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1. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2. PHILADELPHIA HOME RULE CHARTER
3. PREAMBLE
4. ARTICLE I POWERS OF THE CITY
5. ARTICLE II LEGISLATIVE BRANCH The Council - Its Election, Organization, Powers and Duties
6. CHAPTER 2 COUNCIL PROCEDURE
7. CHAPTER 3 LEGISLATION
8. CHAPTER 4 COUNCIL INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS
9. ARTICLE III EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH - ORGANIZATION
10. CHAPTER 2 ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT
11. CHAPTER 3 QUALIFICATIONS
12. CHAPTER 4 TERMS OF OFFICE
13. CHAPTER 5 VACANCIES
14. CHAPTER 6 COMPENSATION
15. CHAPTER 7 BUREAUS AND DIVISIONS; DEPUTIES; OTHER EMPLOYEES
16. CHAPTER 8 INDEPENDENT BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
17. CHAPTER 9 DEPARTMENTAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
18. CHAPTER 10 NOMINATING PANELS
19. ARTICLE IV EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH - POWERS AND DUTIES The Mayor, The City Representative and Departments, Boards, Commissions and Offices under the Mayor
20. CHAPTER 2 CITY REPRESENTATIVE
21. CHAPTER 3 ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD
22. CHAPTER 4 LAW DEPARTMENT
23. CHAPTER 5 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ITS DEPARTMENTAL BOARD
24. CHAPTER 6 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AND ITS DEPARTMENTAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
25. CHAPTER 7 COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS
26. CHAPTER 8 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA
27. CHAPTER 9 PHILADELPHIA TAX REFORM COMMISSION
28. CHAPTER 10 INSURANCE PUBLIC ADVOCATE
29. CHAPTER 11 BOARD OF ETHICS
30. CHAPTER 12 YOUTH COMMISSION
31. CHAPTER 13 ZONING CODE COMMISSION
32. CHAPTER 14 PUBLIC SCHOOL FAMILY AND CHILD ADVOCATE
33. CHAPTER 15 OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
34. CHAPTER 16 JOBS COMMISSION
35. CHAPTER 17 OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY
36. CHAPTER 18 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
37. CHAPTER 19 COMMISSION ON UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN
38. CHAPTER 20 OFFICE OF LGBT AFFAIRS
39. CHAPTER 21 COMMISSION ON AFRICAN-AMERICAN MALES
40. CHAPTER 22 OFFICE OF IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS
41. CHAPTER 23 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
42. CHAPTER 24 OFFICE OF THE VICTIM ADVOCATE
43. CHAPTER 25 CITIZENS POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
44. CHAPTER 26 FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION
45. CHAPTER 27 DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION
46. CHAPTER 28 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR
47. CHAPTER 29 OFFICE OF THE HOMELESS SERVICES OMBUDSPERSON
48. ARTICLE V EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH - POWERS AND DUTIES Managing Director and Departments, Boards and Commissions under Supervision
49. CHAPTER 2 POLICE DEPARTMENT
50. CHAPTER 3 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ITS DEPARTMENTAL BOARDS
51. CHAPTER 4 FIRE DEPARTMENT
52. CHAPTER 5 DEPARTMENT OF STREETS AND ITS DEPARTMENTAL BOARD
53. CHAPTER 6 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION AND ITS DEPARTMENTAL BOARDS AND COMMISSION
54. CHAPTER 7 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE AND ITS DEPARTMENTAL BOARDS
55. CHAPTER 8 WATER DEPARTMENT
56. CHAPTER 9 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AND ITS DEPARTMENTAL COMMISSIONS
57. CHAPTER 10 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS AND ITS DEPARTMENTAL BOARDS
58. CHAPTER 11 DEPARTMENT OF RECORDS
59. CHAPTER 12 DEPARTMENT OF PRISONS
60. CHAPTER 13 DEPARTMENT OF FLEET SERVICES
61. ARTICLE VI EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH - POWERS AND DUTIES Director of Finance, Financial Departments, Boards and Commissions, City Treasurer, Procurement Department, and Board of Pensions and Retirement
62. CHAPTER 2 DEPARTMENT OF COLLECTIONS AND ITS DEPARTMENTAL BOARD AND COMMISSION
63. CHAPTER 3 CITY TREASURER
64. CHAPTER 4 AUDITING DEPARTMENT
65. CHAPTER 5 PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
66. CHAPTER 6 BOARD OF PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT
67. ARTICLE VII EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH - POWERS AND DUTIES Personnel Director and Civil Service Commission and the Civil Service
