(a) In an action commenced in the First Judicial District, original process may be served
(1) within the county by the sheriff or a competent adult, or(2) in any other county by deputized service as provided by Rule 400(d) or by a competent adult forwarding the process to the sheriff of the county where service may be made. (b) In an action commenced in any other county, original process may be served in Philadelphia County by deputized service as provided by Rule 400(d) or by a competent adult. (c) Rescinded.
