OCCUPANT LOAD.
Madison General Ordinances § 34.1004
in effect34.1004 - OCCUPANT LOAD.
The occupant load for outdoor assembly areas such as beer gardens, beer tents, concerts and other areas where individuals are confined by barriers for assembly uses shall be approved by the Fire Chief. A Work Permit in accordance with Sec. 34.02 is required.
The work permit application is available at: https://www.cityofmadison.com/fire/documents/2019%20MASTER%20PLAN%20REVIEW%20PERMIT%20APPLICATION.pdf
A set of instructions for calculating the outdoor capacity can be obtained by sending an email to: fireprevention@cityofmadison.com.
The plan review fee for a new outdoor assembly area capacity review is $250. The fee for revisions to a previously approved capacity is $50.
(Am. by ORD-18-00033, 3-28-18, eff. 5-1-18; Am. by ORD-18-00103, 10-23-18; Am. by ORD-22-00122, 12-3-22)
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_CH34FIPRCO_34.1004OCLOFetched: 11/1/2026