68. CHAPTER 2 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
69. CHAPTER 3 CIVIL SERVICE: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXEMPTIONS
70. CHAPTER 4 CIVIL SERVICE: REGULATIONS
71. ARTICLE VIII PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION
72. CHAPTER 2 CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENT, PROPERTY AND RECORDS
73. CHAPTER 3 LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE OFFICEHOLDERS AND EMPLOYEES
74. CHAPTER 4 EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH
75. CHAPTER 5 REFERENDA APPROVED BY THE VOTERS
76. CHAPTER 6 PROVISIONS APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT CITY GOVERNMENT
77. ARTICLE IX REMOVAL OF ELECTIVE AND APPOINTIVE OFFICERS
78. CHAPTER 2 REMOVAL OF APPOINTIVE OFFICERS
79. ARTICLE X PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES OF COUNCILMEMBERS, CITY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND OTHERS, AND PENALTIES
80. ARTICLE XI SEVERABILITY AND ACTS SUPERSEDED
81. ARTICLE XII PUBLIC EDUCATION
82. CHAPTER 2 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
83. CHAPTER 3 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION; POWERS AND DUTIES
84. CHAPTER 4 THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS; DUTIES AND POWERS
85. CHAPTER 5 GENERAL POLICY; SEVERABILITY; REPEALER; EFFECTIVE DATE
86. APPENDIX
87. CHAPTER A-2
88. THE PHILADELPHIA CODE
89. TITLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
90. TITLE 2. CITY-COUNTY CONSOLIDATION
91. CHAPTER 2-200. RECORDING OF DEEDS
92. CHAPTER 2-300. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT
93. TITLE 3. AIR MANAGEMENT CODE
94. CHAPTER 3-200. PROHIBITED CONDUCT
95. CHAPTER 3-300. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
96. CHAPTER 3-400. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM
97. TITLE 4. THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE
98. CHAPTER 4-100.0. LISTING OF SUBCODES
99. CHAPTER 4-200.0. TEXT OF SUBCODES
100. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL
101. CHAPTER 2 ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY
102. CHAPTER 3 PERMITS
103. CHAPTER 4 INSPECTIONS
104. CHAPTER 5 VIOLATIONS
105. CHAPTER 6 PENALTIES
106. CHAPTER 7 CERTIFICATES AND APPROVALS
107. CHAPTER 8 APPEALS AND VARIANCES
108. CHAPTER 9 FEES
109. CHAPTER 10 WORK SITE PUBLIC SAFETY, WORKER TRAINING IDENTIFICATION, AND SIGNAGE
110. CHAPTER 11 REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING RAT ABATEMENT
111. SUBCODE "B" (THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CODE)
112. CHAPTER 3 USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
113. CHAPTER 4 SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON USE AND OCCUPANCY
114. CHAPTER 7 FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES
115. CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
116. CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS
117. CHAPTER 12 INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT
118. CHAPTER 15 ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURES
119. CHAPTER 16 STRUCTURAL DESIGN
120. CHAPTER 17 STRUCTURAL TESTS AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
121. CHAPTER 18 SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS
122. CHAPTER 27 ELECTRICAL
123. CHAPTER 29 PLUMBING SYSTEMS
124. CHAPTER 30 ELEVATORS AND CONVEYING SYSTEMS
125. CHAPTER 31 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
126. CHAPTER 32 ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
127. CHAPTER 33 SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION
128. SUBCODE "E" (THE PHILADELPHIA ELECTRICAL CODE)
129. SUBCODE "EB" (THE PHILADELPHIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE)
130. CHAPTER 3 PROVISIONS FOR ALL COMPLIANCE METHODS
131. CHAPTER 5 PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE
132. CHAPTER 13 PERFORMANCE COMPLIANCE METHODS
133. CHAPTER 15 CONSTRUCTION SAFEGUARDS
134. SUBCODE "EC" (THE PHILADELPHIA ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE)
135. CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
136. CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
137. CHAPTER 4 RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY
138. SUBCODE "F" (THE PHILADELPHIA FIRE CODE)
139. CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
140. CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS
141. CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
142. CHAPTER 4 EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS
143. CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
144. CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
145. CHAPTER 7 FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES
146. CHAPTER 8 INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS
147. CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
148. CHAPTER 11 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS
149. CHAPTER 12 ENERGY SYSTEMS
150. CHAPTER 20 AVIATION FACILITIES
151. CHAPTER 21 DRY CLEANING
152. CHAPTER 22 COMBUSTIBLE DUST-PRODUCING OPERATIONS
153. CHAPTER 23 MOTOR FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES
154. CHAPTER 24 FLAMMABLE FINISHES
155. CHAPTER 25 FRUIT AND CROP RIPENING
156. CHAPTER 26 FUMIGATION AND INSECTICIDAL FOGGING
157. CHAPTER 27 SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITIES
158. CHAPTER 28 LUMBER YARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES
159. CHAPTER 29 MANUFACTURE OF ORGANIC COATINGS
160. CHAPTER 30 INDUSTRIAL OVENS
161. CHAPTER 31 TENTS, TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
162. CHAPTER 32 HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
163. CHAPTER 34 TIRE REBUILDING AND TIRE STORAGE
164. CHAPTER 35 WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORK
165. CHAPTER 37 COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS
166. CHAPTER 39 PROCESSING AND EXTRACTION FACILITIES
167. CHAPTER 50 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS GENERAL PROVISIONS
168. CHAPTER 51 AEROSOLS
169. CHAPTER 53 COMPRESSED GASES
170. CHAPTER 54 CORROSIVE MATERIAL
171. CHAPTER 55 CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
172. CHAPTER 56 EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
173. CHAPTER 57 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
174. CHAPTER 58 FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
175. CHAPTER 59 FLAMMABLE SOLIDS
176. CHAPTER 60 HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS
177. CHAPTER 61 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
178. CHAPTER 62 ORGANIC PEROXIDES
179. CHAPTER 63 OXIDIZERS, OXIDIZING GASES AND OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
180. CHAPTER 64 PYROPHORIC MATERIALS
181. CHAPTER 65 PYROXYLIN (CELLULOSE NITRATE) PLASTICS
182. CHAPTER 66 UNSTABLE (REACTIVE) MATERIALS
183. CHAPTER 67 WATER-REACTIVE SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS
184. APPENDICES
185. APPENDIX O ELEVATOR CALL STATION PICTOGRAPH
186. SUBCODE "G" (THE PHILADELPHIA FUEL GAS CODE)
187. SUBCODE "M" (THE PHILADELPHIA MECHANICAL CODE)
188. SUBCODE "P" (THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE)
189. CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS
190. CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REGULATIONS
191. CHAPTER 4 FIXTURES, FAUCETS AND FIXTURE FITTINGS
192. CHAPTER 5 WATER HEATERS
193. CHAPTER 6 WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
194. CHAPTER 7 SANITARY DRAINAGE
195. CHAPTER 8 INDIRECT/SPECIAL WASTE
196. CHAPTER 9 VENTS
197. CHAPTER 10 TRAPS, INTERCEPTORS AND SEPARATORS
198. CHAPTER 11 STORM DRAINAGE
199. CHAPTER 13 NONPOTABLE WATER SYSTEMS
200. CHAPTER 14 SUBSURFACE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
201. APPENDIX E SIZING OF WATER PIPING SYSTEM
202. SUBCODE "PC" (THE PHILADELPHIA PERFORMANCE CODE FOR BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES)
203. SUBCODE "PM" (THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE)
204. CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS
205. CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
206. CHAPTER 4 LIGHT, VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS
207. CHAPTER 5 PLUMBING FACILITIES AND FIXTURE REQUIREMENTS
208. CHAPTER 6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
209. CHAPTER 7 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
210. CHAPTER 8 SPECIAL CONTROLS IN DESIGNATED AREAS
211. CHAPTER 9 ADDITIONAL SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
212. CHAPTER 10 REFERENCED STANDARDS
213. SUBCODE "R" (THE PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTIAL CODE)
214. CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
215. CHAPTER 3 BUILDING PLANNING
216. CHAPTER 4 FOUNDATIONS
217. CHAPTER 6 WALL CONSTRUCTION
218. CHAPTER 7 WALL COVERING
219. CHAPTER 8 ROOF-CEILING CONSTRUCTION
220. CHAPTER 9 ROOF ASSEMBLIES
221. CHAPTER 10 CHIMNEYS AND FIREPLACES
222. CHAPTER 11 \[RE\] ENERGY EFFICIENCY
223. CHAPTER 13 GENERAL MECHANICAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
