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Bill 160609

Amending Chapter 6-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Lead Paint Disclosure," to require as a condition of licensing Family Child Day Care facilities built before March 1978 that such facilities be certified as lead safe or lead free; and amending Section B-425 of the Code, entitled "Family Child Day Care Facilities," and Section F-409 of the Code, entitled "Family Child Day Care Facilities," to make conforming changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Jun 9, 2016Committee on Public Health and Human ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember GymCouncilmember Bass

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  1. “The Committee on Public Health and Human Services, to which was referred Bill No. 160609, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 6-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Lead Paint Disclosure,' to require as a condition of licensing Family Child Day Care facilities built before March 1978 that such facilities be certified as lead safe or lead free; and amending Section B-425 of the Code, entitled 'Family Child Day…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, November 17, 2016 · Nov 17, 2016 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Jun 9, 2016Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Jul 26, 2016Re-Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Nov 16, 2016HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
  4. Nov 16, 2016HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
  5. Nov 16, 2016REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
  6. Nov 17, 2016ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Nov 17, 2016SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Nov 17, 2016READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Dec 1, 2016READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Dec 20, 2016SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 6-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Lead Paint Disclosure," to require as a condition of licensing Family Child Day Care facilities built before March 1978 that such facilities be certified as lead safe or lead free; and amending Section B-425 of the Code, entitled "Family Child Day Care Facilities," and Section F-409 of the Code, entitled "Family Child Day Care Facilities," to make conforming changes; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 6-800 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 6-800. RESIDENTIAL LEAD PAINT DISCLOSURE AND FAMILY CHILD DAY CARE FACILITY LEAD CERTIFICATION. * * * § 6-802. Definitions. (13) Valid Certification. For a certification that a property is lead safe, a certification based on an inspection no more than 24 months prior to the date a lease is entered into or the date of an application for a Family Child Day Care facility license. For a certification that a property is lead free, a certification based on an inspection performed at any time prior to the date a lease is entered into or any time prior to the date of an application for a Family Child Day Care facility license. * * * § 6-814. Lead-Safe Certification for Family Child Day Care Facilities. (1) As a condition of obtaining a license to operate a Family Child Day Care facility, as defined in Sections B-425 and F-409 of the Code, the operator must either: (a) certify that the property was built after February 1978; or (b) provide a valid certification, as defined in this Chapter, by a certified lead inspector, stating that the property is lead free or lead safe, under the conditions required for such a certification as established in this Chapter with respect to leased properties. * * * SECTION 2. Section B-425 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: SECTION B-425 FAMILY CHILD DAY-CARE FACILITIES * * * B-425.2 License. A license to operate a Family Child Day Care Facility shall be obtained from the Department of Licenses and Inspections, which includes an annual fire inspection. No license shall be issued under this Section unless the applicant has secured a Commercial Activity License to the extent required by Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code and the applicant has met the requirements of Section 6-814 of the Code (Lead-Safe Certification for Family Child Day Care Facilities). SECTION 3. Section F-409 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: SECTION 409 FAMILY CHILD DAY CARE FACILITIES * * * F-409.2 License. A license to operate a Family Child Day Care Facility shall be obtained from the Department of Licenses and Inspections, which includes an annual fire safety inspection. No license shall be issued under this section unless the applicant has secured a Commercial Activity License to the extent required by Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code and the applicant has met the requirements of Section 6-814 of the Code (Lead-Safe Certification for Family Child Day Care Facilities). ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End