Philadelphia City Council / Committee on Licenses and Inspections

The Committee on Licenses and Inspections of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 to hear testimony on the following items:

230112

Resolution authorizing the Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold hearings examining the impact of new regulations on the short term rental market in Philadelphia.

The Joint Committees on Public Safety and the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 to hear testimony on the following items:

220699
Resolution authorizing City Council’s Committee on Public Safety and the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to Hold Hearings Regarding Relocating Victims Who Are Targets of Deadly Violence and Determining How the $500,000 Appropriated for their Relocation was Utilized.

The Committee on Licenses and Inspections of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 to hear testimony on the following items:

220115
An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-2500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fire Suppression System Workers,” to modify licensing requirements applicable to Fire Suppression System Workers.

The Committee on Licenses and Inspections of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 1:00 PM to hear testimony on the following items:

210677
An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by modifying when notice must be given regarding demolitions; all under certain terms and conditions.

210740
An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Trades,” and Chapter 9-3000, entitled “Sheet Metal Technician”, to create a license requirement for Mechanical System Contractors and to modify licensing requirements applicable to Sheet Metal Systems Technicians; all under certain terms and conditions.

220110
An Ordinance amending Section A-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Demolition and Relocation of Structures,” to add additional requirements for the issuance of demolition permits for structures currently or previously used as religious facilities; all under certain terms and conditions.

220115
An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-2500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fire Suppression System Workers,” to modify licensing requirements applicable to Fire Suppression System Workers.

220221
An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (“The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code”) by revising Section PM-202 of Subcode PM (“The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code”), entitled “General Definitions”, to revise definitions related to drinking fountains and water dispensers; and revising Section PM-502.6 of Subcode PM, entitled “Schools”, to add provisions related to drinking facilities in schools and requiring filtration systems; all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Licenses and Inspections of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Friday, November 5, 2021, at 10:00 AM to hear testimony on the following items:

210674 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9 4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Responsible Business Operations,” to revise what constitutes nuisance behavior, expand business owner liability and expand potential mitigation measures, all under certain terms and conditions.

210685 An Ordinance amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code) of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section A 703, entitled “Special Certificate of Inspection,” to enhance building safety requirements for educational occupancies, all under certain terms and conditions.

210775 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9 4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Responsible Business Operations,” to expand property owner liability, under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Licenses and Inspections of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 9:00 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

210117 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9 3700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Bouncers,” by revising definitions of covered establishments and personnel, under certain terms and conditions.

210205 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9 of Subcode PM (“The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code”) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Additional Special Requirements,” to establish a program in which the City may perform certain urgent repairs and bill the property owner; all under certain terms and conditions.

210388 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9 1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Trades,” to modify licensing and conduct requirements applicable to contractors; all under certain terms and conditions.

210389 An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” and Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” to revise provisions relating to excavation work and work impacting historic structures, create an excavation contractor license, and institute additional safeguards for property adjoining certain construction activities; all under certain terms and conditions.

210481 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9 600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses,” to modify the requirements to operate a self service laundry; all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Licenses and Inspections of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 10:00 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following item:

200618 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9 4200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Donation Bins,” to modify the locations at which donation bins shall be permitted; all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Licenses and Inspections of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 9:30 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following item:

200365 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9 2500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fire Suppression System Workers,” to provide for additional licensing requirements for fire suppression system workers, all under certain terms and conditions.

City of Philadelphia

Public Hearing Notice

March 3, 2020

The Committee on Licenses and Inspections of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

200116 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9 of Subcode PM (“The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code”) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Additional Special Requirements,” to establish requirements for managers of certain buildings pertaining to identification of occupants to better assist responders during emergency situations; all under certain terms and conditions.

200147 An Ordinance amending Subcode F of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Fire Code,” to establish limitations on the use of hydrogen fluoride and hydrofluoric acid, under certain terms and conditions.

Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Licenses and Inspections, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items.

Copies of the foregoing items are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall.

Michael A. Decker
Chief Clerk

The Committee on Licenses and Inspections of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, December 2, 2019, at 3:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

190654 An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode A (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), by increasing the fine for conducting certain construction related activities without a permit, under certain terms and conditions.

190713 An Ordinance amending various provisions of Subcode “P” of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Plumbing Code,” by making additional additions, deletions and amendments to the City’s adoption of the 2018 edition of the “International Plumbing Code,” as published by the International Code Council, all under certain terms and conditions.

