The Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) offers many resources for customers and the public.

Featured resources

Permit Navigator Pilot

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Determine what permits are needed for certain projects, and get information on the cost and application process for select permits.

eCLIPSE

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Use L&I's online system to apply for permits, licenses, and certificates.

Help using eCLIPSE

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Learn more about using eCLIPSE with the help of our videos, information sheets, and other resources.

L&I's YouTube Channel

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Check out L&I's YouTube channel for resources on eCLIPSE, permitting, licensing, and more!

All resources

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Tools

• Appeals calendar
• Automatic Phone System
• Atlas
• Certificate of rental suitability
• Construction activity FAQ
• Contractor permit lookup
• eCLIPSE
• Help using eCLIPSE
• Legislation information
• Licensed contractor search
• L&I's YouTube Channel
• Permit application tracker
• Permit Navigator Pilot
• Property history lookup
• Property sales certification
• Suspended contractors
• Tools and Resources FAQ

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Newsletters

• Sign up to get the newsletter
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• January 2025
• December 2024
• November 2024
• October 2024
• September 2024
• August 2024
• July 2024
• June 2024
• May 2024
• April 2024
• March 2024
• February 2024
• January 2024
• Archived newsletters

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Appeals information

• Board of Building Standard appeal meeting recordings
• Board of L&I Review appeal meeting recordings
• Fire code appeals materials
• L&I appeals materials

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Business license materials

• Automotive businesses
• Child care businesses
• Dumpster information
• Entertainment businesses
• Fees for licenses
• Food business
• Handbill distribution materials
• Immigration assistance providers
• Miscellaneous businesses
• Vending businesses

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Code information

• Applicable codes
• Code bulletins
• Frequently asked questions
• L&I regulations

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Floodplain management resources

• Flood protection forms and Guide to Development in the Floodplain
• Flood management program

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Administrative documents

• Get copies of L&I documents

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Maintenance certification materials

• Electrical certification forms for public / charter schools (Group E occupancy)
• Fire protection certification materials
• L&I inspection checklists
• Property maintenance certification materials

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Construction inspection materials

• Electrical permit inspection certification material
• L&I permit inspection checklists
• Permit inspection certification forms

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Violations

• Resolve a code violation at your property

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Permits materials

• Accelerated plan review
• Building permits
• Construction impacting adjacent property
• Demolition permits
• Fees for permits
• Fire Department prerequisite approvals documents
• L&I permit processing times
• L&I plan requirements
• L&I plan review checklists
• Operations permits
• Paper permit application information
• Permits without plans (EZ permits)
• Start Right Guide
• Zoning permits

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Renting and housing

• Certificate of rental suitability
• Commercial leasing notice guide
• Partners in good housing
• Real estate and property

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Important updates and changes

• L&I changes log
• Zoning legislation changes

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Process improvement initiatives

• L&I report card project

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COVID-19

• Training for safety officers: Preparing Workers for COVID-19
• Training for safety officers: COVID-19 Awareness
• Training for safety officers: COVID-19 Awareness for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters
• Training for safety officers: COVID-19 Awareness Training (available to all contractors through GBCA)
• Training for safety officers: COVID-19 Awareness Training for the Building Trades and Construction Industry
• Training for safety officers: COVID-19 Health and Safety Awareness

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Webinars

• 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code amendments training course slides
• 2018 IRC update webinar slides
• 2020 school inspection program webinar video
• 2020 school inspection program slides
• 2021 I-Code adoption webinar slides
• 2021 I-Codes and 2017 ICC A117.1 accessibility update slides
• Administrative Code webinar slides
• Atlas, permits and more webinar slides
• Certificate of Occupancy webinar slides
• Chimney and vent extension webinar slides
• Common electric plan review deficiencies slides
• Demolition Permit and adjacent property protection webinar slides
• Energy Code compliance webinar slides
• Excavation contractor license and enforcement webinar slides
• Excavation Permit and adjacent property protection webinar slides
• Expediter licensing webinar slides
• Fire alarm certification requirements webinar slides
• Fire suppression contractor licensing requirements webinar slides
• Floodplain development slides
• L&I's contracting requirements webinar slides
• Make Safe Permit and inspection requirements webinar slides
• Pier, façade and fire escape inspections webinar slides
• Pre-construction site requirements training slides
• Rental License renewal webinar slides
• Short-term rentals webinar slides
• Special inspections program webinar slides
• Virtual inspections webinar slides
• Zoning and building signs webinar
• Zoning overview training webinar slides

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