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, and tenants 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.
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| Address |
1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
11th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
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Phone:
311
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Announcements
eCLIPSE mapping system out of service starting on Saturday, October 8th
The eCLIPSE mapping system will be out of service from Saturday, October 8th through Sunday, October 9th for required maintenance.
L&I apologizes for any inconvenience.
eCLIPSE out of service on Thursday, October 6th starting at 10 p.m.
eCLIPSE will be out of service from Thursday, October 6th at 10 p.m. through Friday, October 7th at 2 a.m. for required maintenance.
L&I apologizes for any inconvenience.
L&I accepting applications for alternate excavation training programs
L&I is now accepting applications for alternate excavation training programs. To submit an application, please email documentation to Brett.martin@phila.gov demonstrating compliance with the below requirements. All approved alternate programs will be posted to L&I’s website. Please be sure to verify approval before registering for any course offered by an organization other than an OTI Education Center.
Minimum requirements:
- The company must be approved by the PA Department of Labor and Industry as a training provider.
- Include a course outline demonstrating course objectives, topics, and allocated time meets or exceeds the OSHA 3015 Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics.
- Submit a quality control plan that includes organizational structure of the company, the credentials of trainers and a quality assurance program.
- Must issue a unique Course Completion Certificate that may be verified by the Department.
- Cost of training services is compatible with OSHA training course.
- Include an examination, identification of passing grade necessary to obtain certification, and at least one opportunity for re-testing if intended as an alternative to OSHA 3015.
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