Fiscal Note
The proposed ordinance amends the Fire Prevention Code (Chapter 34) and the Conveyance Code (Chapter 40) of the Madison General Ordinances, updating and modifying fire protection and elevator inspection guidelines and requirements. Fiscal changes include the creation of a fine of $100 for failing to schedule a final inspection for work permits issued under Chapter 34 and an increase in the fee for conveyance permits from $50 to $75. The Fire Department anticipates an increase in revenue of approximately $75,000 per year from the increase in conveyance permit fees. Other changes are not expected to have a significant fiscal impact.
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Amending Chapters 34 and 40 of the Madison General Ordinances to update fire protection and elevator inspection guidelines and requirements.
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DRAFTER’S ANALYSIS:
This ordinance includes the following changes to Chapter 34:
· Updates references to other Madison General Ordinances.
· Updates references to the International Fire Code (IFC) to reflect renumbering and retitling of various IFC sections.
· Updates references to the Wisconsin Administrative Code to reflect revisions to titles of various sections
· Modifies provisions related to inspections and permitting of flammable and combustible liquid storage to reflect that the Fire Department no longer does plan review under Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter ATCP 93 for flammable and combustible liquid tanks.
· Modifies the permitting process for performing work on fire protection systems found to be out of service by allowing work to begin immediately, with a requirement of immediate e-mail notification to the Fire Department and submission of a work permit within three days.
· Creates a fine of $100 for failing to schedule a final inspection for work permits issued under Chapter 34.
· Modifies licensing requirements for recharging fire extinguishers by adding a separate provision addressing Rusoh fire extinguishers.
· Adds to Section 34.403 a ...
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