1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-5-3.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 4, October 1, 2024
Section 705-5-3.0 - Emergency Services Access to BuildingsClick here to view Image
3.1 This section shall apply to buildings that do not require fire lanes but still require emergency services accessibility. 3.1.1 Buildings Requiring Accessibility by Occupancy3.1.1.6 Detention and Correction3.1.1.7 Residential, except one and two family3.1.1.8 Any Mercantile exceeding 1,500 gross square feet3.1.1.9 Any Business exceeding 1,500 gross square feet3.1.1.10 Any Storage exceeding 1,500 gross square feet, or storing any Tier II hazardous materials as defined by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.3.1.1.11 Any Industrial exceeding 1,500 gross square feet, or storing any Tier II hazardous materials as defined by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.3.2 Building Access shall be in accordance with Table 5-1. Table 5-1
Accessibility Table
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TBDFM = To Be Determined in consultation with the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
1. For Mixed Use occupancies, accessibility shall be based on the floor with the individual occupancy requiring the greatest accessibility coverage.2. Educational shall include educational assembly buildings with mixed uses and shall not be considered as mixed use.3. For Day Care Homes, see 3.4.4.3.3 The State Fire Marshal may consider other design criteria for existing properties in a traditional urban setting on an individual basis, based upon the nature and degree of hazard associated with the building and/or characteristics of the site.3.4 Streets and Access Roadways shall be permitted to be utilized to achieve the required Building Access.3.4.1 Building Access shall be no further than 50 feet from a primary entrance.3.4.2 Where buildings are provided with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13, access shall be no further than 100 feet from the primary entrance. Note: See Figure 5-6 - Building Access - With No Fire Lane
3.4.3 Building Access shall be provided by a pervious or impervious surface which is capable of supporting the load of all emergency services apparatus and shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practices. 3.4.3.1 Where pervious surfaces are used for perimeter access, the design and location shall be evaluated by the local Fire Chief and approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.3.4.4 In the case of a Day Care homes located in one- and two-family dwellings, emergency service access shall be provided in such a manner so that emergency apparatus can be positioned within 100 feet to the primary entrance.3.5 Perimeter Access minimum width shall be 10 feet for one-story buildings and 15 feet for buildings of two or more stories, measured from the face of the building at grade with a maximum slope of ten percent (10%). Plantings and utility services (includes condenser units, transformers, furniture, etc.) shall be permitted within the perimeter access, and shall not interfere with emergency services fire ground operations. 3.5.1 If a physical barrier (fence, pond, steep slope, etc) prevents access, that portion of the building perimeter shall not be included in the calculation of Percent of Perimeter Access.3.5.2 Where parking is located between the building and the perimeter access area, parking shall not be located closer than 10 feet to the exterior wall for one-story buildings and 15 feet to the exterior wall for building of two or more stories.3.6 Access to fire protection features shall meet the requirements of Chapter 6. Note: See Figure 5-7 - Perimeter Access - With No Fire Lane
1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-5-3.0
19 DE Reg. 843 (3/1/2016)
25 DE Reg. 80 (7/1/2021) (Final)