Delaware · Fire code

The fire code in force in Delaware now.

Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations (1 Del. Admin. Code 700/701), 2026 edition: NFPA 1 (2024 ed.) and NFPA 101 (2024 ed.), effective Jan 1, 2026. Enforced by Office of the State Fire Marshal / State Fire Prevention Commission, statewide. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Fire code in Delaware

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In force

Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations (1 Del. Admin. Code 700/701), 2026 edition: NFPA 1 (2024 ed.) and NFPA 101 (2024 ed.), effective Jan 1, 2026

Regulations adopt about 150 NFPA codes/standards in full for existing and new buildings. The 2026 edition (NFPA 1 2024, NFPA 101 2024, plus new NFPA 2, 70E, 130) took effect January 1, 2026.

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Who enforces it

Office of the State Fire Marshal / State Fire Prevention Commission, statewide

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; the building view resolves them from your ZIP.

What changes next

In force

In force (2026 edition took effect Jan 1, 2026)

The federal layer

No federal fire code applies to a private building; OSHA's exit-route, fire-extinguisher and emergency-plan rules (29 CFR 1910 Subparts E and L) apply to every employer alongside the state fire code.

Questions about the fire code in Delaware

Which fire code applies in Delaware today?

Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations (1 Del. Admin. Code 700/701), 2026 edition: NFPA 1 (2024 ed.) and NFPA 101 (2024 ed.), effective Jan 1, 2026. Regulations adopt about 150 NFPA codes/standards in full for existing and new buildings. The 2026 edition (NFPA 1 2024, NFPA 101 2024, plus new NFPA 2, 70E, 130) took effect January 1, 2026.

Who enforces the fire code in Delaware?

Office of the State Fire Marshal / State Fire Prevention Commission, statewide.

What changes next for the fire code in Delaware?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

Other areas in Delaware

Everything in force in Delaware

Building codeNo statewide building code; each county/municipality adopts and enforces its own (commonly…ElevatorsASME A17.1 adopted statewide; specific current edition not confirmed this run BoilersCertificate-of-inspection program administered by a Division of Boiler Safety (established…Pools and spasDPH Regulation 4464, Public Swimming Pools, in force since Oct 11, 2015 Hotels and lodgingNo dedicated statewide hotel-safety statute found; general fire/life-safety code applies Workplace safetyFederal OSHA jurisdiction; Delaware has no State Plan

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