Delaware Administrative Code
Title 1 - Authorities, Boards and Commissions
700 - Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission
701 - Administration and Enforcement
Chapter 4 - Submittal of Plans
Section 701-4-6.0 - Authority to Require Exposure or Stop Work Order

6.1.1 Whenever any building or installation that is subject to inspection, based upon a specific plan review requirement, is covered or concealed without first having been inspected, the State Fire Marshal may require by written notice that such work be exposed for inspection. The State Fire Marshal shall be notified when the installation is ready for inspection and the State Fire Marshal shall conduct the inspection within a period of 3 working days.

6.2.1 When any construction or installation work is being performed in a manner which does not conform to the plans and specifications as approved by the State Fire Marshal, a written notice shall be issued to the responsible party to stop work on that portion of the work which is in violation. The notice shall state the nature of the violation, and no work shall be continued on that portion until the violation has been corrected.

6.3.1 The State Fire Marshal shall have the authority to inspect any job site during normal construction hours for determining compliance with the respective plan review and any other applicable Delaware Fire Prevention Rules and Regulations.