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Department of Licenses and Inspections

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.

Connect

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

eCLIPSE

Avoid delays. Apply online.

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

Go to eCLIPSE

Announcements

eCLIPSE out of service on Thursday, September 19th starting at 10 p.m.

eCLIPSE will be out of service from Thursday, September 19th at 10:00 p.m. through Friday, September 20th at 2:00 a.m. for required maintenance.

L&I apologizes for any inconvenience.

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.

Events

  • Sep
    18
    Part 6: Zoning Bonuses
    12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

    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
    Pre-Construction Site Requirements Webinar
    11:00 am to 1:30 pm

    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.**

  • Oct
    9
    Philadelphia Contractor Compliance Webinar
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

    Philadelphia Contractor Compliance Webinar

    October 9, 2024
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, 1 hour

    L&I will be conducting a 60-minute webinar on the Department of Licenses and Inspections contracting requirements. The session will cover subcontractor usage, worker certification requirements, and an overview of the Department’s License Violation program and current enforcement priorities. 

    This session will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please register if you are interested in attending this information session.  

    **Attendees can receive 1.0 hour of continuing education credits for this course. ** 

  • Oct
    22
    Fire Alarm Certification Requirements Webinar
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

    Fire Alarm Certification Requirements Webinar

    October 22, 2024
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, 1 hour

    L&I will be conducting a 60-minute webinar on the fire alarm certification and inspection requirements.  

    This session will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please register if you are interested in attending this information session.  

    **Attendees can receive 1.0 hour of continuing education credits for this course. ** 

  • Oct
    24
    Make Safes and Permit Requirement Webinar
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

    Make Safes and Permit Requirement Webinar

    October 24, 2024
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, 1 hour

    L&I will be conducting a 60-minute webinar on the make safe permit and inspection requirements.  

    This session will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please register if you are interested in attending this information session.  

    **Attendees can receive 1.0 hour of continuing education credits for this course. ** 

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