees who have been registered with the Program have the right to opt out of autoenrollment during the opt-out period. No account will be established if a covered employee opts out during the opt-out period.

4.1.2 OST shall set the opt out period for covered employees, which shall be no less than 30 calendar days from the date on which the covered employee receives notice of right to opt out and the opt-out period.

4.1.3 A covered participant may at any time elect to stop making contributions or cease participation in the Program, subject to the submission of any necessary information or forms required by the program administrator and applicable law.

4.1.4 If the covered employee does not opt out during the opt-out period, the program administrator shall subsequently send a confirmation notice to the covered employee indicating that the covered employee has been automatically enrolled in the Program, and that an IRA account has been opened in the covered employee's name.

4.1.5 Covered employees who opt out may subsequently elect to participate at any time.

4.2 Non-Covered Individuals

4.2.1 Non-covered individuals may participate in the Program by completing an approved self-enrollment process as long as they meet the requirements to open an IRA and provide all registration information as may be required by the program administrator.

4.2.2 The program administrator shall provide program information to non-covered individuals as soon as administratively possible after all required registration information has been received.

History

27 DE Reg. 903 (05/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1701-5.0 Accounts

5.1 Contributions. It shall be the responsibility of the account holder to determine whether the individual is eligible under the Code and other applicable law to make contributions to an account and whether the amount of their contributions to an account complies with the contribution limits established under the Code, and whether the contributions are deductible.

5.2 Default Account

5.2.1 If a covered participant is automatically enrolled into the Program, the program administrator shall open a Roth IRA for the covered participant, and any contributions made by the covered participant shall be made to the Roth IRA until the covered participant elects otherwise.

5.2.2 A participant may affirmatively elect to open a Traditional IRA in place of, or in addition to, a Roth IRA. A participant may affirmatively elect to make contributions to a Traditional IRA.

5.2.3 The program administrator shall instruct participants on how to open a Traditional IRA in place of, or in addition to, a Roth IRA, and how to make contributions to a Traditional IRA.

5.3 Default Investment and Custom Investment Options

5.3.1 The program administrator shall provide participants with instructions on how to select custom investments in place of the default investment option.

5.3.2 Account holders may direct their contribution to any single investment option or combination investment options offered by the Program.

5.3.3 If a covered participant is automatically enrolled into the Program, then, during the hold and sweep period, the covered participant's payroll deduction contributions will be directed into the capital preservation investment, unless the covered participant has made an affirmative election to invest in a custom investment option or to cease making contributions.

5.3.4 After the hold and sweep period, the program administrator shall direct payroll deduction contributions into the default investment option unless the covered participant has made an affirmative election to invest in a custom investment option or to cease making contributions.

5.3.5 OST shall set the hold and sweep period for covered participants, which shall be no less than 30 calendar days from the date on which the covered participants are automatically enrolled into the Program.

5.3.6 Account holders may change their investment choices at any time.

5.4 Default Contribution Rate and Custom Contribution Rate

5.4.1 The default contribution rate shall be 5% of a covered participant's wages.

5.4.2 A covered participant may select a custom contribution rate at any time.

5.4.3 The program administrator shall provide covered participants with instructions on how to elect a custom contribution rate. The program administrator may limit participants to selecting contribution rates that are whole-number percentages. The program administrator may allow covered participants to select flat-dollar payroll deduction contributions.

5.5 Non-Payroll Contributions

5.5.1 Any account holder may choose to make non-payroll contributions to the Program.

5.5.2 The program administrator may set an acceptable minimum initial deposit and a minimum recurring deposit for individuals who wish to open an account and fund the account through non-payroll contributions.

5.5.3 The program administrator shall establish acceptable methods and procedures for making non-payroll contributions.

5.6 Default Automatic Escalation and Custom Automatic Escalation

5.6.1 Contributions of covered participants who have participated in the Program for at least 6 months shall be subject to default automatic escalation, except as provided in this regulation. Under default automatic escalation, a covered participant's contribution rate will automatically increase by 1% of the covered participant's wages at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year, up to a maximum of 10% of the covered participant's wages.