190828 An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” to require certain businesses to implement and enforce shopping cart containment systems, under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Licenses and Inspections of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at 1:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

190106 An Ordinance amending Chapter 3 of Subcode PM (“The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code”) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “General Requirements,” to add provisions relating to bed bug infestation; adding Chapter 9 4500 of the Code, entitled “Responsibilities Concerning Bed Bug Infestations,” to establish various requirements for landlords and tenants relating to bed bug infestation and to establish requirements related to bed bugs in connection with certain residential occupancies and the sale of residential property; all under certain terms and conditions.

190610 An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter 9 4500, entitled “Prohibition on Use of Certain Bags and Checkout Bag Charge,” to permit the use of only certain bags by retail establishments at the point of sale or for a delivery; and establishing a charge, payable by the consumer to the establishment, for the provision of other types of bags; all under certain terms and conditions.

190767 An Ordinance amending Subcode A of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), to further provide for timelines and administrative fees in connection with various permit applications; and to establish a special surcharge in connection with accelerated permit reviews; all under terms and conditions.

190785 An Ordinance amending Subcode A of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), to provide for fees for solar panel projects; all under terms and conditions.

Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Chair: Councilmember Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)
Vice Chair: Councilmember Allan Domb

From the hearing of the Committee on Licenses and Inspections held Tuesday, October 24, 2019:

Activist and Mural Arts volunteer Ronald Whyte testifies in favor of the proposed plastic bag ban, bill No. 190610.

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From the hearing of the Committee on Licenses and Inspections held Tuesday, October 24, 2019:

Nurse Home Visitor Erin Blair testifies on Bill No. 190106 regarding beg bug remediation.

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The Committee on Licenses and Inspections of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at 1:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

181006 An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by adopting the 2018 edition of the "International Fire Code" as published by the International Code Council, with previously adopted amendments thereto, all under certain terms and conditions.

190133 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9 of Subcode A of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), entitled “Fees,” to further provide for administrative fees in connection with accelerated review of various permit applications; and to establish a special surcharge in connection with such accelerated reviews; all under terms and conditions.

190455 An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by adopting the 2018 edition of the “International Plumbing Code” as published by the International Code Council as “The Philadelphia Plumbing Code,” with additions, deletions and other amendments thereto, all under certain terms and conditions.

190459 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9 600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses,” by amending Section 9 612, entitled “Fences Around Automobile Wrecking Yards and Junk Yards and Buildings,” and Section 9 613, entitled “Junk Dealers,” to change the section titles, add definitions, update requirements for waste handling facilities, licenses and salvage transactions; and modify penalties; all under certain terms and conditions.

Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Licenses and Inspections, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items.

Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Allan Domb

The Committee on Licenses and Inspections of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, December 3, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

171112 An Ordinance amending portions of Title 4, Sub Code "F" of The Philadelphia Code to establish inspection and certification requirements for all smoke control systems and smoke and fire dampers in limited occupancies and amending the periodic testing requirements of fire protection systems; all under certain terms and conditions.

180107 An Ordinance amending Section 9-627 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Establishments on Residential Blockfaces," by revising requirements and making related changes, under certain terms and conditions.

180700 An Ordinance amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code) of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section A-703, entitled "Special Certificate of Inspection," to provide for lead paint requirements for educational occupancies, under certain terms and conditions.

180745 An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "B" (The Philadelphia Building Code), and Subcode "F" (The Philadelphia Fire Code), to add sections requiring fire sprinklers in portions of certain buildings, under certain terms and conditions.

180746 An Ordinance 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.

180953 An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," Subcode R, entitled "The Philadelphia Residential Code" by adding amendments to the 2015 edition of the "International Residential Code" as adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Subcode EC, entitled the Philadelphia Energy Conservation Code by adding amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Subcode P, entitled "The Philadelphia Plumbing Code," to allow for technical amendments to be made by regulation, all to conform with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act: all under certain terms and conditions.

180992 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," by providing for exemptions, all under certain terms and condition.

181008 An Ordinance amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code) of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section A-703, entitled "Special Certificate of Inspection," to enhance building safety requirements for educational occupancies, all under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Allan Domb

The Committee on Licenses and Inspections of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

180939 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," to modify application and notice requirements, and penalties for noncompliance; all under certain terms and conditions.

