1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-4-2.0
"Fire Alarm Signaling System". Shall mean any signaling system which is designed to detect the existence of fire, and any signaling system which is either automatically or manually activated to either audibly or visually notify anyone either on or off the property or within or without the structure of a fire condition. It shall not include systems or devices which are primarily designed to suppress or extinguish a fire. It is further defined that a separate fire alarm signaling system consists of a control unit, initiating circuits, signaling circuits, primary and secondary power supplies and is designed and installed to function as one system.
"Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Company (Vendor)". Shall mean any individual, group thereof, any partnership, group, organization, company, corporation, or any other entity, which performs any of the functions related to preparing technical documents, installing either in whole or in part, inspecting, testing or maintaining fire alarm signaling systems or any portion thereof, who advertise their services or profess to engage in the activities detailed in this Chapter as a business, in or for a contractual consideration or charge a fee for the activities detailed, herein.
"Full Time Employee". Shall mean any employee working a minimum of thirty hours per week, averaged over a period of one year, who regularly receives a compensation from the licensed company, and receives a W-2 form annually from the licensed company.
"Inspection". A visual examination of a fire alarm signaling system or a portion thereof to verify that it appears to be in operating condition and is free from physical damage.
"Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Service". A service program provided by a qualified contractor or owner's representative in which all components unique to the property's systems are inspected and tested at the required times and necessary maintenance is provided. This program includes logging and retention of relevant records. It is permissible under this definition to replace, in kind, individual initiating devices, indicating appliances or supervisory devices when, for any reason, they become undependable or inoperative.
"Install/Installation". Shall mean the initial placement of all system components or equipment, or the extension, modification or alteration of system components or equipment after the initial placement. It shall further mean the installation and mounting of signaling system devices, conduit, wiring, back and junction boxes. This definition shall be further interpreted to mean that any movement or placement of system components or equipment, must be preceded by submission of technical documents for review and approval by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, submitted by a company licensed or by an individual certified to do so under this Chapter, and that the installation testing and acceptance tests are the responsibility of the licensed company or certified individual, who has submitted such technical documents.
"Installation Testing". Shall mean that testing which is required by the National Fire Protection Association's National Fire Codes and Standards, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, during the initial installation of a fire alarm signaling system. Installation testing shall include, but not be limited to:
a. Stray Voltages. Verify that stray (unwanted) voltages that could constitute a hazard or prevent proper system operation do not exist between the installation conductors and ground or between installation conductors.
b. Ground Faults. All installation conductors other than those intentionally and permanently grounded should be tested for isolation from ground using an insulation testing device that will not damage connected equipment.
c. Short Circuit Faults. All installation conductors other than those intentionally connected together should be tested for conductor-to-conductor isolation using an insulation testing device. These same circuits should be tested conductor-to ground, also.
d. Loop Resistance. With each initiating and indicating circuit installation conductor pair short-circuited at the far end, measure and record the resistance of each circuit. Verify that the loop resistance does not exceed the manufacturer's specified limits.
"Maintenance". Repair service, including periodically recurrent inspections and tests, required to keep the protective signaling system and its component parts in an operative condition at all times. It is permissible under this definition to replace, in kind, individual initiating devices, indicating appliances or supervisory devices when, for any reason, they become undependable or inoperative.
"Preparing Technical Documents". Shall mean the preparation of detailed fire alarm signaling system drawings, calculations, and specifications for installation in accordance with the applicable codes, statutes and regulations adopted by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission. It is further defined to mean that the technical documents, specifications, and design drawings referred to in this section are the documents which shall be submitted to the Office of the State Fire Marshal for review and approval.
"Responsible Charge". Shall mean the individual, who is responsible to ensure that all of the requirements of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations are complied with in the application of those standards and specifications to fire alarm signaling systems. The person, or persons, of responsible charge shall be accountable for each phase of the following activities with respect to fire alarm signaling systems, when such activities constitute an element of their particular Class of Certificate:
"Testing". A procedure to determine the status of a system as intended by conducting periodic physical checks on fire alarm signaling systems. These tests follow up on the original acceptance tests at intervals specified in the National Protection Association's National Fire Codes and Standards, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations, which addresses the systems detailed under this Chapter.
1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-4-2.0