5.6.2 The program administrator may offer participants the option of custom automatic escalation. If the program administrator offers this function, the program administrator shall establish acceptable limits and procedures pertaining to custom automatic escalation.

5.6.3 On an annual basis, the program administrator shall notify covered participants in advance of any pending contribution rate increase due to automatic escalation to allow for covered participants to opt out of automatic escalation, select a custom automatic escalation (if offered), revert to default automatic escalation, or affirmatively change a contribution rate.

5.7 Termination of Participating Employer Status Through Program Exemption

5.7.1 Participating employers who will begin offering a specified tax-favored retirement plan must provide the program administrator with at least 60 days' notice prior to the cessation of payroll deduction contributions.

5.7.2 Participating employers that have become exempt must notify covered participants at least 30 days before payroll deduction contributions cease and provide them with information describing how to contact the program administrator.

5.7.3 Unless covered participants elect otherwise, accounts will remain in the Program after the participating employer certifies its exemption.

5.8 Conversion Status of Covered Participants. If the participating employer became exempt due to the number of covered employees falling below 5, the status of the remaining employees of the now-exempt employer automatically converts to non-covered Individuals.

5.9 Portability

5.9.1 An account holder may receive rollovers and transfers from other retirement savings vehicles in accordance with the time limits established under the Code and other applicable law.

5.9.2 An account holder or beneficiary may roll over or transfer all or a portion of an account to a different retirement savings vehicle in accordance with the Code. The account holder must commence the process by notifying the program administrator and providing any information required to effectuate the rollover or transfer.

5.10 Termination of Employment

5.10.1 If a covered participant's employment with a covered employer is terminated, or if the covered participant otherwise ceases to be a covered employee, the participant's account or accounts will remain open, unless the participant affirmatively elects to close the account or accounts.

5.10.2 If a covered participant's employment with a covered employer is terminated, or if the covered participant otherwise ceases to be a covered employee, the participant may continue to make contributions to the account or accounts.

5.11 Withdrawals

5.11.1 An account holder may withdraw all or a portion of funds from their account at any time by submitting a completed request to the program administrator, in a form or format established by the program administrator and permitted by the IRS.

5.11.2 The Program shall not assess any penalty for withdrawals. Withdrawals shall be subject to any applicable state and federal income tax obligations and may be subject to penalties under the Code.

5.11.3 An account holder may close an account at any time.

5.12 Number of Accounts. Participants shall have no more than one user account on the program administrator's platform, no more than one Roth IRA, and no more than one Traditional IRA with the Program. This holds true even if a participant makes payroll deduction contributions through multiple employers. A participant may open both a Roth IRA and Traditional IRA with the Program.

5.13 Abandoned Accounts. An account that remains inactive for a dormancy period prescribed under applicable law may be deemed abandoned and paid or delivered under 12 Del.C. Ch. 11 or other applicable law.

History

27 DE Reg. 903 (05/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1701-6.0 Compliance

6.1 Authority. The Board has and shall retain exclusive authority to ensure compliance with and enforce the Act and all regulations promulgated under the Act, subject only to any compliance authority or duties as may be expressly delegated to OST under the Act or any other provision of the Delaware Code, or any regulations promulgated under the Act, or by majority vote of the Board.

6.2 Complaints

6.2.1 A covered employee with a complaint concerning a covered employer's alleged failure to comply with the Act or any regulations promulgated thereunder may submit the complaint to OST in writing, by phone, by email, or through any other means permitted by OST.

6.2.2 All complaints concerning a covered employer's compliance with this chapter received by any other State of Delaware agency shall be referred to the Board.

6.2.3 OST shall maintain on the Board's website instructions and information relating to the submission of a complaint. OST also shall publish on the website an email address, phone number, and other relevant contact information for assistance with the submission of complaints.

6.2.4 All complaints shall be held and treated as confidential to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

6.2.5 OST shall promptly review, investigate and attempt to resolve informally all complaints submitted under this Section.

6.2.6 If OST is unable to resolve a complaint informally within 30 days from the date the complaint was received, OST shall promptly refer the matter to the Board for review and provide all documentation to the Board.

