The Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) issues permits for building projects in the city. These materials include applications, instructions, and information related to those permits.
| Name | Description | Released | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permit application PDF | Use this application to apply for a building permit for construction or mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or fire suppression work. | March 30, 2022 | |
| Combination permit application information sheet PDF | This document provides information on when combination permit applications are mandatory or optional. | September 21, 2021 | |
| Covered walkways and barriers standards PDF | This document provides standard requirements for covered walkways and barriers. | May 27, 2020 | |
| Emergency responder radio coverage system information sheet PDF | This document provides information on the permit requirements and process for the installation of an emergency responder radio coverage system. | October 14, 2022 | |
| Fire hydrant information sheet PDF | This document provides information on the permit requirements for the installation, removal, and replacement of fire hydrants on private property. | October 14, 2022 | |
| Make safe permit application information sheet PDF | This document provides information on applying for a permit to repair a structure that has been marked as unsafe or imminently dangerous. | October 14, 2022 | |
| Mobile crane regulations PDF | This document provides information related to regulations for mobile crane operations. | August 2, 2021 | |
| Modular (Industrialized) housing information sheet PDF | This document provides information on applying for a permit for modular (industrialized) housing in the City of Philadelphia. | October 14, 2022 | |
| Reasonable accommodation request form PDF | Use this form when requesting a reasonable accommodation as a supplemental document to a building permit application. | January 19, 2022 | |
| Rough-in standard information sheet PDF | This document provides the requirements for rough-ins on building projects that include plumbing, electrical, or fire suppression systems work. | October 14, 2022 | |
| Structural design criteria form PDF | Include this form when applying for a building permit that proposes structural work. | July 12, 2021 | |
| Wall bracing plan information sheet PDF | This document provides the requirements for wall bracing plans for projects with wood structures. | March 8, 2022 | |
| Waste hauler form PDF | Use this form to identify the waste hauler for any new construction, addition or alteration projects that require the submission of plans. | December 20, 2019 | |
| Water flow test data form PDF | Include this form when applying for a fire suppression system permit, to provide the hydrant pressure and flow test data. | March 26, 2020 |