Fire suppression worker (specialty) license
Effective March 15, 2022, an individual performing testing or inspection on a water-based fire-protection system must possess a Fire Suppression Worker (Specialty) license.
- This does not apply to new installations. A licensed Fire Suppression System Worker may continue to perform this work under a fire suppression permit and complete related certifications.
- Licensed apprentices may continue to perform testing or inspection under the supervision of a licensed individual.
Inspections initiated prior to March 15 may continue, including correction of noted deficiencies.
Effective July 1, 2022, the individual completing testing and inspection must be identified when uploading annual certifications to eCLIPSE and proper licensure will be validated. More information on this change will be provided in future newsletter editions.
Commercial leasing notice
Effective March 18, 2022, all commercial property owners must provide potential commercial lessees with the Commercial Leasing Notice upon seven (7) days of signing a lease. Upon receipt of the Commercial Leasing Notice, both the owner and the potential lessee must sign and date the confirmation pages.
Refer to Bill No. 210917 for more information on the requirements for leasing of commercial properties and penalties for non-compliance.
Plastic bag enforcement
Philadelphia’s plastic bag ban went into effect on October 1, 2021, prohibiting retail establishments from providing single-use plastic and paper bags that do not meet certain requirements. Businesses that were non-complaint were given written warnings. Starting April 1, 2022 businesses that remain in violation of this requirement will be issued Site Violation Notices that carry a minimum penalty of $150.
Each violation of the ordinance is subject to a separate fine. If businesses repeatedly or egregiously violate the ordinance, the City may take them to court and ask the judge to impose additional penalties.
Philadelphia Gas Works notice
Below you can find an "URGENT SAFETY NOTICE" issued by the Philadelphia Gas Works. PLEASE be aware of this information when you and or your company is excavating, installing piping, replacing or repairing any underground work on public or private property.