Chapter 4-100.0. Listing of Subcodes
§ 4-101.0. Listing of Subcodes.
Chapter 4-200.0. Text of Subcodes
Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code)
Chapter 1 General
A-101 Purpose.
A-102 Applicability.
A-103 Validity.
A-104 Workmanship.
A-105 Responsibility.
A-106 Definitions.
Chapter 2 Enforcement Authority
A-201 General.
A-202 Duties and Powers of the Code Official.
A-203 Approval.
[A-204 Deleted.]
Chapter 3 Permits
A-301 Application for Permit.
A-302 Permits.
A-303 Demolition and Relocation of Structures.
A-304 Registered Design Professional Services.
A-305 Construction Documents.
A-306 Commercial Construction Records.
Chapter 4 Inspections
A-401 Right of Entry.
A-402 Permit Inspections.
A-403 Coordination of Inspections.
A-404 Service Utilities.
A-405 Identification.
Chapter 5 Violations
A-501 General.
A-502 Notices and Orders.
A-503 Prosecution.
A-504 Stop Work Order.
A-505 Cease Operations Order.
A-506 Code Violation Notices (CVN).
Chapter 6 Penalties
A-601 Fines.
A-602 Facility License.
A-603 Individual License.
A-604 Compliance Required.
Chapter 7 Certificates and Approvals
A-701 Certificate of Occupancy.
A-702 Certificate of Approval.
A-703 Special Certificate of Inspection.
Chapter 8 Appeals and Variances
A-801 Technical Appeals.
A-802 Technical Boards.
A-803 Non-Technical Appeals.
A-804 Board of License and Inspection Review.
A-805 Action Pending Appeal.
Chapter 9 Fees
A-901 General.
A-902 Building, Fuel Gas and Mechanical Code Fees.
A-903 Electrical Code Fees.
A-904 Fire Code Fees.
A-905 Plumbing Code Fees.
A-906 Property License Fees.
A-907 Zoning Fees.
Chapter 10 Work Site Public Safety, Worker Training Identification, and Signage
A-1001 General.
Chapter 11 Requirements Concerning Rat Abatement
A-1101 General.
Subcode "B" (The Philadelphia Building Code)
Article B-1.0 Adoption of the "2018 International Building Code"
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration
B-101 General.
Chapter 3 Use and Occupancy Classification
305 Educational Group E.
308 Institutional Group I.
310 Residential Group R.
Chapter 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
403 High-Rise Buildings.
406 Motor-Related Occupancies.
B-429 Family Child Day Care Facilities.
B-430 Special Assembly Occupancies.
Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features
B-711 Floor and Roof Assemblies.
Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems
903 Automatic Sprinkler Systems.
907 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems.
B-919 Emergency Vehicle Access.
B-920 Private Fire Hydrants.
Chapter 10 Means of Egress
1010 Doors, Gates and Turnstiles.
1011 Stairways.
Chapter 12 Interior Environment
1201 General.
B-1210 Storage of Refuse.
Chapter 15 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures
1504 Performance Requirements.
Chapter 16 Structural Design
1608 Snow Loads.
1609 Wind Loads.
1612 Flood Loads.
1613 Earthquake Loads.
Chapter 17 Structural Tests and Special Inspections
1704 Special Inspections and Tests, Contractor Responsibility and Structural Observation.
1705 Required Special Inspections and Tests.
1707 Alternative Test Procedure.
Chapter 18 Soils and Foundations
1809 Shallow Foundations.
Chapter 27 Electrical
2702 Emergency and Standby Power Systems.
Chapter 29 Plumbing Systems
Chapter 30 Elevators and Conveying Systems
3001 General.
3004 Conveying Systems.
Chapter 31 Special Construction
3104 Pedestrian Walkways and Tunnels.
3109 Swimming Pool Enclosures and Safety Devices.
Chapter 32 Encroachments into the Public Right-of-Way
Chapter 33 Safeguards During Construction
3301 General.
3302 Construction Safeguards.
3303 Demolition.
3306 Protection of Pedestrians.
3307 Protection of Adjoining Property.
Subcode "E" (The Philadelphia Electrical Code)
Chapter 1 Scope
E-101 Reserved.
E-102 Reserved.
Subcode "EB" (The Philadelphia Existing Building Code)
Article EB-1.0 Adoption of the "2018 International Existing Building Code"
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration
EB-101 General.
