1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-8-3.0

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

Section 703-8-3.0 - Licenses

3.1 License Required.

3.1.1 Every central station, remote station, and systems monitoring company or services offering for sale, selling, contracting for, or leasing or providing such services within the State of Delaware shall obtain a license from the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Exception: Compliance with the licensing requirements as set forth in Regulation 703, Chapters 4 and 5 of these Regulations will be sufficient for compliance with the licensing and insurance provisions of this Chapter.

Note: Anyone licensed under the requirements for fire alarm signaling companies (Regulation 703, Chapter 4) or under the requirements for fire suppression systems companies (Regulation 703, Chapter 5) are not required to obtain another license to be in compliance with this Chapter. However, they are responsible to comply with the other provisions set forth in this Chapter.

3.1.2 The application for such license shall be in accordance with § 3.2 of this Chapter.

3.1.3 All licenses issued under this section shall be valid for one year and renewed annually by the license holder on a form provided by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.1.4 The license year period shall expire on a date as scheduled by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, pursuant to the provisions of 16 Del.C. § 6612 (5)(l)5.

3.2 Licensure Requirements.

3.2.1 Application And Fees. The central station, remote station, and systems monitoring services or companies shall make application to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, meet the requirements of this Chapter, and pay the required fees.

3.2.2 Address. A specific, current business address shall be maintained by each licensee. The licensee shall notify the Office of the State Fire Marshal, in writing, within fourteen (14) days of any change of address.

3.2.3 Resident Agent. Each licensee shall file with the Office of the State Fire Marshal the name, address, and telephone number of a resident agent within the State of Delaware authorized to act on behalf of and in the interest of the licensee.

3.2.4 Delaware Business License. Each licensee must hold a current Delaware Business License as defined in 30 Del.C. § 2301, and must be qualified to do business in the State of Delaware. The Delaware Business License Number shall be submitted at the time of application for a license and upon each subsequent renewal request.

3.3 Specific Licensing Requirements for Central Station Services and Remote Station Services.

3.3.1 Applicants for licensure as a central station service shall submit, with the application for licensure and all applications for a renewal of a license, a valid copy of the listing as a central station from the listing organization.

3.3.2 Applicants for a central station or remote station license must meet the requirements for such service as found in the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, as adopted and/or modified by this Chapter.

3.4 Insurance Required.

3.4.1 The State Fire Marshal shall not issue a license under this Chapter unless the licensee files with the Office of the State Fire Marshal proof of liability insurance coverage of not less than $250,000 per person minimum and $500,000 per accident minimum.

3.4.2 Any insurance required by this section must be in the form of a Certificate of Insurance executed by an insurer authorized to do business in this State.

3.4.3 Insurance Certificates filed with the Office of the State Fire Marshal under this section shall remain current and in force until the insurer has terminated future liability by a ten (10) day notice to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3.4.4 Failure to maintain the required insurance constitutes grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license by the State Fire Marshal.

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-8-3.0

25 DE Reg. 77 (7/1/2021) (final)