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This enacted ordinance extensively amends Philadelphia’s Fire Code, which is based on the 2009 International Fire Code. It sets or updates fire-safety requirements for new and existing buildings, including rules for alarms, sprinklers, emergency radio coverage, exits, fire department access, hazardous materials, and the inspection and maintenance duties of building owners and operators.

Amending Subcode "F" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Fire Code," the base code of which is the 2009 edition of the International Fire Code published by the International Code Council, with certain amendments thereto, by further amending the 2009 International Fire Code and the previous Philadelphia amendments, all under certain terms and conditions.