Title
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, Subcode "F" (The Philadelphia
Fire Code) and Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), by providing that building owners shall follow applicable requirements of State and City Construction Codes to conduct periodic inspection and testing of
fire dampers, smoke
dampers and smoke control systems; to require such inspections and testing be performed by qualified persons; and to provide for penalties for violations of such code requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.
Body
WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code has adopted and incorporated by reference the International
Fire Code, as codified at 34 Pa. Code § 403.21(7); and
WHEREAS, By Pennsylvania Act 45 of November 10, 1999 (35 P.S. § 7210.501(a)), as amended, the City of Philadelphia was required to adopt the International
Fire Code in order to administer and enforce the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code; and
WHEREAS, As required by the above-referenced state law, the City of Philadelphia adopted the International
Fire Code, as codified at Title 4, Subcode "F" of The Philadelphia Code, including recent updates to this Code; and
WHEREAS, In accordance with applicable State and City laws, as well as related manufacturer recommended installation, testing and inspection methods, building, and
fire and mechanical industry codes and standards,
fire dampers, smoke
dampers and smoke control systems are installed in the ductwork of the heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems of buildings throughout the City of Philadelphia and such devices must be installed and maintained in accordance with specific requirements to prevent the spreading of
fire and smoke through a building's ductwork, which has been documented as a means by which
fire and smoke can spread to areas beyond the
fire's origin; and
WHEREAS, The International
Fire Code § 703.1.2, incorporated by applicable State and City laws, specifically requ...
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