224. CHAPTER 15 EXHAUST SYSTEMS
225. CHAPTER 20 BOILERS AND WATER HEATERS
226. CHAPTERS 25 THROUGH 32
227. CHAPTER 39 POWER AND LIGHTING DISTRIBUTION
228. TITLE 4.1. ELECTRICAL CODE
229. TITLE 4.2. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
230. TITLE 5. FIRE PREVENTION CODE
231. TITLE 6. HEALTH CODE
232. CHAPTER 6-200. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
233. CHAPTER 6-300. FOOD
234. CHAPTER 6-400. MISCELLANEOUS STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS
235. CHAPTER 6-500. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
236. CHAPTER 6-600. ASBESTOS PROJECTS
237. CHAPTER 6-700. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF DISTRICT HEALTH CENTERS
238. CHAPTER 6-800. LEAD PAINT DISCLOSURE AND CERTIFICATION
239. CHAPTER 6-900. MOLD INSPECTIONS
240. CHAPTER 6-1000. TANNING FACILITIES
241. CHAPTER 6-1100. NUISANCE HEALTH ESTABLISHMENTS
242. CHAPTER 6-1200. PRESCRIPTION DATA COLLECTION
243. CHAPTER 6-1300. HEALTHY OUTDOOR PUBLIC SPACES
244. CHAPTER 6-1400. PRIVACY OF CERTAIN HEALTH INFORMATION
245. CHAPTER 6-1500. PROTECTION OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE
246. CHAPTER 6-1600. CITY REPORTS ON OPIOID ANTIDOTE USE
247. TITLE 7. HOUSING CODE
248. CHAPTER 7-200. PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
249. TITLE 8. PLUMBING CODE
250. TITLE 9. REGULATION OF BUSINESSES, TRADES AND PROFESSIONS
251. CHAPTER 9-200. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES ON STREETS
252. CHAPTER 9-300. COMMUNICATION
253. CHAPTER 9-400. CARRIERS
254. CHAPTER 9-500. BOILERS, FUEL, HEAT AND REFRIGERATION
255. CHAPTER 9-600. SERVICE AND OTHER BUSINESSES
256. CHAPTER 9-700. AMUSEMENT BUSINESSES
257. CHAPTER 9-800. LANDLORD AND TENANT
258. CHAPTER 9-900. PROFESSIONS
259. CHAPTER 9-1000. TRADES
260. CHAPTER 9-1100. FAIR PRACTICES ORDINANCE: PROTECTIONS AGAINST UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION
261. CHAPTER 9-1200. CONDOMINIUM AND COOPERATIVE CONVERSIONS
262. CHAPTER 9-1300. INSPECTION BUSINESSES
263. CHAPTER 9-1400. RESERVED
264. CHAPTER 9-1500. NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO CLOSE OR RELOCATE OPERATIONS
265. CHAPTER 9-1600. PROHIBITION AGAINST UNLAWFUL EVICTION PRACTICES
266. CHAPTER 9-1700. REQUIRED POLICY FOR EMPLOYERS WITHIN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA REGARDING ASPECTS OF TRANSMISSION OF HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS
267. CHAPTER 9-1800. PROTECTING PHILADELPHIA'S RESTAURANTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
268. CHAPTER 9-1900. FIRE INSURANCE ESCROW ACCOUNTS: MUNICIPAL CERTIFICATE REQUIRED PRIOR TO PAYMENT OF FIRE LOSS CLAIMS
269. CHAPTER 9-2000. SALE OF MALT OR BREWED BEVERAGES
270. CHAPTER 9-2100. CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINES
271. CHAPTER 9-2200. EXPEDITERS
272. CHAPTER 9-2300. PROTECTION OF DISPLACED SERVICE EMPLOYEES
273. CHAPTER 9-2400. PROHIBITION AGAINST PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES
274. CHAPTER 9-2500. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM WORKERS
275. CHAPTER 9-2600. PLANNED EVENT PERMITS
276. CHAPTER 9-2700. SALES OF ALCOHOL; VERIFICATION OF AGE
277. CHAPTER 9-2800. UNIVERSITIES, PROPERTY OWNERS OR MANAGERS AND STUDENTS
278. CHAPTER 9-2900. TAKE-OUT SALE OF MALT AND BREWED BEVERAGES
279. CHAPTER 9-3000. SHEET METAL TECHNICIAN
280. CHAPTER 9-3100. USE OF MERCURY IN DENTISTRY
281. CHAPTER 9-3200. ENTITLEMENT TO LEAVE DUE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING
282. CHAPTER 9-3300. USE AND INSPECTION OF TOWER AND MOBILE CRANES IN CONSTRUCTION
283. CHAPTER 9-3400. ENERGY CONSERVATION
284. CHAPTER 9-3500. FAIR CRIMINAL RECORD SCREENING STANDARDS
285. CHAPTER 9-3600. AGENTS AND SHERIFF'S SALES
286. CHAPTER 9-3700. BOUNCERS
287. CHAPTER 9-3800. ELECTRIC FENCES
288. CHAPTER 9-3900. PROPERTY LICENSES AND OWNER ACCOUNTABILITY
289. CHAPTER 9-4000. AUTOMATED PURCHASING MACHINES
290. CHAPTER 9-4100. PROMOTING HEALTHY FAMILIES AND WORKPLACES
291. CHAPTER 9-4200. DONATION BINS
292. CHAPTER 9-4300. WAGE THEFT COMPLAINTS
293. CHAPTER 9-4400. RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS OPERATIONS
294. CHAPTER 9-4500. PROTECTIONS FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS
295. CHAPTER 9-4600. FAIR WORKWEEK EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
296. CHAPTER 9-4700. WRONGFUL DISCHARGE FROM PARKING EMPLOYMENT
297. CHAPTER 9-4800. RESPONSIBILITIES CONCERNING BED BUG INFESTATION
