Official:Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by amending Section 9-1004, entitled "Contractors," to add additional requirements for obtaining and displaying contractor licenses, and to further provide for regulation, penalties and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Henon
Introduced: October 4, 2012
Signed: April 25, 2013
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill updates regulations for contractors in Philadelphia, requiring them to obtain a license and meet certain standards to ensure public health and safety.
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