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Bill 070275-A

Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by adopting certain provisions of the National Fire Protection Association Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, NFPA 1500, related to hearing protection measures for Firefighters and Paramedics, with amendments thereto, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Apr 12, 2007Committee on Public SafetyOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember KellyCouncilmember KellyCouncilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember MillerCouncilmember Miller

From the floor

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  1. “…ber 25th and November 1st, 2007, except Bill No. 070437, which was re-called on November 1st, 2007, Bill No. 070275-A, which I have returned as disapproved, and Bill No. J. Williams, term to expire the first Monday in January 2009; Harvey Spear, term to expire the first Monday in January 2010; Sheryl Bar, term to expire the first Monday in January 2010; Daniel Dumoff, term to expire the first Monday in January 2010; …”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, November 15, 2007 · Nov 15, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…e will now proceed under a special order of business. Council will now reconsider the vote by which Bill No. 070275-A was passed. This bill was passed by the Council at its October 25, 2007 session and was returned disapproved by the Mayor at today's session of Council. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Kelly.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, November 15, 2007 · Nov 15, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Thank you, Madam President. I would like to move that the Council reconsider Bill No. 070275-A, which was approved by City Council on October 25, 2007. (Duly seconded.)”

    Councilman Kelly · Stated Meeting, November 15, 2007 · Nov 15, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “The motion carries. Council will now reconsider the vote by which Bill No. 070275-A was passed. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, November 15, 2007 · Nov 15, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “Bill No. 070275-A, an ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by adopting certain provisions of the National Fire Protection Association Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program Related to Hearing Protection Measures for Firefighters and Paramedics, with amendments thereto, all under certain terms and conditions.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, November 15, 2007 · Nov 15, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

  6. “…eturned to Council by the Mayor as disapproved at today's session of Council. The question is shall Bill No. 070275-A pass notwithstanding the Mayor's disapproval. Please note that a vote of aye is a vote to override the Mayor's veto and a vote of no is to sustain the Mayor's veto. At this time, I would ask the Chief Clerk to please call the roll.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, November 15, 2007 · Nov 15, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Apr 12, 2007
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Kelly that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.

  2. Apr 12, 2007
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Oct 17, 2007
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Safety
  4. Oct 17, 2007
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Safety
  5. Oct 17, 2007
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Safety
  6. Oct 18, 2007
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Miller that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

  7. Oct 18, 2007
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Oct 18, 2007
    AMENDED · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Oct 18, 2007
    ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING. · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Oct 25, 2007
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Oct 25, 2007
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. Nov 15, 2007
    VETOED · MAYOR
  13. Nov 15, 2007
    RECONSIDERED · CITY COUNCIL
  14. Nov 15, 2007
    VETO OVERRIDDEN · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this matter be VETO OVERRIDDEN. The motion carried by the following vote:

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..Title Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by adopting certain provisions of the National Fire Protection Association Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, NFPA 1500, related to hearing protection measures for Firefighters and Paramedics, with amendments thereto, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. Additions to the Code made by this ordinance are set forth herein in Bold. Deletions from the Code made by this Ordinance are set forth in Strikethrough. Section 2. Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," is hereby amended to read as follows: Title 6. Health Code. Chapter 6-400. Miscellaneous Standards and Requirements. Chapter 6-401. Occupational and Industrial Hygiene. * * * * * (3) Hearing Protection for Firefighters and Paramedics. (a) The City of Philadelphia shall provide hearing protection that must be used by all Fire Department members operating or riding on fire apparatus and subject to noise in excess of 85 dBA. (b) The City of Philadelphia shall provide hearing protection that must be used by all Fire Department members when exposed to noise in excess of 85 dBA that is caused by power tools or equipment, other than in situations where the use of such protective equipment would create an additional hazard to the user. (c) Hearing protective equipment provided pursuant to this section shall be limited to ear muffs that provide effective sound attenuation and rapid donning, and that are equipped with built-in speakers and volume controls to enable radio and intercom communications. (d) The Fire Department shall engage in a hearing conservation program to identify and reduce or eliminate potentially harmful sources of noise in the work environment. Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ..End