Official:Amending Section A-301 of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Application for Permit," and Section 9-1008, entitled "Demolition Contractor License," by adding and amending certain provisions related to permits for demolition and the licensing of demolition contractors; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Jones
Introduced: October 19, 2017
Signed: December 7, 2017
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill updates regulations for demolition contractors in Philadelphia by requiring them to have a valid license and meet certain insurance requirements. It also clarifies how building permits are issued and transferred between contractors. The goal is to ensure public safety during demolition projects.
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