1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-1-7.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 703-1-7.0 - Fire Alarm Systems

7.1 General. All fire alarm systems shall be tested and approved before the system is placed into service.

7.2 Acceptance Tests. Upon completion of a fire alarm system, the installation shall be subjected to a performance test to demonstrate its efficiency of operation in accordance with the requirements of the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations. Also, all connections and wiring, with signal devices disconnected, shall develop an insulation resistance of not less than 1 megohm.

7.3 Record of Completion. A Record of Completion shall be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal by the licensed company that installed the fire alarm signaling system within five (5) days of having placed the system in service. A Record of Completion shall be submitted in such form as the State Fire Marshal may prescribe. The installing company or person shall certify in writing that the installation has been made in accordance with the approved plans and that all component parts of the system are in service. Approval by the State Fire Marshal shall be withheld until said Record of Completion is received and accepted by the State Fire Marshal.

1 Del. Admin. Code § 703-1-7.0