Building and repair How to get permits and approvals to do building and repair. Register in eCLIPSE as a design professional or attorney of record How to register as a design professional of record (architect or engineer) or attorney so that you can file applications with L&I Submit as a PA Home Improvement Contractor to get construction permits How to submit your PA Home Improvement Registration to the Department of Licenses and Inspections. Get approval for construction in the floodplain All construction projects in the floodplain have special approval requirements. Get a Foundation-only Building Permit How to get a permit to build foundations without other building permits. Get permits without plans (EZ permits) Get a permit for construction or renovation without submitting plans. Get an Electrical Permit to install solar panels How to get an electrical permit to install solar panels. Get a Site Work and Site Utility Permit How to get a permit for site work, not including foundations or building construction. Get a Building Permit How to get a building permit for an interior or exterior construction project. Get a Retaining Wall Permit How to get a permit to build a retaining wall. Get a Plumbing Permit How to get a permit to install or alter plumbing. Get a Fence Permit How to get zoning and building permits to put up fencing on your property. Get a Complete Demolition Permit How to get a permit to completely demolish an existing building or structure. Get a Sidewalk / Shelter Platform Permit How to get a permit to install sidewalk protection. Get a building permit to install signs How to get a building permit for an interior or exterior sign. Get an Electrical Permit How to get a permit for work on electrical systems or equipment. Get a Mechanical Permit How to get a permit for work on HVAC systems, ductwork, and other regulated equipment or appliances. Get a building permit for a tank to store hazardous materials How to get a permit to install or remove hazardous material tanks. Get a Fire Suppression Systems Permit How to get a permit for work on fire suppression systems. Get an Antenna Permit How to get a building permit to install antennas. Get a Make Safe Permit for a dangerous building How to get a permit to fix a structure marked as unsafe or imminently dangerous. Request a preliminary review of construction projects Get a preliminary review of plans for construction projects. Get a Tower Crane Permit You need a Tower Crane Permit if your construction project requires the use of a tower crane. Get a project scoping meeting for a multi-phased project You can request a project scoping meeting with an L&I plans examiner for multi-phase construction projects to avoid conflicts and delays
