TITLE 4. THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE
SUBCODE "F" (THE PHILADELPHIA FIRE PREVENTION CODE)
SECTION F-404.0 TORCHES [FOR REMOVING PAINT]
F-404.1 General: Any person utilizing a torch or other
flame-producing device for roofing work or removing paint from any structure
shall provide at least one (1) portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A
rating, two (2) portable fire extinguishers with a minimum 2-A rating each, or a
water hose connected to the water supply on the premises where such work is
done. In all cases, the person doing the burning or roofing work shall remain on
the premises one (1) hour after the torch or flame-producing device is utilized
to act as a fire watch.
F-404.2 Permit (Delete title and text --
substitute as follows)
F-404.2 Torches used for roofing: All roofing work
utilizing a torch shall be done in accordance with approved manufacturer's
installation instructions and NFiPA 241 listed in Chapter 44.
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