Definitions.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 66-10
in effect66-10. Definitions.
In this subchapter:
1. ASBESTOS means any hydrated mineral silicate separable into commercially usable fibers, including but not limited to chrysotile (serpentine), amosite (cumingtonite-grunerite), crocidolite (riebeckite), tremolite, anthrophyllite and actinolite.
2. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT means to encapsulate, enclose, repair or remove asbestos containing material in order to eliminate an asbestos hazard.
3. ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIAL means any material that contains greater than 1% asbestos by weight, volume or other analytical method acceptable to the commissioner.
4. ASBESTOS PROJECT means any form of work performed in connection with the alteration, renovation, modification or demolition of a building, structure or equipment as defined in 200-08 or contaminated soil which will disturb asbestos containing material in the following amounts:
a. Greater than or equal to 260 linear feet.
b. Greater than or equal to 160 square feet.
c. Greater than or equal to one cubic meter.
d. Any combination of material listed in pars. a, b and c which, when divided by the respective minimum project permit amount and totaled, equals or exceeds 1.0.
5. ASBESTOS PROJECT PLAN means a detailed description of the abatement project, including, but not limited to, a plan of operation, blueprints, diagrams or drawings. The plan shall include:
a. Information to indicate the location of materials containing asbestos.
b. Any environmental and occupational health control methods and techniques to be used in the abatement.
c. The level of training and certification of workers involved in the project.
d. The method by which the asbestos waste shall be disposed of.
e. Any other documentation or information pertaining to the abatement plan requested by the commissioner.
6. COMMISSIONER means the commissioner of neighborhood services or the commissioner=s designated representative.
7. DEPARTMENT means the department of neighborhood services.
8. FRIABLE ASBESTOS means asbestos or any material or product which contains more than 1% asbestos by weight and that can be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder, when dry, by hand pressure.
9. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PROJECT means asbestos work performed within one calendar year in a structure or group of contiguous structures in which individual jobs do not exceed asbestos project permit requirements, but it is expected that the total amount of removal within that calendar year will exceed permit requirements.
10. PERSON means any individual, firm, corporation or other legal entity.
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-1/CH66.pdf#page=1Fetched: 10/26/2026