298. CHAPTER 9-4900. PROHIBITION ON USE OF CERTAIN BAGS BY RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS AND CHECKOUT BAG FEE
299. CHAPTER 9-5000. EMPLOYEE PROTECTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH COVID-19 EMERGENCY HEALTH ORDER
300. CHAPTER 9-5100. FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES
301. CHAPTER 9-5200. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WHOLESALERS
302. CHAPTER 9-5300. TRAVEL AND HOSPITALITY WORKER RECALL AND RETENTION
303. CHAPTER 9-5400. RETENTION OF HOTEL WORKERS
304. CHAPTER 9-5500. PROHIBITION ON TESTING FOR MARIJUANA AS A CONDITION FOR EMPLOYMENT
305. CHAPTER 9-5600. WORKFORCE AND CAREER PATHWAYS INFORMATION SHEET
306. CHAPTER 9-5700. LEASING OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
307. CHAPTER 9-5800. TANGLED TITLE DISCLOSURE
308. CHAPTER 9-5900. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN GAMING AND SKILL-BASED DEVICES
309. CHAPTER 9-6000. EMPLOYEE COMMUTER TRANSIT BENEFIT PROGRAMS
310. CHAPTER 9-6100. MOTOR VEHICLE SALVAGING, DISMANTLING, RECYCLING, OR REPAIRING
311. CHAPTER 9-6200. TRESPASSING IN RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS
312. CHAPTER 9-6300. CONSUMER PROTECTION ORDINANCE
313. CHAPTER 9-6400. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
314. CHAPTER 9-6500. PROTECTING VICTIMS OF RETALIATION
315. CHAPTER 9-6600. ENFORCEMENT OF WORKER PROTECTION ORDINANCES
316. CHAPTER 9-6700. THIRD-PARTY RESTAURANT RESERVATION SERVICES
317. CHAPTER 9-6800. MINIMUM TRAINING FOR SECURITY OFFICERS
318. TITLE 10. REGULATION OF INDIVIDUAL CONDUCT AND ACTIVITY
319. CHAPTER 10-200. ETHNIC INTIMIDATION AND INSTITUTIONAL VANDALISM
320. CHAPTER 10-300. MINORS
321. CHAPTER 10-400. NOISE AND EXCESSIVE VIBRATION
322. CHAPTER 10-500. PROPERTY - DAMAGING, DEFACING AND INTERFERING WITH
323. CHAPTER 10-600. PUBLIC PLACES - PROHIBITED CONDUCT
324. CHAPTER 10-700. REFUSE AND LITTERING
325. CHAPTER 10-800. SAFETY
326. CHAPTER 10-900. CRIMINAL REGISTRATION
327. CHAPTER 10-1000. FEES
328. CHAPTER 10-1100. OBSCENITY
329. CHAPTER 10-1100A. DEVELOPMENT IN DEFINED FLOOD PLAIN AREAS (Repealed)
330. CHAPTER 10-1200. POSTING OF SIGNS
331. CHAPTER 10-1300. DISPLAY OF OBJECTIONABLE PUBLICATIONS AND MATERIALS
332. CHAPTER 10-1400. "TAILGATING" AND RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE OUTDOOR PUBLIC PARKING LOTS AT THE PHILADELPHIA SPORTS COMPLEX
333. CHAPTER 10-1500. INTERFERENCE WITH ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
334. CHAPTER 10-1600. CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PLACES OF ASSEMBLY; ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION OF VIOLATIONS
335. CHAPTER 10-1700. USE OF SURVEILLANCE TAPES IN COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES
336. CHAPTER 10-1800. VICARIOUS LIABILITY FOR STUDENT CONDUCT
337. CHAPTER 10-1900. WITNESS INTIMIDATION
338. CHAPTER 10-2000. UNLAWFUL MANUFACTURE OF FIREARMS
339. CHAPTER 10-2100. MARIJUANA POSSESSION
340. CHAPTER 10-2200. HATE CRIMES
341. CHAPTER 10-2300. LIABILITY FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING
342. CHAPTER 10-2400. PHILADELPHIA GUN VIOLENCE PROTECTION
343. CHAPTER 10-2500. PROHIBITED PHYSICAL CONTACT BY PEACE OFFICERS
344. CHAPTER 10-2600. LESS LETHAL DEVICES
345. CHAPTER 10-2700. CITY REPORTS ON IMPERMISSIBLE CAMPING
346. CHAPTER 10-2800. VEHICULAR MOBILE SERVICE PROVIDERS
347. TITLE 11. STREETS
348. CHAPTER 11-200. OPENINGS AND EXCAVATIONS IN THE STREETS
349. CHAPTER 11-300. BOARD OF SURVEYORS
350. CHAPTER 11-400. CITY PLAN
351. CHAPTER 11-500. PAVING
352. CHAPTER 11-600. CONSTRUCTION, ENCROACHMENTS AND PROJECTIONS OVER, ON AND UNDER STREETS
353. CHAPTER 11-700. RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT
354. CHAPTER 11-800. PORTABLE ON-DEMAND STORAGE UNITS
355. CHAPTER 11-900. COMPLETE STREETS POLICY
356. TITLE 12. TRAFFIC CODE
357. CHAPTER 12-200. ADMINISTRATION
358. CHAPTER 12-300. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS UPON USE OF VEHICLES AROUND WHEELCHAIR LIFT EQUIPPED VEHICLES
359. CHAPTER 12-400. RIGHT-OF-WAY REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES
360. CHAPTER 12-500. TURNING REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES
361. CHAPTER 12-600. STREET DIRECTION REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES
362. CHAPTER 12-700. BICYCLE LANES
363. CHAPTER 12-800. BICYCLE REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES
364. CHAPTER 12-900. PARKING REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES
