Title
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "PM" (The Property Maintenance Code), to incorporate certain International Code Council model code provisions related to unsafe structures and equipment; revise the definition of rooming house; amend requirements regarding permits for the abatement of imminently dangerous buildings; amend requirements for electrical receptacles in bathrooms; and make technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
Body
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 amend portions of the Property Maintenance Code to incorporate certain International Code Council model code provisions 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. 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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[(g)] ( ) Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code)
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Chapter 4-200.0 Text of Subcodes
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SUBCODE "PM" (THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE)
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION PM-101.0 GENERAL
PM-101.1 Title: These provisions shall be known as the Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code, and shall be cited as such and will be [hereinafter] referred to herein as "this code."
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