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
| Address |
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 |
Phone:
311
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Announcements
eCLIPSE Unavailable Starting Friday, July 10th
eCLIPSE will be unavailable from Friday, July 10, at 3:00 p.m. through Monday, July 13, at 7:00 a.m. as we launch our new user interface.
Accelerated permit applications filed from July 6 through July 10 may require up to seven (7) business days for review due to the planned system outage.
If you have any questions or concerns during our July 13 launch week, you are welcome to join one of our virtual drop-in support sessions.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make these improvements.
