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Bill 110829

Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by providing for the manner of payment of building permit fees when a solar electric or photovoltaic system is installed, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Nov 17, 2011Committee on the EnvironmentOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember KenneyCouncilmember Reynolds Brown

From the floor

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  1. “Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 110829.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, December 15, 2011 · Dec 15, 2011 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The Committee on the Environment, to which was referred Bill No. 110829, entitled "An ordinance amending Subcode 'A' (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'The Philadelphia Building Construction and Code,' by providing for the manner of payment to building permit fees when a solar electric or photovoltaic system is installed," respectfully reports it has considered the s…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 8, 2011 · Dec 8, 2011 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 110829. (Duly seconded.)”

    Councilman Kenney · Stated Meeting, December 8, 2011 · Dec 8, 2011 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Nov 17, 2011Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Dec 5, 2011HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on the Environment
  3. Dec 5, 2011HEARING HELD · Committee on the Environment
  4. Dec 5, 2011REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on the Environment
  5. Dec 8, 2011ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Dec 8, 2011SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Dec 8, 2011ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Dec 15, 2011READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Dec 21, 2011SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by providing for the manner of payment of building permit fees when a solar electric or photovoltaic system is installed, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: TITLE 4. THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE * * * CHAPTER 4-200. TEXT OF SUBCODES SUBCODE "A" (THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE) * * * CHAPTER 9 FEES * * * SECTION A-902 BUILDING, FUEL GAS AND MECHANICAL CODE FEES A-902.1 General: Fees for permits, appeals, certificates and administrative services related to activity regulated by the Building, Fuel Gas and Mechanical Codes shall be as set forth in this Section. * * * A-902.3 Construction value: The total value of the construction, when required on permit applications and when used to determine fees, shall include the value of all material, labor, engineering and/or architectural fees, and the overhead and profit cost inherent in the contract, whether or not any such items are provided at no cost. Exception: If a solar electric system or photovoltaic system is installed, construction costs shall not include the cost of any inverters or solar panels used in the installation of such system. * * * ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End