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 709-3-7.0 - Fire station construction and submittal of plans

Universal Citation: 1 DE Admin Code 709-3-7.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

7.1 The fire station shall be of adequate size to provide space for at least 3 pieces of apparatus. At least two pieces of apparatus shall have direct access to the street so it will not be necessary to remove one vehicle to permit a second vehicle to respond.

7.2 The fire station shall be fully sprinklered and of fire resistive or non-combustible construction in accordance with any and all building codes and zoning requirements within the local jurisdiction.

7.3 The station shall be equipped with an emergency power supply as approved by the Commission.

7.4 Preliminary and final plans, specifications, etc., shall be submitted to the Commission for approval before work is started.

7.5 A pre-existing building may be approved, providing it meets the standards and requirements set forth in this Section. Preliminary and final plans must still be submitted and approved by the Commission.

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