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PM-307.1 General. Every exterior and interior flight of stairs having more than four risers shall have a handrail on one side of the stair and every open portion of a stair, landing, balcony, porch, deck, ramp or other walking surface which is more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor or grade below shall have guards. Handrails shall not be less than 30 inches (762 mm) high or more than 42 inches (1067 mm) high measured vertically above the nosing of the tread or above the finished floor of the landing or walking surfaces. Guards shall not be less than 30 inches (762 mm) high above the floor of the landing, balcony, porch, deck, or ramp or other walking surface.
Exception: Guards shall not be required where exempted by the adopted building code.
PM-308.2 Disposal of rubbish. Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of all rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such rubbish in approved containers, and shall also dispose of all recyclable materials (material listed in subsection 10-717(2)(a)) by placing such materials in an approved container required by Section PM-308.2.1. 431
PM-308.2.1 Rubbish storage facilities. The owner of every occupied premises shall supply approved covered containers for rubbish, and a separate, approved container for recyclable materials. The owner of any premises containing ten or more dwelling units shall provide one rubbish and one recycling container in the area of the building designated as the lobby or foyer or other designated areas inside the premises, without obstructing ingress or egress; or in a secure outside area adjacent to the premises, not in a public right-of-way, and at a minimum distance of five (5) feet from any entrance to the premises. No more than two (2) containers may be placed in each of the permitted areas. Each container shall be made of non-combustible material, have a tight-fitting lid, and have a maximum capacity of twenty (20) gallons. The owner of the premises shall be responsible for the regular removal of the contents of the said containers. 432
PM-308.3.1 Garbage facilities. The owner of every dwelling shall supply one of the following: an approved mechanical food waste grinder in each dwelling unit; an approved incinerator unit in the structure available to the occupants in each dwelling unit; or an approved leakproof, covered, outside garbage container in a secure location adjacent to the premises, not in a public right-of-way, and at a minimum distance of five (5) feet from any entrance to the premises. 433
PM-308.4 Dumpster enclosures. A dumpster, as defined in Section 10-722 of this Code ("Use of Dumpsters"), that is stored out-of-doors, but not in the public right-of-way, shall be maintained within an enclosure to conceal the dumpster from view from the right-of-way. A dumpster enclosure may be an opaque fence, a shrubbery fence, or an enclosed structure. Any structure built after the effective date of this provision for use as an enclosure for a dumpster shall comply with the requirements of Subcode B of Title 4, The Philadelphia Building Code, and Title 14, The Zoning Code. 434
Notes
| 431 | Amended, Bill No. 150217 (approved May 20, 2015), effective July 1, 2015. |
| 432 | Amended, Bill No. 150217 (approved May 20, 2015), effective July 1, 2015. |
| 433 | Amended, Bill No. 150217 (approved May 20, 2015), effective July 1, 2015. |
| 434 | Added, Bill No. 180348 (approved July 18, 2018). |
PM-309.1 Infestation. All structures shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation. All structures in which insects or rodents are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation.
PM-309.4 Multiple occupancy. The owner of a structure containing two or more dwelling units, a multiple occupancy, a rooming house or a nonresidential structure shall be responsible for extermination in the public or shared areas of the structure and exterior property. If infestation is caused by failure of an occupant to prevent such infestation in the area occupied, the occupant and owner shall be responsible for extermination.
Exception: Where the infestations are caused by defects in the structure, the owner shall be responsible for extermination.
PM-309.6 Vacant lots. 436 The owner of a vacant lot is required to perform yearly inspections and rat remediation by a licensed pest control company. Certification of each inspection and remediation must be filed with the department within seven days of completion.
Exception: Side yards or lots that are continuously maintained as a garden are not subject to this requirement.
The Department of Public Health and the Department of Licenses and Inspections is authorized to issue regulations to implement and enforce Section PM-309.6.
Notes
| 435 | Added, Bill No. 190106-A (approved December 30, 2019), effective January 1, 2021. |
| 436 | Added,
Bill No. 210902 (approved March 2, 2022) |
PM-310.1 The definitions of Chapter 9-4800 of the Code ("Responsibilities Concerning Bed Bug Infestation") shall apply to this Section.
PM-310.2 All structures shall be kept free from bed bug infestation. When an infestation is suspected, a reasonable inspection shall be performed. All structures in which bed bugs are found shall be promptly exterminated by a pest management professional, following best management practices. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent re-infestation.
PM-310.3 Where a property is leased or operated by a dwelling facility operator, the owner, operator and property manager of the rented property or dwelling facility shall be responsible for inspection of suspected infestation, remediation of an infestation and precautions taken to prevent re-infestation, as further established in Chapter 9-4800.
PM-310.4 The provisions of this Section PM-310 shall be enforced by the Department of Licenses and Inspections.
Notes
| 437 | Added, Bill No. 190106-A (approved December 30, 2019), effective January 1, 2021. |
PM-312.2 Duration: Temporary construction as provided in Section PM-312.1 shall be in place for only such time as is necessary for the activity to be completed with due diligence and shall be removed within 30 days after completion of the activity served by the temporary construction.
PM-313.1 General: All owners and operators of private parking lots shall comply with the requirements of this Section PM-313, the Zoning Code, and the Philadelphia Building Code.
1. a wall which is not less than 2 feet in height;
2. metal or masonry posts 4 to 6 inches in diameter placed not more than 5 feet apart nor less than 30 inches in height and connected by metal pipes, rods, fencing or chains; or
3. concrete curbing, at least six inches high by four inches wide, permanently located so that any parked vehicle does not encroach on a footway, adjacent property, or into an area where parking is not permitted.
1. on private parking lots which are used to store or park commercial vehicles; and
2. on private parking lots with a parking area of 2,500 square feet or more.
1. use or permit the use of any part of any street or sidewalk for the parking or storing of motor vehicles in connection with the operation of a motor vehicle repair or sales businesses.
2. cause or permit the shoveling, plowing or otherwise moving of snow from the private parking lot onto any street or sidewalk.
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