6.2.7 The Board shall review a matter referred by OST promptly and make a determination with respect to the complaint within 90 days from the date of the referral. The Board shall review the matter in executive session if permitted under applicable law.

6.3 Enforcement

6.3.1 If the Board determines by majority vote that a covered employer is not in compliance with the Act or any regulations promulgated thereunder, OST shall issue or cause to be issued a notice to the covered employer outlining the nature and extent of the alleged noncompliance, providing instructions for compliance, and specifying the potential administrative penalties for noncompliance.

6.3.2 If a covered employer to which a notice is issued does not come into compliance within 90 days of the date the notice was issued, the Board, in its discretion, may direct OST to initiate formal enforcement proceedings on behalf of the Board under subchapter III, Chapter 101 of Title 29, as permitted by 19 Del.C. §3805(e).

6.3.3 In accordance with 19 Del.C. §3805(e), the Board may, in a final order, impose administrative penalties against a covered employer that fails to comply with the Act, or any regulations promulgated thereunder, which penalties shall not exceed $250 per covered employee per year, up to a maximum total penalty of $5,000 per year.

6.3.4 A covered employer shall have a right to appeal a final order imposing a penalty within 30 days of the day the notice of the decision was mailed to the covered employer.

6.4 Compliance Monitoring. OST shall, with or without a complaint, monitor the status of covered employers' compliance with this chapter, including through review of available data and documents, and provide the Board with periodic reports of OST's findings.

History

27 DE Reg. 903 (05/01/24)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1701-7.0 Severability

If any section or other individual provision of this regulation is found to be invalid, the remaining portion of this regulation shall remain in full force and effect.

History

27 DE Reg. 903 (05/01/24)

1800 The Delaware Grocery Initiative

1801 The Delaware Grocery Initiative

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1801 The Delaware Grocery Initiative

1801 The Delaware Grocery Initiative

History

28 DE Reg. 612 (02/01/25)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1801-1.0 Enabling Legislation

1.1 The Delaware Grocery Initiative was established pursuant to Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill 254, which directs the Division of Small Business to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to implement the Initiative.

1.2 The Initiative will be administered by the Division, subject to appropriation, and in consultation with the Delaware Council on Farm & Food Policy.

1.3 This regulation has been adopted by the Division pursuant to its authority in 29 Del.C. §8705A.

History

28 DE Reg. 612 (02/01/25)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1801-2.0 Purpose and Intent

2.1 The purpose of the Initiative to expand access to healthy foods in food deserts in Delaware and areas at risk of becoming food deserts in Delaware by providing grants and other forms of financial assistance to an eligible food resource, nonprofit food resource, local governmental unit food resource, or specialty grocer.

2.2 This regulation contains procedures governing the process for applying to the Division for a grant under the Initiative, pre-closing and post-closing procedures and criteria for the Division's approval or disapproval of an application for a grant under the Initiative.

History

28 DE Reg. 612 (02/01/25)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1801-3.0 Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, have the following meaning:

"Applicant" means any food resource, nonprofit food resource, local governmental unit food resource, or specialty grocer, as defined in this regulation, that applies for an award of grants or other financial assistance under the Initiative, including the First State Food System Program.

"Application" means an application made to the Division of Small Business on the form or forms, together with all relevant attachments, and signed by an authorized officer or representative of the applicant, as the Division may, in its sole discretion, require in connection with administration of grants and other forms of financial assistance under the Initiative, including the First State Food System Program.

"Council" means the Delaware Council on Farm & Food Policy, a convening of state and non-state food system stakeholders that advise the Delaware Secretary on Agriculture on food system topics.

"Division" means the Division of Small Business created by 29 Del.C. §8703A.

“First State Food System Program” means the program established by the Delaware Department of Agriculture, using State funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, to award grants to food resources.

"Food desert" means locations where the residential population lacks adequate access to affordable nutritious foods, typically lower-income areas where there is no access to a grocery store within at least ½ mile in urban areas or at least 10 miles in non-urban areas.

"Food resource" means any source that provides or enables access, availability, or affordability of healthy food products including food retailers, food banks, food pantries, specialty grocers, supermarkets, corner stores, restaurants, state benefits offices, food box voucher programs, or other mechanisms that enable healthy food access in food desert communities.