365. CHAPTER 12-1000. PARKING METER REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES
366. CHAPTER 12-1100. MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES
367. CHAPTER 12-1200. TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
368. CHAPTER 12-1300. ENFORCEMENT AND OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
369. CHAPTER 12-1400. PENALTIES AND PROCEDURE FOR VIOLATIONS
370. CHAPTER 12-1500. EFFECT OF TITLE
371. CHAPTER 12-1600. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS UPON USE OF VEHICLES IN AREAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE FAIRMOUNT PARK COMMISSION
372. CHAPTER 12-1700. ACHIEVING DRIVING EQUALITY
373. CHAPTERS 12-1800 TO 12-2300. RESERVED
374. CHAPTER 12-2400. TOWING AND IMMOBILIZING OF PARKED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES
375. CHAPTER 12-2500. SNOW EMERGENCIES
376. CHAPTER 12-2600. CHESTNUT STREET TRANSITWAY
377. CHAPTER 12-2700. PERMIT PARKING DISTRICTS
378. CHAPTER 12-2800. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION OF PARKING VIOLATIONS
379. CHAPTER 12-2900. CONTRACTOR PARKING
380. CHAPTER 12-3000. USE OF AN AUTOMATED RED LIGHT ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM TO PREVENT RED LIGHT VIOLATIONS
381. CHAPTER 12-3100. SELLING, LEASING, OR RESERVING OF PARKING SPACES ON PUBLIC STREETS PROHIBITED
382. CHAPTER 12-3200. FEE FOR LOCAL USE
383. CHAPTER 12-3300. SELF-PROPELLED MOBILITY DEVICES
384. CHAPTER 12-3400. USE OF AN AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM TO IMPROVE SAFETY
385. CHAPTER 12-3500. PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICES
386. CHAPTER 12-3600. CAMERA-BASED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM FOR PARKING, STOPPING, AND STANDING VIOLATIONS THAT INTERFERE WITH MASS TRANSIT
387. TITLE 13. WATER AND SEWER
388. CHAPTER 13-200. RESERVED
389. CHAPTER 13-300. WATER PIPE
390. CHAPTER 13-400. SEWERS
391. CHAPTER 13-500. PROVISIONS GOVERNING USE OF WATER
392. CHAPTER 13-600. PROVISIONS GOVERNING USE OF SEWERS
393. CHAPTER 13-700. RESERVED
394. CHAPTER 13-800. DAMAGES FROM BREAKAGE
395. CHAPTER 13-900. TERMINATION OF WATER AND SEWER SERVICE
396. TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING
397. CHAPTER 14-100. GENERAL PROVISIONS
398. CHAPTER 14-200. DEFINITIONS
399. CHAPTER 14-300. ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES
400. CHAPTER 14-400. BASE ZONING DISTRICTS
401. CHAPTER 14-500. OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS
402. CHAPTER 14-600. USE REGULATIONS
403. CHAPTER 14-700. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
404. CHAPTER 14-800. PARKING AND LOADING
405. CHAPTER 14-900. SIGNS
406. CHAPTER 14-1000. HISTORIC PRESERVATION
407. TITLE 15. PARKS AND RECREATION
408. CHAPTER 15-200. FAIRMOUNT PARK SYSTEM
409. CHAPTER 15-300. HISTORICAL SHRINES
410. CHAPTER 15-400. MUSEUMS
411. CHAPTER 15-500. LIBRARIES
412. CHAPTER 15-600. PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS
413. CHAPTER 15-700. RECREATION CENTERS
414. CHAPTER 15-800. EVENT PERMITS
415. TITLE 16. PUBLIC PROPERTY
416. CHAPTER 16-200. SALES, LEASES AND OTHER GRANTS OF CITY-OWNED LAND, BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
417. CHAPTER 16-300. MAINTENANCE AND SUPERVISION
418. CHAPTER 16-400. SURPLUS PROPERTIES
419. CHAPTER 16-500. BLIGHT REDUCTION COMMITTEE
420. CHAPTER 16-600. REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS AND CONTRACTS
421. CHAPTER 16-700. PHILADELPHIA LAND BANK
422. CHAPTER 16-800. PHILADELPHIA AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ZONES
423. CHAPTER 16-900. PHILADELPHIA WORKFORCE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ZONES
424. TITLE 17. CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT
425. CHAPTER 17-200. INVENTORY, CARE AND DISPOSAL OF CITY GOODS
426. CHAPTER 17-300. INVENTORY, CARE AND DISPOSAL OF PRIVATE PERSONAL PROPERTY
427. CHAPTER 17-400. PAYMENT OR REIMBURSEMENT OF EMPLOYEE EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF EXCLUSIONARY PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS
428. CHAPTER 17-500. GOALS FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF DISADVANTAGED OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN CITY CONTRACTS
429. CHAPTER 17-600. PROCUREMENT PRICE PREFERENCES
430. CHAPTER 17-700. LAW DEPARTMENT FEES 124
431. CHAPTER 17-800. PURCHASING OFF STATE CONTRACTS
432. CHAPTER 17-900. NEIGHBORHOOD BENEFIT STRATEGY
