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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. “…, 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 introduction and consideration of your honorable body, 21 resolutions appointing new members to the Board of Directors for the Manayunk Special Services District. And I am also transmitting. 5.20.10 STATED - COMMUNICATIONS An …”

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

  2. “…ur 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 session and was returned disapproved by the Mayor at today's session. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.”

    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. “…se 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. “…urned 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 would please ask the Chief Clerk to call the roll.”

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

Status timeline

  1. Apr 8, 2010
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Apr 8, 2010
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  3. Apr 28, 2010
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Safety
  4. Apr 28, 2010
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Safety
  5. Apr 28, 2010
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Safety
  6. Apr 29, 2010
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Apr 29, 2010
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  8. Apr 29, 2010
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. May 6, 2010
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. May 6, 2010
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  11. May 19, 2010
    VETOED · MAYOR
  12. May 20, 2010
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  13. May 20, 2010
    RECONSIDERED · CITY COUNCIL
  14. May 20, 2010
    VETO OVERRIDDEN · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

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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