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This enacted ordinance strengthens requirements for vacant properties, including large vacant commercial or industrial properties and foreclosed vacant residential properties. It requires certain owners to conduct regular inspections, register properties, identify a local property manager when applicable, post contact information, maintain secure buildings, and in some cases provide financial security or use stronger materials to prevent unauthorized entry and address safety hazards.

Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode PM (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by amending requirements applicable to vacant premises, all under certain terms and conditions.