Delaware Administrative Code
Title 1 - Authorities, Boards and Commissions
700 - Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission
709 - Fire Service Standards
Chapter 6 - Burn Regulations
Section 709-6-1.0 - General Definitions

Universal Citation: 1 DE Admin Code 709-6-1.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

The following words and terms when used in this regulation have the following meaning:

"Fire chief" means the elected or appointed individual, their designee, or the member of the department serving in that capacity.

"Fire department" means the fire department recognized by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission as having jurisdiction in a given area.

"Necessary permits" means those permits as required by the local, county or state regulations or laws.

"Neighboring property owners" means the owners of any adjacent property or structures.

"Property owner" means the individual or individuals whose name appears on the title or deed to the property.

"PSAP" means Public Safety Answering Point, which is the designated Emergency Dispatch Center for the fire district in which the burn is to take place, including New Castle County Fire Board, Kent Center, Sussex Base and Rehoboth Center.

"Suitable atmospheric conditions" means weather conditions as determined by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Control as suitable for open burning.

"Water supply company" means the local or county or private corporation that provides water necessary for fire protection to a given area.

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