HAZARD IDENTIFICATION SIGNS.
Madison General Ordinances § 34.5003
in effect34.5003 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION SIGNS.
The following requirements are in addition to the requirements found in IFC section 5003.5:
(1) Hazardous Material Identification.
(a) Identification Signs Required. Buildings, storage trailers, stationary tanks, areas and rooms of buildings that contain hazardous materials shall be identified with signs in accordance with this section. Signs shall be maintained at all times and shall be located as directed by the Chief. Signs shall be durable, weather resistant and unobstructed.
(b) Exemptions. The following are not required to be identified with a sign:
1. Buildings used primarily for a retail trade activity that do not store or sell hazardous materials in quantities to present hazard to first responders.
2. Doors that directly access a laboratory shall be identified with a notice at least eight and a half (8½) inches by eleven (11) inches in size. The notice shall contain at least the laboratory emergency information as specified in Table A.
(c) Building Identification. A sign at least two and a half (2½) inches square with no numbers shall be conspicuously placed on or near all of the exterior building exit doors to identify the building to the Fire Department as a labeled building. A sign at least seven and a half (7½) inches square with the required identification numbers indicating the highest number of the most hazardous material for each hazard shall be conspicuously placed on or near the exterior door closest to the hazardous material.
(d) Room Identification. Doors that directly access a room or area that contains a hazardous material shall be identified with a numbered sign at least seven and a half (7½) inches square. In any room or area that has more than one hazardous material, the sign shall list the highest number of the most hazardous material for each hazard. The sign shall be placed on the door or as designated by the Chief.
(e) Above Ground Tank Identification. A sign at least seven and a half (7½) inches square with the required identification numbers shall be placed on each individual tank in such a manner so that the sign is clearly visible on two (2) sides.
TABLE A
LABORATORY EMERGENCY INFORMATION
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(Am. by ORD-13-00102, 6-12-13)
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_34.5003HAIDSIFetched: 11/1/2026