180940 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," to modify application requirements for commercial activity licenses; all under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Allan Domb

The Committee on Licenses and Inspections of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

180648 An Ordinance amending Title 9, Chapter 600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," to establish a license and related requirements for tire dealers, all under certain terms and conditions.

180700 An Ordinance amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code) of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section A-703, entitled "Special Certificate of Inspection," to provide for lead paint requirements for educational occupancies, under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Allan Domb

The Licenses and Inspections Committee held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 to hear testimony on the following item:

Bill No. 160151
Amending The Philadelphia Code by adding a new provision authorizing the City of Philadelphia to issue municipal identification cards to City residents, establishing standards, confidentiality provisions, and other related items regarding the cards; all under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Allan Domb

The Committee on Licenses and Inspections of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, June 11, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

160151 An Ordinance amending The Philadelphia Code by adding a new provision authorizing the City of Philadelphia to issue municipal identification cards to City residents, establishing standards, confidentiality provisions, and other related items regarding the cards; all under certain terms and conditions.

180348 An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode PM (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by adding requirements regarding the use of dumpsters on private property; and amending Section 10-722 of the Code, entitled "Use of Dumpsters," to make conforming changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

180464 An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "F" (The Philadelphia Fire Code) and Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), to add sections requiring hard-wired interconnected smoke alarms in boarding homes; all under certain terms and conditions.

180521 An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Sections A-503 (entitled "Prosecution") and A-601 (entitled "Fines") of The Philadelphia Administrative Code, to provide for assessment of an additional penalty in connection with repeated abatements of unlawful conditions on vacant and exterior properties; under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Allan Domb

The Committee on Licenses and Inspections of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, April 19, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

160151 An Ordinance amending The Philadelphia Code by adding a new provision authorizing the City of Philadelphia to issue municipal identification cards to City residents, establishing standards, confidentiality provisions, and other related items regarding the cards; all under certain terms and conditions.

180174 An Ordinance 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.

180175 An Ordinance 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.

180176 An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by adopting the 2018 edition of the "International Codes" as published by the International Code Council, with previously adopted amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, to amend the following Philadelphia subcodes: Building Code, Existing Building Code, Energy Conservation Code, Fuel Gas Code, Mechanical Code, and Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities; all under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Allan Domb

The Committee on Licenses and Inspections of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

160768 An Ordinance amending Subcode "A" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Administrative Code," by amending Chapter 3 entitled "Permits" by requiring a waste collection plan for construction, demolition, or alterations; all under certain terms and conditions.

170898 An Ordinance amending Section A-301 of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Application for Permit," and Section 9-1008, entitled "Demolition Contractor License," by adding and amending certain provisions related to permits for demolition and the licensing of demolition contractors; all under certain terms and conditions.

170903 An Ordinance amending Section B-3303 of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Demolition," by amending requirements regarding site grading and use of mechanical equipment; and adding requirements regarding materials chutes, dust control fencing and storage of demolition debris; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

170955 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-3300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Erection, Use and Inspection of Tower Cranes," by revising requirements related to tower cranes and adding requirements regarding the use and inspection of mobile cranes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Allan Domb

From the hearing of the Joint Committees on Licenses & Inspections and Public Health & Human Services held on Monday, March 20, 2017 to hear testimony on the following item:

Constituent Gerrell Martin testifies on evictions and tenant rights.

From the hearing of the Joint Committees on Licenses & Inspections and Public Health & Human Services held on Monday, March 20, 2017 to hear testimony on the following item:

Councilwoman Helen Gym (At Large) opens the hearing with comments on the impact of evictions and substandard living conditions.

From the hearing of the Joint Committees on Licenses & Inspections and Public Health & Human Services held on Monday, March 20, 2017 to hear testimony on the following item:

Constituent William Church testifies on evictions and tenant rights.

From the hearing of the Joint Committees on Licenses & Inspections and Public Health & Human Services held on Monday, March 20, 2017 to hear testimony on the following item:

Constituent Yazmin Vasquez testifies on evictions and tenant rights.

From the hearing of the Joint Committees on Licenses & Inspections and Public Health & Human Services held on Monday, March 20, 2017 to hear testimony on the following item:

Constituent Zina Williams testifies on evictions and tenant rights.

The Committee on Licenses and Inspections of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 9, 2016 to hear testimony on the following items:

160462
An Ordinance amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), Subcode "F" (The Philadelphia Fire Code) and Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, by adding certain provisions related to maintenance and inspection of fire escapes; all under
certain terms and conditions.


