Official:Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, Subcode "F" (The Philadelphia Fire Code), by requiring building owners to have certain tests performed on fire dampers, smoke dampers and smoke control systems; to require such tests be performed by qualified persons; and to provide for penalties for violations of such code requirements.
Sponsor: Councilmember Blackwell
Introduced: March 23, 2017
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Lapsed
This bill was introduced in the 2016–2019 Council term and when that term ran out. The public record shows no committee vote and no floor vote at any stage, so no member of Council ever went on record for or against it.
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This bill requires regular tests on fire and smoke dampers in buildings to ensure they are working properly, which is crucial for public safety.
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