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Amending Section PM-304.10 of The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code (Subcode PM of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code), entitled Periodic Inspection of Exterior Walls and Appurtenances of Buildings, by providing for appeals, under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section PM-304.10 of The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
PM-304.10 Periodic Inspection of Exterior Walls and Appurtenances of Buildings.
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PM-304.10.8. Appeals.
PM-304.10.8.1. The owner of the building may appeal the findings set forth in the Professional's initial report or amended report to the Board of Building Standards. Such appeal must be filed within thirty (30) days of the receipt or filing of the report, and must include a second Professional's report. The filing and pendency of such an appeal shall stay the requirement for making repairs as set forth in PM-304.10.5.2, but not the requirement for taking actions necessary to protect public safety as set forth in PM-304.10.5.1.
PM-304.10.8.1.1. Upon consideration of any such appeal, the Board shall issue a recommendation to the Commissioner either to grant the appeal; deny the appeal; or grant the appeal with such proposed modifications to the Professional's findings as the Board deems consistent with the intent of this Section. The Commissioner thereafter shall make the final determination on the appeal.
PM-304.10.8.1.2. The owner of the building may appeal the determination of the Commissioner to the Board of License and Inspection Review, pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section A-803.2 of The Administrative Code.
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Italics indicate new matter added.
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