Chapter 3 Provisions for All Compliance Methods
301 Administration.
EB-306 Storage of Refuse.
EB-307 Special Assembly Occupancies.
Chapter 5 Provisions for All Compliance Methods
504 Fire Escapes.
Chapter 13 Performance Compliance Methods
1301 General.
Chapter 15 Construction Safeguards
Subcode "EC" (The Philadelphia Energy Conservation Code)
Article EC-1.0 Adoption of the "2018 International Energy Conservation Code"
IECC – Commercial Provisions
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration
EC-C101 Scope and General Requirements.
IECC – Residential Provisions
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration
EC-R101 Scope and General Requirements.
Chapter 4 Residential Energy Efficiency
R402 Building Thermal Envelope.
R403 Systems.
Subcode "F" (The Philadelphia Fire Code)
Article F-1.0 Adoption of the "2018 International Fire Code", with additions, deletions and amendments
Part I – Administrative
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration
F-101 General
F-102 Applicability
F-103 Unsafe Conditions
F-104 General Authority and Responsibilities
F-105 Permits and Licenses
F-106 Maintenance
F-107 Appeals of Violations
F-108 Board of Safety and Fire Prevention
F-109 Reduction or Elimination of Life Safety and Fire Protection Services
Chapter 2 Definitions
201 General
202 General Definitions
Chapter 3 General Requirements
301 General
305 Ignition Sources
307 Open Burning, Recreational Fires and Portable Outdoor Fireplaces
308 Open Flames
311 Vacant Premises
315 General Storage
Chapter 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness
403 Emergency Preparedness Requirements
F-408 Family Child Day Care Facilities
Chapter 5 Fire Service Features
501 General
507 Fire Protection Water Supplies
508 Fire Command Center
510 Emergency Responder Radio Coverage
Chapter 6 Building Services and Systems
601 General
603 Fuel-Fired Appliances
606 Elevator Operation, Maintenance and Fire Service Keys
Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features
701 General
Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings
806 Natural Decorative Vegetation in New and Existing Buildings
Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
901 General
912 Fire Department Connections
916 Gas Detection Systems
Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings
1101 General
1103 Fire Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings
1104 Means of Egress for Existing Buildings
1106 Requirements for Outdoor Operations
Chapter 12 Energy Systems
1205 Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems
1206 Electrical Energy Storage Systems
Chapter 20 Aviation Facilities
2001 General
Chapter 21 Dry Cleaning
2101 General
Chapter 22 Combustible Dust-Producing Operations
2201 General
Chapter 23 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages
2301 General
Chapter 24 Flammable Finishes
2401 General
Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening
2501 General
Chapter 26 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging
2601 General
Chapter 27 Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities
2701 General
Chapter 28 Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities
2801 General
Chapter 29 Manufacture of Organic Coatings
2901 General
Chapter 30 Industrial Ovens
3001 General
Chapter 31 Tents, Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures
3103 Temporary Tents and Membrane Structures
3105 Temporary Special Event Structures
3106 Outdoor Assembly Events
Chapter 32 High-Piled Combustible Storage
3201 General
Chapter 34 Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage
3401 General
Chapter 35 Welding and Other Hot Work
3501 General
Chapter 37 Combustible Fibers
3701 General
Chapter 39 Processing and Extraction Facilities
3901 General
Chapter 50 Hazardous Materials General Provisions
5001 General
5003 General Requirements
Chapter 51 Aerosols
5101 General
Chapter 53 Compressed Gases
5301 General
Chapter 54 Corrosive Material
5401 General
Chapter 55 Cryogenic Fluids
5501 General
Chapter 56 Explosives and Fireworks
5601 General
Chapter 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids
5701 General
5704 Storage
5706 Special Operations
Chapter 58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids
5801 General
Chapter 59 Flammable Solids
5901 General
Chapter 60 Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials
6001 General
Chapter 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases
6101 General
6104 Location of LP-Gas Containers
Chapter 62 Organic Peroxides
6201 General
Chapter 63 Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids
6301 General
Chapter 64 Pyrophoric Materials
6401 General
Chapter 65 Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics
6501 General
Chapter 66 Unstable (Reactive) Materials
6601 General
Chapter 67 Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids
6701 General
Appendix O Elevator Call Station Pictograph
Subcode "G" (The Philadelphia Fuel Gas Code)
Article G-1.0 Adoption of the "2018 International Fuel Gas Code"
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration
G-101 (IFGC) General.
