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Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by requiring the periodic inspection of the exterior walls and appurtenances of certain buildings, the filing of reports of such inspections, and the repair and maintenance of certain conditions discovered during such inspections, 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 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
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SUBCODE "A"
(THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE)
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A-601.3 Fines for Class III offenses: Notwithstanding subsection A-601.1, any person who violates any of the following provisions shall have committed a Class III offense and shall be subject to the fines set forth in subsection 1-109(3) of The Philadelphia Code:
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16. PM-304.10 (Periodic Inspection of Exterior Walls and Appurtenances of Buildings)
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SUBCODE "PM"
(THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE)
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CHAPTER 3
GENERAL PROPERTY AND STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE
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SECTION PM-304.0 EXTERIOR STRUCTURE
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PM-304.10 Periodic Inspection of Exterior Walls and Appurtenances of Buildings.
PM-304.10.1. Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to this subsection PM-304.10:
Affected Buildings. All buildings six or more stories in height; all buildings with any appurtenance in excess of 60 feet in height; and any building located in the following areas, other than one- or two-family dwellings, greater than two stories:
RESERVED.
Professional. A Commonwealth of Pennsylvania licensed Professional Engineer experienced in the practice of structural engineering or a licensed Registered Architect k...
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