For AI agents: read the machine-readable documentation index at /llms.txt or the single-file full reference at /llms-full.txt.
Form a Business

Alterations, Repairs, Additions and Deterioration of Buildings and Structures

Milwaukee Code of Ordinances ch. 200, subch. 7
in effect

Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 200-37 Alterations.

200-37. Alterations. When not in conflict with any regulation of this code, any alterations or repairs to any existing building or structure accommodating a legal occupancy and use but of a nonconforming type of construction, which involves either the structural members of floors or roofs, beams, girders, columns, bearing or other walls, room arrangements, fenestration, changes in location of exit stairways and exits, or any or all of them, then such construction shall be of at least one-hour fireresistive rating, and shall further be made to conform to the minimum requirements of this code applicable to such occupancy and use and given type of construction.

Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 200-38 Repairs.

200-38. Repairs. Repairs for purposes of maintenance, or replacements in any existing building or structure which do not involve the structural portions of the building or structure, or which do not affect room arrangements, fenestration, access to or efficiency of any exit stairways, or exits, fire protection, equipment, and whi ch do not increase a given existing occupancy and use, shall be deemed minor repairs, the cost of whi ch shall not be considered under ch. 295.

Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 200-39 Alterations and Repairs Required.

200-39. Alterations and Repairs Required. When any of the structural members of any building, structure or equipment have deteriorated from any cause whatsoever to an extent equal to or greater than 25% of their required strength, the owner of such a building, structure or equipment shall cause such structural members to be restored to their required strength; failing in which, the building, structure or equipment shall be considered a menace to public safety and shall be ordered vacated and thereafter no further occupancy or use of the same shall be permitted until the regulations of this code are complied with.

Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 200-40 Extent of Deterioration.

200-40. Extent of Deterioration. The amount and extent of deterioration of any existing building, structure, or equipment, as regulated in s. 200-39, shall be determined by the commissioner.
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/Master-V2.pdf#page=9Fetched: 10/26/2026

Starting a business in Wisconsin? Wisconsin LLC guide: costs and requirements