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.
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“To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advise you that on November 9th and November 15th, 2007, I signed all of the bills that were passed by Council at its session on October 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…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, November 15, 2007 · Nov 15, 2007 · official transcript, this passage
“The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. We 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 Kell…”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, November 15, 2007 · Nov 15, 2007 · official transcript, this passage
“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
“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
“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
“Thank you. This bill having been read on two different days was duly approved by City Council on October 25, 2007 and was returned 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,…”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, November 15, 2007 · Nov 15, 2007 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Apr 12, 2007Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 12, 2007Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 17, 2007HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Safety
- Oct 17, 2007REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Safety
- Oct 17, 2007HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Safety
- Oct 18, 2007SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 18, 2007READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 18, 2007AMENDED · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 18, 2007ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING. · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 25, 2007READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 25, 2007PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Nov 15, 2007VETOED · MAYOR
- Nov 15, 2007RECONSIDERED · CITY COUNCIL
- Nov 15, 2007VETO OVERRIDDEN · CITY COUNCIL
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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