Applicability of Subchapter.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 217-1
in effect217-1. Applicability of Subchapter.
1. T his chapter applies to all residenti al building classifications, apartment buil dings and one and 2-family dwellings constructed on or after June 24, 1989, except licensed rooming houses as regulated in ch. 275, and hotels and motels.
This subchapter appli es to all
2. residential buildings and additions and alterations of buildings except buildings constructed on or after June 24, 1989, which have an operating security alarm system in all dwelling units capable of detecting the presence of an intruder or penetration of all doors and windows and activating a bell, horn or other alarm on the interior or exterior of the dwelling unit.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-2/CH217.pdf#page=1Fetched: 10/26/2026
