Official:Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "A" ("The Philadelphia Administrative Code") and Subcode "B" ("The Philadelphia Building Code") to add and revise certain provisions relating to the demolition of buildings and structures, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Council President Clarke
Introduced: February 2, 2017
Signed: April 6, 2017
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends Philadelphia's Building Code to require a separate permit and application for demolitions of buildings greater than one story or 500 square feet. The permit must include a site safety plan addressing demolition methods and protecting adjacent structures.
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