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License

Fire Alarm Inspector’s License

This license is required of persons who inspect, test, and certify fire alarm systems for conformance to the Philadelphia Code. This license must be renewed annually.

Farmers Market Registration

This license is required of any person who organizes, manages and operates a farmers' market where growers and producers of horticultural, agricultural, baked goods or handmade products sell those products directly to the public on designated days and times in a designated Farmers Market.

Dry Cleaners License

As part of the City of Philadelphia’s license consolidation initiative, this license is no longer required.

Expediter License

An Expediter’s License is required for anyone making license, permit, or appeal applications. This license must be renewed annually.

Engineer Licenses

The Engineer License is required of anyone operating or maintaining any steam or high temperature hot water boiler, steam engine, portable or stationary hoisting engine or refrigeration machinery. This license must be renewed annually.

Dumpster License – Construction

This license is require for any dumpster utilized for storing all construction related debris. The company that owns the dumpster must apply for this license.  There is a separate placement license necessary for the entity leasing the dumpster.  The lessee permit is available from the Streets Department and will be issued for a defined time period.

Curb Setter License

A Curb Setter license is required to perform any curb or footway work within the City Right-Of-Way.

Curb Market License

This license required for the operation of a curbside business in a non-permanent structure.

Contractor License

A Contractor's License is required of any professional contractor who performs work in which the contractor receives payment of $500 or more. Applicants must annually reapply for this license and submit proof of a surety bond.

Have a Recycling Plan

All commercial properties receiving private or city waste collection must complete the Commercial Solid Waste and Recycling Plan.

Carnival License

Required of anyone holding or conducting any moving, temporary show where a charge is made for admission or participation, whether held in a building, tent, enclosure or lot, and where following forms of amusement or entertainment are conducted: riding devices, illusion shows, mechanical shows, active games of skill or games of a like character.

Bingo License

This license may be used by associations, for a charitable or civic purpose and which have been in existence for two years prior to application, to conduct Bingo games.