DE
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Delaware
Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
Adopted Code Edition
NFPA 1 + NFPA 101 (DE uses NFPA, not IFC)
Adoption Style
Statewide — one code
State Fire Marshal
Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission (3 Fire Marshals — North, Central, South) ↗Verification Status
Published summary — verify current edition with the SFM
Contractor Licensing
Fire Alarm
DE Board of Electrical Examiners — Electrical Contractor
Fire Sprinkler
DE SFPC — Fire Sprinkler Contractor approval
Jurisdiction Notes
DE is a NFPA state with 3 county fire marshals under the State Fire Prevention Commission.
Accuracy & Verification
Fire codes vary by jurisdiction, edition, occupancy, and local amendments. This page is a published summary intended for general reference. Always verify the current enforced edition and specific requirements with the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission (3 Fire Marshals — North, Central, South) and your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) before making compliance decisions.