Title 16 — Health and Safety

§ 7604. Refrigerants; state and local code. No provision of the Delaware building code or other local code may prohibit or otherwise limit the use of a refrigerant designated as acceptable for use pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 7671k, provided any equipment containing such refrigerant i…

§ 7605. Solar-ready zone [For application of this section, see 84 Del. Laws, c. 143, § 2]. (a) This section shall apply to new commercial buildings with a foundation footprint of 50,000 square feet or more. (b) A “solar-ready zone” means a section or sections of the roof or build…

§ 7606. Solar-ready zone; school and state buildings [For application of this section, see 84 Del. Laws, c. 400, § 2]. (a) This section applies to new school buildings governed by Chapter 75 of Title 29 and new state buildings governed by Chapter 69 of Title 29. (b) New school an…

§ 7701. Scaffolding regulations. (a) A person employing or directing another to perform labor of any kind in the erection, repairing, altering or painting of a house, building or structure shall not furnish or erect or cause to furnished or erected for the performance of such lab…

§ 7702. Other construction regulations. (a) All contractors and owners, when constructing buildings where the plans and specifications require the floors to be arched between the beams thereof or where the floors or filling in between the floors are of fireproof material or brick…

§ 7703. Penalties. Whoever violates this chapter shall, for each offense, be fined not less than $50 nor more than $100.29 Del. Laws, c. 234, § 2; Code 1935, § 3632; 16 Del. C. 1953, § 7703;

§ 7801. Statement of purpose. The Delaware General Assembly hereby declares that it is in the interest of the public to control, reduce and prevent the exposure of the public to asbestos. It is the intent of the General Assembly to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the pub…

§ 7802. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) “Asbestos” includes chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite as…

§ 7803. Certification required; fees; reciprocity. (a) No contractor shall hold that contractor’s self out to the public as being certified to engage in asbestos abatement, nor shall any contractor use or advertise any title or description intending to convey the impression that …

§ 7804. Suspension; revocation; refusal to renew. If the Office of Management and Budget finds that a contractor or asbestos worker has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule, regulation or order promulgated or entered pursuant to this chapter, the Office of Managemen…

§ 7805. Powers and duties of the Office of Management and Budget. The Office of Management and Budget shall have the following powers and duties and shall give due consideration to Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) document 560/5-85-024 June 1985 or later revision, “G…

§ 7806. Powers and duties of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall have the following powers and duties and shall: (1) Act as the enforcement arm of the Office of Management and Budget wi…

§ 7807. Violations, penalties and injunctions. (a) For purposes of this section, the term “Secretary” shall mean the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. The Secretary shall enforce this chapter. (b) Any contractor, asbestos worker or person…

§ 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…

§ 8001. Purpose [Expires upon fulfillment of the contingency in 84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 2]. The purpose of this chapter is to facilitate the ownership of electric vehicles by persons who own or lease a single-family or multi-family residential dwelling.84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 1;

§ 8002. Definitions [Expires upon fulfillment of the contingency in 84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 2]. For purposes of this chapter: (1) “Developer” means an individual; corporation; business trust; estate trust; partnership; limited liability company; association; joint venture; govern…

§ 8003. Scope [Expires upon fulfillment of the contingency in 84 Del. Laws, c. 145, § 2]. (a) (1) This chapter applies to the construction of a single-family residential dwelling for which a building permit is issued on or after January 1, 2024. (2) This chapter applies to the co…