3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
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Security cameras are widely used in Philadelphia, with approximately 30.73 cameras per 1,000 residents. Video-only recording in public-facing areas is legal. Audio recording triggers Pennsylvania's strict two-party consent wiretap law (Title 18, Chapter 57).
Pennsylvania has one of the strictest recording consent laws in the nation. The Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act (WESCA, Title 18 Chapter 57) requires all-party consent. Unauthorized recording is a third-degree felony with up to 7 years in prison and $15,000 in fines.
Philadelphia allows residential fences without permits in many cases. Chain-link fences up to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in rear/side yards generally do not require permits. Other fence types and heights may require zoning or building permits.
1 cities in Philadelphia County have their own privacy & surveillance rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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