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TITLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
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TITLE 3. AIR MANAGEMENT CODE
TITLE 4. THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE
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CHAPTER 9-100. GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 9-200. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES ON STREETS
CHAPTER 9-300. COMMUNICATION
CHAPTER 9-400. CARRIERS
CHAPTER 9-500. BOILERS, FUEL, HEAT AND REFRIGERATION
CHAPTER 9-600. SERVICE AND OTHER BUSINESSES
CHAPTER 9-700. AMUSEMENT BUSINESSES
CHAPTER 9-800. LANDLORD AND TENANT
CHAPTER 9-900. PROFESSIONS
CHAPTER 9-1000. TRADES
CHAPTER 9-1100. FAIR PRACTICES ORDINANCE: PROTECTIONS AGAINST UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION
CHAPTER 9-1200. CONDOMINIUM AND COOPERATIVE CONVERSIONS
CHAPTER 9-1300. INSPECTION BUSINESSES
CHAPTER 9-1400. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
CHAPTER 9-1500. NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO CLOSE OR RELOCATE OPERATIONS
CHAPTER 9-1600. PROHIBITION AGAINST UNLAWFUL EVICTION PRACTICES
CHAPTER 9-1700. REQUIRED POLICY FOR EMPLOYERS WITHIN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA REGARDING ASPECTS OF TRANSMISSION OF HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS
CHAPTER 9-1800. PROTECTING PHILADELPHIA'S RESTAURANTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
CHAPTER 9-1900. FIRE INSURANCE ESCROW ACCOUNTS: MUNICIPAL CERTIFICATE REQUIRED PRIOR TO PAYMENT OF FIRE LOSS CLAIMS
CHAPTER 9-2000. SALE OF MALT OR BREWED BEVERAGES
CHAPTER 9-2100. CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINES
CHAPTER 9-2200. EXPEDITERS
CHAPTER 9-2300. PROTECTION OF DISPLACED SERVICE EMPLOYEES
CHAPTER 9-2400. PROHIBITION AGAINST PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES
CHAPTER 9-2500. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM WORKERS
CHAPTER 9-2600. PLANNED EVENT PERMITS
CHAPTER 9-2700. SALES OF ALCOHOL; VERIFICATION OF AGE
CHAPTER 9-2800. UNIVERSITIES, PROPERTY OWNERS OR MANAGERS AND STUDENTS
CHAPTER 9-2900. TAKE-OUT SALE OF MALT AND BREWED BEVERAGES
CHAPTER 9-3000. SHEET METAL TECHNICIAN
CHAPTER 9-3100. USE OF MERCURY IN DENTISTRY
CHAPTER 9-3200. ENTITLEMENT TO LEAVE DUE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING
CHAPTER 9-3300. USE AND INSPECTION OF TOWER AND MOBILE CRANES IN CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 9-3400. ENERGY CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 9-3500. FAIR CRIMINAL RECORD SCREENING STANDARDS
CHAPTER 9-3600. AGENTS AND SHERIFF'S SALES
CHAPTER 9-3700. BOUNCERS
CHAPTER 9-3800. ELECTRIC FENCES
CHAPTER 9-3900. PROPERTY LICENSES AND OWNER ACCOUNTABILITY
CHAPTER 9-4000. AUTOMATED PURCHASING MACHINES
CHAPTER 9-4100. PROMOTING HEALTHY FAMILIES AND WORKPLACES
CHAPTER 9-4200. DONATION BINS
CHAPTER 9-4300. WAGE THEFT COMPLAINTS
CHAPTER 9-4400. RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS OPERATIONS
CHAPTER 9-4500. PROTECTIONS FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS
CHAPTER 9-4600. FAIR WORKWEEK EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
CHAPTER 9-4700. WRONGFUL DISCHARGE FROM PARKING EMPLOYMENT
CHAPTER 9-4800. RESPONSIBILITIES CONCERNING BED BUG INFESTATION
CHAPTER 9-4900. PROHIBITION ON USE OF CERTAIN BAGS BY RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS
CHAPTER 9-5000. EMPLOYEE PROTECTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH COVID-19 EMERGENCY HEALTH ORDER
CHAPTER 9-5100. FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES
CHAPTER 9-5200. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WHOLESALERS
CHAPTER 9-5300. TRAVEL AND HOSPITALITY WORKER RECALL AND RETENTION
CHAPTER 9-5400. RETENTION OF HOTEL WORKERS
CHAPTER 9-5500. PROHIBITION ON TESTING FOR MARIJUANA AS A CONDITION FOR EMPLOYMENT
CHAPTER 9-5600. WORKFORCE AND CAREER PATHWAYS INFORMATION SHEET
CHAPTER 9-5700. LEASING OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
CHAPTER 9-5800. TANGLED TITLE DISCLOSURE
CHAPTER 9-5900. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN GAMING AND SKILL-BASED DEVICES
CHAPTER 9-6000. EMPLOYEE COMMUTER TRANSIT BENEFIT PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 9-6100. MOTOR VEHICLE SALVAGING, DISMANTLING, RECYCLING, OR REPAIRING
CHAPTER 9-6200. TRESPASSING IN RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS
CHAPTER 9-6300. CONSUMER PROTECTION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 9-6400. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
TITLE 10. REGULATION OF INDIVIDUAL CONDUCT AND ACTIVITY
TITLE 11. STREETS
TITLE 12. TRAFFIC CODE
TITLE 13. WATER AND SEWER
TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING
TITLE 15. PARKS AND RECREATION
TITLE 16. PUBLIC PROPERTY
TITLE 17. CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT
TITLE 18. COMMERCE AND AVIATION
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TITLE 20. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
TITLE 21. MISCELLANEOUS
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CHAPTER 9-3000. SHEET METAL TECHNICIAN 1242