"Initiative" means the Delaware Grocery Initiative, an initiative that aims to expand access to healthy foods in food deserts and areas at risk of becoming food deserts in the state of Delaware.

"Initiative funds" means grants or other financial assistance under this Initiative.

"Initiative Review Panel" or "Panel" means the group of individuals designated by the Division to review applications for grants and other financial assistance under the Initiative.

"Nonprofit" means an organization or institution that is organized as a nonprofit nonstock corporation according to the General Corporation Law of Title 8 of the Delaware Code.

"Recapture" means repayment of Initiative funds by an applicant.

"Recapture period" means an extension of time necessary to realize the objectives of the award of Initiative funds.

"Specialty grocer" means a food resource that provides or enables the access, availability, or affordability of culturally diverse food products, including independent retail operations.

History

28 DE Reg. 612 (02/01/25)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1801-4.0 Initiative Review Panel

4.1 The Initiative is administered by the Division, subject to appropriation and consultation with the Council. To facilitate with administering the Initiative, the Division will designate the Initiative Review Panel with input from the Council, who will review and score applications, and recommend the award of grants and other financial assistance pursuant to the Initiative, including the First State Food System Program.

4.2 The Panel may recommend the award of grants and other financial assistance to eligible applicants based on poverty rates, income, geographic diversity, local ownership, access to food resources in the area surrounding proposed project locations, and other factors as determined by the Panel.

4.3 The Panel may request documents or information from an applicant, in its sole discretion, in addition to the application.

4.4 If an application or requested document or information is incomplete, inaccurate, or provided untimely, the Division will inform the applicant and further consideration of the application will be stayed and taken out of the order in which the application was originally received, if and until the requested documents or information are received by the Division.

4.5 All applications shall be submitted to the Panel for review, and the Panel shall make a recommendation with respect to the application to the Director.

4.6 Upon recommendation by the Panel, the application shall be submitted to the Director for consideration and final approval or disapproval. If approved, such approval shall be final. The Panel will issue its determination to approve or not approve an application, in whole or in part, and the Division will notify an applicant in writing about the determination.

History

28 DE Reg. 612 (02/01/25)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1801-5.0 Eligibility

5.1 An applicant must satisfy the following criteria, to be determined by the Initiative Review Panel:

5.1.1 Be a food resource, nonprofit food resource, local governmental unit food resource, or specialty grocer, as those terms are defined in Section 3.0 of this regulation.

5.1.2 Advance the stated goals of the Delaware Grocery Initiative's enabling legislation.

History

28 DE Reg. 612 (02/01/25)

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1801-6.0 Grants and Other Financial Assistance

6.1 The Division, subject to appropriation and consultation with the Council, may determine Initiative fund amount thresholds and may place limits on the size of the food resources that are eligible for Initiative funds.

6.2 Initiative funds may be used for any 1 or more of the following: equipment, capital expenses, operational expenses, administrative expenses, supplies, or other costs as determined by the Division.

6.3 Recapture Provision

6.3.1 The Division shall determine, in its sole discretion, those circumstances in which an applicant must repay all or part of the Initiative funds.

6.3.2 Reasons for recapture may include substantial or complete cessation of operations by the applicant, or failure to reach the stated goals of the application in a timely manner.

6.3.3 The recapture obligation shall be consistent with the purposes and should extend for the number of years necessary to realize the objectives for which Initiative funds have been awarded.

6.3.4 Should an applicant fail to begin incurring eligible expenses within 3 years, beginning on January 1 of the calendar year following receipt of the funds, the Division has the right to recapture the Initiative funds.

6.4 Annual Reporting. Annually, for a period equal to the recapture period, the applicant shall submit to the Division a progress report on the status of the stated goals of the application. The report shall be in a form acceptable to the Division. This reporting period may be extended or reduced, as appropriate, by the Division in its sole discretion. Annual reports should be submitted to the Division no later than June 30 of each year.

6.5 Before Initiative funds are issued, the applicant must enter into a written agreement in the form required by the Division. Failure to enter into a timely agreement may result in the Division rescinding its approval.

History

28 DE Reg. 612 (02/01/25)