There is hereby adopted the 2020 edition of the International Fire Code, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises in the city; and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor.
(1982 Code, ch. 5, sec. 6(A); Ordinance 108 adopted 9/15/87; Ordinance 115 adopted 4/18/89; Ordinance 232 adopted 9/12/00; Ordinance 340, sec. 1(D), adopted 4/9/13; Ordinance 351, sec. 1(D), adopted 10/14/14; Ordinance 434, sec. 1(D), adopted 10/11/22)
The following sections within the International Fire Code, 2020 edition, are hereby revised:
Section 101.1. Insert: City of Onalaska.
Section 109.3. Insert: Misdemeanor; $2,000.00; 0 days.
Section 111.4. Insert: $500.00; $2,000.00.
Section 3404.2.9.6.1; Section 3406.2.4.4; Section 3506.2; Section 3804.2. The geographic limits referred to in the 2020 International Fire Code are hereby established as follows: The geographic limits referenced are to be determined by the fire chief.
(Ordinance 340, sec. 2(D), adopted 4/9/13; Ordinance 351, sec. 2(D), adopted 10/14/14; Ordinance 434, sec. 2(D), adopted 10/11/22)
Appeals under the fire prevention code and enforcement thereof shall be directed to the city council.
(1982 Code, ch. 5, sec. 6(B); Ordinance 115 adopted 4/18/89)
The fire marshal shall serve as the fire official for the purpose of enforcement of the fire prevention code. The fire marshal may appoint such inspector(s) as may be necessary to assist in the enforcement of the fire prevention code. Such appointments may be temporary and applicable to only one (1) inspection or permit when it is deemed in the best interest of the city to obtain inspectors with special qualifications.
(1982 Code, ch. 5, sec. 6(D); Ordinance 108 adopted 9/15/87; Ordinance 115 adopted 4/18/89)
Neither the city, nor any authorized agent, acting under the terms of this article shall be liable or have any liability by reason of orders issued, work done, inspections made, or failure to make inspections under the terms of this article.
(1982 Code, ch. 5, sec. 6(E); Ordinance 115 adopted 4/18/89)