Delaware Administrative Code
Title 1 - Authorities, Boards and Commissions
700 - Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission
709 - Fire Service Standards
Chapter 4 - Minimum Requirements for the Establishment of Additional Stations for Existing Fire/EMS Companies/Departments in the State of Delaware
Section 709-4-3.0 - Fire/EMS station construction and submittal of plans

3.1 The additional station or stations shall be of adequate size to provide space for at least 2 or 3 pieces of emergency equipment. At least 2 pieces of apparatus shall have direct access to the street so it will not be necessary to remove 1 vehicle to permit a second vehicle to respond.

3.2 The additional station shall be fully sprinklered and of fire resistive or non-combustible construction in accordance with any and all building codes, fire codes and zoning requirements within the local jurisdiction and must provide proper rest room facilities.

3.3 The additional station or stations shall be equipped with an emergency power supply to keep the station or stations operational during a power outage.

3.4 Preliminary and final plans, specifications, etc., shall be submitted to the Commission for approval along with a copy of the appropriate permits from the County or Jurisdictional Building Department and Fire Marshal's Office before work is started.

3.5 A pre-existing building may be approved, providing it meets the standards and requirements set forth in this Section. Preliminary and final plans, along with a copy of the appropriate permits from the County or Jurisdictional Building Department and Fire Marshal's Office, must still be submitted and approved by the Commission.