Delaware Administrative Code
Title 1 - Authorities, Boards and Commissions
700 - Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission
706 - Specific Occupancy Requirements
Chapter 4 - Residential Smoke Detectors
Section 706-4-2.0 - Definitions
"Compliance Date". The date by which any required new installation or retrofit work must be completed.
"Existing Buildings". Any building erected or built prior to the effective date of the legislation. (16 Del.C. § 6631 (3)).
"Effective Date of Legislation". 16 Del.C., Chapter 66, relating to Smoke Detectors was enacted on June 30, 1993.
"Interconnected Smoke Detectors". Two or more electrically operated smoke detectors wired together or operated through wireless battery power smoke detectors supervised by a listed control panel operating in such a manner so that the operation of any single smoke detector shall cause the alarm in all the smoke detectors and/or audible devices within the dwelling to sound.
"Monitored Battery Power Supply". The type of battery operated smoke detector that is constructed in such a manner as to provide a warning beep or tone when the installed battery is reaching the end of its useful electric charge.
"Sleeping Area". Any room or group of rooms utilized as a sleeping place, that are accessed from a common corridor or hallway. Sleeping areas separated by any other living space shall be considered to be a separate sleeping area.
