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.
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