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Bill 090923

Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "B" ("The Philadelphia Building Code"), by adding a provision requiring that certain buildings have roof coverings that are white in color or Energy Star rated as highly reflective; and by making conforming amendments to Subcode "R" ("The Philadelphia Residential Code"); all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Dec 17, 2009Committee on the EnvironmentOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember KenneyCouncilmember Kenney

From the floor

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  1. “To the President and members of Council of the City of Philadelphia: Pursuant to Sections 4604 and 2307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendations of the City Planning Commission regarding the following bills: 100079, 100130, 100156, 100157, 100161, 100187, 100195, 100196, 100197, 100199, 5.6.10 STATED - MESSAGES FROM THE MAYOR 100220, 100221, 100226, and 100227; And I am ple…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 6, 2010 · May 6, 2010 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advise you that on April 22 and April 28, 2010, I signed all of the bills that were passed by Council at its sessions on April 15 and April 22, 2010, except Bill No. 090923; and I am transmitting herewith for the introduction and consideration of your honorable body an ordinance authorizing the Division of Technology to with Netw…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 29, 2010 · Apr 29, 2010 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The last bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 090923.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, April 22, 2010 · Apr 22, 2010 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “The Committee on the Environment, to which was referred Bill No. 090923, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code by amending Subcode 'B' ('The Philadelphia Building Code'), by adding a provision requiring that certain buildings have roof coverings that are white in color or Energy Star rated as highly reflective; and by making conforming amendments to Subcode 'R' ('The Philadelphia Residentia…”

    Councilman Kenney · Stated Meeting, April 15, 2010 · Apr 15, 2010 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “Madam President, I move the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 090923. (Duly seconded.)”

    Councilman Kenney · Stated Meeting, April 15, 2010 · Apr 15, 2010 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Dec 17, 2009Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Dec 17, 2009Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Feb 22, 2010HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on the Environment
  4. Feb 22, 2010RECESSED · Committee on the Environment
  5. Apr 8, 2010HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on the Environment
  6. Apr 8, 2010HEARING HELD · Committee on the Environment
  7. Apr 8, 2010AMENDED · Committee on the Environment
  8. Apr 8, 2010REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on the Environment
  9. Apr 15, 2010ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Apr 15, 2010SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Apr 15, 2010ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  12. Apr 22, 2010READ · CITY COUNCIL
  13. Apr 22, 2010PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  14. May 5, 2010SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "B" ("The Philadelphia Building Code"), by adding a provision requiring that certain buildings have roof coverings that are white in color or Energy Star rated as highly reflective; and by making conforming amendments to Subcode "R" ("The Philadelphia Residential Code"); all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 4. THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE * * * CHAPTER 4-200.0. TEXT OF SUBCODES * * * SUBCODE "B" (THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CODE) * * * CHAPTER 15 ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURES * * * SECTION B-1504 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS * * * B-1504.9 Reflectance. Roof Coverings over conditioned spaces on low-slope roofs (roof slope < 2:12) on newly constructed buildings and additions to existing buildings shall be Energy Star rated as highly reflective. Exceptions: 1. An addition to a roof that supports living vegetation and includes a synthetic, high quality waterproof membrane, drainage layer, soil layer and light weight medium plants shall be permitted to comprise part or all of the roof area. 2. Roof areas used as outdoor recreation space by the occupants of the building. 3. An area including and adjacent to rooftop photovoltaic and solar thermal equipment, totaling not more than three times the area that is covered with such equipment. 4. Limited roof areas as determined by regulations promulgated by the Department of Licenses and Inspections. 5. A roof, the area of which is less than three (3) percent of the gross floor area of the building. * * * SUBCODE "R" (THE PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTIAL CODE) * * * CHAPTER 9 ROOF ASSEMBLIES * * * SECTION R905 REQUIREMENTS FOR ROOF COVERINGS * * * R-905.16 Reflectance. Roof Coverings over conditioned spaces on low-slope roofs (roof slope < 2:12) on newly constructed buildings and additions to existing buildings shall be Energy Star rated as highly reflective. Exceptions: 1. An addition to a roof that supports living vegetation and includes a synthetic, high quality waterproof membrane, drainage layer, soil layer and light weight medium plants shall be permitted to comprise part or all of the roof area. 2. Roof areas used as outdoor recreation space by the occupants of the building. 3. An area including and adjacent to rooftop photovoltaic and solar thermal equipment, totaling not more than three times the area that is covered with such equipment. 4. Limited roof areas as determined by regulations promulgated by the Department of Licenses and Inspections. 5. A roof, the area of which is less than three (3) percent of the gross floor area of the building. SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall not become effective until the later of (i) thirty-five days after it becomes law; and (ii) the date on which the City Solicitor certifies to the Chief Clerk of Council that the requirements of Section 503 of Act 45 of 1999 as amended (35 P.S. § 7210.503) have been satisfied so as to permit the Ordinance to become effective. . _____________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End