Milwaukee requires 48-inch minimum barriers around all residential pools. Self-closing and self-latching gates mandatory. Inspections by Department of Neighborhood Services.
Milwaukee building code requires pool barriers for all residential pools and spas. Minimum 48-inch (4-foot) barriers with no climbable features required. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. Latches at least 54 inches high or on pool side. The house wall can serve as part of the barrier with door alarms. WI Stat. §145.17 governs private pool safety. Winter covers must also prevent child access during off-season.
Non-compliant barriers: immediate correction. Fines $100 to $500. Significant liability for drowning incidents.
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Milwaukee has no city ordinance regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. Chapter 80-63 noise standards could theoretically apply to overnight blow...
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee has no municipal ordinance regulating residential holiday lights. Timing, brightness, and animation are governed by HOA/condo covenants and Histori...
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Milwaukee, WI
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Milwaukee, WI
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