1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-3-5.0

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

Section 703-3-5.0 - Responsibilities of the Fire Department

5.1 In conjunction with § 2.0 of this Chapter, it shall be the responsibility of the fire department to notify the respective water company as well as the fire dispatch center any time a hydrant is used or noted to be in need of repair or when obstructions need to be cleared.

5.2 It shall be the responsibility of the fire department to make every attempt to coordinate with the water supplier the locations of training exercises involving the use of hydrants. Fire departments shall be responsible for notifying the water supplier 48 hours prior to such an exercise.

5.3 Fire departments are urged not to conduct hydrant flow tests but rather use this Chapter to their advantage and allow the water supplier to provide information needed. Any type of dispute between the water supplier and a fire department shall be arbitrated through the State Fire Marshal.

5.4 State law permits fire chiefs to perform flow tests under certain restraints at their discretion. While urging a chief to allow the water supplier to perform the flow test, this Chapter by no means is an attempt to limit or eliminate the fire chiefs authority, under State law, to perform flow tests if he so desires.

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-3-5.0