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Repealing Subcode "F" (The Philadelphia Fire Prevention Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," and adopting and incorporating, with certain additions, deletions and amendments, the 2003 International Fire Code as the Philadelphia Fire Code, all under certain terms and conditions.
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WHEREAS, as required by Pennsylvania Act 45 of November 10, 1999 (35 P.S. §7210.501(a)), the City must adopt standards consistent with those set forth in the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Bill is to repeal The Fire Prevention Code, which appears as Subcode "F" of Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code, and adopt, with certain additions, deletions and amendments, the 2003 International Fire Code, as published by the International Code Council, as the Philadelphia Fire Code, to achieve consistency with Act 45 as well as to make certain other technical and related changes; and
WHEREAS, separate bills are being introduced to add and amend other Subcodes included within Title 4; NOW THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Subcode "F", entitled "The Philadelphia Fire Prevention Code," of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," is deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 2. Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 4. THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE
CHAPTER 4-100.0 LISTING OF SUBCODES
§4-101.0 Listing of Subcodes. This title shall consist of the following subcodes:
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[(d)] (f) Subcode "F" (The Philadelphia Fire [Prevention] Code)
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CHAPTER 4-200.0 TEXT OF SUBCODES
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SUBCODE "F" (THE PHILADELPHIA FIRE CODE)
ARTICLE F-1.0 Adoption of the 2003 International Fire Code, with additions, ...
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