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Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "B" ("The Philadelphia Building Code"), by amending the provisions of Chapter 33, relating to safeguards during construction, and, in particular, the provisions relating to covered walkways and other measures for the protection of pedestrians during construction, all under certain terms and conditions.
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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. TEXT OF SUBCODES.
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SUBCODE "B" (THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CODE)
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CHAPTER 33
SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION
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SECTION 3306
PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS
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3306.2 Walkways. The provisions of this subsection 3306.2, including, but not limited to, the provisions of subsection 3306.2.1 (Covered Walkways), shall control over any contrary provisions of Table 3306.1. A walkway shall be provided for pedestrian travel in front of every construction and demolition site unless the authority having jurisdiction Streets Department authorizes the sidewalk to be fenced or closed, provided that the Streets Department shall not authorize the closure of any sidewalk under the provisions of Title 11, any regulation promulgated under that Title, or any other authority, unless the Streets Department makes a written determination that a covered walkway in compliance with this Chapter is impracticable in the circumstances. Walkways shall be of sufficient width to accommodate the pedestrian traffic, but in no case shall they be less than 4 feet (1219 mm) in width. Walkways shall be provided with a durable walking surface. Walkways shall be accessible in accordance with Chapter 11 and shal...
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