In hardcore

boolean in_hardcore()

This function returns true if the logged-in character is currently subject to Hardcore restrictions. If not subject to such restrictions this function returns false.

The following example attempts to pull items from storage if the character is in Ronin:

 if (!can_interact() && !in_hardcore() && storage_amount($item[not-a-pipe]) > 0) 
   take_storage(1,$item[not-a-pipe]);

When not logged in, this function returns false.