Official:Amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by revising and clarifying certain provisions; making corrections for compliance with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Council President Johnson
Introduced: April 23, 2026
Signed: June 4, 2026
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends parts of Philadelphia's administrative code related to building and construction regulations, making technical changes for compliance with state codes.
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