NUMB:
991853
VERS:
ORIGINAL
REF:
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
An ordinance authorizing the department of neighborhood services to perform an internal and external examination of any below-grade structure that the department considers a potential safety hazard. (Dept. of Neighborhood Services)
SECS:
275-36 cr
ANLS:
- Analysis -
This ordinance authorizes the department of neighborhood services to perform an internal and external examination of any below-grade structure that the department considers a potential safety hazard. This ordinance also requires that a building owner submit a critical examination performed by a registered architect or registered structural engineer of the structure if deemed necessary by the department. In addition, this ordinance includes provisions for safe abandonment of such structures.
BODY:
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 275-36 of the code is created to read:
CHAPTER 275. BUILDING MAINTENANCE
275-36. Below-Grade Structures.
1. DEFINITION. In this section, "below-grade structure" means any underground space, of which all or a portion extends beyond the building line. This includes, but is not limited to sidewalk vaults, equipment vaults, retaining walls, pits, etc., but does not include underground storage tanks of steel or plastic.
2. INSPECTION. The department is authorized to perform an exterior and interior inspection of any below-grade structure which is deemed by the department to be a potential safety hazard.
3. CRITICAL EXAMINATION. a. If upon inspection the department finds any below-grade structure which appears defective or unsafe, or creates a nuisance, the commissioner may order that a critical examination be performed by a registered architect or registered structural engineer employed by the owner or the agent.
b. The registered architect or registered structural engineer shall submit a written report showing the st...
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