1 Del. Admin. Code § 706 § 1.0
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1.1 Purpose. This Regulation is intended to be supplemental in nature to the 16 Del.C., Ch. 66. 1.2 Scope. This Regulation addresses the criteria for the installation of smoke detectors in all residential occupancies. 1.3 Application. The application of this Regulation applies to all residential occupancies, used wholly or in part as a home, residence, dwelling, or sleeping place for one or more persons, either permanent or transient, including, but not limited to, any one- and two-family dwelling, mobile home, modular home, townhouse; lodging, rooming or boarding house; hotel, motel, bed and breakfast facility; dormitory, apartment or multi-family dwelling; board and care facility; or a residential occupancy by any other name, be it rented, leased or owned. (16 Del.C. §6631)
Section 1.0 of 1 Del. Admin. Code 706 establishes the foundational scope and purpose of Delaware's residential smoke detector regulation, which supplements the requirements already found in 16 Del.C., Ch. 66. The rule applies broadly to virtually every type of residential setting in the state—whether owned, rented, or leased—including single-family homes, mobile homes, apartments, hotels, dormitories, and board and care facilities. Its reach covers both permanent residents and transient occupants, making it one of the widest-ranging provisions in Delaware's residential safety framework.
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Under 1 Del. Admin. Code 706 § 1.0, property owners and managers operating any form of residential occupancy in Delaware—from a single-family rental to a multi-unit apartment building or a bed and breakfast—fall within the scope of this smoke detector regulation. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with both this administrative code and the underlying statutory requirements in 16 Del.C., Ch. 66, since the regulation is explicitly designed to supplement that chapter. Keeping documentation of smoke detector installation and maintenance across all covered property types is a practice commonly associated with regulatory compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in virtually any residential setting in Delaware—apartments, rooming houses, mobile homes, dormitories, and more—are covered by the protections established under 1 Del. Admin. Code 706 § 1.0. This provision, read alongside 16 Del.C., Ch. 66, means that the obligation to meet smoke detector installation criteria extends to rented and leased properties, not just owner-occupied ones. Tenants who believe their residence does not meet applicable smoke detector requirements may consider contacting Delaware's relevant housing or fire safety authorities, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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