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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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Phone:
311
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Announcements
eCLIPSE out of service on Thursday, May 2nd starting at 10 p.m.
eCLIPSE will be out of service from Thursday, May 2nd at 10:00 p.m. through Friday, May 3rd at 2:00 a.m. for required maintenance.
L&I apologizes for any inconvenience.
Periodic Certification of Fire Protection Systems Due May 31st
In an ongoing commitment to safety and compliance the City of Philadelphia, Department of Licenses and Inspections reminds property owners with fire protection systems that some inspection certifications are due.
Property owners should receive a notice of fire protection inspection certification in the mail with more information.
Check out L&I’s YouTube Channel
You can watch our eCLIPSE instructional videos and other newly created resource videos, including ‘Short-Term Rentals’, ‘Available L&I Resources, and more on L&I’s YouTube Channel.
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