Fire Inspections
Annual Fire Inspections in Wisconsin
Fire inspections are conducted annually in accordance with the Wisconsin Administrative Code. These inspections apply to:
- Residential properties with three or more units
- Businesses
- Manufacturers
- Buildings open to the public
The district has adopted a policy, as accepted by SPS 314, of conducting one inspection per year, except for high-risk occupancies like factories that use an excess of dangerous chemicals.
Emergency Lighting Testing
With the adoption of the new NFPA 2018 rules by the district and municipalities, it is the responsibility of the occupant to maintain a log of emergency lighting tests. This record does not need to be emailed or sent to the district but must be available for presentation at the time of inspection or upon request.
Click here to download a blank exit sign emergency lighting test log
Knox Box
The Knox Box key system has been adapted by the City of Baraboo, Village of West Baraboo, and surrounding towns. This requires certain buildings to have a Knox Box. The Knox Box allows the fire department to quickly gave access to a building during an emergency, without causing damage to a door. The following is a list of structures that are required to have a Knox Box:
- Commercial buildings: Any building used for commercial purposes.
- Industrial buildings: Facilities used for manufacturing or industrial activities.
- Multi-family residential buildings: Residential properties with three or more units.
- Buildings with fire alarm systems: Any building equipped with a fire alarm system.
- Buildings with sprinkler systems: Any building that has a fire sprinkler system installed.
The Knox Box can be purchased using the following link Knox Box.
Contact Information
To reach out to our Fire Inspectors, please email: inspectors@baraboofireandems.com