Delaware Administrative Code
Title 1 - Authorities, Boards and Commissions
700 - Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission
706 - Specific Occupancy Requirements
Chapter 7 - Haunted Houses
Section 706-7-5.0 - Operating Controls

5.1.1 Attendants (Operators) of the attraction are responsible for general safety and good fire protection practices. Only individuals at least sixteen (16) years of age are to be attendants. An emergency action plan and critical assignments shall be reviewed with all attendants daily, prior to the hours of operation.

5.1.2 At least one attendant shall be located at each exit and in each room larger than 200 square feet and capable of being occupied by the public.

5.1.3 Each attendant shall be equipped with a standard battery-powered flashlight. A standard flashlight requires at least two Type-D dry cell batteries.

5.1.4 The organization operating a haunted house on a nightly or daily basis shall have a fire drill for their attendants (operators).

5.2.1 Combustible Materials: Excelsior, straw, hay or other rapid burning materials shall be prohibited in the building.

5.2.2 Flammable Materials: No flammable or readily combustible materials shall be used in decorations, sets, props, costumes, etc.

5.2.3 No storage shall be permitted beneath stairways. All other unsafe practices are prohibited.

5.3.1 Open Flames: Open flames shall be prohibited in the building or within 10 feet of the building.

5.3.2 Smoking: Smoking shall be prohibited in the building or within 10 feet of any entrance or exit. Sand or water filled "butt receptacles" shall be provided near each entrance.