Official:Repealing Subcode "E" (The Philadelphia Electrical Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," and adopting and incorporating, with certain additions, deletions and amendments, the 2003 International Electrical Code Administrative Provisions as the Philadelphia Electrical Code, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Mariano
Introduced: November 20, 2003
Signed: December 18, 2003
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill updates Philadelphia's Electrical Code to match national standards, replacing an outdated local code with a revised version that includes technical changes.
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