Legal Documents of Maryville

Code of Maryville

Maryville
Title 9 : Business, Peddlers, Solicitors, etc.
Chapter 8 : Carnivals And Fairs

9-811 : Inspections.

The following city employees must perform, and a carnival or fair must pass, the following inspections before a certificate of use may issue. Animals in any way connected to the carnival or fair must be properly restrained to allow inspectors to perform their work.

  1. Electrical inspector.


    1. Inspection of extension cords for wear and splices. Cords are required to have locking-type receptacles and plugs.
    2. Emergency cutoffs on carnival rides.
  2. Building inspector.


    1. Inspection of blocking and scotching of wheels and leveling arms.
    2. Check for guards on belts and other moveable devices.
    3. Walk-through inspection for obvious safety violations (no mechanical inspections).
    4. Any other matter which comes to the attention of the building inspector which causes him concern for the health, safety, and welfare of any person regarding the carnival or fair operation.
  3. Fire inspector.


    1. Inspection for fire extinguishers in a number to be determined by the Maryville Fire Department.
    2. Inspection for smoke detectors in sleeping quarters, in generator trailers, and on all carnival rides.
    3. Inspection of location and accessibility of items for fire and life safety.
  4. Water quality control inspector (as is set forth below if the sanitary sewer of the city is used by, or in connection with, the carnival or fair). (1999 Code, § 9-1011)
Date Last Updated: 12/22/2025
Codification Date: 06/01/2024

Officials at Date of Last Codification:

Mayor - Andy White
Vice-Mayor - Fred Metz
Council Member - Sarah Herron
Council Member - Tommy Hunt
Council Member - Drew Miles
City Manager - Greg McClain
Assistant City Manager - Kevin Stoltenberg
City Recorder/Financial Services Director - Sherri Phillips
City Attorney - Melanie Davis