It is the intent of this chapter to safeguard life and property
from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling,
and use of hazardous substances, materials, and devices and from conditions
hazardous to life or property in the use or occupancy of buildings
or premises.
A.
This chapter shall apply to both new and existing conditions, provided
existing conditions not in strict compliance with the terms of this
chapter may be permitted to continue where such continuation does
not constitute a substantial hazard to life or property.
B.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed as applying
to the transportation of anything shipped under the jurisdiction of
and in compliance with the regulations prescribed by the United States
Department of Transportation nor as applying to the military forces
of the United States.
C.
Violations of Village ordinances or state codes that are unrelated
to fire prevention or life safety but are under the jurisdiction of
another Village department shall be referred to that department for
disposition.
A.
This chapter shall consist of the following:
(1)
The express provisions set forth herein.
(2)
All ordinances and lawful orders of the Village now or hereafter
in effect relating to fire prevention or the safeguarding of life
and property from the hazards of fire and explosion, the handling,
storage, sale and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices,
conditions hazardous to life and property in the use or occupancy
of buildings, structures, or premises, and the safety of firefighter
in the performance of their duties.
B.
The Village of Bellevue adopts the state's Fire Prevention Code,
Ch. SPS 314, Wis. Adm. Code, and all referenced standards, such as
IFC 2015 Adopted and any successor codes and standards adopted by
the state.
