Scope.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 228-1
in effect228-1. Scope.
1. This chapter governs the safety and welfare of the public during the construction, alteration or demolition of buildings and structures on public and private property.
2. The regulations of this chapter and OSHA Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1926/1910) apply to all buildings and structures under construction, alteration or demolition.
3. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to nullify any existing laws, rules, orders, ordinances, regulations or statutes governing the protection of the public from health, fire or other hazards. The regulations of this chapter shall be construed as supplemental to the requirements of federal laws, Wisconsin statutes, or orders issued by the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services, commissioners of health and public works, and the chiefs of the police and fire departments of the city.
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/CH228.pdf#page=1Fetched: 10/26/2026