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Your building permit was approved under the 2018 codes. Your trade permits are being submitted now.Philadelphia's L&I do...
09/03/2026

Your building permit was approved under the 2018 codes. Your trade permits are being submitted now.

Philadelphia's L&I does not allow mixing code editions within a single plan set. Trade permits submitted after July 1 must comply with the 2021 codes, even if the building permit was approved under the 2018 codes. If the 2021 requirements conflict with the original building design, the building permit will need to be amended before trade permits can move forward.

The same rule applies to Planned Unit Developments. If the Master Plan was approved under the 2018 codes but not all related permits were filed before July 1, any remaining applications must be submitted under the 2021 codes regardless of when the Master Plan was originally approved.

Read more at permitphilly.com/2026/07/21/philadelphia-2021-building-codes/

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09/01/2026

An old L&I fine just put a Philadelphia contractor's entire project schedule on hold.

Since July 1, Philadelphia contractors with unresolved L&I fines cannot obtain permits until those balances are cleared. This is Phase 2 of L&I's contractor compliance initiative.

Phase 1 withheld license renewals from contractors with outstanding fines.

Phase 2 goes further: Any permit application submitted by a contractor with an unresolved fine over 30 days will be withheld until the balance is paid. Fines outstanding for more than 60 days are referred to collections.

For contractors managing active projects in Philadelphia, this is worth verifying before your next permit application. An unresolved fine from a previous project can hold up a completely unrelated one.

Check your standing in eCLIPSE before submitting your next application.

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Starting October 1, Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections will withhold certain permits for properties w...
08/31/2026

Starting October 1, Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections will withhold certain permits for properties with outstanding real estate taxes, municipal fees, or liens.

Affected permit types: zoning for development (not just new construction but additions and lot adjustments too), zoning granted under ZBA variance, and building for new construction or additions.

During permit intake, L&I will run a property tax check. Starting 10/1, If the Department of Revenue confirms outstanding debts, those affected permit types won't be issued until all balances are paid up.

For developers with upcoming projects in Philadelphia — or even homeowners planning an addition — it's worth checking property tax status before submitting an application: an outstanding balance could add weeks to a project timeline.

Check your property's tax status at the Philadelphia Tax Center before your next application.

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Philadelphia's eCLIPSE licensing platform went through a significant redesign on July 13. If you manage business license...
08/27/2026

Philadelphia's eCLIPSE licensing platform went through a significant redesign on July 13. If you manage business licenses, rental licenses, or permits in the city, here is what changed and what to know now.

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Your building permit made the July 1 deadline. Your trade permits did not get the same pass.If you have a building permi...
08/25/2026

Your building permit made the July 1 deadline. Your trade permits did not get the same pass.

If you have a building permit approved under the 2018 codes but haven't applied for trade permits yet, those applications must be submitted under the 2021 codes. HVAC, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler — all of them.

You can start construction under the existing building permit. But if the 2021 trade requirements conflict with anything in the original building design, the building permit will need to be amended. Philadelphia's L&I does not allow mixing code editions within a single plan set.

Eight years of navigating Philadelphia's permitting system means we have seen this situation before and we know how to move through it. Reach out at permitphilly.com.

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Philadelphia's updated energy code has been in effect since July 1, and some design teams are still catching up.There ar...
08/24/2026

Philadelphia's updated energy code has been in effect since July 1, and some design teams are still catching up.

There are now five (!) compliance paths for commercial developments, and six (!!) for residential construction. The classification of commercial and residential projects has also changed for energy conservation purposes: the definitions no longer perfectly match building types covered by either the International Building Code or International Residential Code.

For teams that designed under the previous standards, it is worth reviewing whether your plans reflect what reviewers are now checking for, or if your preferred method to achieve code compliance still provides the most value. And regardless of which path you take, yesterday's energy conservation documentation won't get approval for today's permit application.

If you are unsure how the energy code changes affect your project, reach out to us at permitphilly.com with any questions.

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08/12/2026

Thinking about installing an EV charger?

Here’s one requirement that’s catching some people by surprise.

Electrical permits for EV charger installations now require an EVITP-certified installer.

It’s a small detail that can make a big difference when it’s time to pull permits.

Before work begins, ensure your project team is ready to meet current requirements.

08/12/2026

Thinking about installing an EV charger?

Here's one requirement that's catching some people by surprise.

Electrical permits for EV charger installations now require an EVITP-certified installer.

It's a small detail that can make a big difference when it's time to pull permits.

Before work begins, ensure your project team is ready to meet current requirements.

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