State Fire Marshal, John W. Rudd, has ordered a Burning Ban, beginning October 15, 2024, for all outdoor burning, as current conditions throughout the State of Delaware are extremely dry and pose a fire hazard. Effective immediately, the following are prohibited: bonfires, controlled burnings (including burning of leaves and yard waste), agricultural burnings, fires for land clearing, fires for demolition and removal of hazards, and outdoor rubbish fires (whether or not contained). More Info

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Day-Care Center (13 or more clients)



A Day-Care Center is an occupancy in which 13 or more clients receive care, maintenance, and supervision, by other than their relatives or legal guardians, for less than 24 hours per day.

You will need to submit the following:

Day-Care Occupancies Application

Building Plan(s)

Plan Review Fee: a check or money order payable to State of Delaware; fee is dependent on construction costs.

Please Note: All new Day-Care Center occupancies shall be protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system and fire alarm system.

Plans shall be signed and sealed by a design professional.

Preliminary Sprinkler Form



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