TITLE 4. THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE
SUBCODE "PM" (THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE)
SECTION PM-506.0 ELECTRICAL FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
PM-506.1 Electrical service: Every occupied building which
is provided with an electrical system shall be in compliance with the
requirements of this section. The size and usage of appliances and equipment
shall serve as a basis for determining the need for additional facilities in
accordance with the electrical code.
PM-506.2 Safe installation: All
electrical equipment, wiring and appliances shall be properly installed and
maintained in a safe and approved manner. Where it is found that the electrical
system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure by
reason of inadequate service, improper fusing, insufficient outlets, improper
wiring or installation, deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons, the
code official shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the
hazard.