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File #: 090842    Version: 0 Name:
Type: Bill Status: ENACTED
File created: 11/19/2009 In control: Committee of the Whole
On agenda: Final action: 12/17/2009
Title: Amending Subcode "A" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Administrative Code," to revise various fee provisions and provide an exception to certain permitting requirements for public utilities, common carriers or commercial radio or television stations, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsors: Councilmember Sanchez
Indexes: FEES
Code sections: SUBCODE A - CHAPTER 9 FEES, Title 4 - THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE
Attachments: 1. CertifiedCopy09084200.pdf
Title
Amending Subcode "A" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Administrative Code," to revise various fee provisions and provide an exception to certain permitting requirements for public utilities, common carriers or commercial radio or television stations, all under certain terms and conditions.
Body
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Subcode "A" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Administrative Code," is hereby amended 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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CHAPTER 3
PERMITS

SECTION A-301 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT

A-301.2 Permits not required:

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A-301.2.3 Electrical permits: An electrical permit shall not be required for the following activities:

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9. The installation of conductors or equipment for or by public utilities, common carriers or commercial radio or television stations that are under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or a federal regulatory body. This exemption applies only to conductors and equipment used directly in the conduct of the entity's business as a utility, common carrier or commercial radio or television station and that are located either outdoors or in a building or portion thereof used exclusively for the business function of such entity.

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CHAPTER 9
FEES

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SECTION A-902 BUILDING, FUEL GAS AND MECHANICAL CODE FEES

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A-902.2 Construction: Permit fees for new construction, additions, alterations, demolition, occupancy and repairs shall be as set forth in Sections A-902.2.1, except as otherwise specified in Sections A-902.2.2 through A-902.2.10.

A-902.2.1 Constructed area: The permit fee for new construction, additions, alterations and repairs shall be based on the constructed area as follows:

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