Administrative permit materials | Department of Licenses and Inspections

City of Philadelphia

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The Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) issues administrative permits that show a building is in compliance with Building and Fire Codes. These permits are issued as part of construction permits or can be applied for separately when no construction is proposed.

Name	Description	Released	Format
Administrative permit application PDF	Use this application to get a certificate of occupancy, a temporary certificate of occupancy, or a lawful occupancy sign.	September 23, 2019
Temporary certificate of occupancy information sheet PDF	Information about a temporary certificates of occupancy.	April 1, 2022