Delaware Administrative Code
Title 1 - Authorities, Boards and Commissions
700 - Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission
705 - General Fire Safety
Chapter 1 - General Fire Safety Requirements
Section 705-1-4.0 - Precautions Inside Buildings

Universal Citation: 1 DE Admin Code 705-1-4.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

4.1 Sweeping Compounds. Only approved water solutions or detergents, floor sweeping compounds, and grease absorbents shall be used for cleaning floors. The use of sawdust or similar combustible materials to soak up combustible or flammable liquids spilled or dropped from machinery or processes on any floor is prohibited.

4.2 Lighting and Heat Producing Equipment. Proper clearances shall be maintained between heating and lighting equipment and ordinary combustibles in accordance with these Regulations. In the absence of a specific regulation, the State Fire Marshal shall designate proper clearances based on sound engineering judgment. Lighting and heating processes and equipment utilizing flammable or combustible liquids shall be designed in accordance with these Regulations.

4.3 General Use of Combustible And Flammable Materials. Flammable or combustible materials shall not be used for decorative or display purposes in any part of a building occupied by the public in such a quantity or manner so as to constitute a fire hazard unless such material is flame-proofed or fire retardant treated in a manner acceptable to the State Fire Marshal.

4.4 Disposal of Combustible Waste.

4.4.1 Combustible waste or refuse shall be properly stored or disposed of at the end of each working day, before vacating a building or premises, and whenever necessary to prevent creating a fire hazard. The term "properly stored or disposed of" shall mean removed from the building or to within a room or area specifically designed and approved for such storage.

4.4.2 Rubbish within Dumpsters
4.4.2.1 Dumpsters and containers with an individual capacity of 11/2 cubic yards or more shall not be stored in buildings; or placed within 10 feet of combustible walls, openings, or combustible roof eave lines.

Exception 1: If areas containing dumpsters or containers are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system and enclosed with a fire resistance rating of 1 hour.

4.4.2.2 Structures of Types I and Type II construction (as defined in NFPA 220) used for dumpster or container storage shall be located not less than 10 ft from openings and other buildings.

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