433. CHAPTER 17-1000. EMPLOYMENT OF LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME PERSONS BY CITY CONTRACTORS
434. CHAPTER 17-1100. ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENTS FOR CITY-FUNDED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
435. CHAPTER 17-1200. FOREIGN OUTSOURCING
436. CHAPTER 17-1300. PHILADELPHIA 21ST CENTURY MINIMUM WAGE AND BENEFITS STANDARD
437. CHAPTER 17-1400. NON-COMPETITIVELY BID CONTRACTS; FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
438. CHAPTER 17-1500. ANNUAL DISPARITY STUDY AND PARTICIPATION GOALS
439. CHAPTER 17-1600. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PLANS
440. CHAPTER 17-1700. PROMPT PAYMENT OF CITY VENDORS AND THEIR SUBCONTRACTORS
441. CHAPTER 17-1800. PHILADELPHIA RE-ENTRY EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ("PREP") FOR RETURNING CITIZENS
442. CHAPTER 17-1900. EQUAL BENEFITS
443. CHAPTER 17-2000. FIRST SOURCE JOBS POLICY
444. CHAPTER 17-2100. CONFLICTS COUNSEL CONTRACTS
445. CHAPTER 17-2200. LABOR PEACE AGREEMENTS FOR HOTELS WHERE THE CITY HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST
446. CHAPTER 17-2300. PUBLIC HEARING PRIOR TO EXECUTION OF A LABOR AGREEMENT CONCERNING POLICE EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
447. TITLE 18. COMMERCE AND AVIATION
448. CHAPTER 18-200. AIRPORTS
449. CHAPTER 18-300. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORTING
450. CHAPTER 18-400. TAX INCENTIVE REPORTING
451. CHAPTER 18-500. PROJECT INFORMATION FORMS
452. CHAPTER 18-600. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY AND REPORTING
453. TITLE 19. FINANCE, TAXES AND COLLECTIONS
454. CHAPTER 19-200. CITY FUNDS - DEPOSITS, INVESTMENTS, DISBURSEMENTS
455. CHAPTER 19-300. BOND ISSUES
456. CHAPTER 19-400. SINKING FUNDS
457. CHAPTER 19-500. TAXES AND RENTS - GENERAL
458. CHAPTER 19-600. AMUSEMENT TAX
459. CHAPTER 19-700. AUCTIONEER TAX
460. CHAPTER 19-800. BOWLING ALLEY TAX
461. CHAPTER 19-900. MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICES
462. CHAPTER 19-1000. MERCANTILE LICENSE TAX
463. CHAPTER 19-1100. PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES
464. CHAPTER 19-1200. PARKING TAX
465. CHAPTER 19-1300. REAL ESTATE TAXES
466. CHAPTER 19-1400. REALTY TRANSFER TAX
467. CHAPTER 19-1500. WAGE AND NET PROFITS TAX
468. CHAPTER 19-1600. WATER AND SEWER RENTS
469. CHAPTER 19-1700. REVIEW, REFUNDS AND COMPROMISES
470. CHAPTER 19-1800. SCHOOL TAX AUTHORIZATION
471. CHAPTER 19-1900. PAYMENT FOR CITY SERVICES BY SENIOR CITIZENS
472. CHAPTER 19-2000. DISCOUNTED RATES FOR NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION AND SUPPLY SERVICES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
473. CHAPTER 19-2100. PETROLEUM PROCESSING TAX
474. CHAPTER 19-2200. GASOLINE DISTRIBUTOR'S TAX
475. CHAPTER 19-2300. CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION PRIVILEGE TAX
476. CHAPTER 19-2400. HOTEL ROOM RENTAL TAX
477. CHAPTER 19-2500. REAL ESTATE NON-UTILIZATION TAX
478. CHAPTER 19-2600. BUSINESS INCOME AND RECEIPTS TAXES
479. CHAPTER 19-2700. SALES AND USE TAX AND HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX
480. CHAPTER 19-2800. PENNSYLVANIA INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AUTHORITY TAX ON WAGES AND NET PROFITS
481. CHAPTER 19-2900. SENIOR CITIZEN LOW INCOME SPECIAL TAX PROVISIONS
482. CHAPTER 19-3000. ANNUAL REPORTS RELATING TO FEES
483. CHAPTER 19-3100. ATTORNEY AND OTHER COLLECTION FEES IN COLLECTION MATTERS; RETENTION OF PRIVATE ATTORNEYS AND OTHER COLLECTORS
484. CHAPTER 19-3200. KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY ZONE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, AND STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT AREA
485. CHAPTER 19-3300. VEHICLE RENTAL TAX
486. CHAPTER 19-3400. EXCISE TAX ON OUTDOOR ADVERTISING TRANSACTIONS
487. CHAPTER 19-3500. HOSPITAL ASSESSMENTS
488. CHAPTER 19-3600. FALSE CLAIMS
489. CHAPTER 19-3700. TOBACCO AND TOBACCO-RELATED PRODUCTS TAX
490. CHAPTER 19-3800. NEW BUSINESSES
491. CHAPTER 19-3900. TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR LONGTIME OWNER-OCCUPANTS OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
492. CHAPTER 19-4000. INCOME INEQUALITY INITIATIVE - TAX LIABILITY REDUCTION ELIGIBILITY NOTIFICATION
493. CHAPTER 19-4100. SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGE TAX
494. CHAPTER 19-4200. NEW SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES
495. CHAPTER 19-4300. MONTHLY RECONCILIATION REPORTING
496. CHAPTER 19-4400. DEVELOPMENT IMPACT TAX
