Delaware's fire prevention regulations, effective January 1, 2026, include NFPA 58, 2024 edition, and the State Fire Marshal reviews propane tank plans. Those facts do not settle federal transportation duties. Propane Safety Pro (PSP), a manual-writing service, turns your operating information into manuals that keep facility, people and transport questions separate.
| Written item | What to check |
|---|---|
| Company policies and procedures | Who follows and maintains company procedures? |
| Facility operating and maintenance procedures | Do the cited rules apply to this facility and work? |
| DOT security plan | Do the federal material, quantity and transport conditions apply? |
Which Delaware rules and sources should we consult?
The State Fire Marshal's December 16, 2025 notice says the new edition of the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, Regulation 701, becomes effective January 1, 2026, and lists NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2024 edition. Source: State Fire Marshal notice, read November 9, 2026.
DNREC's propane tank page says the Office of the State Fire Marshal requires submission of a tank plan for propane tanks, except tanks that serve one- or two-family dwellings. Source: DNREC propane tanks, read November 9, 2026.
No person except the owner, or a person authorized in writing by the owner, may fill or refill a marked LP-gas container. Source: 16 Del. C. §7202, read November 9, 2026.
When does a DOT security plan apply under 49 CFR 172.800?
Transportation requires a separate federal applicability check. The security-plan rule considers the material, quantity and transport activity; large bulk quantities of Division 2.1 material are one listed category. The definitions and exceptions matter, so a state tank plan review and vehicle capacity alone cannot settle the question. Source: 49 CFR §172.800, read November 9, 2026.
A covered plan addresses risk assessment, personnel security, unauthorized access and en route security, with at least annual review and updates when circumstances change. Source: 49 CFR §172.802, read November 9, 2026. Use the national DOT Hazmat Security Plan page for that distinct book.
Which company procedures keep the records separate?
A Delaware manual should state how drivers confirm the owner's written authorization before filling a container. As a practical filing choice, keep tank plan approvals apart from employee records, then connect both to the procedures that use them. This is advice for making the file useful, not an extra State Fire Marshal retention rule.
Our Policies & Procedures manual puts the company's way of working into writing. It does not replace a State Fire Marshal plan approval or permit.
How do PEP and CETP relate to training in Delaware?
This site has no Delaware training answer yet; see the state training guides. The sources cited here do not name a CETP or PEP requirement, so ask the State Fire Marshal's Office what training evidence it expects for your work. Source context: 2026 regulations notice, read November 9, 2026.
CETP means Certified Employee Training Program; PEP means PERC Education Program. PERC's move to job-based paths is a program description, not a ruling on Delaware qualifications. Source: PERC FAQ, read November 8, 2026. Meet Safety Pro lists trainers; the separate DOT training page concerns federal training records.
Which facility operating and maintenance procedures apply?
Use the facility's equipment and applicable adopted rules as the basis for its procedures. Our Operations & Maintenance manual is the facility book, distinct from the company policy manual. The 2026 regulations include NFPA 58, 2024 edition, so the facility book should name that edition and any Delaware changes it relies on. Source: State Fire Marshal notice, read November 9, 2026. This guide does not decide every facility's O&M obligations.
How does a written manual relate to truck and field records?
A tank plan approval answers a different question from who documented a delivery check. The Propane Safety App supports plant, tank and cathodic-protection records, plus training notifications. Capture tools include photos, location, dates and signatures. The office still checks findings and assigns repair follow-up. Full Tank Spotter adds service scheduling and work orders; those service functions belong to the broader product. Used with written procedures, the records help you show inspectors documented, dated work. The national Safety App page explains the wider workflow.
How can we request the written books for our operation?
A company rulebook, an applicable DOT security plan and the facility O&M book cover different parts of the operation. Bill or Kay can provide one written quote for the books that fit your work. Ask Bill or Kay for a written quote.
What else should a Delaware propane company ask?
Which NFPA 58 edition applies in Delaware from January 1, 2026? The State Fire Marshal's notice lists NFPA 58, 2024 edition, in the regulations effective that date. Source: State Fire Marshal notice, read November 9, 2026.
Who may fill a marked propane container in Delaware? Only the owner or a person authorized in writing by the owner. Source: 16 Del. C. §7202, read November 9, 2026.
Can a Delaware tank plan review replace the federal security-plan check? No. Apply the federal material, quantity and transport conditions separately. Source: §172.800, read November 9, 2026.
Does a Delaware propane tank need a plan review? DNREC's page says the State Fire Marshal requires a tank plan for propane tanks, except those serving one- or two-family dwellings. Source: DNREC propane tanks, read November 9, 2026.
Who wrote this guide, and which sources support it?
Official links and read dates appear beside the relevant claims. Read dates are not effective dates; confirm current requirements with the authority for the location and duties.
Written by: Bill Stomp — 25-year propane operator, combat veteran, who has since helped 200+ propane companies.
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General information, not legal advice. A manual supports procedures; purchase alone does not establish training, implementation or compliance.