Official:Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by adopting the 2015 edition of the "International Residential Code" as published by the International Code Council, with previously adopted amendments thereto, as adopted through the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Henon
Introduced: March 1, 2018
Signed: May 24, 2018
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill updates Philadelphia's residential building code to match a new national standard, ensuring buildings are safe and follow updated guidelines.
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