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Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), by modifying certain administrative and enforcement provisions, all under certain terms and conditions.
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WHEREAS, as required by Pennsylvania Act 45 of November 10, 1999, P.L. 491 (35 P.S. ยง7210.501(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 amend portions of the Administrative Code to achieve consistency with Pennsylvania 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. 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
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Chapter 4-200.0 Text of Subcodes
SUBCODE "A" (THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE)
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL
SECTION A-101[.0] PURPOSE
A-101.1 Title: These provisions shall be known as the Philadelphia Administrative Code, shall be cited as such, and will be [hereinafter] referred to herein as "this code."
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A-101.3 Intent: This code shall be construed to secure its expressed intent which is to provide for the clear and consistent administration and enforcement of the technical codes adopted by the City of Philadelphia. The term "technical codes" shall mean the Building Code, Electrical Code, Energy Conservation Code, Existing Building Code, Fire [Prevention] Code, Fuel Gas Code, Mechanical Code, Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities, Plumbing Code, Property Maintenance Code and Residential Code[s] (Subcodes "B", "E", "EC", "EB", "F", "G", ...
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