G-102 (IFGC) Inspections and Testing.
Subcode "M" (The Philadelphia Mechanical Code)
Article M-1.0 Adoption of the "2018 International Mechanical Code"
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration
M-101 General.
M-102 Inspections and Testing.
Subcode "P" (The Philadelphia Plumbing Code)
Article P-1.0 Adoption of the "2018 International Plumbing Code"
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration
P-101 General.
P-102 Inspections and Testing.
P-103 Permits and Licenses.
P-104 Temporary Equipment, Systems and Uses.
P-105 Regulations.
P-106 Plumbing Advisory Board.
Chapter 2 Definitions
P-202 General Definitions.
Chapter 3 General Regulations
P-301 General.
P-304 Rodent Proofing.
P-305 Protection of Pipes and Plumbing System Components.
P-306 Trenching, Excavation and Backfill.
P-308 Piping Support.
P-309 Flood Hazard Resistance.
P-311 Toilet Facilities of Workers.
P-312 Tests and Inspections.
P-314 Condensate Disposal.
Chapter 4 Fixtures, Faucets and Fixture Fittings
P-403 Minimum Plumbing Facilities.
P-405 Installation of Fixtures.
P-406 Automatic Clothes Washers.
P-410 Drinking Fountains.
P-413 Floor and Trench Drains.
P-414 Floor Sinks.
P-419 Lavatories.
\ P-421 Showers.
P-424 Urinals.
P-425 Water Closets.
Chapter 5 Water Heaters
P-501 General.
P-503 Connections.
P-504 Safety Devices
Chapter 6 Water Supply and Distribution
P-601 General.
P-602 Water Required.
P-603 Water Distribution.
P-604 Design of Building Water Supply System.
P-605 Materials, Joints and Connections.
P-606 Installation of the Building Water Distribution Supply System.
P-607 Hot Water Supply System.
P-608 Protection of Potable Water Supply.
P-609 Health Care Plumbing.
P-614 Private Water Infrastructure.
P-615 Abandoned Water Supply System and Components.
Chapter 7 Sanitary Drainage
P-701 General.
P-702 Materials.
P-703 Building Sewer.
P-704 Drainage Piping Installation.
P-705 Joints.
P-706 Connections Between Drainage Piping and Fittings.
P-708 Cleanouts.
P-709 Fixture Units.
P-710 Drainage System Sizing.
P-712 Sumps and Ejectors.
P-714 Backwater Valves.
P-715 Vacuum Drainage Systems.
P-716 Replacement of Underground Building Sewers and Building Drains by Pipe-bursting Methods.
P-717 Private Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure.
Chapter 8 Indirect/Special Waste
P-802 Indirect Wastes.
P-803 Special Wastes.
Chapter 9 Vents
P-901 General.
P-903 Vent Terminals.
P-904 Outdoor Vent Extensions.
P-905 Vent Connections and Grades.
P-917 Single-Stack Vent System.
P-918 Air Admittance Valves.
P-919 Philadelphia Single-Stack Waste & Vent System.
Chapter 10 Traps, Interceptors and Separators
P-1002 Trap Requirements.
P-1003 Interceptors and Separators.
Chapter 11 Storm Drainage
P-1101 General.
P-1102 Materials.
P-1103 Traps.
P-1106 Size of Conductors, Leader and Storm Drains.
P-1107 Siphonnic Roof Drainage Systems.
P-1109 Combined Sanitary and Storm Public Sewer.
P-1113 Sumps and Pumping Systems.
P-1114 Sustainable Green Roof Drainage Systems.
P-1115 Private Storm Sewer Infrastructure.
Chapter 13 Nonpotable Water Systems
P-1301 General.
P-1302 On-site Nonpotable Water Reuse Systems.
P-1303 Nonpotable Rainwater Collection and Distribution Systems.
P-1304 Reclaimed Water Systems.
Chapter 14 Subsurface Landscape Irrigation Systems
Appendix E Sizing of Water Piping System
Subcode "PC" (The Philadelphia Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities)
Article PC-1.0 Adoption of the "2018 International Code Council (ICC) Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities"
Chapter 1 General Administrative Provisions
PC-101 General.
Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code)
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration
Part 1 – Scope and Application
PM-101 General.
PM-102 Applicability.
Part 2 – Administration and Enforcement
PM-103 [Reserved]
PM-104 [Reserved]
PM-105 [Reserved]
PM-106 [Reserved]
PM-107 [Reserved]
PM-108 Unsafe Structures and Equipment.
