1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-5.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 710-5.0 - Minimum Requirements for the Establishment of Additional Stations for Existing BLS Companies/ Departments in the State of Delaware

5.1 Existing BLS companies/ departments desiring to establish additional station within the State of Delaware shall immediately advise the State Fire Prevention Commission of their intent by letter.

5.2 The Commission shall, upon receipt of the notification, send a copy of these regulations to the BLS companies/departments. The Commission shall notify the parties in writing of the date and time to appear before the Commission. The company/department making the request will be required to appear before the Commission to make presentation and answer questions concerning the proposed additional station. Bordering companies/departments may send a written response or a written request to appear before the Commission at the scheduled hearing.

5.3 It is necessary for the BLS company/department desiring the additional station to follow certain steps to comply with these regulations. The steps to be followed are:

5.3.1 Authorization of additional station;

5.3.2 BLS station construction and submittal of plans;

5.3.3 Communications and alarm receiving and altering equipment;

5.3.4 Equipment; and

5.3.5 Waivers/exemptions.

5.4 Temporary/emergency BLS station. The Commission may waive the procedures set forth herein whenever it determines that the health and safety of the public or the good of the BLS service in general requires such a waiver.

1 Del. Admin. Code § 710-5.0

28 DE Reg. 41 (7/1/2024) (Final)