SECTION F-102 APPLICABILITY

F-102.1 Construction and design provisions. The construction and design provisions of this code shall apply to:

1. Structures, facilities and conditions arising after the adoption of this code.

2. Existing structures, facilities and conditions not legally in existence at the time of adoption of this code.

3. Existing structures, facilities and conditions when identified in specific sections of this code.

4. Existing structures, facilities and conditions which, in the opinion of the fire code official, constitute a distinct hazard to life or property.

F-102.2 Administrative, operational and maintenance provisions. The administrative, operational and maintenance provisions of this code shall apply to.

1. Conditions and operations arising after the adoption of this code.

2. Existing conditions and operations.

F-102.3 Application of building code. The design and construction of new structures shall comply with the Philadelphia Building Code. Repairs, alterations, additions and changes of use or occupancy to existing structures shall comply with the Philadelphia code applicable to the proposed work. In the alternative, repairs, alterations, additions and changes of use or occupancy to existing structures shall be permitted to comply with the Philadelphia Existing Building Code.