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Board of Safety and Fire Prevention

Hearing appeals related to the City's Fire Code.

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Appeal to the Board of Safety and Fire Prevention (BOSFP)

How to file an appeal to the Board of Safety and Fire Prevention.

What we do

The Board of Safety and Fire Prevention (BOSFP) is an advisory board to the Philadelphia Fire Department. The board:

Hears appeals of violations of the Philadelphia Fire Code issued to a property owner by the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I).
Recommends actions on appeals of Fire Code violations to the commissioner of the Philadelphia Fire Department.
Offers advice on the interpretation and the application of the Philadelphia Fire Code on various matters associated with fire safety and prevention.
Makes suggestions on possible changes to the Fire Code.

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Address	240 Spring Garden St. Philadelphia, PA 19123-2991

Events

Jun

27

Event

Board of Safety and Fire Prevention

9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Event

Board of Safety and Fire Prevention

June 27, 2023
9:00 am to 1:00 pm, 4 hours

Board of Safety and Fire Prevention Agenda:

*BOSFP Hearing Information: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, hearings are currently being held virtually. Email bosfp@phila.gov to request the link to the meeting.
*Public Comment: Submit all public comments to bosfp@phila.gov. There will also be an opportunity for public comment at the end of the hearing.

Address BOS Case Number L&I File Number Time

Jul

25

Event

Board of Safety and Fire Prevention

9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Event

Board of Safety and Fire Prevention

July 25, 2023
9:00 am to 1:00 pm, 4 hours

Board of Safety and Fire Prevention Agenda:

*BOSFP Hearing Information: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, hearings are currently being held virtually. Email bosfp@phila.gov to request the link to the meeting.
*Public Comment: Submit all public comments to bosfp@phila.gov. There will also be an opportunity for public comment at the end of the hearing.

Address BOS Case Number L&I File Number Time

Aug

22

Event

Board of Safety and Fire Prevention

9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Event

Board of Safety and Fire Prevention

August 22, 2023
9:00 am to 1:00 pm, 4 hours

Board of Safety and Fire Prevention Agenda:

*BOSFP Hearing Information: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, hearings are currently being held virtually. Email bosfp@phila.gov to request the link to the meeting.
*Public Comment: Submit all public comments to bosfp@phila.gov. There will also be an opportunity for public comment at the end of the hearing.

Address BOS Case Number L&I File Number Time

Staff

Name	Job title	Email	Phone #	Social
John Dimes	Fire Lieutenant
Michael A. Jackson	Fire Lieutenant
Julian Sellers	Fire Captain

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Resources

Fire Code violation appeal form

Instructions and a form for appeals to the Board of Safety and Fire Prevention (BSFP)

Use L&I's system to apply for permits, licenses, and certificates.

Philadelphia Fire Code

The Fire Code contains regulations about fire safety and prevention.

Court of Common Pleas

The Courts of Common Pleas are Pennsylvania's courts of general trial jurisdiction.

Board members

Name	Title	Email	Phone
Roland W. Hall, P.E.	Chairperson, Fire Protection Systems and Life Safety Expert
Jeffrey LaSalle, P.E.	Fire Protection Engineer
John E. Kampmeyer, F.NSPE, F.SFPE, F.ASHRAE	Fire Protection Systems and Life Safety Expert
John Higgins	Fire Protection Systems and Life Safety Expert
Melvin Carrasquillo	Acting Deputy Commissioner of L&I
Jeffrey Thompson	Deputy Commissioner of Planning Sections of the Philadelphia Fire Department

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