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Bill 060340

Amending Subcode "PM" (Property Maintenance Code) of Title 4 (Building Construction and Occupancy Code) of The Philadelphia Code, by adding a new Section PM-307.1.2 entitled "Construction Excavations," requiring certain measures to ensure that construction excavations be made safe where no work has been done within the past six months, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Apr 5, 2006Committee on Licenses and InspectionsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember Clarke

From the floor

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  1. “Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. 6/8/06 - STATED - 2ND READING We will now consider Bill No. 060340.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, June 8, 2006 · Jun 8, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on License and Inspection, to which was referred Bill No. 050790, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 9-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Use of Checkout'; and Bill No. 060091, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Noise and Excessive Vibration,' by adding and making changes t…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 1, 2006 · Jun 1, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “And Bill No. 060340, an ordinance amending Subcode PM, Property Maintenance Code, of Title 4 of 6/1/06 - STATED - 1ST READING The Philadelphia Code, by adding a new section entitled "Construction Excavations."”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 1, 2006 · Jun 1, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. May 4, 2006Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. May 4, 2006Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. May 25, 2006HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  4. May 25, 2006REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  5. May 25, 2006HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  6. Jun 1, 2006SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Jun 1, 2006ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Jun 1, 2006ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Jun 8, 2006READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Jun 8, 2006PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Sep 14, 2006SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Subcode "PM" (Property Maintenance Code) of Title 4 (Building Construction and Occupancy Code) of The Philadelphia Code, by adding a new Section PM-307.1.2 entitled "Construction Excavations," requiring certain measures to ensure that construction excavations be made safe where no work has been done within the past six months, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Subcode "PM" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended as follows: SUBCODE "PM" (THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE) * * * CHAPTER 3 GENERAL PROPERTY AND STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE SECTION PM-307.0 UNSAFE AND UNFIT STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT * * * PM-307.1 Unsafe Structures: All structures that are or hereafter shall become unsafe, unsanitary or deficient because of inadequate means of egress facilities, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or which involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance, shall be deemed unsafe. All unsafe structures shall be taken down and removed or made safe and secure as the code official deems necessary and as provided for in this section. A vacant building that is not secured against entry shall be deemed unsafe. Likewise, a pier or other waterfront structure shall be deemed "unsafe" pursuant to this section where the owner has not complied with the most recent deadline for performing an inspection and submitting a structural assessment report to the Department pursuant to section PM-304.9. PM-307.1.2 Construction Excavations. A construction excavation where no work has been done within the past six months shall be deemed unsafe and shall be subject to the same requirements, penalties and procedures as applicable to unsafe structures under this Section, unless the developer or property owner: 1. Submits a report to the Department from a professional engineer registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania certifying that the excavation is safe; 2. Provides a suitable barrier to prevent trespass; 3. Maintains the site in a sanitary condition free from any trash or refuse; and 4. Provides a plan that explains, to the satisfaction of the Department, how the excavation site will be kept safe and secure. * * * _____________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End