Official:Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), to amend provisions relating to periodic inspections of piers and other waterfront structures; and to make technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Squilla
Introduced: September 13, 2018
Signed: December 13, 2018
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends the Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code to require owners of piers and waterfront structures along the Delaware River and Schuylkill River to inspect their properties every three years and submit a structural assessment report.
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