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File #: 090834    Version: Name:
Type: Bill Status: ENACTED
File created: 11/19/2009 In control: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
On agenda: Final action: 4/15/2010
Title: Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction And Occupancy Code," by amending subcode "A," entitled "The Philadelphia Administrative Code," by amending Chapter 5, entitled "Violations," and by amending subcode "PM," entitled "The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code," by amending Chapter 1, entitled "Administration," and Chapter 2, entitled "Definitions," to require owners of certain properties to designate agents for service, managing agents, and property managers, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsors: Councilmember Tasco
Indexes: PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Code sections: SUBCODE "A" - (THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE), Title 4 - THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE
Attachments: 1. CertifiedCopy09083401.pdf
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Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction And Occupancy Code," by amending subcode "A," entitled "The Philadelphia Administrative Code," by amending Chapter 5, entitled "Violations," and by amending subcode "PM," entitled "The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code," by amending Chapter 1, entitled "Administration," and Chapter 2, entitled "Definitions," to require owners of certain properties to designate agents for service, managing agents, and property managers, 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 amended to read as follows:

TITLE 4. THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE

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SUBCODE "A"
(THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE)

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CHAPTER 5
VIOLATIONS

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SECTION A-506 CODE VIOLATION NOTICES (CVN)

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A-506.2 Remittance amount. The amount required to be remitted in response to a notice of violation is the amount indicated in Section 1-112 of The Philadelphia Code unless otherwise specified.

Exceptions: The amount required to be remitted shall be as follows for violation of the following provisions:

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6. Section PM-102.6.5
(managing agents and property managers) . . . . . One hundred fifty
Dollars ($150)

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SUBCODE "PM"
(THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE)

CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION

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PM-101.2 Scope: This code is promulgated to protect the public health, safety and welfare in existing structures and on existing premises by establishing minimum requirements for:

1. Safe and sanitary maintenance of structures, premises and equipment;

2. Equipment and facilities for space, light, ventilation, heating, sanitation and protection from the elements;

3. Safety to life, safety from fire and other hazards.

The code establishes responsibilities of owners, operators, ma...

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