ORDERS.
Madison General Ordinances § 40.10
in effect40.10 - ORDERS.
Pursuant to the authority granted under this chapter, whenever the Chief shall find any equipment covered by this chapter in a condition deemed by the Chief to constitute a danger to health, safety, or well-being, the Chief shall order such condition(s) to be immediately corrected.
(1) Stop Work Orders. The Chief has authority under this chapter to order the stoppage of work on any equipment covered by this chapter when such work is not authorized by the Chief or when such work is in violation of this chapter.
(2) Stop Use Orders. The Chief has authority under this chapter to order the stoppage of use of any equipment covered by this chapter which the Chief deems necessary due to the imminent hazard to the life, safety, and well-being of the public.
(3) Notice. The notice of orders shall be made upon the owner or occupant of the building in which the equipment is contained, either by personal service of such order upon the owner or occupant or by mailing such orders to the owner, occupant, or other responsible person.
Source: City of Madison, Wisconsin, Madison General Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wi/madison/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORMAWIVOIVCH32--45_CH40COCO_40.10ORFetched: 11/1/2026