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 report with 311, you can submit more information to: addinfoli |
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Phone:
311
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Announcements
eCLIPSE out of service on Wednesday, September 11th starting at 10 p.m.
eCLIPSE will be out of service from Wednesday, September 11th at 10:00 p.m. through Thursday, September 12th at 3:00 a.m. for required maintenance.
L&I apologizes for any inconvenience.