Official:Adding Sections 9-1005, entitled "Fire Suppression System Contractors," and 9-1006, entitled "Electrical Contractors," to Chapter 9-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Trades," to provide for licensing of fire suppression system contractors and electrical contractors; and making conforming amendments to Subcode "E" (The Philadelphia Electrical Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code;" all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Sanchez
Introduced: November 17, 2011
Signed: December 8, 2011
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill requires fire suppression system contractors and electrical contractors in Philadelphia to obtain licenses from the city's Department of Licenses and Inspections. The license requirements include experience, passing an exam on electricity theory and practice, and completing continuing education courses.
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