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Department of Licenses and Inspections

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.

Connect

Address
1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
11th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 311

eCLIPSE

Avoid delays. Apply online.

Use our online system to apply for licenses and permits and look up business and trade license information.

Go to eCLIPSE

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L&I's newsletter helps you stay up-to-date about permits, licenses, and more.

Events

  • Apr
    19
    Maintenance and Annual Fire Protection Certifications webinar
    9:00 am to 11:00 am

    Maintenance and Annual Fire Protection Certifications webinar

    April 19, 2023
    9:00 am to 11:00 am, 2 hours
    L&I will be conducting a 1-hour webinar on the requirements formaintenance and annual fire protection certifications. During this session wewill cover recent updates to our maintenance certification program, revieweCLIPSE certification upload requirements, help troubleshoot some commonissues, and more.

    We recommend all professionals who provideinspection and maintenance certification services attend this webinar. This session will be held on Wednesday, April 19th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Please register if you areinterested in attending this information session.
  • Apr
    26
    Excavation Permit and Protection of Adjacent Property Webinar
    12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

    Excavation Permit and Protection of Adjacent Property Webinar

    April 26, 2023
    12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, 2 hours
    L&I representatives will provide a 90-min. webinar on the requirements relating to the excavation permit and protection of adjacent property. During this session we will review the specific requirements for the excavation permit and plans, as well as the property protection provisions that will apply to all projects that may directly impact an adjacent building.

    This session will be held on Wednesday, April 26th from noon - 1:30 p.m.  via Zoom. Please register if you are interested in attending this information session.
  • May
    10
    L&I eCLIPSE Permitting Basics webinar
    9:00 am to 11:00 am

    L&I eCLIPSE Permitting Basics webinar

    May 10, 2023
    9:00 am to 11:00 am, 2 hours
    L&I will be conducting a 2-hour public training session on the basics of filing permit applications through the online eCLIPSE system. This webinar is an introductory session intended for new users.

    The session will be held on Wednesday, May 10th from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Please register if you are interested in attending this information session.
  • May
    24
    L&I eCLIPSE Q&A webinar
    9:30 am to 11:00 am

    L&I eCLIPSE Q&A webinar

    May 24, 2023
    9:30 am to 11:00 am, 2 hours
    The Department of L&I will be hosting a 90-minute open Q&A session to address specific permit application questions for users with some experience using eCLIPSE. 

    This session will be held on Wednesday, May 24th from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Please register if you are interested in attending this information session

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