Official:Amending Title 4 (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), of The Philadelphia Code, by revising requirements relating to construction and demolition projects, including the expiration of permits; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
Introduced: May 12, 2016
Signed: June 16, 2016
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This law updates the requirements for construction and demolition projects in Philadelphia, including how long a permit is valid before it expires.
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