Official:Amending Subcode "PM" of The Philadelphia Code ("The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code"), by adding certain provisions related to drinking facilities in schools; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Gym
Introduced: May 12, 2016
Signed: June 16, 2016
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill requires schools in Philadelphia to have one drinking fountain for every 100 students, with at least one on each floor. Water dispensers can be used instead of some fountains.
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