Duties, Authority of Commissioner.
Milwaukee City Charter § 8-02
in effect8-02. Duties, Authority of Commissioner.
a. Duties. The duties of the commissioner of building inspection shall be to inspect the construction, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, use of building materials and equipment, plumbing, use and occupancy, housing facilities and the fire hazard condition of all buildings within the city and to ascertain whether such buildings meet the requirements of the laws of the state and the ordinances of the city. It shall also be the duty of the commissioner when he or she shall deem it necessary, to examine all accidents caused by the breaking or falling down of any building in the city, and also to ascertain what buildings in the city are unsafe and dangerous to be occupied, arising either from conditions of the building or the manner in which it is used. The commissioner shall identify all cases of the violation of any laws of the state or of any ordinances of the city relating to buildings.
b. Authority. The commissioner of building inspection shall have full power and authority to provide and contract for the demolition of any building or structure or part thereof being razed pursuant to the Wisconsin statutes, or for the abatement of nuisances in accordance with applicable code provisions.
(HISTORY: S. 3, Ch. 570, L. 1919. 8-02 am. Ch. Ord. 330, File #66-3437-a, June 23, 1967. 8-02 am. Ch. Ord. 351, File #65-2052-d, Apr. 15, 1969. 8-02 am. Ch. Ord. 498, File #79-1280, Jan. 20, 1981. 8-02 rc. File No. 130088, July 23, 2013; eff. Oct. 9. 2013.)
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/City-Charter/CH8.pdf#page=1Fetched: 10/26/2026