Title 16 — Health and Safety

§ 7901. Purpose. The basic plumbing principles contained in this chapter shall act as the basis for the formation of all detailed plumbing regulations adopted by the Division of Public Health, local or district boards of health or city councils.47 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 1; 16 Del. …

§ 7902. Principles applicable throughout State. All plumbing installed after June 4, 1949, in any part of the State shall conform to the basic plumbing principles provided in this chapter.47 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 30; 16 Del. C. 1953, § 7902;

§ 7903. Plumbing Code; adoption and enforcement. The Division of Public Health shall adopt and enforce the most recent version of the International Plumbing Code (IPC) within 1 calendar year of its issuance, in conformity with the basic plumbing principles provided in this chapte…

§ 7904. Local regulations. Every political subdivision within the State, including county, city or municipal governments, shall enforce the International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted or modified by the Division of Public Health. Every political subdivision retains the right to …

§ 7905. Additional regulations. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the Division of Public Health, councils of cities or sanitary bodies of communities from making further and additional regulations not in conflict with this chapter.47 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 36; 16 …

§ 7906. Rules and regulations for installation of plumbing; registration of plumbers; application for inspection. (a) The Division of Public Health, in order to provide for the health of the citizens of the State, shall adopt and promulgate suitable rules and regulations for the …

§ 7907. Inspection and inspectors. (a) The Division of Public Health shall by rules and regulations also establish a system of inspection and supervision over all water and sewer systems, building and house drainage systems and ventilation of the same. (b) The Division of Public …

§ 7908. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Place of public entertainment” shall mean an establishment that accommodates more than 100 individuals. (2) “Plumbing” is the art of installing in buildings the pipes, fixtures and other apparatus for bringing in the water supply…

§ 7909. Safe water supply. All premises intended for human habitation or occupancy shall be provided with a supply of pure and wholesome water.47 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 5; 16 Del. C. 1953, § 7909;

§ 7910. Cross connections with unsafe water supplies. (a) Cross connections between safe and unsafe water supply distributing systems shall not be permitted unless such connections have the written approval of the Division of Public Health. (b) No plumbing, fixture, construction,…

§ 7911. Adequate water supply. Buildings in which water closets and other plumbing fixtures exist shall be provided with a supply of water adequate in volume and pressure for flushing purposes.47 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 8; 16 Del. C. 1953, § 7911;

§ 7912. Size of pipes. The pipes conveying water to water closets shall be of sufficient size to supply the water at a rate required for adequate flushing without unduly reducing the pressure at other fixtures.47 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 9; 16 Del. C. 1953, § 7912;

§ 7913. Hot water tanks or boilers. Devices for heating water and storing it in boilers or hot water tanks shall be so designed and installed as to prevent all danger of explosion and also prevent a back flow of hot water through a meter connected with a public water supply.47 De…

§ 7914. Separate sewer connections. Every building intended for human habitation or occupancy on premises abutting on a street in which there is a public sewer shall have a separate connection.47 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 11; 16 Del. C. 1953, § 7914;

§ 7915. Family private water closet in multiple dwellings. In multiple dwellings provided with a house drainage system there shall be for each family at least 1 private water closet.47 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 12; 16 Del. C. 1953, § 7915;

§ 7916. Plumbing fixture materials. Plumbing fixtures shall be made of smooth nonabsorbent material, shall be free from concealed fouling surfaces and shall be set free of inclosures.47 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 13; 16 Del. C. 1953, § 7916;

§ 7917. House drainage system. The entire house drainage system shall be so designed, constructed and maintained as to conduct the waste water or sewage quickly from the fixture to the place of disposal with velocities which will guard against fouling and the deposit of solids an…

§ 7918. Drainage pipes. The drainage pipes shall be so designed and constructed as to be proof, for a reasonable life of the building, against leakage of water or drain air due to defective materials, imperfect connections, corrosions, settlements, vibrations of the ground or bui…

§ 7919. Cleanouts in drainage systems. The drainage system shall be provided with an adequate number of cleanouts so arranged that in case of stoppage the pipes may be readily accessible.47 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 16; 16 Del. C. 1953, § 7919;

§ 7920. Fixture traps. Each fixture or combination fixture shall be provided with a separate, accessible, self-scouring, reliable, water-sealed trap placed as near to the fixture as possible.47 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 17; 16 Del. C. 1953, § 7920;

§ 7921. Adequate air circulation. The house drainage system shall be so designed that there will be an adequate circulation of air in all pipes and no danger of siphonage, aspiration or forcing of trap seals under conditions of ordinary use.47 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 18; 16 Del. C. …

§ 7922. Roof terminals, soil or waste stacks. The soil stack shall extend full size upward through the roof and have a free opening, the roof terminal being so located that there will be no danger of air passing from it to any window and no danger of clogging of the pipe by the f…

§ 7923. Water or air pressure test. The plumbing system shall be subjected to a water or air pressure test and to a final test in such manner as to disclose all leaks and imperfections in the work.47 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 20; 16 Del. C. 1953, § 7923;

§ 7924. Substances entering house drainage system. No substance which will clog the pipes, produce explosive mixtures or destroy the pipes or their joints shall be allowed to enter the house drainage system.47 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 21; 16 Del. C. 1953, § 7924;

§ 7925. Connections with refrigerators. Refrigerators, ice boxes or receptacles for storing food shall not be connected directly with the drainage system.47 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 22; 16 Del. C. 1953, § 7925;

§ 7926. Light and ventilation. No water closet or urinal shall be located in a room or compartment which is not properly lighted and ventilated to the outer air.47 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 23; 16 Del. C. 1953, § 7926;

§ 7927. Private sewage treatment and disposal system. If water closets or other plumbing fixtures exist in buildings where there is no sewer within reasonable distance, suitable provision shall be made for the disposing of the house sewage by some method of sewage treatment and d…

§ 7928. Back flow of sewage. Where a house drainage system may be subjected to back flow of sewage suitable provision shall be made to prevent its overflow in the building.47 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 25; 16 Del. C. 1953, § 7928;

§ 7929. Storm water. Storm water from roofs and paved areas, yards, courts and courtyards shall be drained into a storm water sewerage system or a combined sewerage system, but not into a sanitary sewerage system intended for sewage only. Inside roof leaders, downspouts and storm…

§ 7930. Privy vaults. Privy vaults or cesspools shall not be permitted on premises accessible to a public sewer.47 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 27; 16 Del. C. 1953, § 7930;

§ 7931. Private water supply. Dug wells or other sources of private water supply shall not be permitted on premises accessible to a public water supply unless the private water supply has been approved in writing by the Division of Public Health.47 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 28; 16 Del…

§ 7932. Sanitary maintenance. Plumbing systems shall be maintained in a sanitary condition.47 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 29; 16 Del. C. 1953, § 7932;

§ 7933. Public accommodations. In any place of public entertainment required by a state, county or municipal law, rule or regulation to have a public restroom, water closets and urinals shall be provided in accordance with the minimum number of plumbing facilities required under …

§ 7934. Penalties. Whoever violates or assists in the violation of this chapter or any order, code or regulation issued under this chapter shall be, for each offense, fined not less than $25 nor more than $100 or imprisoned not more than 60 days, or both.47 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 3…