Legislation

Philadelphia Buildings Forced to Upgrade Plumbing Systems as New Safety Standards Take Hold Citywide

Philadelphia buildings must upgrade plumbing systems to meet new national safety standards, aligning local code with the 2021 International Plumbing Code. The change affects all construction and occupancy in the city.

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Council Targets Chronic Nuisances With Stricter Fines For Repeated Property Code Violations

Repeat offenders will face harsher penalties under a new proposal targeting neglected homes and buildings that plague Philadelphia neighborhoods, hitting property owners in the wallet for chronic code infractions.

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Philadelphia Officials Require Reflective Address Numbers On All City Buildings To Boost Safety

A new safety measure is set to illuminate Philly's streets: reflective address numbers will now be required on every building, making it easier for emergency responders to find homes and businesses in a hurry.

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Ricardo Mejias to Build Handicap-Accessible Ramp at 4004 North 5th Street in Philly

This bill allows Ricardo Mejias to build a handicap-accessible ramp with railing into the sidewalk at 4004 North 5th Street, Philly.

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Philadelphia Construction Sites Must Be Made Safe After Six Months of Inactivity

Philadelphia residents living near 14,000 construction sites will soon see improved safety measures as a new law requires developers to secure vacant excavations within six months or risk costly fines and penalties.

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