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AUTHORITY OF THE FIRE CHIEF.

Madison General Ordinances § 40.05
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40.05 - AUTHORITY OF THE FIRE CHIEF. (1) The Fire Chief shall have the authority, as a designated municipal agent of the Department of Safety and Professional Services pursuant to Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 318.1016, to review and approve conveyance plans and specifications, including plans to construct, install, or alter any equipment covered by this chapter, to conduct inspections, and issue permits to operate for devices located with the City of Madison requiring approval and inspection under this chapter. (Am. by ORD-12-00035, 3-28-12) (2) The Chief may delegate authority and duties under this chapter to individuals who hold the necessary licenses and qualifications for performing duties under this chapter as specified by Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 35.64 and § SPS 318.1016. The activities of such individuals shall be construed as a valid activity of the Chief. (Am. by ORD-12-00035, 3-28-12) (3) The Chief may, at reasonable hours, request permission of the owner or occupant to enter any building or premises containing equipment subject to this chapter for the purpose of making any inspection or investigation which, under the provisions of this chapter, they may deem necessary. (4) The Chief may obtain a special inspection warrant under Wis. Stat. § 66.0119 when necessary for the purpose of making an inspection of any building or premises containing equipment subject to this chapter where the owner or occupant has refused admission to the Chief. (5) No person, having been duly informed of the existence of a warrant pursuant to sub. (4) to inspect the building or premises owned or occupied by that person, shall refuse to permit such search to be made. Each day or portion thereof during which such refusal continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
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_40.05AUFICHFetched: 11/1/2026

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