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Department of Licenses and Inspections

Building a safer city by enforcing building-related codes through inspections, licensing, permitting, and demolitions.

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Department of Licenses and Inspections

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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.

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Address
1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
11th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email If you’ve filed a report with 311, you can submit more information to:
addinfoli@phila.gov
Phone: 311
(215) 686-8686
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eCLIPSE

Avoid delays. Apply online.

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

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Announcements

Announcement

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.

Announced on: Department of Licenses and Inspections

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L&I monthly newsletter

Our newsletter keeps you up-to-date on permits, licenses, and more. Sign up to get new issues every month, or read archived issues online.

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Events

  • Sep
    10
    Event
    L&I Focus Group Session
    10:00 am to 11:00 am
    Event

    L&I Focus Group Session

    September 10, 2024
    10:00 am to 11:00 am, 1 hour
    It’s that time of year and we want to hear from you! If you would like to be part of improving how L&I does business, you’re invited to participate in an upcoming focus group session. These sessions are a way for you to give feedback on how we’re doing and what you would like to see done better. Sessions are open to anyone who has previously applied for a license or permit, including but not limited to homeowners, business owners, property owners, property managers, contractors, architects, engineers, attorneys or expediters. 

    All focus group sessions will be held via Zoom.

    Register here!
  • Sep
    11
    Event
    Electrical Permits and Deficiencies Webinar
    11:00 am to 1:00 pm
    Event

    Electrical Permits and Deficiencies Webinar

    September 11, 2024
    11:00 am to 1:00 pm, 2 hours

    L&I will beconducting a 2-hour public training session of the electrical permitrequirements including an overview of the most common electrical plandeficiencies, the department’s service level agreements, JotForm submissions,and Appeal procedures. This webinar is designed for electrical contractors anddesign professionals.

    This session willbe held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please register if you are interested in attending this webinar.

    **Attendees can receive 2.0 hours of continuing education creditsfor this course. **

  • Sep
    12
    Event
    L&I Focus Group Session
    12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
    Event

    L&I Focus Group Session

    September 12, 2024
    12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, 1 hour
    It’s that time of year and we want to hear from you! If you would like to be part of improving how L&I does business, you’re invited to participate in an upcoming focus group session. These sessions are a way for you to give feedback on how we’re doing and what you would like to see done better. Sessions are open to anyone who has previously applied for a license or permit, including but not limited to homeowners, business owners, property owners, property managers, contractors, architects, engineers, attorneys or expediters. 

    All focus group sessions will be held via Zoom.

    Register here!
  • Sep
    18
    Event
    Part 6: Zoning Bonuses
    12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
    Event

    Part 6: Zoning Bonuses

    September 18, 2024
    12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, 2 hours

    The sixth and final webinar of the series will cover zoning development bonuses. In this webinar, L&I will explain the different height, area and dwelling unit bonuses offered within the zoning code and what an applicant needs to know if they are proposing to use these bonuses. This session will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Please register if you are interested in attending this webinar.

    **Attendees can receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits for this course.**



  • Sep
    26
    Event
    Pre-Construction Site Requirements Webinar
    11:00 am to 1:30 pm
    Event

    Pre-Construction Site Requirements Webinar

    September 26, 2024
    11:00 am to 1:30 pm, 3 hours

    L&I will beconducting a 2.5 hour training course of the administrative code requirementsfor construction sites. The course will also cover the regulations onobstructions and closures of streets and sidewalks, the minimum site safetyrequirements, the requirements for posting of permits, demolition andexcavation, protection of adjacent property, overhead protection, and anoverview of the basic OSHA requirements.

    This course will be held on Thursday,September 26, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Please register if you are interested in attending thistraining course.

    **Attendees can receive 2.5hours of continuing education credits for this course.**

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Resources

eCLIPSE
Use our online system to apply for licenses and permits and look up business and trade license information.
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You must make an appointment to get services at the L&I Permit and License Center.
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