Official:Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "B" ("The Philadelphia Building Code"), by adding a provision requiring that certain buildings have roof coverings that are white in color or Energy Star rated as highly reflective; and by making conforming amendments to Subcode "R" ("The Philadelphia Residential Code"); all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Kenney
Introduced: December 17, 2009
Signed: April 22, 2010
: Committee on the Environment
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill requires new buildings and additions in Philadelphia to have roof coverings that are white in color or highly reflective (Energy Star rated). There are some exceptions for specific types of roofs.
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