Delaware Administrative Code
Title 1 - Authorities, Boards and Commissions
700 - Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission
706 - Specific Occupancy Requirements
Chapter 3 - Apartment Buildings/Multi-Family Dwellings
Section 706-3-3.0 - Fire Protection Systems Required in New Apartment Buildings
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
3.1 Fire Alarm Signaling Systems. All new apartment buildings shall be provided with a fire alarm signaling system in accordance with the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations. Exception: Where each dwelling unit is separated from other contiguous dwelling units by fire barriers having a fire resistance rating of not less than one hour, and where each dwelling unit has either its own independent exit or its own independent stairway or ramp discharging at grade.
| Note: This requirement also appears in Regulation 701 and reappears in this specific occupancy Chapter for clarification. |
3.2 Local Fire Alarm Signaling Systems.
LOCAL FIRE ALARM ONLY
In Case of Fire
| Note: The sign should be of durable construction and affixed firmly in the immediate vicinity of each pull station. The line of lettering should be a minimum of one half inch (1/2") high and use a plain font that is easy to read. |
3.3 Buildings with less than 12 individual living units are not required to provide off-site monitoring by the fire alarm signaling system for the approved, automatic sprinkler system.
| Note: This requirement also appears in Regulation 701 and reappears in this specific occupancy Chapter for clarification. |
