Inspections

Reasons for an Inspection

Madison Fire and Rescue inspects commercial occupancies for fire and life safety violations and hazards. We inspect occupancies such as:

  • Schools
  • Daycare centers
  • Businesses
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels

This service eliminates potential fire hazards and provides a great educational opportunity for owners, tenants, and occupants on how to recognize and eliminate hazards.

                                                                                                                                                     

Door

             Door Handle Requirement

                                                                                                                                               

Common Violations                                                                                                            

Some of the common violations found are:

  • Exit and emergency lights inoperable
  • Blocked paths of egress
  • Fire extinguishers not serviced annually and minimum size not being 4A40BC (10LB)
  • Fire alarm systems not serviced and tested annually
  • Automatic sprinkler systems not serviced and tested annually
  • Incorrect building lettering. Minimum must be 8" letters.

Requesting an Inspection

If we have not inspected your occupancy within the past year, please call Scott Adams at (256) 772-2887 to schedule an inspection. This is for existing occupancies only.

If an inspection is needed on a new occupancy, please contact the Permitting Division at (256) 772-5644.