Bill 160472
Amending Subcode "PM" of The Philadelphia Code ("The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code"), by adding certain provisions related to drinking facilities in schools; all under certain terms and conditions.
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“…rements relating to construction and demolition projects, including the expiration of permits"; and Bill No. 160472, entitled "An ordinance amending Subcode 'PM' of The Philadelphia Code, by adding certain provisions related to drinking facilities in schools"; and Bill No. 160278, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 17-1305 of The Stated Meeting June 16, 2016 Code, entitled 'Compensation Required to be Paid to Em…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 16, 2016 · Jun 16, 2016 · official transcript, this passage
“… considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation. And Bill No. 160472, entitled "An ordinance amending Subcode 'PM' of The Philadelphia Code ("The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code"), by adding certain provisions related to drinking facilities in schools," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recom…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 9, 2016 · Jun 9, 2016 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- May 12, 2016Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Gym that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Licenses and Inspections. The motion carried unanimously.
- Jun 9, 2016HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- Jun 9, 2016HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- Jun 9, 2016REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- Jun 9, 2016ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 9, 2016SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.
- Jun 9, 2016READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 16, 2016READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made that this matter be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Jun 28, 2016SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Subcode "PM" of The Philadelphia Code ("The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code"), by adding certain provisions related to drinking facilities in schools; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Subcode PM of Title 4 is amended to read as follows: TITLE 4. THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE * * * SUBCODE "PM" (THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE) * * * CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS * * * SECTION PM-202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS * * * DRINKING FOUNTAIN. A functioning plumbing fixture that is connected to the potable water distribution system and the drainage system. The fixture allows the user to obtain a drink directly from a stream of flowing water without the use of any accessories. * * * WATER DISPENSER. A functioning plumbing fixture that is manually controlled by the user for the purpose of dispensing potable drinking water into a receptacle such as a cup, glass or bottle. Such fixture is connected to the potable water distribution system of the premises. This definition also includes a free-standing apparatus for the same purpose that is not connected to the potable water distribution system and that is supplied with potable water from a container, bottle or reservoir. * * * CHAPTER 5 PLUMBING FACILITIES AND FIXTURE REQUIREMENTS * * * SECTION PM-502 REQUIRED FACILITIES * * * PM-502.6 Schools. Structures or portions of structures used for Educational Group E occupancy, as defined in Subcode "B" of Title 4 (The Philadelphia Building Code), shall be equipped with one drinking fountain for every 100 students or fraction thereof. At least one fountain shall be on each floor of the building, without regard to the number of students. Water dispensers may be substituted for not more than fifty (50) percent of the required number of drinking fountains. Exception: Child care facilities that are not part of a school are not regulated under this subsection. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective ninety (90) days after becoming law. ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End