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Fire Inspection InformationFire Department Information
City of Madison Home Page
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OverviewInspections are a means to identify and eliminate or reduce hazards which might result in life or property loss. Inspections also ensure that fire protection systems, such as sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and kitchen hood extinguishing systems are maintained in good working condition. In the event of a fire, losses will be minimized through early detection and suppression. Code enforcement is a proactive and cost effective approach to community fire protection. Annually, more than 19,000 inspections are conducted by the Madison Fire Department. The Fire Inspection Unit, under the guidance of Cheryl Peterson, inspect approximately 4,400 and the firefighters inspect about 6,800 commercial properties semi-annually. Commercial properties include residential buildings of 3 units or more, as well as retail, factories, warehouses, and office buildings. The certified Fire Code Enforcement Officers and Fire Inspectors coordinate the inspections performed by firefighters by providing technical assistance and serving as a liaison between the firefighters and the business owners. Fire Inspection Unit Team Members
Neighborhood Resource TeamsA valuable community resource, the prevention staff members also assist the Neighborhood Resource Teams and area business owners by providing technical assistance in such diverse topics such as storage of flammable liquids to maintenance requirements for sprinkler systems. Flammable & Combustible Tank Inspection ProgramThe flammable and combustible tank inspection program, which is managed by Cheryl Peterson and supported by four other certified tank inspectors, serves to enforce the ground-water protection requirements of the Madison General Ordinance and the Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, COMM 10. This is accomplished through the review of plans prior to the installation of an underground or aboveground storage tank system. Existing underground & aboveground storage tank systems are inspected annually for compliance with groundwater protection rules. During the removal of tanks, a tank inspector is on site to verify compliance with the requirements of COMM 10 and basic safety guidelines as well as to note any contamination of the soil or groundwater. For more information on licenses and forms click on the two links below:
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