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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Fire Suppression Systems: Special Hazards

Licensing Licensing Information & References: License Information & References Fire Suppression Systems: License Application FSS Certificate Holder Application FSS Exam Requirements In House Fire Suppression Systems: In House License Application In House FSS Certificate Holder Application FSS Exam Requirements Public Fire Suppression License Listings: Fire Suppression Companies Quality Assurance Forms Special Hazard Certificate of Inspection […]

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Plan Review & Inspections

 Site Plan Submittals Building Plan Submittals Fire Alarm Plan Submittals Water Based Fire Suppression System Plan Submittals Non-Water Based Fire Suppression System Plan Submittals Kitchen Hood Duct Mechanical Plan Submittals Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression System Plan Submittals Tank Plan Submittals Electrical Inspection Agencies Building Code Officials Existing Health Care Facility Inspections Existing Day Care Facility […]

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Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program

Effective on January 1, 2009, the State of Delaware requires by law that any and all cigarettes sold in the State of Delaware be reduced ignition propensity cigarettes. The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is responsible to administer and enforce this statute. Cigarettes offered for sale in this State shall be required to […]

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Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program

JFIP Mission Statement “To provide the youth of our communities, and their families, a fire safe environment, be it in the home, the school, or wherever they pursue their varied interests, through identification, education, and referrals, in an effort to deter future firesetting among our youth.” Danger Signals for Youth Firesetting Motives for Youth Firesetting […]

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Amusement Ride Permits

Memo to Owners/Operators Amusement Attraction Site Permit Application Amusement Ride Inspection Forms Regulation 704, Chapter 4 Amusement Ride Safety Electrical Inspection Agencies Amusement Ride Safety Inspection and Insurance Act/Delaware Code Title 16 Chapter 64

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Place of Assemblies & Special Permits

Regulations Regarding Licenses & Permits General Fire Safety Requirements Permit & Licensing Fees Place of Assembly Licenses Amusement Ride Permits Haunted House Permits Tent Permits Blasting Explosive Use & Transportation Fireworks Display Permits & Licensing

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