Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), to require proof of certain insurance certificates; all under certain terms and conditions.

Amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), to require proof of certain insurance certificates; all under certain terms and conditions. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Subcode A of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: SUBCODE A. THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE * * * SECTION A-302. PERMITS * * * A-302.8.1 Insurance certificates: An applicant, developer, and/or contractor who obtains a permit for new construction or demolition operations shall procure and maintain, in full force and effect for the duration of the operations, at applicant’s own expense, an insurance policy also naming the adjoining or adjacent address as an additional insured, and submit such certificate of insurance to the Department, which shall make this information publicly available and shall include such certificate of insurance in any notifications to adjacent or adjoining property owners pursuant to requirements under A-305.2.2.6. The policy shall afford comprehensive general liability insurance in accordance with insurance limits based on license types as determined by the Department, including products and completed operations coverage and contractual liability insurance covering any indemnification and hold harmless obligations. The holder of any permit authorizing any new construction activity shall maintain a true copy of the d…