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Bill 100214

Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction And Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode F, entitled "The Philadelphia Fire Code," by further delineating the Philadelphia Fire Department's mission and obligation to provide fire and other emergency services via uniformed fire personnel including Firefighters and Fire Service Paramedics, and clarifying that all uniformed fire personnel, including Fire Service Paramedics, are authorized and required to act as fire personnel.

Introduced Apr 8, 2010Committee on Public SafetyOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember KenneyCouncilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember Greenlee

From the floor

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  1. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advise you that on May 19, 2010, I signed Bill No. 100218, which was passed by Council at its session on May 13, 2010. And that on May 19, 2010, I signed all of the bills that were passed by Council at its session on May 6, 2010, except Bill No. 100214, which I am returning as disapproved. And I am transmitting herewith, for the…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 20, 2010 · May 20, 2010 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “It has been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill No. 090580-A be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and Bill No. 090580-A has been amended. This bill will be placed on our final-passage calendar for our next session of Council. We will now reconsider the vote by which Bill No. 100214 was passed. This bill was passed by the Council at its May 6, 2010 s…”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, May 20, 2010 · May 20, 2010 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Council reconsider Bill No. 100214, which was 5.20.10 STATED - SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS approved by City Council on May 6, 2010.”

    Councilman Kenney · Stated Meeting, May 20, 2010 · May 20, 2010 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “All in favor, let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the motion carries. Council will now reconsider the vote by which Bill No. 100214 was passed. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, May 20, 2010 · May 20, 2010 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “Bill No. 100214, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code by amending Subcode F, entitled 'The Philadelphia Fire Code,' by further delineating the Philadelphia Fire Department's mission and obligation to provide fire and other emergency services via uniformed fire personnel, including firefighters and fire-service paramedics, and clarifying that all uniformed fire personnel, 5.20.10 STATED - S…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 20, 2010 · May 20, 2010 · official transcript, this passage

  6. “Thank you. This bill, having been read on two different days, was duly approved by City Council on May 6, 2010, and was returned to Council by the Mayor as disappointed at today's session of Council. The question is, shall Bill No. 100214 pass, notwithstanding the Mayor's disapproval? Please note that a vote of aye is a vote to override the Mayor's veto; a vote of no is to sustain the Mayor's veto. At this time, I wo…”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, May 20, 2010 · May 20, 2010 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Apr 8, 2010Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Apr 8, 2010Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Apr 28, 2010HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Safety
  4. Apr 28, 2010HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Safety
  5. Apr 28, 2010REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Safety
  6. Apr 29, 2010ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Apr 29, 2010SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Apr 29, 2010ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. May 6, 2010READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. May 6, 2010PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  11. May 19, 2010VETOED · MAYOR
  12. May 20, 2010READ · CITY COUNCIL
  13. May 20, 2010RECONSIDERED · CITY COUNCIL
  14. May 20, 2010VETO OVERRIDDEN · CITY COUNCIL

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..Title Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction And Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode F, entitled "The Philadelphia Fire Code," by further delineating the Philadelphia Fire Department's mission and obligation to provide fire and other emergency services via uniformed fire personnel including Firefighters and Fire Service Paramedics, and clarifying that all uniformed fire personnel, including Fire Service Paramedics, are authorized and required to act as fire personnel. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 4. THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE * * * SUBCODE "F" (THE PHILADELPHIA FIRE CODE) * * * CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION * * * SECTION F-104 GENERAL AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES * * * F-104.2 Authority at fires and other emergencies. 1. The fire department official in charge at the scene of a fire or other emergency involving the protection of life or property or any part thereof, shall have the authority to direct such operation as necessary to extinguish or control any fire, perform any rescue operation, investigate the existence of suspected or reported fires, gas leaks or other hazardous conditions or situations, or take any other action necessary in the reasonable performance of duty. 2. The fire department official in charge at the scene of a fire or other emergency involving the protection of life or property or any part thereof, shall have the authority to direct uniformed Fire Department personnel, including but not limited to Firefighters and Fire Service Paramedics, to engage in such actions that are necessary in order to complete the assignment, including but not limited to fire rescue, fire abatement, and emergency medical services. Because of their legislative authority to act and actual participation in such operations, Fire Service Paramedics shall continue to be considered firemen for the purposes of the act of June 24, 1968 (P.L.237, No.111), referred to as the Policemen and Firemen Collective Bargaining Act. 3. In the exercise of such power, the fire official is authorized to prohibit any person, vehicle, vessel or thing from approaching the scene and is authorized to remove, or cause to be removed or kept away form the scene, any vehicle, vessel or thing which could impede or interfere with the operations of the fire department and, in the judgment of the fire official, any person not actually and usefully employed in the extinguishing of such fire or in the preservation of property in the vicinity thereof. SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. _____________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End