List of Processing Times for All Building & Zoning Permits (as of June 2018)

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1 City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses & Inspections List of Processing Times for All Building & Zoning Permits (as of June 2018) Building Work Type Building Permit Application Type Sub-Work Type Processing Time May Be Accelerated? = Yes Additional Comments Filing Fee New Construction Alterations Fire Suppression Self-Certification (Residential only*) 5 Days Residential (including modular)* Foundation Only Commercial Structural Frame of a New Building Shell Construction Initial Tenant Fit-Out (New Building) Commercial Residential * Three-day review when plans related Residential: to make-safe Dangerous Case condition are provided. May not be dropped off. Commercial: EZ Alterations Commercial Level 1 EZ Alterations (Minor Alterations Single Family, Windows & Doors, Re- Roofing, Security Gates & Grills, Exterior Wall Coverings) Residential (including decks)* 10 Days Commercial EZ Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression Must have Kitchen Hood Permit. (Otherwise, 20-day Engineering Review:.) Sprinkler Rough-In/EZ Head Relocation New Installations Removal of Existing Suppression Backflow Prevention Device Standpipe Fire Pump Page 1 of 5

2 EZ Ductwork & Warm Air (WARM AIR APPLIANCE) EZ Ductwork & Warm Air (EZ DUCTWORK) Mechanical Administrative Demolition Signs Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood Appliances Only Fuel Gas Installations New Mechanical Alteration to Existing Mechanical Temporary CO May also be obtained at District Office. Permit Extension Duplicate CO/LO Amended Permit (for special inspections only) 5 Days Special Events TCO 10 Days Unit Certificate of Occupancy 10 Days Submit an application for each unit but only one filing fee. CO for Uncertified Building (CONR) 10 Days Amended Permit Residential: Commercial: Certificate of Occupancy (New) Lawful Occupancy (New) Preliminary Plan Review $350 (3 stories) + $75 (each additional) EZ Interior Demolition (Non-Bearing Partitions) Tank Dangerous Case 3 Days Residential: Commercial Partial Demo (Residential) 10 Days Partial Demo (Commercial) Interior Demo (Structural) Complete Demo (Submission may include Zoning application) Residential Commercial: Accessory Signs (3 or less flatwall)* 10 Days Effective November 1: Same day with form; 20 days without form. Accessory Signs (Other) Non-Accessory Signs Miscellaneous Sidewalk & Shelter Platforms Page 2 of 5

3 EZ Permits (Decks, Swimming Pools/Spas, Retaining Walls: less than 4ft.) Tanks New Antennas Ground/Roof Mounted No permit required for replacements and collocations as per code bulletin. Canopies Fences (<6ft. height) & Fence Walls (>2ft. height) Ramps Site Permits (Earth Movement>5,000 sq. ft./shoring) *Residential one- and two-family dwellings ONLY. (Multi-family Dwellings/Mixed-use Buildings are classified as commercial.) The following application types DO NOT require building permits: 1. Applications for state and federally-owner properties. 2. Most commercial boilers. (See PA Boiler Law.) Zoning New Construction Decks (SFD or 2FD Only) Use New Construction (SFD or 2FD) New Construction (Other) 10 Days Addition (SFD or 2FD) Addition (Other) Change of Use (Matter of Right) Family Day Care (unless refusal) Change of Use (Refusal) 5 Days Residential: All others: Parking Lot Lines Lot Line Relocation Signs Accessory Signs (3 or less flatwall) 10 Days Accessory Signs Non-Accessory Signs Demolition Complete Demolition (without Building Application) Administrative Administrative Review (Extension of Permit) If requesting an extension of both building and zoning, it is only necessary to extend building. If request is to extend a variance for a permit which was never pick up, request must be Page 3 of 5

4 made directly to Boards Administration. Residential: Administrative Review (Modify previously-approved permit) Commercial: $200 Preliminary Plan Review $350 Application must be Amended Application (Amend accompanied by application pending ZBA hearing letter of approval with pre-approval by Boards provided by Boards Administration.) Administration. Waived ZBA Decision Letters 5 Days Waived Fences Fence applications should only be taken in if they are not code compliant. Otherwise no permit is required nor will be issue. Antennas New Antennas Ground/Roof Mounted No permit required for replacements and collocations as per code bulletin. Plumbing New Construction & Alterations Complete system includes area drains, roof drains, water distribution, building drain, building sewer, and trap. One- or Two-Family All plumbing permits are reviewed in 20 days and may only be accelerated at the discretion of the Department. Does not include replacement of water distribution, building drain, building sewer, or trap. One- or twofamily: All others: One- or twofamily: All others All others: Repairs/Replacements Page 4 of 5

5 Electrical Electrical May be accelerated at the discretion of the Department. Solar panels (residential) can be reviewed in 5 days must complete and submit standard with application. Page 5 of 5