(A) All code violations will be documented on a fire inspection report form. Each business will be given 30 days to correct code violations. Certain code violations may be given less time to correct due to their severity. The business may also comply online through the City of Martinsville website when the violations have been corrected. If, after the specified time a compliance in not received, a re-inspection shall be made of the business to determine code compliance. A re-inspection fee for each re-inspection shall be charged as indicated in the table listed in subsection (B) below.
(B) Fees and fines.
Category | Amount |
Category | Amount |
Inspection fees - existing structures | |
Annual inspection | $0 |
First re-inspection (approximately 30 days) | $0 |
Second re-inspection (approximately 15 days) | $75 |
Third and all subsequent (approximately five days) | $150 |
*Exceptions may be given by the Fire Chief or Fire Marshal depending on the violation cited. | |
Inspection/permit fees - new construction | |
Inspection/permit fees - new construction | $0 |
All site 1 construction inspections | $0 |
Fire alarm/sprinkler system - initial acceptance test | $0 |
Hood suppression system - initial acceptance test | $0 |
All subsequent acceptance test (all types) | $75 |
Fire watch (firefighter) hourly rate | $50 per hour/per person |
Failure to implement a required fire watch | $350 per day/per person - IDHS notified |
Occupancy without occupancy permit | $250 per day |
False/faulty alarms (4 - 6 in a calendar year) | $100 each occurrence |
False/faulty alarms (7 - 10 in a calendar year) | $150 each occurrence |
False/faulty alarm (alarms 11 and beyond in a calendar year) | $250 each occurrence |
False alarm (intentional) | $500 each occurrence and MPD notified |
Tampering with a life safety system | $500 each occurrence - IDHS and MPD notified |
Damage to life safety component (i.e. exit, sprinkler, alarm system component and the like) | $500 each occurrence |
Fire lane violation | $25 |
Unlawful open burning | $100 |
*A separate fine accrues each day a violation or failure remains uncorrected.
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(Ord. 2021-0024, passed 11-8-2021)