A person who passed the Electrical Contractor Examination and performs specialized construction work related to the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems.
Electrical Contractor
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Obtain a Business Income and Receipts Tax ID
Every individual, partnership, association and corporation doing business in Philadelphia must file a Business Income and Receipts Tax Return in whether or not they earned a profit during the preceding year. Rental activities are usually considered business activities.
Obtain an Commercial Activity License
An Activity License is required for all businesses and non-profits operating in Philadelphia. This includes businesses that are located outside the city limits but do some or all of their business activity in the City.
Contractor and Permit Requirements
The following information must be submitted with all permit applications. Permit applications will not be accepted without these documents.
Special Inspections Program
For Engineering Services, Construction Services, Emergency Services, this procedure establishes the minimum requirements necessary to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, stability, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards.
Documents You May Need
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Hazardous Materials License
This license is required for the storage, dispensing, use, or handling of hazardous material.
Handbill Distribution License
This license is required for any distributor, distribution business, or person, who distributes commercial handbills on sidewalks, in public places, or door-to-door.
Dumpster License - Public Right of Way
Dumpsters in the public right of way require an annual, renewable license from the Department of Licenses and Inspections.
Dumpster License, Private
All private dumpsters required a lifetime license from the Department of Licenses and Inspections.
Outdoor Advertising Sign License
This license is required for having large outdoor signs, such as billboards. The license does not apply to accessory business signs.
Zoning and Use
The Philadelphia Zoning Code regulates development within the city. Zoning regulations govern land use, the height and size of buildings, population density, parking requirements, signage placement and the character of development on private property, and property uses.
Running a Home Based Businesses
If you're starting a home-based business in the City of Philadelphia, consider the following.