PM-109 Unfit Structures.
PM-110 Imminently Dangerous Structures.
Chapter 2 Definitions
PM-201 General.
PM-202 General Definitions.
Chapter 3 General Requirements
PM-301 General.
PM-302 Exterior Property Areas.
PM-303 Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs.
PM-304 Exterior Structure.
PM-305 Interior Structure.
PM-306 Component Serviceability.
PM-307 Handrails and Guardrails.
PM-308 Rubbish and Garbage.
PM-309 Pest Elimination.
PM-310 Bed Bug Elimination.
PM-311 [Reserved]
PM-312 Temporary Construction.
PM-313 Private Parking Lots.
PM-314 Piers and Other Waterfront Structures.
PM-315 Periodic Inspection of Exterior Walls and Appurtenances of Buildings.
PM-316 Periodic Inspection of Private Bridges.
Chapter 4 Light, Ventilation and Occupancy Limitations
PM-401 General.
PM-402 Light.
PM-403 Ventilation.
PM-404 Occupancy Limitations.
Chapter 5 Plumbing Facilities and Fixture Requirements
PM-501 General.
PM-502 Required Facilities.
PM-503 Toilet Rooms.
PM-504 Plumbing Systems and Fixtures.
PM-505 Water System.
PM-506 Sanitary Drainage System.
PM-507 Storm Drainage.
Chapter 6 Mechanical and Electrical Requirements
PM-601 General.
PM-602 Heating Facilities.
PM-603 Mechanical Equipment.
PM-604 Electrical Facilities.
PM-605 Electrical Equipment.
PM-606 Elevators.
PM-607 Duct Systems.
Chapter 7 Fire Safety Requirements
PM-701 General.
PM-702 Means of Egress.
PM-703 Fire-resistance Ratings.
PM-704 Fire Protection Systems.
PM-705 Carbon Monoxide Alarms.
Chapter 8 Special Controls in Designated Areas
PM-801 Legislative Purpose.
PM-802 Definitions.
PM-803 Designated Areas.
PM-804 Building Standards Applicable to Designated Areas.
Chapter 9 Additional Special Requirements
PM-901 Special Requirements for Vacant Properties; Blighting Problems.
PM-902 Special Requirements for FVRP/LVCIPs.
PM-903 Emergency Nuisance Abatement Program.
PM-904 Chronic Non-Compliant Owner.
PM-905 Building Manifest Requirement.
PM-906 Necessary Urgent Repair Program
Chapter 10 Referenced Standards
Subcode "R" (The Philadelphia Residential Code)
Article R-1.0 Adoption of the "2018 International Residential Code"
Part I – Administrative
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration
R-R101 Title, Scope and Purpose.
Part III – Building Planning and Construction
Chapter 3 Building Planning
R301 Design Criteria.
R302 Fire-Resistant Construction.
R310 Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings.
R311 Means of Egress.
R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems.
R314 Smoke Alarms.
R322 Flood-Resistant Construction.
R325 Mezzanines.
Chapter 4 Floors
R408 Under-Floor Space.
Chapter 6 Wall Construction
R602 Wood Wall Framing.
Chapter 7 Wall Covering
R702 Interior Covering.
R703 Exterior Covering.
Chapter 8 Roof-Ceiling Construction
R806 Roof Ventilation.
Chapter 9 Roof Assemblies
R905 Requirements for Roof Coverings.
Chapter 10 Chimneys and Fireplaces
R1005 Factory-Built Chimneys
Part IV – Energy Conservation
Chapter 11 [RE] Energy Efficiency
N1101 General.
N1102 Building Thermal Envelope.
N1103 Systems.
N1105 Simulated Performance Alternative (Performance).
N1106 Energy Rating Index Compliance Alternative.
N1108 Additions.
N1109 Alterations.
Part V – Mechanical
Chapter 13 General Mechanical System Requirements
M1305 Appliance Access.
Chapter 15 Exhaust Systems
M1502 Clothes Dryer Exhaust.
Chapter 20 Boilers and Water Heaters
M2001 Boilers.
Part VII – Plumbing
Chapters 25 Through 32 (Delete)
Part VIII – Electrical
Chapter 39 Power and Lighting Distribution
E3901 Receptacle Outlets.
Notes
| 1 | See note at beginning of each subcode for a history of that subcode. |