The City of Madison Fire Department enforces fire codes, and the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District regulates the use of the sanitary sewer. Compliance with these laws requires your cooperation. The Safety Department is responsible for submission of environmental reports, investigating complaints and acting as the University's regulatory contact for inspectors on campus. These guidelines will help you understand and comply with these laws. Noncompliance with these laws can be a very serious matter.
Some laws allow both civil and criminal penalties.
Some laws allow citizens and organizations to sue for compliance, without the involvement of a government agency. If you use chemicals or are responsible for people who do, you may be held personally liable. It is important that we work together to ensure the safe use, storage and disposal of chemicals, and maintain compliance with these laws.