Permits, Licenses, and Other Fees
Amusement Ride Fees. The cost of any fee for amusement rides shall be $20.00 per year, not to exceed a total of $100.00. (16 Del.C. § 6403)
Blaster's License. The cost of a Blaster's License shall be $10.00 per year. (16 Del.C. §7107(b)).
Certificate Of Inspection For Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Fees. The cost of an Annual Certificate of Inspection shall be as follows:
The term "complex" as is referenced in these portions of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulation, is to indicate apartments or multi-family buildings that are located in the same general geographic area and owned by the same individual(s) or management group or other business entity. |
(16 Del. C. § 6607(g)(5) c.).
Certificate Of Inspection For Fire Suppression Systems Fees. The cost of an Annual Certificate of Inspection shall be as follows:
The term "complex" as is referenced in these portions of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulation, is to indicate apartments or multi-family buildings that are located in the same general geographic area and owned by the same individual(s) or management group or other business entity. |
(16 Del. C. § 6607(g)(5) c.).
Explosives Storage. The cost of a license to store explosives shall be $10.00 per year. (16 Del. C. § 7101(b)).
Fire Alarm Central Station, Remote Station, or Monitoring Service or Company License. The cost of an annual license for a Fire Alarm Central Station, Remote Station, or Monitoring Service or Company shall be $25.00.
Fire Alarm Signaling System Company License. The cost of an annual license for a Fire Alarm Signaling System Company shall be $25.00.
Fire Alarm Signaling System Certificate Holder. The cost of an annual certificate for a CERTIFICATE HOLDER of a Fire Alarm Signaling System Company shall be $25.00.
Fire Suppression System Company License. The cost of an annual license for a Fire Suppression System Company shall be $25.00.
Fire Suppression System Certificate Holder. The cost of an annual certificate for a CERTIFICATE HOLDER of a Fire Suppression System Company shall be $25.00.
In-House License Fees. Where a Fire Alarm Signaling System In-House or Fire Suppression System In-House License is issued, a maximum of $100.00 per Fire Alarm Signaling or Fire Suppression System shall be charged for each system serviced by the system owner16 Del. C. § 6607(g)(5) a.)
Licenses/Permits That Require An On-Site Inspection Prior To Issuing A License Or Permit. $25.00 per license or permit. (16 Del. C. § 6607(g)(5) c.).
Licenses/Permits That Do Not Require An On-Site Inspection Prior To Issuing A License Or Permit. $10.00 per license or permit. (16 Del. C. § 6607(g)(5) c.).
License To Service Portable Fire Extinguishers. The cost of a License to service portable fire extinguishers shall be $50.00 per year 16 Del. C. § 6607(g)(5) b.).
Plan Review User Fee Schedule. The State Fire Marshal, under the provisions 16 Del. C. § 6607(g)(1) - §6607(g)(4), hereby establishes the below listed Plan Review User Fee to be paid by the submitter of plans to the State of Delaware, Office of State Fire Marshal.
7/10 of 1% of construction costs up to the first million dollars of construction costs.
3/10 of 1% of construction costs in excess of one million dollars of construction costs.
Minimum Plan Review Fee of $150.00 on all plans.
When calculating the fee schedule for warehouses and similar low use buildings, the submitter shall have the choice of using the fee schedule listed in A and B above or, he may use the following calculation:
Gross Square Footage X $30 = Construction Cost
Then apply the percentages listed in A and B above to this calculated construction cost.
The fees as authorized by 16 Del.C. § 6607 shall be the maximum allowed by the State Fire Prevention Commission, and shall be reviewed every two years.
Detailed Fee List
Annual Certificate/License Required
Annual Certificate/License | Annual Fee |
Covered Malls | $ 25.00 |
Explosives | $ 10.00 |
Fire Alarm Central Station, Remote Station, or Monitoring Service or Company License | $ 25.00 |
Fire Alarm Certificate Holder | $ 25.00 |
Fire Alarm Certificate of Inspection per System | $ 25.00 |
Exception: Apartment or other multi-family dwellings: 1) Five (5) or less buildings per complex: $25.00 for each fire alarm system; The term "complex" as is referenced in these portions of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulation, is to indicate apartments or multi-family buildings that are located in the same general geographic area and owned by the same individual(s) or management group or other business entity. 2) More than five (5) buildings per complex: $15.00 for each fire alarm system up to a maximum of twenty (20) buildings. Maximum fee per complex not to exceed $300.00 for fire alarm systems. | |
Fire Alarm Company License | $ 25.00 |
Fire Extinguisher License | $ 50.00 |
Fire Suppression Certificate Holder | $ 25.00 |
Fire Suppression Certificate of Inspection per System | $ 25.00 |
Exception: Apartment or other multi-family dwellings: 1) Five (5) or less buildings per complex: $25.00 for each fire suppression system; The term "complex" as is referenced in these portions of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulation, is to indicate apartments or multi-family buildings that are located in the same general geographic area and owned by the same individual(s) or management group or other business entity. 2) More than five (5) buildings per complex: $15.00 for each fire suppression system up to a maximum of twenty (20) buildings. Maximum fee per complex not to exceed $300.00 for fire suppression systems. | |
Fire Suppression Company License | $ 25.00 |
Fireworks Shooters | $ 25.00 |
Flammable/Comustible Liquids | $ 25.00 |
Fun House | $ 25.00 |
In-House Fire Alarm Signaling System License (per system) | $ 100.00 |
In-House Fire Suppression System License (per system) | $ 100.00 |
Liquified Petroleum Gas | $ 25.00 |
Places of Assembly | $ 25.00 |
Public Accomodations | $ 25.00 |
Permit Required For Single EventSingle Event | |
Event Fee | |
Amusement Rides (Not to exceed $100.00) | $ 20.00 per ride |
Amusement Attraction | $ 25.00 |
Bowling Lanes | $ 25.00 |
Burning | $ 25.00 |
Exhibits, Craft, Trade Shows | $ 25.00 |
Explosives | $ 25.00 |
Fireworks | $ 25.00 |
Impairment of Fire Protection | $ 25.00 |
Place of Assembly Special Events | $ 25.00 |
Del. Admin. Code tit. 1, 700, Appendices, app E