Delaware Administrative Code
Title 1 - Authorities, Boards and Commissions
700 - Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission
705 - General Fire Safety
Chapter 6 - Marking and Identification of Fire Protection Features
Section 705-6-3.0 - Marking and Identification of Sprinkler Connections and Standpipes

3.1 All standpipe and sprinkler connections shall be marked as prescribed within the appropriate section of this regulation and as illustrated by the appropriate figures of this regulation.

3.2 All standpipe and sprinkler connections shall have minimum of four inch (4") solid yellow demarcation lines to define specific areas.

3.3 Solid yellow demarcation lines shall be measured from the center line of the connection and extend for a distance of four feet (4') on both sides.

3.4 Where parking is allow between the building and the street or fire lane the solid yellow demarcation lines shall extend from the end of the sidewalk surface to the street or fire lane.

3.5 No objects, stands, displays, or other impediments shall be located within the demarcation area.

3.6 When required by the State Fire Marshal, minimum four inch (4") diameter steel bollards filled with concrete and marked yellow shall be installed at the outermost corners of the demarcation area for the fire department connections. The minimum height of the bollard shall be 36 inches above the finished grade of the adjacent surface.

3.7 All fire department connections (standpipe and sprinkler) shall have a minimum 12" x 18" sign that reads:

FIRE DEPT. CONNECTION

Sign lettering shall be a minimum of 3 inches (3") in height with red scotchlite letters on white scotchlite background. The sign shall be clearly visible from the fire lane or roadway.