Official:Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "F" ("The Philadelphia Fire Code"), by modifying a subsection providing for the types of premises identification required on new and existing buildings, under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Jones
Introduced: January 24, 2013
Signed: May 16, 2013
: Committee on Public Safety
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends the Philadelphia Fire Code to require reflective address numbers on all new and existing buildings in the city. Buildings must display approved address numbers or identification that are legible and visible from the street.
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