TITLE 4. THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE
SUBCODE "PM" (THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE)
SECTION PM-301.0 GENERAL
PM-301.1 Scope: The provisions of this chapter shall
govern the minimum conditions and the responsibilities of persons for
maintenance of structures, equipment and exterior property.
PM-301.2
Responsibility: The owner of the premises shall maintain the structures and
exterior property in compliance with these requirements, except as otherwise
provided. All premises, whether occupied or vacant, shall be maintained in such
repair and in such safe and sanitary condition that no physical damage shall be
caused to any adjoining premises. Every occupant of a dwelling unit or rooming
unit shall keep all supplied facilities, including plumbing fixtures and cooking
equipment, in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be responsible for the
exercise of reasonable care in their proper use and operation.
PM-301.2.1
Historic structures: The owner of every historic structure shall maintain such
structure in accordance with Section 14-2007(8)(c) of The Philadelphia Code and
regulations pursuant thereto.