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
Announcement
eCLIPSE out of service on Thursday, March 30th starting at 10 p.m.
eCLIPSE will be out of service from Thursday, March 30th at 10 p.m. through Friday, March 31st at 2 a.m. for required maintenance.
L&I apologizes for any inconvenience.
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