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File #: 240304    Version: 0 Name:
Type: Bill Status: IN COMMITTEE
File created: 4/18/2024 In control: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
On agenda: Final action:
Title: Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), to require proof of certain insurance certificates; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsors: Councilmember Young, Councilmember Squilla, Councilmember Harrity
Indexes: BUILDING CODE
Code sections: A-302.0 - PERMITS, SUBCODE "A" - (THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE), Title 4 - THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE
Attachments: 1. Bill No. 24030400

Title

Amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), to require proof of certain insurance certificates; 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 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

 

SUBCODE A.  THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

 

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SECTION A-302.  PERMITS

 

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                     § A-302.8.1                     Insurance certificates: No permit for new construction or demolition shall be issued to any applicant unless such applicant, developer and/or contractor has agreed in writing to obtain and maintain in full force and effect, at the applicant’s own expense, an insurance policy also naming the abutting property owner(s) as an additional insured and submits such certificate of insurance to the Department. The policy shall afford comprehensive general liability insurance in a minimum amount of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) including products and completed operations coverage and contractual liability insurance covering any indemnification and hold harmless obligations.

 

                     The holder of any permit authorizing any construction activity shall maintain a true copy of the developer or contractor's certificate of insurance on the site of the operations open to public inspection upon request during the entire time that the construction permit or notice of permits issued by the Department is to be posted[.] and shall supply a copy of the certificate of insurance to the abutting property owner(s). The applicant, developer and/or contractor shall notify the abutting property owner(s) in writing upon the expiration of coverage for any reason within ten (10) days.

 

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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2025.

 

 

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