Law For Construction In Philadelphia
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You can also file a complaint if you suspect someone is practicing without a license. If you require special accommodation in downloading or obtaining the form, please email RA-ST-Complaints@pa or call the complaint hotline at 717-783-4849 to have a form mailed to you.
Construction noise is limited from night through early morning. When construction noise affects residences, it should be no more than five decibels above the background sound level from: 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays. 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. on weekends.
The Philly311 contact center is Philadelphia's customer service center for non-emergency inquiries. Requests for service can be submitted via telephone, mobile application, and web application.
To report unlicensed contractors or unpermitted work, use 311's online form or call 311. If you're outside Philadelphia, call (215) 686-8686. After you've filed a report with 311, you can submit more information to addinfoli@phila.
To report wrongdoing, call the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at (215) 686-1770 or fill out the online complaint form on this page.
During what hours is construction permitted? Construction noise affecting residences should not be louder than five decibels above the background sound level from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays, and 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. on weekends, unless there is an emergency or public works construction.
Permits, violations & licenses Get permits without plans (EZ permits) Get an Excavation Site Permit. Get a Building Permit. Get a Foundation-only Building Permit. Get a Complete Demolition Permit. Get a Use of Explosives Permit. Get a Make Safe Permit for a dangerous building. Get a Mechanical Permit.
