Chat functionality is coming soon!
As a reminder, L&I will be launching a new chat tool this fall that will allow you the ability to chat with an L&I agent during business hours to support your eCLIPSE navigational needs. We are currently piloting the tool, so keep an eye out for the chat tool icon at the bottom of the eCLIPSE page for an available agent to chat with.
New fire suppression systems licenses are coming soon
Bill No. 200365 was enacted September 17, 2020 to modify the Fire Suppression Systems Worker (FSSW) license to add two additional licensure categories:
- Specialty – required for the annual inspection of water-based fire protection systems.
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Kitchen Fire Extinguishing System – limited license for those who only perform work on kitchen fire extinguishing systems.
To avoid the peak period, you can apply for these licenses at eCLIPSE.phila.gov. Please note: Fire suppression system workers can apply for the Specialty license but it is not required until March 15, 2022. Qualified individuals can apply for the Kitchen Fire Extinguishing System license but it cannot be used to perform this work until March 15, 2022. Please refer to the website at www.phila.gov/li for more information.
Site violation notices (SVNs) are coming soon
As a reminder, L&I inspectors will begin issuing Site Violation Notices (SVNs). SVNs are intended to penalize and deter infractions that can be quickly complied on site when an inspector comes along but tend to reoccur once the inspector leaves. SVNs carry monetary penalties that go into effect immediately and can be issued each time the inspector observes the violation. Refer to the website for more information about L&I violations.
Development impact tax proposal
Council President Clark's development impact tax proposal (Bill No. 200556) was passed by Council in late 2020 and signed by the Mayor on January 27, 2021. This bill will impose a development tax of 1% on residential new construction and improvement projects that are eligible for a tax abatement. Permit applications filed on or after January 1, 2022 will be subject to this tax.
Tax abatement deadline is soon approaching
This is a reminder that modifications to tax abatements administered by the Office of Property Assessment (OPA) will take effect on January 1, 2022.
Customers who want to obtain the current tax abatement for their projects must submit their issued building permit and abatement application to OPA on or before December 31, 2021.
To receive your building permit in time to do this, you must file your building permit applications with all pre-requisite approvals by October 1, 2021, to allow adequate time for processing.
Please review the Tax Abatement Process Guide for more information on required reviews and associated timelines that may impact the issuance of your building permit.
For more information about the tax abatement and modification, refer to the OPA website.
Tire dealer is now available in eCLIPSE
As a reminder, any business that purchases or sells tires, whether they are new or used will need to have a Tire Dealer License by December 31, 2021. The license application is now available through eCLIPSE. For more information, visit the website.