§ 18-180. Entry during fires.  


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  • The fire marshal may enter any building to begin an investigation by entering while the fire is in progress and the firefighters are still at the premises. If the fire marshal enters while the fire is in progress and the firefighters are present, the fire marshal may remain on the premises until the investigation is completed. After the fire is out and the firefighters have left the premises, the fire marshal may enter any open space that is not locked, boarded up or otherwise closed off. The fire marshal may enter at any time, even after the fire is out and the firefighters have left the premises, with the permission of the owner, occupant, or other person entitled to possession, or of any agent of such owner, occupant or person entitled to possession. For any other entry to investigate possible arson the fire marshal shall apply for a search warrant or special inspection warrant, pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 66.0119.

(Ord. of 11-9-2009, § 10; Ord. of 4-11-2011, § 10)