Philadelphia L&I Inspections, Safety and Compliance

03/24/2026

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10/27/2025

A Win for the H.O.M.E. Initiative!

L&I ISC joined Council President Kenyatta Johnson, the Philadelphia Land Bank, PHDC, the Department of Planning and Development, and Civetta Property Group to celebrate the ribbon-cutting for 12 brand new Turn the Key homes in South Philadelphia! 🏠✨

These beautiful homes were built for income-qualified first-time homebuyers, making the dream of homeownership more attainable.

This project also marked a major milestone — the first use of L&I’s Virtual Inspections Application (VIA), which allows contractors and property owners to complete certain inspections remotely using just a smartphone or tablet. 🚀

VIA represents a big step forward in efficiency, accessibility, and collaboration across city departments — all part of the City’s HOME-OP initiative to streamline development processes.

10/09/2025

🏚️ Dangerous building? Call Philly 311!

If you notice a building that looks unsafe or may collapse, the first step is calling Philly 311.

🔎 When you report a dangerous building:
✅ L&I will inspect the property.
✅ The owner will be notified and required to fix violations.
✅ If issues aren’t addressed, the City may take legal action to keep the community safe.

⚠️ Remember: Building maintenance is the owner’s responsibility. L&I can issue violations and take enforcement action but cannot repair buildings.

🚨 If you see an active emergency like a collapse in progress, always call 911 immediately.

Please help us keep Philly safe—report dangerous buildings by calling Philly 311.

10/09/2025

10/07/2025

Thanks to your feedback during our annual Focus Group sessions, we’re making key improvements:

🔧 eCLIPSE – Faster license renewals, automated permit holds and better permit views.
💬 Communication – More training videos, help content and inspection guides.
📑 Permits – Simplified EZ Permit standards, clearer rules for small jobs and publishing average approval timelines.
👷 Inspections – Clearer instructions and exploring text updates for arrival times.
⚖️ Violations – Complaint status updates, investigation timelines and enhancing the Violation Resolution webpage.

Thank you for helping us better serve the City of Philadelphia!

09/05/2025

📍 L&I in Your Neighborhood
Every month, L&I joins Neighborhood City Halls to bring services directly to you.

✅ Get help with property maintenance or construction concerns
✅ Report unsafe buildings or illegal work
✅ Learn about required permits and licensing
✅ Ask questions about inspections or enforcement
✅ Connect to other City agencies for quality-of-life issues

Held monthly in every neighborhood—stop by, speak with our team, and get your questions answered on the spot.

Let’s keep Philly’s neighborhoods safe, strong, and thriving—together.

09/03/2025

🎓 Congratulations to our newest Building Inspectors!

The ISC trainee cohort that began in October 2024 has officially completed their program! This talented group of 16 inspectors earned an incredible 116 International Code Council certifications during training - laying a strong foundation for their careers in ensuring safe construction across Philadelphia.

They received their official badges at a ceremony in the MSB and are now ready to enforce the Building Code and keep our city safe.

👏 Join us in celebrating their hard work and commitment to public safety!

08/06/2025

Philly Hosts Session on Strategic Communication 🗣️

On July 11, as part of the 2025 National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference, Shemeka Moore, Communications Director for L&I ISC and QOL, led a session hosted by the Managing Director’s Office. The event brings together county officials from across the country for dynamic workshops, in-depth policy discussions and is centered on the evolving challenges and innovations in local government.

Her session, “Telling Your Story: With or Without the Media,” offered public officials practical tools for communicating during both everyday operations and high-pressure moments.

Using real examples—from emergency incidents to major city initiatives—Shemeka emphasized the importance of preparation, message control, and resident engagement, even when the media isn’t in the room. 📰🎥

We’re proud to see Philadelphia’s leadership represented on a national stage.

07/18/2025

Members of our team visited St. Gabriel’s Parish to speak with students in the Youth Skills Build Program about their own experiences in the trades and the career paths that led them to L&I.

Staff from various units talked about their day-to-day work, shared their backgrounds in the trades, and highlighted how those skills shaped their careers in public service.
The students were engaged and asked thoughtful questions - some even expressed interest in joining the Department in the future!

We’re proud to support programs that help connect Philly’s youth to meaningful career opportunities. 💼🛠️

📣 Interested in starting a career with the City of Philadelphia? Visit work.phila.gov to learn more.

07/18/2025

Celebrating Commitment at ISC!

We honored staff who reached major milestone anniversaries - ranging from 10 to 40 years of service with the City of Philadelphia! 👏We also recognized team members with perfect attendance in 2024, who earned a well-deserved day off for their dedication and reliability.

In total, 100 people celebrated anniversaries, and 11 were rewarded for perfect attendance!

After the awards ceremony, the team came together for lunch, laughter and a moment to reflect on everything they’ve accomplished together.

💚 Congratulations to all our honorees! Your hard work powers our mission every day.

💼 Interested in starting your own career with the City of Philadelphia? Visit work.phila.gov to explore current opportunities!

06/14/2025

On May 29, members of our team toured Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s Riverview Wellness Center on State Road.

This team played a vital role in the development and opening of the center — and during the visit, they saw firsthand the impact of their work. 🛠️🏥

Riverview offers recovery-based housing and comprehensive health services in a supportive, community-focused environment. Residents benefit from workforce development, onsite classes, and resources that prepare them for long-term stability and permanent housing.

A powerful reminder that the work we do has the potential to impact the lives of everyone throughout Philadelphia. 💙

05/31/2025

🔍 Want to learn more about Virtual Inspections for certain construction permits? Join us for a live Zoom session on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 9:00–10:00 a.m.

We’ll cover:
🛠️ Which permits and inspections qualify
📋 Step-by-step procedures
👷🏽 A demo from the contractor’s point of view

Plus, qualifying attendees can earn 1 hour of continuing education credit for participating.

🌐 Visit phila.gov/li to reserve your spot!