Public meetings notice: BBS hearings will take place both virtually and in-person, twice a month on Thursdays at 1 p.m. Hearings are held at 1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor (Room 18-002). To remain virtual, you can attend these hearings on the Zoom platform, or by dialing +1 (267) 831-0333 / Passcode: 823318. The meeting ID is 324 624 4675. For details, see the 2025 BBS hearing schedule.
What we do
The Board of Building Standards:
- Reviews appeals related to building safety and the application of the City’s Building Code.
- Makes recommendations on regulations and standards to the Commissioner of Licenses and Inspections (L&I).
- Reviews new building products for compliance with City safety standards.
- Hears appeals for time extensions related to structures cited by L&I as being unsafe or imminently dangerous.
Connect
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1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Concourse Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
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Phone:
(215) 686-2419
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Appeals calendar
See a listing of scheduled appeals on the L&I Appeals Calendar.