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HB 124

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STATE FIRE MARSHAL FEES.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Frank Cooke and 10 co-sponsors

HB 124 modifies State Fire Marshal fees in Delaware, adjusting charges for fire safety inspections and permits to affect regulatory costs on businesses and property owners statewide.

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Bill Summary · HB 124

Legislative bill overview

HB 124 amends Delaware's fire code regulations in Title 16 to modify the fee structure administered by the State Fire Marshal's office. The bill adjusts fees charged for fire safety inspections, permits, and related services that the Fire Marshal provides to businesses and property owners throughout Delaware.

Why is this important

Fire Marshal fees directly impact operational costs for businesses, landlords, and property developers across the state. These fees fund critical fire safety inspections and enforcement that protect public health and safety, so changes to fee schedules affect both the fire safety infrastructure's financial sustainability and the economic burden on regulated entities.

Potential points of contention

  • Fee burden distribution: Changes may shift costs unevenly between large commercial operations and small businesses or residential properties, potentially disadvantaging smaller operators with less financial flexibility.
  • Revenue adequacy: The bill's fee adjustments must balance generating sufficient revenue for Fire Marshal operations against concerns that excessive fees could burden compliance or reduce inspection frequency if underfunded.
  • Implementation transparency: The specific fee amounts and which categories are affected are not detailed in the bill title, making it unclear whether stakeholders had adequate input on individual fee changes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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