Delaware Administrative Code
Title 1 - Authorities, Boards and Commissions
700 - Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission
709 - Fire Service Standards
Chapter 3 - Minimum Requirements for the Establishment of New Fire Companies
Section 709-3-2.0 - Location of Fire Department and District to be served
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
2.1 The Commission shall not authorize the establishment of a new fire company within four miles of any existing fire company or companies unless the Commission determines that an existing fire company is not reasonably equipped, manned, organized, financed, disciplined to deliver, or is not actually delivering adequate fire protection in accordance with recognized safety standards to the area it serves.
2.2 The Commission shall determine whether any new fire companies shall be authorized in any part of the state. In making such determination the Commission shall consider among things the ability, financial, or otherwise of the company seeking authorization to maintain an effective fire company and fire protection needs of the area involved.
2.3 The location of fire stations shall be selected, taking into account the location of high life hazards, concentrations of values, topographical conditions, bridges, man-made barriers such as railways or limited access highways, traffic congestion, the number and extent of runs, and the availability of department members.
2.4 A certified plot plan showing the proposed location of the station shall be submitted to the Commission for approval.
2.5 A map and narrative description showing the proposed district to be served shall be submitted to the Commission for approval.
2.6 Written agreements with all existing, bordering fire companies shall be submitted to the Commission. Such agreements shall outline the areas served by the existing fire companies that will be allocated to the proposed fire company. The agreement shall be signed by the President, Secretary, and Chief of the existing companies in the presence of a notary public. His seal shall be affixed to the agreement.
