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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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, […]

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Investigations

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 […]

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