SUBCODE "A" (THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE)
SECTION A-105 RESPONSIBILITY [3.4]
A-105.1 Owners: The owner shall be responsible for the
testing, maintenance and repair of structures and systems in accordance with the
maintenance provisions of this code and the technical codes.
A-105.2
Occupant responsibility: If an occupant of a structure creates conditions in
violation of this code or the technical codes, by virtue of any improper use of
the premises or by virtue of storage, handling and use of substances, materials,
devices and appliances, the occupant shall be responsible for the abatement of
said hazardous conditions.
A-105.3 Transfer of responsibility: A
contract between owner and operator, operator and occupant, or owner and
occupant with regard to compliance with this code and the technical codes shall
not relieve any party of direct responsibility under such codes.