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F-101.1 Title: These [regulations] provisions shall be known as the Fire Prevention Code of the City of Philadelphia hereinafter referred to as "this code."

F-101.2 Scope: [These regulations] This code prescribes the minimum requirements and controls to safeguard life, property or public welfare from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of substances, materials or devices and from conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises.

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F-101.4 Application of references - (Delete)

F-101.[5] 3 Intent: This code shall be construed to secure its expressed intent, which is to ensure public safety, health and welfare insofar as they are affected by conditions which cause fire or explosion and panic resulting therefrom; and, in general, to secure safety to life and property from fire hazards incident to the occupancy and maintenance of structures or premises.

F-101.4 Administrative provisions: This chapter contains those provisions which are unique to the administration of this code. All other administrative provisions applicable to this code are as set forth in the administrative code.

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[F-101.3 Compliance] F-102.2 Existing structures: Existing structures and premises that do not comply with [these provisions] this code shall be altered or repaired to provide a minimum level of safety as herein required.

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F-102.4 Referenced codes: Where this code references the administrative, building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, property maintenance or zoning codes, it shall mean the City of Philadelphia Code of such title listed in Chapter 44 and currently in effect unless specifically stated otherwise.

F-102.[2] 5 Referenced standards: The standards referenced in this code [and] shall be those that are listed in Chapter 44 and shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between the provisions of this code and referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.

The following Sections are deleted:

SECTION F-103.0 VALIDITY

SECTION F-104.0 APPROVAL

SECTION F-105.0 ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY

SECTION F-107.0 PERMITS