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A-102.8 Additions, Alterations and Repairs to Structures

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Additions, alterations and repairs to an existing building or structure, or portion thereof shall conform to the requirements for new construction per the currently adopted technical codes. Additions, alterations and repairs shall not cause an existing building or structure to become unsafe, hazardous or overloaded.

Exception: At the option of the applicant or registered design professional in responsible charge, additions, alterations and repairs shall be permitted to comply with the applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Existing Building Code.

UpCodes note: Section A-102.8 was amended by Bill No. 180175. The bill was approved on June 6, 2018.

A-102.8.1 Additions, Alterations and Repairs to Systems

Additions, alterations, renovations and repairs to the following systems and installations shall conform to the requirements for new systems and installations without requiring any portion of the existing systems and installations to comply with all of the requirements of the applicable technical codes. Additions, alterations and repairs shall not cause an existing system or installation to become unsafe, hazardous or overloaded.

Electrical installations
Fuel gas installations
Mechanical systems
Plumbing systems
Service water-heating systems

Minor additions, alterations, renovations and repairs to existing systems or installations shall meet the provisions for new construction, unless such work is done in the same manner and arrangement as was done in the existing system, is not hazardous and is approved.

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