Official:Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” to revise and add provisions relating to investigations concerning property adjacent to or adjoining certain construction activities and the provision of notice to owners and residents of such properties; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Squilla
Introduced: January 20, 2022
Signed: June 16, 2022
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill updates Philadelphia's Building Code to require more detailed documentation and notification for construction activities that affect adjacent properties. This includes preconstruction surveys and site safety plans for demolition permits.
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