Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, Appeals & Alternatives
Regulations Changes to Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations Letter (Effective September 1, 2021) Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 2021 Tentative Interim Amendments Appeals Notice of Appeal to the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission Alternatives Request for Alternative
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DNREC Division of Air & Waste Management: OPEN BURNING Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Association NICET ONLINE National Fire Protection Association National Fire Information Council National Fire Academy US Fire Administration National Association of State Fire Marshals International Code Council ANSI American National Standards Institute IAAI International Association of Arson Investigators NFSA National Fire Sprinkler Association AFAA […]
Read MoreSussex Division Contact Information
Sussex Division Office Address 22705 Park Avenue Georgetown, DE 19947 State Location Mail Code: S-120 Sussex Office Phone Numbers Administration: 302-856-5600 Technical Services: 302-856-5298 Day Care Inspections Program: 302-856-5298 Health Care Inspections Program: 302-739-4394 Juvenile Firesetters Intervention Program: 302-257-3075 Fire Incident Reporting Program: 302-739-4394 Investigations: 302-856-5600 Fax: 302-856-5800 False Fire Alarm Program: 302-739-4394 Quality Assurance […]
Read MoreHeadquarters / Kent Division Contact Information
Headquarters Office Address 1537 Chestnut Grove Road Dover, DE 19904-1544 State Location Mail Code: D-180 Headquarters Office Phone Numbers Administration: 302-739-5665 Technical Services: 302-739-4394 Information & Technology: 302-739-5665 Juvenile Firesetters Intervention Program: 302-257-3075 False Fire Alarm Program: 302-739-4394 Investigations: 302-739-4447 Quality Assurance Program: 302-739-4394 Fax: 302-739-3696 Day Care Inspections Program: 302-856-5298 Health Care Inspections Program: […]
Read MoreNew Castle Division Contact Information
New Castle Division Office Address 2307 MacArthur Road New Castle, DE 19720-2426 State Location Mail Code: N-220 New Castle Office Phone Numbers Investigations: 302-323-5375 Technical Services: 302-323-5365 / Fax: 302-323-5366 Day Care Inspections Program: 302-856-5298 False Fire Alarm Program: 302-739-4394 Quality Assurance Program: 302-739-4394 Blasting Licensing: 302-323-5375 Fireworks Shooters Licensing: 302-323-5375 Health Care Inspections Program: […]
Read MoreState Fire Marshals Past & Present
Walter J. LaRue (1953-1956) The Delaware State Fire Marshals Office was established on July 10, 1953. Walt LaRue was appointed the First State Fire Marshal by Governor Boggs on September 1, 1953. With a budget of $8,750 and 1½ positions, he had to constantly fight for funds and attempts to disband the office, he resigned […]
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New Castle Division Contact Information Headquarters/Kent Division Contact Information Sussex Division Contact Information Executive Staff: John W. Rudd, State Fire Marshal Welcome Message from the State Fire Marshal Michael G. Chionchio, Chief of Administration B.Scott Bullock, Chief of Investigations Duane T. Fox Jr., Chief of Technical Services / Fire Protection & Life Safety Stephanie L. […]
Read MoreAbout the Office of The State Fire Marshal
In 1953, at the urging of the Volunteer Fire Service, the State Legislature created the Office of the State Fire Marshal and directed that regulations, reflecting nationally recognized standards, be promulgated to enhance life safety and property conservation for the citizens of Delaware. The State Fire Marshal’s Office functions as an independent state agency under […]
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