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File #: 130691-A    Version: Name:
Type: Bill Status: ENACTED
File created: 10/3/2013 In control: Committee of the Whole
On agenda: Final action: 2/6/2014
Title: Amending Title 4 "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "A," (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), and Subcode "B" (The Philadelphia Building Code), and Title 20 entitled "Officers and Employees," of The Philadelphia Code, by adding certain provisions related to construction and demolition, special inspections, contractors, stop work orders, fees, fines, ethical violations and penalties; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsors: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez, Councilmember Jones
Indexes: BUILDING CODE, DEMOLITION
Code sections: SUBCODE "A" - (THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE), SUBCODE "B" - (THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CODE), Title 20 - OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Attachments: 1. CertifiedCopy130691-A02.pdf
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
2/19/20142 MAYOR SIGNED   Action details Meeting details Not available
2/6/20142 CITY COUNCIL READ AND PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
1/30/20142 CITY COUNCIL ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Meeting details Not available
1/30/20142 CITY COUNCIL SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Meeting details Not available
1/30/20142 CITY COUNCIL ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Meeting details Not available
1/23/20142 Committee of the Whole HEARING NOTICES SENT   Action details Meeting details Not available
1/23/20142 Committee of the Whole HEARING HELD   Action details Meeting details Not available
1/23/20142 Committee of the Whole REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED   Action details Meeting details Not available
12/5/20131 CITY COUNCIL READ   Action details Meeting details Not available
12/5/20132 CITY COUNCIL AMENDED   Action details Meeting details Not available
12/5/20132 CITY COUNCIL RECOMMITTED   Action details Meeting details Not available
12/5/20132 CITY COUNCIL Re-Referred   Action details Meeting details Not available
12/5/20132 CITY COUNCIL WITHDRAWN FROM CALENDAR   Action details Meeting details Not available
11/21/20131 CITY COUNCIL ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Meeting details Not available
11/21/20131 CITY COUNCIL SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Meeting details Not available
11/21/20131 CITY COUNCIL ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Meeting details Not available
11/18/20130 Committee of the Whole HEARING NOTICES SENT   Action details Meeting details Not available
11/18/20130 Committee of the Whole HEARING HELD   Action details Meeting details Not available
11/18/20130 Committee of the Whole AMENDED   Action details Meeting details Not available
11/18/20131 Committee of the Whole REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED   Action details Meeting details Not available
11/14/20130 Committee of the Whole HEARING NOTICES SENT   Action details Meeting details Not available
11/14/20130 Committee of the Whole HEARING HELD   Action details Meeting details Not available
11/14/20130 Committee of the Whole RECESSED   Action details Meeting details Not available
11/12/20130 Committee of the Whole HEARING NOTICES SENT   Action details Meeting details Not available
11/12/20130 Committee of the Whole HEARING HELD   Action details Meeting details Not available
11/12/20130 Committee of the Whole RECESSED   Action details Meeting details Not available
10/3/20130 CITY COUNCIL Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Meeting details Not available
Title
Amending Title 4 "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "A," (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), and Subcode "B" (The Philadelphia Building Code), and Title 20 entitled "Officers and Employees," of The Philadelphia Code, by adding certain provisions related to construction and demolition, special inspections, contractors, stop work orders, fees, fines, ethical violations and penalties; all under certain terms and conditions.

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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Subcode A of Title 4 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 3. PERMITS

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A-302.8 Posting of permits and licenses: Permits and licenses shall be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by the code official. A true copy of permits authorizing construction activity shall be posted on the site of the operations, open to public inspection during the entire time of the prosecution of the work for which the permit has been issued. The Department shall establish Regulations for additional posting and signage requirements related to construction sites by December 31, 2013.
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A-303 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION OF STRUCTURES

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A-303.2 Posting and Notice: Prior to the demolition of a structure by the owner thereof, or demolition required by the Department of Licenses and Inspections, the department shall post a notice on the structure to be demolished and distribute an informational bulletin indicating that the City or owner intends to demolish said structure. The department shall distribute the informational bulletin to the front doors of the following properties:

1. The three nearest properties on each side of the subject property.

2. The seven neare...

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