Delaware Legislation / Criminal Code
The Delaware Code Online Title 11 – Crimes & Criminal Procedure Specific Offenses: Title 11, Chapter 5 Title 16 – Health & Safety Fire Prevention: Title 16, Chapter 66 Fireworks: Title 16, Chapter 69 Storage of Explosives: Title 16, Chapter 70 Sale, Purchase, Receipt, Possession, Transportation, Use, Safety, and Control of Explosive Materials: Title 16, […]
Read MoreFireworks
The Office of the State Fire Marshal reminds all citizens and visitors that the sale, possession, and use of fireworks including sparklers and sky lanterns are illegal within the State of Delaware. Fireworks….they are as unpredictable as the weather. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that an estimated 11,400 people suffered injuries in 2013 […]
Read MoreInvestigations
The Investigations and Code Enforcement Division of the Office of the State Fire Marshal utilizes our law enforcement certified Deputy Fire Marshals to provide public service and promote life safety by conducting fire and post blast investigations to determine causal factors and the origin of such incidents, identifying incendiary fires and explosions, investigating Arson, detecting […]
Read MoreFireworks: Display Permits & Licensing
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal reminds all citizens and visitors of Delaware that fireworks can cause serious injuries or death. Projectiles from exploded fireworks can cause eye injuries, burns, and amputations of fingers. An estimated 11,900 people were treated in the nation’s hospitals in 2015 for injuries related to the use of […]
Read MorePlace of Assemblies & Special Permits
Licenses & Permits Required Regulations General Fire Safety Requirements Permit & Licensing Fees Place of Assembly Licenses Amusement Ride Permits Haunted House Permits Tent Permits Explosive Use & Transportation Fireworks Display Permits & Licensing
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