 

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1242
   Added, Bill No. 060289 (approved June 8, 2006).
§ 9-3001. Definitions.
   (1)   Certified Sheet Metal Systems Technician. A person who obtains a valid sheet metal systems technician certificate in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter.
   (2)   HVAC Systems. Any system or part or component thereof used for providing heating, ventilating, air conditioning and exhaust services to buildings or structures of any type. 1243
   (3)   Registered Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program. A program of apprenticeship skills training that is currently approved by and registered with the United States Department of Labor or a State Apprenticeship Council involving at least 8,000 hours of documented practical experience in the installation, maintenance and other servicing of sheet metal systems and at least 800 hours of classroom, shop or related instruction in the installation, maintenance and other servicing of sheet metal systems. 1244
   (4)   Sheet Metal Systems. All duct work, ferrous and non-ferrous, including applicable materials and parts, used in HVAC Systems.
   (5)   Work on Sheet Metal Systems. The installation, erection, replacement, rebuilding, modification, alteration, repair, testing or other servicing of sheet metal systems.

 

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1243
   Enrolled bill numbered this as subsection (1); this subsection and the following subsections renumbered by Code editor.
1244
   Amended, Bill No. 210740-A (approved July 27, 2022).
§ 9-3002. Prohibited Conduct.
   (1)   No person shall engage, or cause or direct any other person to engage, in work on a sheet metal system who does not have a valid sheet metal systems technician certificate or sheet metal systems apprentice permit.
   (2)   No person, corporation, partnership or other business entity shall solicit, by sign, listing or any other form of advertisement, work on sheet metal systems unless it employs duly certified and permitted persons under this Chapter.
   (3)   No person shall knowingly or recklessly make any misrepresentation or omission regarding the status of a person's sheet metal systems technician certificate or sheet metal systems apprentice permit with the intent to influence, persuade or induce an individual to contract for work on sheet metal systems.
   (4)   No person shall knowingly or recklessly make a misrepresentation or omission regarding work on sheet metal systems which has been performed or which is to be performed.
   (5)   This Chapter shall not apply to work on sheet metal systems on residential properties by the person who owns the property, provided it is the person's primary residence.
§ 9-3003. Powers and Duties of Department of Licenses and Inspections.
   (1)   The Department shall issue sheet metal systems technician certificates and sheet metal systems apprentice permits under the requirements of this Chapter and enforce the provisions of this Chapter.
   (2)   The Department may adopt regulations regarding the issuance of certificates and permits under this Chapter and regarding enforcement of this Chapter that are not inconsistent with this Chapter.
§ 9-3004. Sheet Metal Systems Technician Certification.  1245
   (1)   To obtain a sheet metal systems technician certificate, an applicant must pay an application fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) and either:
      (a)   provide the Department evidence demonstrating that he or she has successfully completed a registered sheet metal technician apprenticeship program; or
      (b)   meet the qualifications for reciprocity pursuant to Section 9-3006 of this Chapter.
   (2)   The Department shall issue an identification certification card to persons who meet the qualifications for a sheet metal systems technician certificate under this Chapter. A certified sheet metal systems technician shall carry this card at all times when performing work on sheet metal systems.

 

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1245
   Amended, Bill No. 210740-A (approved July 27, 2022).
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