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Bill 070820

Amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Section PM-304.9, entitled "Piers and other waterfront structures," by adding the condition "Poor" to the list of conditions which require immediate notification to the Department of Licenses and Inspections once such condition is found after an inspection is conducted, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Oct 4, 2007Committee on Licenses and InspectionsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Savage

From the floor

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  1. “… voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 070820.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, November 1, 2007 · Nov 1, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…titled "Public Urination or Defecation," by increasing the fine for violations of such section; And Bill No. 070820, an ordinance amending the Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code by adding the condition "poor" to the list of conditions which require immediate notification to the Department of Licenses and Inspections once such condition is found after an inspection is conducted; And Bill No. 070821, an 10/25/07 ST…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 25, 2007 · Oct 25, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “And Bill No. 070820, an ordinance amending Title IV of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Piers and Other Waterfront Structures," by adding the condition "poor" to the list of conditions which require immediate notification to the Department of Licenses and Inspections.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 25, 2007 · Oct 25, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Oct 4, 2007
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Oct 4, 2007
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Savage that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.

  3. Oct 23, 2007
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  4. Oct 23, 2007
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  5. Oct 23, 2007
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  6. Oct 25, 2007
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Oct 25, 2007
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Savage that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

  8. Oct 25, 2007
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Nov 1, 2007
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Nov 1, 2007
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. Nov 15, 2007
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Section PM-304.9, entitled "Piers and other waterfront structures," by adding the condition "Poor" to the list of conditions which require immediate notification to the Department of Licenses and Inspections once such condition is found after an inspection is conducted, 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 "PM" (THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE) * * * CHAPTER 3. GENERAL PROPERTY AND STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE * * * SECTION PM-304.0 EXTERIOR STRUCTURE * * * PM-304.9 Piers and other waterfront structures: In order to confirm and maintain the structural integrity of their structures, the owners of piers, bulkheads, wharves, docks, moored vessels, and other structures that have structural elements partly or totally below water along the shorelines of the Delaware River, Schuylkill River, or estuaries shall inspect and submit a structural assessment report to the Department of Licenses and Inspections on a triennial basis with the first report due no later than January 1, 2003. Subsequent reports will be due January 1, 2006 and every three years thereafter. The structural assessment report shall be subject to the provisions of PM-304.9.1 through PM-304.9.6. * * * PM-304.9.6 Submission schedule: Notification of poor, serious or critical conditions and submission of reports shall be in accordance with the following schedule: PM-304.9.6.1 Should a condition warrant a poor, serious or critical designation, the Project Engineer shall notify the owner, current occupant, and the Commissioner of the Department of Licenses and Inspections immediately. The immediate notice may be oral, but shall in all cases be submitted in writing via certified letter within 24 hours of discovery to the owner, current occupant and the Commissioner of the Department of Licenses and Inspections. * * * Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End 2