497. CHAPTER 19-4500. ANNUAL REPORTING RELATING TO UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
498. CHAPTER 19-4600. LOW-INCOME TAX PROVISIONS
499. CHAPTER 19-4700. AUTOMATED SAVINGS PROGRAM
500. TITLE 20. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
501. CHAPTER 20-200. APPOINTMENTS OF SPECIFIED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
502. CHAPTER 20-300. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
503. CHAPTER 20-400. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
504. CHAPTER 20-500. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICTS
505. CHAPTER 20-600. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS
506. CHAPTER 20-700. DEFENSE AND INDEMNIFICATION
507. CHAPTER 20-800. THE W. THACHER LONGSTRETH MEMORIAL SURVIVORS AND DEPENDENTS MEDICAL CARE ORDINANCE
508. CHAPTER 20-900. HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS FOR PENSIONED EMPLOYEES
509. CHAPTER 20-1000. POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES
510. CHAPTER 20-1100. CIVIL SERVICE PREFERENCES
511. CHAPTER 20-1200. LOBBYING
512. CHAPTER 20-1300. PENALTIES FOR CAMPAIGN FINANCE-RELATED AND ETHICS-RELATED VIOLATIONS
513. CHAPTERS 20-1400 TO 20-1600 RESERVED
514. CHAPTER 20-1700. PHILADELPHIA RE-ENTRY EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ("PREP") FOR RETURNING CITIZENS
515. TITLE 21. MISCELLANEOUS
516. CHAPTER 21-200. SCHOLARSHIPS
517. CHAPTER 21-300. POLICE ALARM SIGNAL SYSTEM 8
518. CHAPTER 21-400. CIVIL DEFENSE
519. CHAPTER 21-500. SPECIAL ORDINANCES
520. CHAPTER 21-600. CITY INSTITUTIONS
521. CHAPTER 21-700. WAIVER OF GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY (REPEALED)
522. CHAPTER 21-800. ADVANCEMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES
523. CHAPTER 21-900. SERVICES TO THE AGING
524. CHAPTER 21-900A. THE FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA
525. CHAPTER 21-1000. POLICE UNIFORMS
526. CHAPTER 21-1100. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
527. CHAPTER 21-1200. CITIZENS POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
528. CHAPTER 21-1300. BOARD OF LICENSE AND INSPECTION REVIEW
529. CHAPTER 21-1400. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS
530. CHAPTER 21-1500. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - PUBLIC DELIBERATIONS
531. CHAPTER 21-1600. HOUSING TRUST FUND
532. CHAPTER 21-1700. PUBLICATION OF NOTICES BY CITY
533. CHAPTER 21-1800. FOSTER CARE
534. CHAPTER 21-1900. FREEDOM FROM ABUSE RIGHTS REPORTING
535. CHAPTER 21-2000. POLICE ACCIDENT REPORTS
536. CHAPTER 21-2100. PROGRAM-BASED BUDGETING
537. CHAPTER 21-2200. COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS FOR CAPITAL BUDGETING
538. CHAPTER 21-2300. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENTS
539. CHAPTER 21-2400. ELECTRONIC OPTION REQUIREMENT
540. CHAPTER 21-2500. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIC PLAN
541. CHAPTER 21-2600. ADMINISTRATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS
542. CHAPTER 21-2700. MUNICIPAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS
543. CHAPTER 21-2800. FIRE SERVICE PARAMEDIC SAFETY AND HEALTH
544. CHAPTER 21-2900. DISSEMINATION OF MISSING AND ENDANGERED PERSONS ALERT VIA INTERNET
545. CHAPTER 21-3000. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REPORTING
546. CHAPTER 21-3100. REPORTING RELATED TO CIVIL ACTIONS
547. CHAPTER 21-3200. BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AND SPECIAL SERVICES DISTRICTS
548. CHAPTER 21-3300. FLAG RAISINGS
549. CHAPTER 21-3400. YOUTH NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS PROTECTION
550. CHAPTER 21-3500. PUBLIC UTILITY METERING
551. CHAPTER 21-3600. PRISON OVERSIGHT
552. CHAPTER 21-3700. NON-INTERVENTION WITH RESPECT TO IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT
553. TITLE 22. PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT CODE
554. CHAPTER 22-200. MEMBERSHIP
555. CHAPTER 22-300. RETIREMENT BENEFITS
556. CHAPTER 22-400. DISABILITY BENEFITS
557. CHAPTER 22-500. DEATH BENEFITS
558. CHAPTER 22-600. (RESERVED)
559. CHAPTER 22-700. BENEFICIARIES AND SURVIVORS
560. CHAPTER 22-800. PURCHASE OF CREDITED SERVICE
561. CHAPTER 22-900. CONTRIBUTIONS
562. CHAPTER 22-1000. INVESTMENTS; ASSUMPTIONS; AND GUARANTEE
563. CHAPTER 22-1100. (RESERVED)
564. CHAPTER 22-1200. ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
565. CHAPTER 22-1300. MISCELLANEOUS
566. CHAPTER 22-1400. DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN