Third-Party Training of Bouncers.
Philadelphia Code § 9-3705
in effect§ 9-3705. Third-Party Training of Bouncers.
No person may perform the duties of a bouncer at a covered establishment unless:
(1) within forty-five days of hire, the person has received a certificate or certificates evidencing the successful completion of a third-party training course in the following:
(a) identifying a problem patron including, but not limited to, persons exhibiting aggressive behavior, engaging in underage consumption of alcoholic beverages, or presenting false or fake identification;
(b) best practices regarding safe removal of a problem patron from the premises without physically harming the problem patron or others.
Source: City of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Code and Home Rule Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-280237Fetched: 10/27/2026
