Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by revising and clarifying certain provisions; making corrections for compliance with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

Amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by revising and clarifying certain provisions; making corrections for compliance with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Subcode “A” of Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Administrative Code,” is hereby amended as follows: SUBCODE "A" (THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE) * * * CHAPTER 2 ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY * * * SECTION A-203 APPROVAL * * * A-203.3 Alternative Materials and Equipment * * * A-203.3.2 Research reports: Supporting data, where necessary to assist in the approval of materials or assemblies not specifically provided for in the technical codes, shall consist of valid research reports from approved sources. A-203.3.2.1 Evaluation services. Materials, product, and methods of construction that were evaluated as meeting subcodes of the Building Construction and Occupancy Code by the ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. or by an evaluation service accredited under [the "General Requirements for Bodies Operating Product Certification Systems" issued by the ISO (ISO Guide 65)] ISO/IEC 17065:2012, “Conformity assessment - Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services” (or equivalent), are approved for use. The use shall conform with the eval…