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Amending Chapter 9-2500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fire Suppression System Workers," to modify licensing requirements applicable to Fire Suppression System Workers.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows.
CHAPTER 9-2500. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM WORKERS.
? 9-2501. Definitions.
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(7) Registered Fire Suppression System Apprenticeship Program. A program of apprenticeship training approved by and registered with the United States Department of Labor or a State Apprenticeship Council pursuant to 29 C.F.R. ? 29.1 through ? 29.13 consisting of at least 8,000 hours of documented practical experience in the installation or maintenance of fire suppression systems and at least [800] 576 hours of classroom, shop or related instruction in the fire suppression system trade.
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? 9-2507. Fire Suppression System Apprentice Permitting.
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(2) The Department shall issue a fire suppression system apprentice permit to any person who:
(a) completes an application for such a permit established by the Department; and
(b) participates [is enrolled] in a registered fire suppression system apprenticeship program, sufficient proof of which shall include without limitation a program application or a letter from a sponsor or educational institution attesting to the permit applicant's participation, neither of which shall require a permit applicant to provide an apprentice identification number
(3) [A fire suppression system apprentice permit issued by the Department shall be valid only for such time as the holder is enrolled in a registered fire suppression system apprenticeship program in accordance with this Chapter.
(4)] Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prohibit a fire suppression system apprentice who is issued a permit pursuant to this Chapter from engaging in work regulated by thi...
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