This page contains regulations regarding environmental health from the Department of Public Health.
This is a historical record of City of Philadelphia health regulations. Regulations have been amended, rescinded, or superseded, so the regulations are listed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent versions listed first.
Animals
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulations Relating to Animal Control PDF | March 8, 2012 | ||||
| Regulations for Granting Waivers for Keeping More than Twelve Adult Dogs or Cats in a Residential Dwelling PDF | June 5, 2009 | ||||
| Regulations Governing the Control of Rabies in Animals Subject to Rabies PDF | September 7, 2004 | ||||
| Regulations for Granting Waivers Relating to the Maximum Number of Dogs and Cats Allowed Under Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code Relating to Animals PDF | January 2, 1991 | ||||
| Regulations Pertaining to Wild Animals PDF | August 17, 1990 | ||||
| Regulations for Granting Waivers Relating to Neutering Under Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code Relating to Animals PDF | August 17, 1990 | ||||
| Regulations Governing the Control of Rabies in Animals Subject to Rabies PDF | July 24, 1989 | ||||
| Regulations for Required Rabies Immunization of Pet Dogs and Cats PDF | September 12, 1985 | ||||
| Regulations Governing the Control of Rabies in Animals Subject to Rabies PDF | January 23, 1961 |
Asbestos
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendments to Asbestos Control Regulations PDF | May 14, 2015 | ||||
| Amendments to Asbestos Control Regulations PDF | July 20, 2009 | ||||
| Asbestos Control Regulations PDF | March 4, 1993 | ||||
| Amendments to Asbestos Control Regulations PDF | September 25, 1989 | ||||
| Regulation to Control Asbestos in Construction, Occupied Buildings and Places of Employment PDF | June 6, 1971 |
Barber and beauty shops
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption of State Barber and Beauty Shop Laws and Regulations PDF | December 2, 2013 | ||||
| Regulations Governing Operations and Conduct of Barber and Beauty Shops, and Schools and Colleges for the Training of Barbers and Beauty Culture Operators PDF | July 12, 1956 |
Clean Indoor Air Worker Protection Law (CIAWPL)
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation Relating to the ClAWPL Re: Evidence-Based Health Information Messages and Signs Required in Establishments Where Indoor Hookah or E-Hookah Use Permitted PDF | July 15, 2021 | ||||
| Public Hearing Report and Revised Regulation Relating to Tobacco Retailing and PDF | December 14, 2016 | ||||
| Regulations Relating to the CIAWPL Re: Outdoor Cafes PDF | October 8, 2015 | ||||
| Resolution Relating to the PA Clean Indoor Air Act PDF | January 13, 2011 |
Hearing conservation
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulations Pertaining to Hearing Conservation in Places of Employment PDF | November 12, 1969 |
Horse carriages
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendments to Regulations Governing Commercial Horse Stables and Rental and Carriage Horses PDF | July 19, 2006 | ||||
| Regulations Governing Commercial Horse Stables and Rental and Carriage Horses PDF | February 25, 2002 | ||||
| Regulations on Commercial Horse Stables and Rental and Carriage Horses PDF | June 5, 1989 |
Infectious waste disposal
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulations Governing Disposal of Infectious Wastes From Hospitals, Health Care Facilities, and Laboratories PDF | Regulations for how health care facilities must handle infectious waste. | November 24, 1984 | |||
| Regulations Governing Disposal of Pathological Wastes from Hospitals, Health Care Facilities and Labs PDF | May 1, 1976 |
Lead paint inspection and removal
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation Related to Water Quality Requirements for Structures in Group E Occupancy and Certain Day Care Facilities PDF | January 11, 2018 | ||||
| Changes to Regulations for Lead Paint Inspection and Lead Paint Inspector Certification PDF | August 5, 1996 | ||||
| Regulations for Lead Paint Inspection and Lead Paint Inspector Certification PDF | November 14, 1995 | ||||
| Amendments to Regulations Relating to Labeling, Application, Disposal and Removal of Lead Based Coating PDF | December 26, 1977 | ||||
| Regulations Relating to Labeling, Application and Removal of Lead Paint PDF | July 27, 1966 |
Noise
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendments to Noise and Excessive Vibration Regulations PDF | May 14, 2015 | ||||
| Amendments to Noise and Excessive Vibration Regulations PDF | September 26, 2005 | ||||
| Amendments to Noise Regulations PDF | September 7, 1982 | ||||
| Regulations Relating to Noise and Excessive Vibrations PDF | July 27, 1981 |
Private dumps and landfills
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulations Governing Private Dumps and Landfills PDF | December 31, 1957 |
Swimming pools
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation Regarding Public Swimming Places PDF | December 2, 2013 | ||||
| Regulations Governing Bacteriological Quality and Disinfection of Water in Swimming Places PDF | July 3, 1956 |
Tattoo and body piercing
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulations Governing Operation and Conduct of Tattoo and Body Piercing Establishments PDF | February 25, 2002 |
Water
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation Relating to Water Quality Requirements for Structures in Group E Occupany and Day Care Facilities PDF | January 11, 2018 |