What we do
The Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) helps people comply with building safety standards and other code requirements. Contractors, business and property owners, landlords, tenants, and other members of the public are all served by L&I.
As part of our mission, we:
- Inspect construction projects so they meet construction and fire codes.
- Inspect higher-risk properties for compliance with fire codes.
- Respond to complaints regarding many code violations.
- Inspect, monitor, seal, and demolish vacant and/or dangerous buildings.
- Review plans and issue permits according to building, zoning, plumbing, and electrical codes.
- Issue trade and business licenses.
- Help landlords and tenants understand their responsibilities.
Connect
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1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
11th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
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If you’ve filed a construction complaint with 311, you can submit more information to: addinfoli |
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Phone:
311
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Announcements
Amusement and Scales & Scanner Licenses No Longer Required
Effective immediately, Mayor’s Bill #250572, has eliminated the requirement for two major business licenses:
- Amusement License (for events like concerts, carnivals, and special assemblies).
- These businesses must still pay the associated Amusement Tax imposed by the City.
- For more information on tax requirements, please refer to the Amusement Tax page on the Department of Revenue’s website.
- Scales & Scanner License (with the repeal of the Weights and Measures from code).
- These businesses must still comply with all regulations set forth by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as enforced by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
- For more information on required compliance, please refer to the Pennsylvania Division of Weights and Measures page
Businesses are no longer required to obtain or renew these licenses.
Businesses are still required to comply with all regulations set forth by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as enforced by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
eCLIPSE out of service on Wednesday, November 12th, starting at 10 p.m.
eCLIPSE will be out of service from 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12th, until 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 13th, for required maintenance.
L&I apologizes for any inconvenience.