160472
An Ordinance amending Subcode "PM" of The Philadelphia Code ("The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code"), by adding certain provisions related to drinking facilities in schools; all under certain terms and conditions.

Chair: Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)
Vice Chair: Allan Domb (At Large)

The Committee on Licenses and Inspections of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, June 6, 2016 to hear testimony on the following items:

160115
An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by creating a new Chapter to hold business owners responsible for nuisance behavior occurring on the business premises and within the immediate vicinity of the business, to provide for enforcement and
penalties, and to provide for business owner meetings with Registered Community Organizations with respect to certain appeals, all under certain terms and conditions.

160245
An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades, and Professions," to add a new Chapter, entitled "Gender Price Discrimination," which includes, but is not limited to, requiring the posting of prices in certain retail service establishments and making it a violation to charge differing prices based upon gender, all under certain terms and conditions.

160249
An Ordinance amending Section 9-3908 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Notification of License Obligation," by adding a requirement for the City to provide an explanation of the license requirements for vacant properties, all under certain terms and conditions.

160303
An Ordinance amending Section 9-703 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Special Assembly Occupancies," by further providing for types of activity to be regulated and by altering the fees and requirements for a Special Assembly Occupancy license, and amending Title 4, Subcode "B" ("The Philadelphia Building Code") and Subcode "F" ("The Philadelphia Fire Code") of The Philadelphia Code, to conform a definition, all under certain terms and conditions.

160365
An Ordinance amending Subcodes "A" and "PM" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code ("The Philadelphia Administrative Code" and "The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code"), by establishing a separate offense for certain chronic, non-compliant violators of the Property Maintenance Code; all under certain terms and conditions.

160468
An Ordinance amending Title 4 (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), of ThePhiladelphia Code, by revising signage requirements relating to construction and demolition projects; all under certain terms and conditions.

160469
An Ordinance amending Title 4 (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), of The Philadelphia Code, by revising requirements relating to construction and demolition projects, including the expiration of permits; all under certain terms and conditions.

Chair: Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)
Vice Chair: Allan Domb (At Large)

The Committee on Licenses and Inspections of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, April 18, 2016, at 10:00 AM to hear testimony on the following items:

160075
An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), providing for the posting and public notice of the demolition of structures, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

160130
An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "B" (The Philadelphia Building Code), and thus amending the PA Uniform Construction Code for Philadelphia, to add sections requiring contractors, design professionals and developers to add additional fire-resistant material to structures
containing truss construction and other light frame construction, under certain terms and conditions.


Chair: Maria Quinones-Sanchez (7th District).


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The Committee on Licenses and Inspections of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 4, 2016, at 1:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on
the following items:

160013
An Ordinance amending Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Animals," by providing requirements relating to the retail sale of certain animals, all under certain terms and conditions.

160115
An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by creating a new Chapter to hold business owners responsible for nuisance behavior occurring on the business premises and within the immediate vicinity of the business, to provide for enforcement and
penalties, and to provide for business owner meetings with Registered Community Organizations with respect to certain appeals, all under certain terms and conditions.

160202
An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), Chapter 3, "General Requirements," to require inspections of certain bridges, to impose reporting, remediation, and other requirements in connection therewith; all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Licenses and Inspections of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 1, 2015,to hear testimony on the following items:

Bill No. 150749
An Ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code,"
by amending Section 6-503, entitled "Licenses and Permits," by adding certain
conditions for food establishments to obtain a license; all under certain terms and
conditions.

Bill No. 150897
An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-3300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
"Erection, Use and Inspection of Tower Cranes," by adding requirements
regulating the use and inspection of mobile cranes, all under certain terms and
conditions.

March 10, 2015 -- During the public hearing of the Licenses & Inspections Committee, testimony was heard on the following:

Bill No. 120103: "Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, Subcode 'F' (The Philadelphia Fire Code) and Subcode 'A' (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), by providing that building owners shall follow applicable requirements of State and City Construction Codes to conduct periodic inspection and testing of fire dampers, smoke dampers and smoke control systems; to require such inspections and testing be performed by qualified persons; and to provide for penalties for violations of such code requirements; all under certain terms and conditions."

Bill. No. 150079: "Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation Of Businesses, Trades And Professions," by adding a new Chapter providing for the licensing and regulation of donation bins, establishing penalties, and making conforming amendments and technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions."