A-202.1 General: The code official shall enforce all of the provisions of this code and the technical codes and shall act on any question relative to the following items, except as otherwise specifically provided for by statutory requirements or as provided for in this code or the technical codes:

1. The mode or manner of construction and materials to be used in the erection, addition to, alteration, repair, removal and demolition of structures;

2. The location, occupancy and maintenance of structures;

3. The installation of service equipment;

4. The installation, alteration, repair, maintenance or operation of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems devices and equipment; and

5. The installation, alteration, repair, maintenance or operation of all fire protection systems, devices and equipment.

A-202.2 Applications and permits: The department shall receive applications and issue permits for the following activities, inspect the premises for which such permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the provisions of this code and the technical codes:

1. Construction, alteration and demolition of structures;

2. Installation and alteration of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, devices and equipment;

3. Installation and alteration of fire protection systems, devices and equipment; and

4. Such other activities specified in this code or the technical codes.

5. Installation and alteration of all intelligence/communication systems and services.

A-202.3 Notices and orders: The code official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this code and the technical codes.

A-202.4 Inspections:^[3.7] The code official shall make all of the required inspections, or shall have the authority to accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. All reports of such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer of such approved agent or by the responsible individual. The code official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject to approval.

A-202.5 Regulations: The department shall have authority as necessary in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare, to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with Section 8-407 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, to interpret and implement the provisions of this code and the technical codes to secure the intent thereof and to designate requirements applicable because of special conditions. Such regulations shall not have the effect of waiving structural, fire performance or fire safety requirements specifically provided for in the technical codes, and such regulations shall conform with accepted engineering practice involving public safety.

A-202.6 Policies and procedures:^[3.8] The Department shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and the technical codes and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of the provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of the codes.