P-101.1 Title: These provisions, together with Section 9-1003 of The Philadelphia Code and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, shall be known as the Philadelphia Plumbing Code, hereinafter referred to as "this code".

P-101.2 Scope: The design, installation, maintenance, alteration and inspection of plumbing systems, including sanitary and storm drainage, sanitary facilities, water supplies, storm water and sewage disposal in buildings and premises shall comply with the provisions of this code and the regulations of the department.

P-101.3 Intent: This code shall be construed to secure its expressed intent, which is to provide for the public health, safety and welfare insofar as they are affected by the installation and maintenance of plumbing systems.

P-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.