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Philadelphia Facade Inspection Ordinance (Bill No. 090568-AAA)
What Is Bill No. 090568-AAA?

Bill No. 090568-AAA states that property owners must get inspections within 10 years after a structure is finished. They must get inspections every 5 years thereafter. Private piers must be inspected every 3 years, and immediately after being hit by a ship or damaged. Inspections must be conducted by a licensed structural engineer.

Facades may be inspected by a licensed registered architect knowledgeable in the design, construction, and inspection of facades. Piers must be inspected by a team that includes licensed engineers experienced in marine structure construction and design, and commercial divers trained in structural inspections.

What Structures Are Affected by This Bill?
  • Private bridges.
  • Facades, if a building is: Six or more stories tall, and has any appurtenance more than 60 ft. in height.
  • Fire escapes and fire escape balconies.
  • Piers and other waterfront structures that extend below the waterline of the Delaware River, Schuykill River, or their estuaries.
Facade Services:
  • Facade Investigations and Condition Surveys
  • Design of New and Replacement Facade Systems
  • Completion of Work During Full Facility Occupation
  • Emergency Stabilization & Repair Service
  • Development of Project Budgets
  • Design, Monitor, and Phase Immediate and Long-Term Facade Repairs
  • Construction Administration Services

To get started, call us at 800.607.7284 or email us at info@o-n.com to get your structure on our schedule for inspection by one of our engineers.